Comments on: Newest Barnes & Noble Nook Bucks Tablet Trend

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 25 May 2011 01:54:10 +0000

Made my choice. Just picked up a Galaxy Tab. I want flexibility. Of course it hasn’t stopped raining since I got it. We’ll see what direct sunlight reading is like before declaring victory.

By: Kevin C. Tofel

Kevin C. Tofel — Tue, 24 May 2011 22:49:06 +0000

I totally understand your comment and questions. Some people find their eyes tire more from reading on an LCD display and therefore, they prefer a non-backlight, paper-like display, which e-Ink devices offer. I personally use various LCD screens most every waking hour and they don’t bother me. However, that’s not the case for everyone. I’ll see if I can dig up some research on the topic for a future post – thx!

By: Juergen L

Juergen L — Tue, 24 May 2011 21:57:01 +0000

“with less eye-strain than that of LCD screens.”
I just do not understand that statement. Granted, I have not read anything on an e-reader, but I do read, for hours on end, on my iPod. I can adjust the brightness to suit the ambient light, switch from B/W to W/B. Where is the strain? An iPad would offer a larger font, but it would still be an LCD screen — and no longer fit into my pant pocket. Have there been any scientic studies done on this?

By: Richard Garrett

Richard Garrett — Tue, 24 May 2011 17:48:05 +0000

The Kindle with ‘Special Offers’ is $114 and without $139. Since B&N is not differentiating on price that leaves quality, convenience, and content. It will be interesting to see how this plays out, especially if Liberty gobbles up B&N. With any luck, it will be the consumer that wins. Meanwhile, and since the little Nook is Android based, let the rooting begin!

By: bill collier

bill collier — Tue, 24 May 2011 17:37:02 +0000

Interestingly the size keeps shrinking for mobility sake.