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725 out of 734 people found this review helpful.
I absolutely adore my Nook HD+! The Nook HD+ is an e-reader on
I absolutely adore my Nook HD+!
The Nook HD+ is an e-reader on steroids, packed with features like a stellar HD screen (beats out the Google Nexus, iPad Mini, Kindle Fire HD, etc), apps (10000 and counting!), expandable memory, HDMI compatible, 10 hour battery life, an...
The Nook HD+ is an e-reader on steroids, packed with features like a stellar HD screen (beats out the Google Nexus, iPad Mini, Kindle Fire HD, etc), apps (10000 and counting!), expandable memory, HDMI compatible, 10 hour battery life, an...
I absolutely adore my Nook HD+!
The Nook HD+ is an e-reader on steroids, packed with features like a stellar HD screen (beats out the Google Nexus, iPad Mini, Kindle Fire HD, etc), apps (10000 and counting!), expandable memory, HDMI compatible, 10 hour battery life, and it's one of the lightest 'tablets' on the market. But one thing needs to be clear, the Nook HD+ is an e-reader FIRST, tablet second, and it behaves that way. If you are purchasing this device expecting a full-featured Android OS, look elsewhere.
Lack of apps seems to be a major concern with some buyers, which isn't something that I've been bothered with since I'm not a huge app user. Angry Birds, Evernote, Hulu Plus and Open Explorer are my apps of choice, but it all depends on what YOU plan on using this device for. I can access my e-mail easily and the stock web browser does its job. Don't like the browser? No problem, hit up the app store and get the Dolphin browser or any of the countless other options available.
The Nook HD+ really shines for a few reasons. It's one of the only devices in its class with expandable memory, and due to its 'Retina-like' display, the screen is really super-sharp and the colors pop, perfect for, well, reading. Another reason is customer service. Because Barnes & Noble has actual brick and mortar stores, if you are having problems with your Nook, you don't have to call a customer service number, you can bring your device to your local Barnes & Noble and a Nook specialist is always on staff to help. Also, since it's one of the lightest devices in its class, it's easy and comfortable to hold with one hand. And while some people may say the build (specifically the back of the device) is 'plastic-ey', I find it stylish, plus it keeps it light and separates it from the endless black rectangles that now flood the tablet market.
I'm very happy with my Nook HD+, and those little extra features like being able to take it into a B&N store and be able to read ANY book for free on the device (even items that they don't actually have in stock) is a cool plus. I recommend it for any avid reader who wants a bit of color!
The Nook HD+ is an e-reader on steroids, packed with features like a stellar HD screen (beats out the Google Nexus, iPad Mini, Kindle Fire HD, etc), apps (10000 and counting!), expandable memory, HDMI compatible, 10 hour battery life, and it's one of the lightest 'tablets' on the market. But one thing needs to be clear, the Nook HD+ is an e-reader FIRST, tablet second, and it behaves that way. If you are purchasing this device expecting a full-featured Android OS, look elsewhere.
Lack of apps seems to be a major concern with some buyers, which isn't something that I've been bothered with since I'm not a huge app user. Angry Birds, Evernote, Hulu Plus and Open Explorer are my apps of choice, but it all depends on what YOU plan on using this device for. I can access my e-mail easily and the stock web browser does its job. Don't like the browser? No problem, hit up the app store and get the Dolphin browser or any of the countless other options available.
The Nook HD+ really shines for a few reasons. It's one of the only devices in its class with expandable memory, and due to its 'Retina-like' display, the screen is really super-sharp and the colors pop, perfect for, well, reading. Another reason is customer service. Because Barnes & Noble has actual brick and mortar stores, if you are having problems with your Nook, you don't have to call a customer service number, you can bring your device to your local Barnes & Noble and a Nook specialist is always on staff to help. Also, since it's one of the lightest devices in its class, it's easy and comfortable to hold with one hand. And while some people may say the build (specifically the back of the device) is 'plastic-ey', I find it stylish, plus it keeps it light and separates it from the endless black rectangles that now flood the tablet market.
I'm very happy with my Nook HD+, and those little extra features like being able to take it into a B&N store and be able to read ANY book for free on the device (even items that they don't actually have in stock) is a cool plus. I recommend it for any avid reader who wants a bit of color!
posted by KrissyD on Sun Nov 18 00:00:00 EST 2012
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265 out of 378 people found this review helpful.
I bought a Nook HD+ today and might end up returning it tomorrow
I bought a Nook HD+ today and might end up returning it tomorrow. The screen is great. No doubt about it. But everything else is not so hot. It's not user-friendly and there aren't many apps available. For me, the worst thing is that you can't create folders to organ...
