Barnes & Noble Nook Reader Review - Is the Nook E-Reader Better Than Kindle?

I spend a lot of time browsing shops in Orlando because, well, that's where I live, and book stores are high on my list of fun places to shop and while away some hours. The other day I was meeting my mom for lunch and decided to drop in to Barnes & Noble since I don't have one close to my house. As I was checking out with my purchases, the cashier mentioned that the store would be debuting the new nook reader which is an electronic reading device "gadget."

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This caught my attention because I had just been considering putting the Kindle on my Christmas list this year. You know how it is when you log into Amazon, you always see the advertisements for their electronic reader right in your face, and eventually you become brainwashed where you suddenly decide you MUST have one of those (insert name of new gadget here). That's what happened to me with Kindle I think. And I'll be honest with you, I really didn't know a whole lot about it.

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So when I heard about the nook reader that B&N is about to unveil, I asked the check-out lady a few questions and then when I got home I decided to check it out on the website. I was pleasantly surprised to see that it actually appears to have more features than Kindle.

So here's the lowdown. They both have 6-inch screen displays so they are easy to read, you can adjust the text size with both devices, and both of them feature 2 GB memory, ability to browse and shop for ebooks, speakers, headphone jack, rechargeable battery, comparable weight, software updates, quick page turn by hard key, synchronized last page read between devices, and ability to read your books on multiple devices.

But, here's what you get on the nook reader that is not available on the "other reader." Color touch screen, touch control and navigation ability, library view by book cover, Wi-Fi, free Wi-Fi in Barnes & Noble stores, expandable memory, more than a million titles, more than half a million free ebooks, exclusive content at B&N, directly load and read PDF's (very helpful), synchronized notes between devices, "LendMe technology" which is where you can share books between nook, iPhone, iPod touch, Blackberry, PC, and Mac, and a replaceable battery.

Sounds good, right? I was impressed. In addition, and this is really key, you can go into Barnes and Noble and try out the nook in person. You can hold it in your hands. Studies have shown that this is key in allowing buyers to make a decision on a purchase. You can sell a lot more when the person can touch as well as see.

I have to say I'm really interested in the nook reader and to be honest, I think it really wins in the head-to-head battle with Kindle by a landslide. Of course, I have not tried out the actual device yet but it will be in stores at the end of November (so I was told). So if you are considering an E-reader you should check out the nook when it becomes available, either for yourself or maybe as a gift.

Barnes & Noble Nook Reader Review - Is the Nook E-Reader Better Than Kindle?

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The New Barnes and Noble NOOKcolor in Review

If you are looking for a full-color eReader with the ability to display color materials as well as standard black and white, then the NOOKcolor is definitely an eReader you should consider. Perfect for the avid reader who enjoys magazines as well as novels, or the student looking for a more compact and portable manner for accessing their textbooks, the NOOKcolor comes with many additional features.

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Readers have asked for a better touch screen interface and the designers of the device heeded the call. Unlike the original Nook, the 7 inch screen is also a very good touch screen interface. The interface is highly responsive, although it can be disrupted by fingerprints. I recently discovered this during a game of Sodoku, which happens to come pre-installed.

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The NOOKcolor's organization is automatic and most readers will be happy with the library features that catalog books according to title, author or genre.

Speaking of games, many of the ads for the device stress the fact that it has an Android operating system. This is true, but perhaps a bit misleading. The Android OS is a hybrid of Android 2.1, meaning that the device cannot take advantage of the Android Marketplace or any of the previously designed applications. There is a developer toolkit available and Barnes and Noble says applications will be available soon.

This is not a downfall for those who intent to use the eReader as it was intended, to read books. The interface and display are excellent for anyone who wants a high quality LCD display that offers brilliant color and crisp text. Of course, LCD screens are linked to eyestrain and are not effective for use in bright sunshine. Also, battery life is known to be affected by LCD screens. The device offers excellent battery life, however.

The device does not have built in 3G and relies on a WiFi connection to enable users to purchase or download books to the device. There is a built in beta version web browser that provides access to the internet where a WiFi connection is available. Other eReaders come with built in 3G networking, but with the wide availability of wireless networks it is not really necessary.

For specs and comparison to the Kindle, and where to buy see my eReader review at http://www.ereadertrend.com

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Nook Review

One of the best products I bought this year was the Nook from Barnes and Noble. The Nook is an e-reader that is sleek, light-weight, and has a lot of great features.

