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In the end, the Nook is an intriguing product launched by a powerful force in the world of booksellers, but the initial offering feels long on promises and short on delivery. With the right software revisions, the Nook could be a tsunami, but as it stands right now, it's only a mild swell. quote


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7.1
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  • Display / readability
    6.8
  • Battery life
    7.1
  • Store and selection of titles
    8.0
  • Ease of use
    5.7
  • Document support
    6.0
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    8.0
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7.0
Engadget Dec 7, 2009

In the end, the Nook is an intriguing product launched by a powerful force in the world of booksellers, but the initial offering feels long on promises and short on delivery. With the right software revisions, the Nook could be a tsunami, but as it stands right now, it's only a mild swell.

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8.0
CNET Jun 24, 2010

The bottom line: For the moment, the Wi-Fi-only version of the Barnes & Noble Nook is the best e-reader you can buy for less than $150.

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7.0
Gizmodo Dec 7, 2009

It's a relief to finally lay hands on the Nook. The dual-screen reader was just a prop at its unveiling so I'm happy to report it works (pretty) well. It can't kill Kindle yet, but it's an alternative worth considering.

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7.0
SlashGear Dec 6, 2009

For first-time ebook buyers, then, we reckon it’s pretty much a no-brainer: unless they travel significantly and want to buy new content while they’re away, or they have a particular need for DOC or HTML compatibility, the nook’s user-experience bests that of the Kindle.

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8.0
Gear Live Dec 9, 2009

If the Kindle didn’t exist, we’d recommend this one, hands down. Even while the Kindle does exist, it holds its own, and if I were to have to choose one to buy for myself or as a gift, at this point, I’d choose the nook.

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9.0
abchernin

Had it since before the major updates. Haven't seen/felt a better designed ebook reader before or since. Page turning used to be an issue then, but has been fixed. Interface is quite straightforward. No special software needed, but Calibre works with it like a charm. Recharge it about every 10...

8.0
tdelon

An adequate first generation reader. Purchased before the onslaught of tablets and color readers. I wouldn't buy this model again, all though it works well for what it is.

7.0
spaceye

Hardware is clearly unable to keep up with the software atop of it: overall, it feels to be slow as hell, which kills it. Sometimes you'd think it's been done to match the 4Hz refresh rate of its now older generation eInk display. Default fonts — who knew that they happen to play a huge role on...

9.0
NeuroMan42

Even though there have been improvements and folks are bad-mouthing the Ink readers in favor for full-color tablets now. If you read a great deal or outside, a tablet is essentially useless. eInk is still the best way to read long-term and in the sun.

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