10-20-2009, 11:08 AM | #106 | |
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10-20-2009, 05:35 PM | #107 |
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Looks like it does support epub.
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10-20-2009, 08:01 PM | #108 |
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It's...beautiful. This is what I wanted my Kindle to look like.
Have we confirmed that they will be ePub? Or is it going to use FW's proprietary format? |
10-20-2009, 08:06 PM | #109 | |
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See this thread for tons more details: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59811 |
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10-20-2009, 09:03 PM | #110 | |
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10-21-2009, 02:42 AM | #111 |
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10-21-2009, 02:45 AM | #112 | |
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As for actually tracking the sales and such, I doubt it is possible at all. Anything would be pure guesstimation. But I will say, both publishers and new-book retail sellers want to do anything possible to drive used book stores out of business. Makes me remember there is/was (I dunno if it is even still in business) but in San Luis Obispo, California, there was one of the best used book stores I have ever been in...wood floors with each flooring strip creaking from each step taken through the store...and that odor of a clean but used bookstore...a shame I don't get up there anymore...it might be closed down by now though, the property is just too valuable, even in today's economy. |
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10-21-2009, 02:59 AM | #113 |
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the nook site is live and the price is $259 - formats are:
* EPUB and eReader Formats * PDFs load easily and look great. * PDFs, MP3s and graphics load to your nook from your computer or micro SD card. * Use JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP files to create personal screensavers. no text, rich text or html lots of covers to choose from including a couple that don't use leather. i wonder if the color screen can be turned off. after all, those of us who read on an ebook reader partly because of eyestrain - particular caused by refresh - may not want a little refreshing screen that's on while we're reading. Last edited by basschick; 10-21-2009 at 03:07 AM. |
10-21-2009, 03:31 PM | #114 |
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How many font sizes and how many gray levels?
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10-21-2009, 03:37 PM | #115 |
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See: https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/Nook
I think the number of font sizes depends on the ebook format.. |
10-21-2009, 03:53 PM | #116 | |
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10-21-2009, 06:56 PM | #117 |
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I hope it doesn't have the 500-book limit that the Palm Ereader app does (not sure about other platforms). Of course, without folder support, 500 books would be a pain anyway. Still, I'm looking forward to seeing one when they hit the stores!
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10-21-2009, 07:26 PM | #118 |
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Looks like Kindle owners will be crying an ocean of tears!
Here's a feature-by-feature comparison of the Nook and the Kindle 2: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nook/compare/ And, here's Wired magazine's take on it: "Barnes & Noble Unveils Kindle-Killing, Dual-Screen ‘Nook’ E-Reader" http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/...reader-leaked/ |
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