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Probably the best feature that I like is the free 3G connectivity to the online B&N bookstore. I've never had any connection problems and an entire bookstore of e-books is available at my fingertips. This has been one of my favorite features because as soon as I finish reading one book I'm disappointed if I don't have another one lined up ready to go. Not a problem for me now.

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With a touch screen menu you can go to your library which holds all of your e-books, check your favorite daily blogs, shop for more books, play games, connect to the internet and more.

When I pitched the idea to my wife it was an easy sell. I have so many books taking up shelf space (and floor space in some rooms) in my house she was excited at the prospect of shoring up some space on the walls.

But what if I just want to borrow a book from somebody? If anybody else has a Nook and recommends a book to me, they can lend it to me and vice versa. So the e-book would go from their Nook to mine.

The craziness doesn't stop there. Go into any Barnes and Noble and through the free Wi-Fi feature you can read any book that Barnes and Noble offers as though you're reading a book right off the shelf.

I researched both the Kindle and the Nook before I made the decision for the Nook. Honestly, they're not that far apart in features. The main ones that separated the Nook in my mind were the touch screen menu and the ability to borrow/lend e-books to others. I think both are great products though.

Typical e-books run anywhere from the low price of free, to as high as .99 for new releases still in hardback. Most books are .99.

The Nook with 3G and Wi-Fi currently runs about 9. The Nook without 3G but has Wi-Fi runs about 9.

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Textbook Book Review - An Introduction to Business

Are you considering a career in business? Perhaps now is the time to get yourself ready, as the economy starts to recover and jobs start to come back to America. Are you considering getting an MBA, or a degree in business? Do you see yourself in the future as being a business manager of a business unit, or retail store? If so, perhaps you should learn more about how businesses operate, make their money, and manage their employees.

Of course it's not all that simple, s there is a lot more to it than that. Nevertheless, it makes sense to get an early start, and perhaps consider some business courses as well. If you don't have time to go to school right now there's a very good book that I would like to recommend to you. It is a textbook, and it is available online. It is a book that I do own in my personal library for reference, even though I am a retired franchisor, and perhaps I could've written the book myself.

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The reason I keep this book is because I believe it's interesting to get the academic perspective on the topic, and to learn what our business schools, and community colleges are teaching future students who will attain business degrees, and then move into the workforce. The name of the book is;

"Intro to Business" Fourth Edition) by Steven A. Eggland, Les R. Dlabay, James L. Burrow, Robert A. Ristau, South Western Educational Textbook Publishers, Cincinnati, OH, (2000), 677 pages, ISBN: 0538-69146-8.

This book is broken into chapters or sections, which are referred to as units. Each unit and subsequent chapters goes into a different aspect of business, things that you need to know. For instance unit one talks about the economic environment, which is extremely important right now, as we exit the downturn in the business cycle to an inflationary period. Learn about business cycles, creating statistical modeling, and making proper economic decisions. Then there is a section or unit on business operations, and one on business and government regulations.

There are also units on international business, as well as small business management. Also you can learn about business credit and financing, as well as strategic investment strategies and risk management and return on investment. This is a very well-rounded book, easy-to-read, nicely formatted, and pre-highlighted to make your learning much easier. If you are looking for a starter book on the introduction to business - this is definitely a book that I would like to recommend to you, and like I said you can find it online.

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Sony Reader Review

The Sony Reader has more editions than any other ebook reader. There is the Touch Edition, the Daily Edition, and the Pocket Edition. Read the reviews below and discover the best one for you.

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Sony's biggest competitors are the Amazon Kindle and the Barnes and Noble Nook. Take a look at their different editions.

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Touch Edition
The Touch Edition lets you access up to 350 books. And the best feature is the touch screen. It's so easy to navigate.

Daily Edition
The Daily Edition lets you access your books and periodicals wirelessly. But it's the most expensive of the Sony Readers

Pocket Edition
The Pocket Edition has a small 5 inch display which makes it easy to take with you.

The Results
The Sony Reader has 2 major challenges.

You have to connect to a computer to download your books (except for the wireless version) And they support limited file formats so the book you really want to read may not be available

My Choice My choice for an ereader is still the Kindle. And here is why:

Amazon is by far the largest company of all the ebook reader companies They have been pursuing this technology the longest They have the largest number of books You'll be able to buy them in Target

So if you are still on the fence about which one to choose, head over to Amazon and check out the reviews of the Kindle. You won't be disappointed. Or check out my blog at Ebook Reader Reviews Blog.com.

