The Kindle has a brand new rival — Barne’s and Noble introduced the Nook e-Reader to compete with Amazon. At $259, it’s priced competitively too.
The Nook comes pre-installed with Google Android OS and will comes with a 3G SIM from AT&T.
Aside from that, there’s also a built-in WiFi. Internal storage is just 2GB but that can be bumped to 16GB via microSD card. Display is also 6″ just like the Kindle.
Amazon quickly responded and gave back $20 in rebates to all those who ordered the International version of the Kindle. It’s now just $259 too. Let’s not forget Sony has its own line of eReaders too.
Better look for another supplier. Infomaxx have exorbitant prices. They have, at the least, a 100%++ mark up (I bought a GPS unit for 8K++… saw the same unit at their stores priced at 18K++… you do the math) just look at all the items they’re selling. I’m not here to bad-mouth infomaxx but if you aren’t excreting money or growing them off a tree, better take your hard-earned money elsewhere. Best bet would still be asking a friend or relative going to the states to buy you one.
wow. surrounded by adults:D Nice. Wonder what ill be like??I guess im too immature to even join this thread. Ok ill mind my own bussiness now. Frozen Yoghurt FTW!! Wooo.
Take a chill-pill Jill (whaddya know? it rhymes) Juveniles and seniles are both welcome to comment. Let’s just hope the factory in China that makes all of these eReaders sell them off as export overruns (like what they always do). lol
hahahha And what category do i fit in?? I WAS hoping we could mush up some illegaly taken PDF files on the kindle/nook
I dont have Dollars in my pockets u know. Oh and to begin with i dont even have Pockets. Great, Living the life here.
Just received my nook (someone bought it for me sa US) hope this will be helpful:
1. have your friend/relative buy it for you in the US (50% cheaper than in the Philippines) AND ask them to register it for you as well while on US soil because you won’t be able to register it in the Philippines (unless you mask your IP or something) AND ask them to buy you a cover/case/sleeve as well because you will have a very very tough time scouring the metro for a cover that will fit
2. mine came with a $50 B&N ebooks gift card BUT again, you need to have a US address to use it so I’m planning on asking someone in the US to use it up for me (you can ask that same person buying it for you to go all out and buy all the books you want while in the US (the plus with the 3g thing is that you won’t have to hardwire the ebooks via a PC — it can go straight from the B&N webstore to your nook — not really a big deal if you’re a fan of free ebooks
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3. the 3g thing won’t work in the Philippines but if you vacation in the US, you’ll be able to use it there — and apparently you can go in a B&N store there and read ebooks for free (sana may branch sila dito lol!)
4. it comes with wifi and a beta web browser which is good enough for accessing twitter or click the city for movie schedules sa mccafe
5. i like the way it feels on your hands, very sturdy – rubber yung back – super plus
6. the e-ink thing is FTW! easy to read, not stressing to the eyes, imagine reading a book with the whitest sheet of paper and blackest ink
7. all in all it roughly translates to php12K – very good hardware, android OS (i here some dev folks are building apps for the nook already), very good screen – e-ink and no glare, and wifi (you just miss out on the at&t 3g and B&N extra perks but who cares if you’re in Manila lol!) top problem i’m seeing in the near future: how will i update the system since i haven’t registered it yet…oh well.
keep on reading and HTH!
Ordered the Kindle 2 and it works fine here in the Philippines….
Is there a barnes and noble store here in the philippines?
I saw one at the SM ANNEX (4th or 5th floor) when I accompanied my friend to buy a phone in wellcom. We’re in a hurry we didn’t get the chance to ask for the price….
went to SM Annex Infomaxx this afternoon to inquire regarding this gadget. Currently the price is 21,500… T_T
hi where can i buy nook accessories here in manila?
to those who would like to buy the nook or any accessories, pm me in facebook and i can help you.
i am still on the fence about whether to get a kindle 3 or the nook. i love the look of the nook but am apprehensive on whether it will work here in the philippines. i’m trying to read some reviews to help me decide so any help would be appreciated
For Sale : 2 units of NOOK COLOR (one brand new, the other slightly used barely a month).
Brand New – USD 350.00
Slightly Used – USD 250.00
Original Black Leather Cover – USD 49.00
Original Brown Leather Cover – USD 39.00
Interested buyers, please sms 0917-8308869
Has B&N acted on the non-US residents nook reader regarding not being able to buy ebooks outside US? I’m planning to buy a nook kasi but if I can’t buy books here in Manila then I’d rather not.
nope, if your IP addrss is non-mainland US, you won’t be able to make e-book purchases with Barnes. only way is to ask a friend/relative in the US to make your purchases as they will automatically sync to your nook. Barnes has been dragging their feet on international usage…so get on their site and voice your concern….hopefully they’ll work on this problem sooner than later.
Ther e is no available nook devices here in the phil. If your not from US, you are unable to register the nook.And the most important thing is to purchased a book.
Nook Color 14k++ check facebook NelsonKRX
nook is a very good reader, but can really say if amazon kindle is a match for it