[Discuss] (OT) Barnes & Noble wants DOJ probe into Microsoft patent tactics

[gaf at blu.org (Jerry Feldman)]

On 11/10/2011 07:45 PM, David Kramer wrote:
> On 11/10/2011 09:38 AM, Jerry Feldman wrote:
>> I think that B&N has an interesting problem. First, they are
>> historically a seller of books. When Amazon came onto the scene, B&N
>> added an online presence. I think the company is still mentally a retail
>> book seller, and while they are building the Nook product line and
>> providing ebooks, they are still organized as a retail book seller, and
>> probably have not set up the proper support infrastructure so your
>> criticism of B&N is certainly correct. Fortunately I have not had to
>> contact their customer service.
> Just as a counterpoint, B&N is pushing their physical presence as a
> selling point, since you can bring your Nook into a store (AKA Apple) to
> have someone help you with the device.
>
> I don't remember whether I mentioned it on this list or not, but I'm
> personally trying to decide between the Nook Tablet and the Kindle Fire.
>  I've been getting some good information on another list.  I don't want
> to hijack this thread by discussing that, but I did want to mention that
> I'm leaning pretty heavily towards the Nook right now but I ain't
> ordering anything until both units are in reviewer's hands and the REAL
> details are out.
I'm happy with my color nook. My mother, aunt and daughter have Kindles.
I prefer the Color Nook for a number of reasons. But, in all fairness, I
have not looked closely at the Kindle Fire. As far as book reading goes
you can bring your nook into a B&N store for help as well as get free
temporary access to some books.



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