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Nook Color Review - A Look At the New Color Touch Screen Ebook Reader

Barnes and Noble has just released its new Nook Color, so that means it's time for a detailed Nook Color review. Is this a good product or just a strange hybrid between a tablet PC and an ebook reader? Let's take a detailed look at the new product and see what it is all about.

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The "NC" has some very different features that differ from the original Nook, which is still available as a product from B and N.

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The Nook Color Touch Screen- Obviously this is THE major difference between the original and color Nooks. It's equipped with a 7 inch color touch screen with "Vivid View" technology.

This screen is an IPS screen that shows over 16 million colors and allows for up to 178 degrees of viewing. This is the same technology used on the iPad, so if you have seen the iPad screen, then you know how the Vivid View screen looks. It also switches from upright mode to landscape when turning the device 90 degrees.

Social Reading Features- The NC comes with some features that take advantage of social media. You can share thoughts, lines from a book, favorite books, etc, through Facebook and Twitter.

Games and Apps- The NC comes with Sudoku, Chess, and Crossword puzzle games (3 games). Beyond the "Lend Me" and "Nook app" for PC and other phones, etc, Apps are still not a thing of the present with the Nook. But since it uses Google Android technology, there may be some new interest for developers.

Pandora Radio has jumped on the Nook bandwagon and offers their service on the device as well.

Lend Me App- The "Lend-me" app allows owners to lend books to friends and family who also have the app. Access to the app is more readily available to the user with the color touch screen.

Memory- The memory capacity is 8GB which allows for thousands of books, pictures, songs, etc.

Just For Kids- This new Nook section in Barnes and Noble offers a line of books that are for kids that work with the Nook Color. They are interactive to the touch and have the ability to be read to the child by selecting the feature.

Battery Life- The Battery life is only at 8 hours, compared to the 10-14 day battery life of the original Nook with E-Ink display.

Surfing the Web- It also allows for surfing the web (not with 3G, but wirelessly). So you can open the browser to visit sites and check your emails, as well as compose them.

All in all, the new Nook Color reviews well. It's a bold step for Barnes and Noble, and a much needed bold step at that.

Nook Color Review - A Look At the New Color Touch Screen Ebook Reader

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Review: The Top Three EBook EReaders on the Market Today

Ereaders offer one of the most exciting and practical technologies to come out in recent years. Read on to learn about 3 of the most popular eReaders available on the market.

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Sony Pocket Edition

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Sony offers a relatively large line of eReaders, but its most recent and popular addition to the field is Pocket Edition.

Instead of attempting to compete with other eReaders when it comes to high-tech expanded functionality, the Sony Pocket focuses on performing its eReader capabilities very well, and by being the smallest functional eReader on the market. This device measures 6.25 x 4.25 x.40625 inches. On paper it might not sound like the Sony Pocket is that much smaller than other eReaders like the Kindle and the Nook Color, but in person the Pocket Edition looks and feels significantly more compact and lighter than those other popular models.

While the Sony Pocket Edition can't compete with the Nook Color when it comes to processing power or functionality, it does feature a few higher end capabilities that you might not expect- like a full touchscreen interface. Unfortunately, certain standard features that consumers come to expect from eReaders, such as wireless connectivity, aren't packed into the Pocket Edition.

Kindle

Amazon's Kindle still stands as the most popular and well known eReader available on the market, despite the fact that it isn't remotely the most powerful or feature-laden device out there. The Kindle is a great example of how the most popular device in a market isn't always the best device in a market.

Now the Kindle is a great dedicated eReader, supporting a variety of different file formats. Most ebooks read on the Kindle are purchased through Amazon's online bookstore, which is the internet's most popular and widely used bookstore. Most people are intimately familiar with Amazon's online bookstore, which makes stocking your Kindle a simple and intuitive matter. Books purchased through Amazon's website will automatically download onto your Kindle as soon as you connect your device to a wireless signal, though you can also use that wireless signal to access Amazon's bookstore directly from your device.

Like many other eReader the Kindle uses what's called an eInk display. Many people find that eInk displays are easier to read and provide less eyestrain over long reading periods. While this eInk display makes the Kindle arguably superior to devices with LCD displays when it comes to reading books, it also greatly limits the Kindle's functionality. Amazon is currently working on a way to provide web browsing and other tablet-like functions to the Kindle, but these applications are currently barely functional at best.