I bought a Nook HD+ today and might end up returning it tomorrow. The screen is great. No doubt about it. But everything else is not so hot. It's not user-friendly and there aren't many apps available. For me, the worst thing is that you can't create folders to organize your stuff. Well, you can CREATE them, but the Nook doesn't DISPLAY them. This has been problem for a while and they still haven't fixed it. ?!?!?!?!?
They also advertise the HD+ as being GREAT FOR FAMILIES because you can set up different users. So your spouse or kids can have their own accounts and their own books. I thought this would help because of the no-folders thing. Well, my daughter wanted an original Nancy Drew book (#8 in the series). Fine. But it didn't appear search results when we searched in her account. But it DID show up when we searched on my account. ?? Someone flagged most of the older Nancy Drew books as being adult content. Okay, fine. I removed the "kids only" restriction in her account. It STILL didn't appear in the search results. I called the store. They told me to just make an adult account for her. Err. This kind of defeats the purpose of setting up an account that will suggest the kinds of books she likes to read. Not to mention if she's an "adult" they can collect all her information aggressively.
And when I read the ten-page privacy policy, it said that they collect information on kids under 13, "so you should tell your kids not to write anything personally identifiable if they're using our online apps." Eek!
And don't even get me started on some ebooks being more expensive than actual books.
They also advertise the HD+ as being GREAT FOR FAMILIES because you can set up different users. So your spouse or kids can have their own accounts and their own books. I thought this would help because of the no-folders thing. Well, my daughter wanted an original Nancy Drew book (#8 in the series). Fine. But it didn't appear search results when we searched in her account. But it DID show up when we searched on my account. ?? Someone flagged most of the older Nancy Drew books as being adult content. Okay, fine. I removed the "kids only" restriction in her account. It STILL didn't appear in the search results. I called the store. They told me to just make an adult account for her. Err. This kind of defeats the purpose of setting up an account that will suggest the kinds of books she likes to read. Not to mention if she's an "adult" they can collect all her information aggressively.
And when I read the ten-page privacy policy, it said that they collect information on kids under 13, "so you should tell your kids not to write anything personally identifiable if they're using our online apps." Eek!
And don't even get me started on some ebooks being more expensive than actual books.
posted by 16676992 on Sat Nov 17 00:00:00 EST 2012
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KrissyD
Posted Sun Nov 18 00:00:00 EST 2012
I absolutely adore my Nook HD+! The Nook HD+ is an e-reader on
I absolutely adore my Nook HD+!
The Nook HD+ is an e-reader on steroids, packed with features like a stellar HD screen (beats out the Google Nexus, iPad Mini, Kindle Fire HD, etc), apps (10000 and counting!), expandable memory, HDMI compatible, 10 hour battery life, and it's one of the lightest 'tablets' on the market. But one thing needs to be clear, the Nook HD+ is an e-reader FIRST, tablet second, and it behaves that way. If you are purchasing this device expecting a full-featured Android OS, look elsewhere.
Lack of apps seems to be a major concern with some buyers, which isn't something that I've been bothered with since I'm not a huge app user. Angry Birds, Evernote, Hulu Plus and Open Explorer are my apps of choice, but it all depends on what YOU plan on using this device for. I can access my e-mail easily and the stock web browser does its job. Don't like the browser? No problem, hit up the app store and get the Dolphin browser or any of the countless other options available.
The Nook HD+ really shines for a few reasons. It's one of the only devices in its class with expandable memory, and due to its 'Retina-like' display, the screen is really super-sharp and the colors pop, perfect for, well, reading. Another reason is customer service. Because Barnes & Noble has actual brick and mortar stores, if you are having problems with your Nook, you don't have to call a customer service number, you can bring your device to your local Barnes & Noble and a Nook specialist is always on staff to help. Also, since it's one of the lightest devices in its class, it's easy and comfortable to hold with one hand. And while some people may say the build (specifically the back of the device) is 'plastic-ey', I find it stylish, plus it keeps it light and separates it from the endless black rectangles that now flood the tablet market.
I'm very happy with my Nook HD+, and those little extra features like being able to take it into a B&N store and be able to read ANY book for free on the device (even items that they don't actually have in stock) is a cool plus. I recommend it for any avid reader who wants a bit of color!725 out of 734 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted Mon Nov 19 00:00:00 EST 2012
I should confess I initially purchased a Kindle Fire HD 8.9 but,
I should confess I initially purchased a Kindle Fire HD 8.9 but, after a day with it, I returned it for a Nook HD+. Large, heavy, and uncomfortable to hold (primarily due to its weight and sharp, narrow edges) the Kindle Fire HD 8.9 has the look and feel of a generic Android tablet with several pre-loaded Amazon applications. I don’t take issue with its multipurpose intentions but my use is that of a colour magazine reader and this device has made few accommodations for those of us who wish to use it for this purpose. I found myself wanting to prop it up on a sturdy table when holding it for less than a minute – it’s that heavy. I really wanted to like the Kindle Fire since I’ve quite an investment in Amazon books but I ultimately returned it in favour of a Nook HD+. The Nook is lighter, more comfortable to hold, has a more pleasing and well thought out user interface, and is less expensive as well. As for books, I will continue to use my e-ink Kindle for reading their purely textual content but magazines require a large, brightly lit LCD colour screen to properly display colour photos and their miscellaneous graphic content. For this purpose, the Nook is clearly a much more focused and polished magazine reader from its paper-like background wallpaper to its comfortable feel and thoughtful home screen additions.
