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The “Nook” versus the “Kindle”
Barnes and Noble is expected to reveal the details on their electronic book reader today. Rumor has it that the device will be called the “Nook”. As in the “Book Nook”. I’m still waiting to hear from their legal department about their usage of “Nook”. I have been working out of the “Book Nook” on radio and in print for 15 years for heaven’s sake. I’m looking at the phone now. Ring! Darn it! My people would love to talk to their people about this little book “Nook” they have planned. Sigh!
It is the B&N“Nook” versus the Amazon “Kindle” as the e-reader wars heat up. No coincidence that Amazon rolled out their “international” device yesterday. To check out the B&N device click HERE:
And so it goes…nooks, cooks, books…..schnooks….
Vick Mickunas
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By Kellee
October 21, 2009 4:14 PM | Link to this
I just got my Kindle 2 International version yesterday & I am very happy with it. I also have the iPhone Kindle app. No problems whatsoever, unlike dealing with B&N. I had a terrible (what’s worse than terrible? Cause that’s what it actually was) customer service experience with them with regards to them replacing a defective book I had ordered from them online. It was missing pages (almost 40!) due to an error during printing/manufacturing.They flat out refused to replace it as the order was past the 14-day return period. I ended up getting a replacement directly from the publisher in less than a week. B&N will never get another penny from me, and I was a frequent customer, even being a member of their discount club. No more.
By Insider
October 21, 2009 10:30 AM | Link to this
Actually, the B&N “Nook E-Book Reader” may sound offensive to many (not only Christian people) It seems to denote ‘suggestive’ marketing at it’s best (or worse, depending on perspective)I still like my idea better—everyone needs ‘bread’, fed or a friendly Fred…lol
By Insider
October 21, 2009 9:08 AM | Link to this
Some Christian readers may find the name “Nook-E Book” reader too suggestive. Perhaps there could be another one called “B Red” E Book Reader (pronounced “bread” but also implying ‘be ready’ in accordance with their beliefs.
By Blowfly
October 20, 2009 5:11 PM | Link to this
I think you have a case, sounds like classic case of reverse confusion. Of course, what do I know?
By Insider
October 20, 2009 2:34 PM | Link to this
I would imagine the Barnes & Noble “Nook” would be a big seller. Kinda just rolls right off the tongue, doesn’t it? :-)