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On the other hand the Nook Color, with its high-level internal processing power and full color LCD screen, handles web browsing and other tablet-like applications with ease. In fact, many people find that the Nook Color functions great as a low-cost alternative to dedicated tablet PCs like the iPad. The Nook Color comes bundled with a few common applications, such as Pandora radio and full web browsing, but it also can be tweaked slightly to run nearly every app available for its Android operating system.

While the Kindle has rudimentary audio functionality, the Nook Color features full multimedia support and is able to play both music and videos with ease. In addition to the aforementioned Pandora radio application the Nook Color comes bundled with media galleries and multimedia games. While the Nook Color doesn't yet feature the same third-party support that the iPhone or iPad provides when it comes to producing apps, Barnes and Nobles is presently working to open up their device to these outside developers.

While some people prefer to read from eInk displays, the Nook Colors full LCD display allows you to read full-color books, comics, magazines and other publications that are either unavailable on eInk devices, or which are only available in severely limited forms.

Like the Sony Pocket the Nook Color also eschews the traditional small keyboard navigation still found on the Kindle and features a full touchscreen interface and streamlined navigational systems.

While the Nook Color can't boast that it connects to the most popular and widely used online bookstore available (Amazon), it does connect to the second most popular and widely used online bookstore available- Barnes and Nobles online. While there might be a volume or two that you can find on Amazon that isn't available on Barnes and Nobles' online bookstore, chances are you won't have any complaints about this arrangement.

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The Mortal Instruments Review by Cassandra Clare

I may be a little late to the game with this one. But that's OKAY. A good book still deserves a good mention. And with that mention, I would like to take a moment for the Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, City of Ashes, and City of Glass novels written by Cassandra Clare.

I believe it was shear fate that I read these books. You see, it started a few weeks ago while on vacation in Florida. Those pesky flights can be somewhat underwhelming. Waiting in airport terminals is boring. Airplane seats are very uncomfortable. And there is something just simply unnerving about being 32,000 feet in the air in a rocking tube. I'm not a bird. That scares me. So, I try my best to divert my attention. With my nifty smart phone in hand before take off, I reached out to the closest E-book store armed with Starbucks in hand. And thus the adventure began.

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All three books are on all sorts of recommended reading lists. I've seen them before while browsing through Barnes and Noble. Certainly the covers all look great. I know, I know... You're not supposed to judge a book by its cover. But these really looked NEAT! None the less my interest was peeked, so I downloaded the first book.

What the Books Are About:

I don't want to give too much of the storyline away. It's hard not to. The plot line has been done before. Let's face it, nothing is original anymore. Boy meets girl. Boy has super powers. Girl has super powers. Insert struggle here. There are a few fights here and there. Good wins triumphantly. That's about the most I'm going to give away.

But what makes this series so interesting? What's so special? The little tweaks in the plot line are all sorts of fun. Every time something starts to go right, someone just has to go in and throw that monkey wrench in the works, fouling everything up again. The author has the story line suspense twisted in such a way that it draws the reader in, forcing them to want to keep going, to see what happens next. Her use of foreshadow and imagery keep the story alive and the imaginations running free. The details and emotions are done so well, I often felt like I was watching a soap opera produced by Stephen Spielberg mixed with a blockbuster action movie. That sounds like a weird combination, but it's true.

And then there is the content. This is considered a young adult book. The vocabulary isn't outstanding. But that's perfect for me. Reading all three books is more akin to sitting and watching a good movie. Everything flows naturally. It's a simple and entertaining read.

So far I've been a little vague. Like I said, I don't want to give too much of the story lines away. But let's use this example. If Harry Potter, Twilight, Underworld, and True Blood all got together and had a massive literary orgy, this series would be the result of that love fest. I mean really, these books have a little bit of everything. The characters consist of vampires, werewolves, warlocks, fairies, shadowhunters, demons, satin, god, heaven, hell, and angels. The scenery takes place in diverse places like New York City, grave yards, under-earth dungeons, to fairy palaces, and to mystical and whimsical cities. Mighty battles happens. Little personal struggles take place. A surprise gay twist is thrown in for good measure. That ever pesky love triangle exists. Some people die and some characters live. Sudden family ties are discovered and quickly regretted, in more than one dynamic way. And other family ties are broken. The stories are very enticing. And they do contain a little bit of everything. And by the time it's all done you will miss the characters.

Did I mention there is now a 4th book in the Mortal Instruments Series called City of Fallen Angels?! Guess who just purchased it through Amazon.com? Me!

Would I Recommend These Books?

