Look What Just Showed Up: My Nook Review

There I was, minding my own business, doing the dishes when the nice UPS man left me this…

WOW! It’s a NOOK! (But I didn’t order THIS!)

OMG!! My cousin sent it to me! Holy [bleep]! WOW! …Can’t breathe.

The Nook from Barnes and Noble

It’s charging. World: See you later.

UPDATE: Almost 2 months later
My Barnes & Noble Nook has proven to be an extremely convenient mobile reader. Before the Nook, which I renamed “Nooklet,” I’d lug every book I thought I might read with me to wherever it was I was going (or thought I might go) – that’s A LOT of books.

I like to have reading material because in those rare moments when I have absolutely nothing to do, I cannot stand to do nothing!

First, I loaded up some FAA reading materials (FAA has free pilot training material like the Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge available in PDF free on its website). Next, I added a few PDF’s I’d had on my computer. Now when I walk out of the door, my Nook is in my purse, cushioned in its own space.

For me, The Nook has a great battery life. And I like the way it goes into hibernation when I am not using it. It comes out of hibernation easily.

Another nice feature is the ability to increase and decrease font size. My middle-aged eyes ain’t what they used to be, so I appreciate this option.

And, what electronic device would be complete without an independent forum or two dedicated to its users? There’s even an official Nook forum on the Barnes & Noble site (which I would expect).

Limitations of The Nook

Being a digitally-connected gal, I quickly discovered my Nook’s limitations. I cannot read my local newspaper on my Nook, although there are several nationally-known newspaper subscriptions available for the Nook.

Links are not clickable and I cannot receive or send email. This is a huge disconnect for me; I am so used to being constantly “connected” that not being able to do so with my Nook means it won’t be around after a fully connected eBook reader arrives.

I’m sorry about that because Barnes & Noble and I have a long history. We go way back and I have very fond memories of my Dad and I sipping Starbuck’s coffee and walking through B&N before B&N got big. Even today, one of my favorite activities is heading over to my local B&N to browse, sip coffee and absorb the atmosphere.

Overall I Love My Nook

This past weekend, I finally brought my Nook to our B&N store. With a little help from staff, my Nook connected to the B&N WiFi and I was able to see offers exclusive to Nook-holders. Geeky me felt so special.

Despite its minor limitations, I love my Nook. It goes with me everywhere like my books used to. If you’re an avid reader or a reader who likes convenience, you should get a Nook too.