A Nook review from a non-professional tech write

A nice review by a non-tech writer.

His bottom line:

So overall: do I love the Nook? No, but there's some serious like going on here. It has it's flaws - slower response times, less document format choices, a slightly awkward menu system, and a horrific method for adding a memory card. But it's a solid device, and with the Android OS running it the incredible potential for constant updates and, just as importantly...application programs, makes it a great buy.

Dr3amc@tch3r: Got Nook?

Review: Nook Update 1.1.0 - John's posterous

Interesting little review with the improvements of 1.1.0 clearly discussed.
Review: Nook Update 1.1.0 - John's posterous

Nook Review: Barnes & Noble eReader Is A MESS

The Huffington Post's review isn't saying anything new...but is another in the negative column...

Nook Review: Barnes & Noble eReader Is A MESS

Barnes & Noble Nook Review: Pretty Damn Good - Nook review - Gizmodo

A balanced Gizmodo review of the Nook

Barnes & Noble Nook Review: Pretty Damn Good - Nook review - Gizmodo

Barnes & Noble Nook e-book reader arrives with wrinkles - USATODAY.com

USA Today's early December review of the Nook is mixed.

Barnes & Noble Nook e-book reader arrives with wrinkles - USATODAY.com

State of the Art - Barnes and Noble’s Nook Reader Fails to Live Up to Promises - NYTimes.com

David Pogue, who I really haven't read or followed, really trashes the nook....

State of the Art - Barnes and Noble’s Nook Reader Fails to Live Up to Promises - NYTimes.com

A Review of the Nook E-Reader - WSJ.com

Walt Mossberg thinks the Nook was rushed to market, too. I am more concerned with his small test of the Amazon vs. B&N books. I read a lot of historic biographies! Of course, the Nook can do E-Pubs from Sony and others...

A Review of the Nook E-Reader - WSJ.com

The Barnes & Noble nook; or how I managed to completely waste my Saturday on a piece of over-hyped hardware�|�Gear Diary

Gear Diary dumped on the Nook -- seriously upset. Mostly over the slow speed and the packaging...
The Barnes & Noble nook; or how I managed to completely waste my Saturday on a piece of over-hyped hardware�|�Gear Diary

Barnes & Noble nook eBook Reader Review — The Gadgeteer

Julie at the Gadgeteer has a nice review with good pictures. She really shows the differences between the Kindle and the Nook and shows how PDFs look (something I plan to do).
Barnes & Noble nook eBook Reader Review — The Gadgeteer

Video of B&N nook 1.1 update and gallery of in-store retail experiences | The Mobile Gadgeteer | ZDNet.com

Another write up from Matthew Miller with a video of the new software.

Video of B&N nook 1.1 update and gallery of in-store retail experiences | The Mobile Gadgeteer
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Hands-on: B&N nook updated to version 1.1.0 | The Mobile Gadgeteer | ZDNet.com

Another one from Matthew Miller at the Mobile Gadgeteer talking about the 1st firmware upgrade (version 1.1.0) -- it seems to answer my #1 concern -- page turning speed. The one I played with at the store the other day seemed to turn pages quickly.

Hands-on: B&N nook updated to version 1.1.0 | The Mobile Gadgeteer
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Hands-on: B&N Nook is the king of connectivity and content | The Mobile Gadgeteer | ZDNet.com

I've been spending time looking for good reviews of the Nook -- most are comparisons to the Kindle. This is the first of a slew of links. Matthew Miller at The Mobile Gadgeteer likes it because of its screen and the ability to use a lot of eBook formats (both of these are reasons I like it, too).

Hands-on: B&N Nook is the king of connectivity and content | The Mobile Gadgeteer
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