Yes! Yes! Yes! By all means, please go out and buy this series. You won't be sorry. These are one of those few series I truly wish Hollywood would make a movie from. It's deserving of that. The entertainment value is high. The story line is thrilling. I found it so difficult to put these books down. And I would love to know what happened to that character at the end after that thing!? Ms. Clare, I do believe you owe me another book explaining that situation (oh that's right there IS another book!)

But none the less, please purchase this series. They are wonderful fantasy novels good for any age group from sixteen on up. I really do promise that this purchase will not be met with buyer's remorse.

Reading level: Young Adult

Paperback: 1520 pages

Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry (October 19, 2010)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1442409525

ISBN-13: 978-1442409521

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Kindle Vs Nook E-Reader Review

There has never been a better time to be in the market for an eReader. Prices have dropped considerably, there are many options out there, and the new models have some great features to enhance your reading experience. There are also more e-books available than ever before. If you are looking for the best e-book reader for the price then your choices really come down to two products. The Kindle by Amazon and the Nook by Barnes & Noble are the best options.

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Which e-book reader you decide to buy is going to come down to a personal preference. It's hard to go wrong with either product, but there are different features offered on both. The Kindle has physical buttons as part of its user interface while the Nook has a touch screen. Which style would you prefer? The Kindle has a slightly clearer screen, faster page turns, and more storage. The nook is compatible with EPUB files that you might find available from public libraries. Both devices have Wi-Fi capabilities so you won't even need a computer to manage your e-books. The use of 3G can be added with either model. The Kindle uses the Kindle Bookstore while the Nook uses software through Barnes & Noble.

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Both the Kindle and the Nook are great options for an e-book reader. You just need to decide exactly what you want from your device and choose which one will best fit your needs. Do your research and compare your choices, but your best option is to start by looking at the Amazon Kindle and the Barnes & Noble Nook.

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eReader Review - Kate Spade Canvas Bella Library Cover for Nook

Nook fans like us can now have a taste of fabulous and functional designer accessories for our well loved eReader. Many reviews have been chattering about the Kate Spade Canvas Bella Library Cover and for very good reasons. It brings more fun and elegance to the Nook while safeguarding it from minor bumps or scratches.

This great Nook cover is a collaboration of artist Bella Foster along with the famous designer label Kate Spade New York, exclusively for Barnes and Noble. The illustration is whimsical and innovative, perfect for vibrant and sassy girls that crave a little color along with gadgets. The scene is an interpretation of places where we like to read books, including the New York City public library.

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The interior fine detail is equally as fabulous, using the striking all red pattern. As it is created by Kate Spade, the quality of design will be top notch. You can expect this product to be in great use for a long time.

The material is constructed of canvas, which feels high quality to touch. It helps to make the eReader seem like a genuine book. Do not be fooled by the interesting design and style, the Canvas Bella Cover is padded more than enough to give good protection from minor drops and jolts; everyday normal things that happen to our own beloved gadgets

It also has an elastic band inside, that secures the Nook in position. All necessary ports are free of any obstructions, which makes it hassle free when charging since the eReader doesn't have to be taken out of the cover.

It makes a good companion and proper protection for our Nook.

Here are more things about the Canvas Bella Nook Cover:

Made from 100% cotton

Dimensions are 8.3 inches x 5.9 inches.

Includes a slip pocket inside, that is perfect to store small notes or even business cards.

Life's serious enough without having to make our gadgets look stiff and boring. The Canvas Bella by Kate Spade combines fun, imagination and performance in one great cover.

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Unbiased EBook Reader Device Reviews - My Cool-er EBook Reader Review

In light of the many ebook reader device price cuts that have taken place over the last few months, many of the older ebook reader reviews are out of date. Here's my updated Cool-er ebook reader review brought about not only because of differing prices but also because other changes in the market have left some ebook readers more exposed to the risk of becoming, at best, tied to one source of ebooks or even worse, totally obsolete.

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The one biggest point to remember with ebook reader devices at this present time is the shift in the market place towards a publishing standard. It does seem a safe bet that this standard will become the ePub file format. It is starting to appear on more and more electronic books readers.

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The big e-publishing houses, e-libraries and holders of public domain titles are moving or have moved to publishing in the ePub format. The likes of Barnes and Noble, Powells.com, Waterstones, The Sony Store and Libraries utilizing nascent e-book services have all expressed their willingness to embrace the ePub format.

With that out of the way let's bring smack up to date my Cool-er ebook reader review and have a look to see where it fits in to not just today's market but the market of the future.

