Click on the picture to read, in vivid detail, why not.
Here are a few choice quotes from the article to give you an idea:
' ... after attempting to read an entire novel on it we can't help but wonder how it found its way past product development and into the stock rooms of Walgreens, Bed, Bath & Beyond and JCPenny, to name a few...
On a design note, we really do wish that the bezel wasn't made of a glossy plastic -- it should just match the rest of the matte device.
[Reviews haven't considered this a problem with the Nook -- is it because of the obvious plastic shine when the color's darker? I think it keeps the units lighter, which seems always a concern too.
At times we had no issue dragging a finger across the screen to turn the page, but other times the page would just not turn. Additionally, many times when we tried to turn the page we mistakenly highlighted text and a menu to add a note or highlight popped up.
We don't have much praise for the matte screen either -- it's fairly washed out and the viewing angles aren't all that good.
The browser is the typical Android variety and is just fine for visiting sites -- though we had to clear the cache to get it to load Engadget. The resistive screen does get in the way of scrolling a bit -- we found ourselves selecting links by accident -- but it's tolerable... '
A lot more at the Engadget page...
- Andrys
Many a times I think I should start reading again, as I found it one of the best methods to keep in touch with happenings around you, but just because of my lifestyle and lack of time, it’s too difficult to do so. But thanks to modern technology, which gave me an opportunity in form of e-reader to read at any time. Thanks to you my friend for giving this information about Borders Ebook Reader.
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