The Cool-er has had no feature or specification updates since it's launch earlier this year, nor have I seen any talk of a price reduction at ebook reader reviews. This leaves it in the shadow of a lot of the newer ebook reader device models, in so much as it does not include a wireless connection capability. This said let's just concentrate on what the Cool-er is but bear in mind the price being asked. As "just" a book reader, the Cool-er stands up well.

The screen is of adequate proportions and does score well over many others courtesy of the fact it can be read in landscape as well as portrait mode. It uses the industry standard e-Ink technology, so is easily readable, with crisp, clear text image. The bright, funky colors still remind you very much of the ipod, and will appeal probably more to the younger generation than the 9-5ers.

It has 1gb of internal storage which, through the use of SD cards, can be expanded to infinity. And you might need to do that as the device DOES support both ePub and that other favorite for free stuff, Adobe PDF. Great news when you visit the massive virtual library at Coolerbooks.com, of the 750,000 titles on offer 500,000 are free for you to download, thrillers, fiction, bios, chicklet, kids titles, the whole ensemble.

So what conclusion can be drawn from this Cool-er ebook reader review? It is my opinion this is another of those smaller companies that will struggle to maintain the price they are asking for their ebook reader device. It still smacks one of those gimmicky, cheap Chinese imports that are purchased at Christmas as a "stocking filler" and has none of the build qualities of the better known models. Even though that's how I feel, it still has a place in the market, only not at the current price, which I believe to be 0. Put up the side of the Sony prs-300, which many ebook reader reviews are reporting to be selling as low as 5, it looks terribly over priced.

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The NOOK Color Tablet From Barnes and Noble - Review

In today's age, there is nothing that is impossible. Once upon a time, the concept of inks and books seemed fantastic. Now we have reached such a time and age that the concept of paper is becoming obsolete. With the use of cutting edge technology applied to e-readers there is literally no difference between an actual book and an e-book. Most people nowadays prefer an e-book over an actual book because of the multitude of advantages that are offered.

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Not only can e-readers store an amazing quantity of books, they are also environment friendly. While printing books, it is an established fact that a large number of trees are felled needlessly. This has a direct contribution to environmental pollution. With the use of e-readers one can do one's part in saving the environment. There is no longer any need to hunt through book stores for the material that you have been looking for. Everything is available to you at the click of a mouse.

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The NOOK Color Tablet from Barnes and Noble is one such e-reader that was one of the first in bringing technology to the world of books. This device has many features that make it a great buy, at a very competitive price. Although there are some better models in the market today, the NOOK retains its reputation as good value for money.

When the NOOK was launched in the market it immediately caused quite a stir. This was because of the plethora of features that it had to offer and the advanced functionality of the device. One of the most astounding features of the NOOK Color tablet is the 7" display screen that it offers. The design of the NOOK is what makes it truly unique. The resolution of the NOOK simply blows the mind as it provides up to 16 million colors that are clear and bright, ideal for any magazine.

On the downside, the screen used is LCD rather than electronic ink technology. This may cause your eyes to tire from hours of looking at the screen. Though eyestrain is usually not an issue, but if you are apprehensive about the strain you may want to go with the original NOOK. The wide viewing angle is also designed to make readers comfortable. This eliminates glare and allows you to read both indoors and outdoors without any trouble.

The NOOK Color also offers a huge selection of reading material. It may be hard to believe but almost 2 million books can be accessed with this device to say nothing of newspapers, magazines and blogs. There will be something for everyone, right fro children's books to older classics.

The specialty of the NOOK Color tablet is its compatibility with reading magazines. Magazines are as vibrant and real as actual magazines so that you no longer need to order your favorite magazines.

This E-reader has an in-built memory of 8 GB. This lets you store almost 6000 books. The internal rechargeable battery only adds to the allure of this device since you can read up to 8 hours with this device.

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Nook Review - Barnes and Noble Nook Ups the Cool Factor

Launched in October of 2009, the Barnes and Noble Nook was seen as a possible candidate to unseat the Amazon Kindle from its dominance in the ereader industry. What has it got that makes it a serious challenger? This Nook review explores the many features of this ebook reader.

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Size and Display

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First off, the basic specs. The Nook's surface dimensions are fairly standard. It is 7.7 inches in length, 4.9 inches in width, 0.5-inch thick, and weighs 11.2 ounces. It is roughly about the same size as the 2nd generation Kindle - only thicker and a bit heavier. The device also comes with a 6-inch e-ink display with 16 shades of gray, and a number of choices for font type and size.

But perhaps what gives it a wow factor that's not found on most ebook readers today is its 3.5-inch capacitive color touchscreen. Located just below the e-ink display, the LCD screen replaces the standard keyboard and buttons, used for making ebook selections and navigating within the ereader and the text itself.

Other Value-Added Features

The Nook is equipped with 2GB of internal storage and a micro-SD expansion slot so it's easy to add more memory as the need arises. It also comes with a replaceable lithium ion battery, 3G connection through the AT&T network, WiFi connectivity, MP3 player, speakers, and built-in dictionary.

Other Nook features completely unique from other ebook readers are the book lending and store browsing capabilities. As the name implies, book lending refers to being able to lend out an ebook in your library to another ereader user for a 14-day period. In-store browsing, on the other hand, means having the option to browse full ebooks at no cost in brick-and-mortar Barnes & Noble outlets.

Some Issues

This Nook review won't be complete if we don't mention some of the concerns expressed by current Nook owners. One is the device's lack of web browsing feature despite its WiFi connectivity. Another serious concern is the Nook's short battery life. Barnes & Noble says it could last about 7 to 10 days with the WiFi deactivated, but for actual users, 4 to 5 days is more like it.

With the Nook's advanced features and Barnes & Noble's innovative services, the Nook could have a big impact on the ebook reader market. But as this Nook review points out, there are still a number of improvements that have to be made, for the device to really take off in a big way.

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eReader Review - The Nook From Barnes and Noble Now With Wi-Fi and 3G

Why don't we quickly introduce the Barnes and Noble Nook Wi-Fi for you. At just 9 this device sports the 6 inch E Ink display screen in addition to a color Lcd. It has a 1.3 Gigabyte internal memory compared to the current 1 GB average among the other eReaders but its memory is expandable so no worries right now there. It weighs a bit more as compared to other devices at 11.6 ounce, most of the competition are way below that at 9 or 8 oz. Additionally there is a more expensive model priced at 9, which adds 3g to the mix. Instantly you can already learn to appreciate that for the price the device will be pretty good value for money. Visually the Nook originally is a mixture of two colors, battleship-gray and off-white however if that does not float your boat then you might change it by using different tinted backs for those that like more color in their lifestyles. One of Nook's trademark characteristics is a set of screens: one is the fundamental E Ink display and the other the LCD color touch screen that is Android-powered.

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Like the Kindle, the Nook is a system as opposed to simply a device, efficient at easily browsing and making one-click acquisitions and for downloading through Barnes & Noble's vast store of ebooks, newsprint as well as periodicals. What's more, the Nook's Wi-Fi connects automatically to allow you to read free excerpts from just about any ebook if you are sipping a latte at your favorite B&N store. You can also lend or borrow books at no cost, for up to 14 days. Based upon the book you're perusing, the Nook can show text in as much as 16 different different languages. For travelers, the Nook has an airplane mode that allows you to turn off 3G and Wi-Fi while traveling by air, so as not to interfere with navigation equipment. The readability factor of the Nook goes over and above other devices with 16 diverse shades of gray, 3 sorts of fonts and 5 different sizes. If we do the statistics there it would certainly end up being a bunch of options. I'm sure you can find one that's ideal match for you. Also another cool way to customize the device is by installing virtually any image via USB and assign it as your screensaver.

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To the downside, it's a bit slow when it turns on and unlike some other ereaders you can't rotate the text...which is ok I suppose since a regular publication does not do that however it's odd they omitted this option. Internet browsing is also quite slow. The touch screen can also be a mite challenging so if you plan to use the virtual keyboard keep it to a minimum. What a lot of buyers value, because other eBook stores don't allow it, is you can loan or be lent ebooks with others that own a Nook. Unfortunately it's a one-time deal therefore keep that for your favorite bestest buddy!

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Nook Electronic Book Reader - Review

Nook from Barnes and Noble reads books, newspapers and magazines. The Nook reader has two screens. The larger 6" screen is for reading your books and the second smaller 3.5" touch-screen is for navigation through your book and surfing the web.

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Today's electronic reading devices use e-ink display technology. Electronic ink displays (or e-ink display) look more like a printed page than any other technology and they do not consume a lot of power. However, they are very slow to change from image to image - a typical LCD monitor updates its screen 60 times per second, while a fast e-ink display do so once per second. In addition, electronic ink displays do not show color and do not have back-light. That means e-ink displays are very slow to navigate. The Nook reader solved the problem of the slowness of e-ink displays by including a small, fast, touch-sensitive color screen below the main, 6-inch e-ink display - main 6-inch e-ink display shows the text of a book and the small display offers navigation options such as switching to another book or magazine. When not navigating books, the small touch-screen goes dark to let readers focus on the content and to save battery power.

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The Nook reading device runs Android, Google's operating system written for mobile devices. Android is a favorite operating system of mobile phone manufacturers such as Motorola and HTC because it is open source and can be easily customized.

Many people like walking into a bookstore, sitting there with a cup of coffee and browsing. The Nook book reader lets you do same thing. It takes advantage- of Barnes & Noble's physical store and lets users read entire books for free in-store. None of the Nook's store-less competitors will be able to offer that for a long time.

You can give or lend your regular print books to your friend or family. None of electronic reading devices has not offered that to customers and some readers even have locked down books and made it impossible for users to lend books that they have bought. Nook reader has LendMe feature - Nook users can loan books to friends for two weeks. Lending the book through Nook makes it unavailable to the original owner during those two weeks, but at the end of the two weeks, the book is again available to its owner.

Nook reader has built-in MP3 player and a headphone jack, which works for playing music while you read, or for playing audio-books. You can load the Nook reader with books, PDF files, images and MP3 files.

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NYU Film School - A Review

I obtained the BFA in Film Production from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. As someone who has also attended USC's Film School as well as having taken classes at UCLA's Film Program, I thought I could offer some good perspective of what I thought of each and start with the one I spent the most time at: NYU.

The Location

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NYU's film school is located in Greenwich Village on the island of Manhattan in New York City. Going to school in such an urban location offers both positives and negatives. On a positive note, New York City is your campus and therefore you are in the mix of all the limitless cafes, stores, famous locations, iconic neighborhoods and interesting New York personalities that the city is famous for.

On the negative side, also, New York City is your campus so you don't have the 'protected campus experience' you would have at a school with a closed off dedicated campus. In my opinion I viewed living, taking classes and making films in NYC to be a tremendous advantage. Where else would you get such great inspiration and material to draw from than in one of the greatest cities in the world. The only negative would be if you wanted to get out of the city to shoot or just to get some quiet away from the hustle of the city. It's hard to keep a car in the city without spending a fortune but subways and trains can take you just about anywhere you need to go affordably.

The Curriculum

NYU Film School's curriculum consists of classes in all the major areas of the filmmaking process. There are classes in sound, editing, writing, television technology and finally group classes where you make films together in small crews. Generally, as you move through the program the projects you work on become more complex. In beginning film classes you might make black and white 8mm or short videos.

As you progress you make longer and more complex projects and can choose between experimental type or narrative films. Generally students are given a certain amount of tape or film stock and the basic equipment such as lights and dollies that one would need. If a student wishes to make something that requires more complex props and/or equipment then they need to provide the funding themselves.

Generally, every student that wants to can direct their own films with other students acting as crew members on their films and vice versa. NYU has a good selection of equipment. It is not always the latest technology and technology changes so frequently, especially when it comes to video, but in general you won't be lacking for anything. They have ample editing facilities running from old steenbeck for film splicing to computer systems for use of final draft and adobe premier. Again, if a student wishes to shoot more footage than the school is willing to supply film or video for the student can pay for additional developing, etc.

The Professors

Generally I found the professors to be competent with a few 'exceptional' ones thrown in. They are all working professionals with some more successful than others. In some classes you also have guest lecturers and occasionally famous alumni will teach a class such as Spike Lee or Woody Allen. Each week the school hosts film screenings and the director or producers of the film will show up to discuss with the class and take questions about how the film was put together and the history of making the film. These are great opportunities to network with successful alumni and often previous graduates of the program show up to watch these screenings so they are a great way to make contacts.

After Graduation.

Where I felt the NYU Film Program fell a little short was in career planning and direction. They didn't dedicate a whole lot of time to teaching you how to build a career after you graduated. This is one of the flaws I have found in most film programs. Luckily, NYU has so many graduates that work in the industry that if you are proactive you should easily be able to find successful graduates willing to sit down and speak with you about your 'after graduation' game plan.

In recent years the school has been good at building up its active alumni organization on both the East and West coasts so whether you decide to be based in New York or Los Angeles you can utilize this resource to create a network for yourself which is very important. Overall, I found the NYU Film School experience to be a good one for those wanting a generalized education in different aspects of filmmaking before embarking on a career.

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