341 out of 346 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted Wed Nov 14 00:00:00 EST 2012
Love it!!
This size screen is perfect for everything!! Watching movies, reading books, and playing games. Wacthing movies on this HD screen makes everything look like its coming out of the screen! What's even is even though it is an HD screen, i can still read books for hours and my eyes never get tired. A must have for all book lovers!
217 out of 221 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted Wed Nov 14 00:00:00 EST 2012
A wonderful tablet
I have had my nook hd+ for 2 weeks and it has been wonderful. It was very easy to set up. The battery last longer then they said it would and i am a very heavy reader so it was very important to me that i didn't need to charge it every night. I had a nook color and this tablet had been a upgrade in every way.
157 out of 162 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted Thu Nov 15 00:00:00 EST 2012
This priduct is excillent. In fact I am writing this review on o
This priduct is excillent. In fact I am writing this review on one. As far as use, it is very handy and although it is large ir is still quite portable. Will need to carry a slightly larger purse for this one ladies. Movies are viewed with spectactular quality and reading is easy. Adjust your brightness setting for day/night use and you are golden. Sunglare? Not an issue, magic, almost. Gaming can be slightly akward due to the size but gamers always seem to make due anyway. All in all, fantastic. Grade on battery life A++. Kudos BN, great product.
151 out of 165 people found this review helpful.
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gnorthern
Posted Mon Nov 26 00:00:00 EST 2012
Think of the HD+ as a great media display tablet, not as a gener
Think of the HD+ as a great media display tablet, not as a general purpose tablet. If you who want to read books and magazines, watch movies, play an occasional game and listen to music, the Nook HD+ is the best deal out there.
I compared my wife’s HD+ to supposedly the best display out there, the Apple iPad retina display. I found the clarity, contrast and colors about the same, but the HD+ has a much wider viewing angle. Netflix runs at the highest resolution, though it takes about 15 seconds to focus. It has every app I want in a tablet except Pandora, and I have read Pandora is working on it. Sound is excellent through headphones, though the speakers leave a lot to be desired. Browsing speed is adequate.
If you are the kind of person who would actually use hundreds of apps on their tablet, then this is not the way to go. But if you are like me and plan on using your smartphone for basic apps such as GPS and a camera, and only use 15-25 apps on your tablet, this is a cheap way to do all the things you don’t like to on your smart phone since it is too small.
BTW – I have decided to get one for myself. I also compared my wife's HD+ to the Microsoft Surface tablet, which I originally wanted to purchase, and found the Surface tablet sometimes lacked the clarity of the HD+ (Though I was surprised at how well the TrueType technology did work, it did not work well often enough to use it as a reader). And I have decided I cannot justify over $200 more to get an Android tablet with a somewhat comparable screen when the HD+ does 98% of what I want it to do.
P.S. The complaint about the lack of support for Adobe Flash is ridiculous. Apple does not support it and Adobe is stopping support on the newest versions of Android.145 out of 146 people found this review helpful.
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JFlynn
Posted Sun Nov 18 00:00:00 EST 2012
This is an incredible device! I love it. The screen size is exce
This is an incredible device! I love it. The screen size is excellent for my magazines and web browsing. I use a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard from Logitech with it along with Splashtop remote desktop software and have full control of my office computer from anywhere. Tried several tablets prior to the Nook HD+ but like this the best.
105 out of 108 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted Sun Nov 18 00:00:00 EST 2012
I have both the nook Hd and HD plus, i find both are great. I us
I have both the nook Hd and HD plus, i find both are great. I use them mostly for books, magazines and netflix which they work great for. I did have a problem with the first nook hd i bought, it had a grey line going down the left side of the screen from top to bottom, but i took it back and got a new one which does not have the problem. Its great for my occasional google searches too. I would recomend this device to anyone who loves to read. The HD plus is better for magazines and catalogs but the nook HD is better if you like to take your reading on the go, as it is more purse freindly.
84 out of 90 people found this review helpful.
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LS5
Posted Fri Nov 16 00:00:00 EST 2012
I Really loved my Nook Color. But my Nook HD+ (32g) is soo much
I Really loved my Nook Color. But my Nook HD+ (32g) is soo much better. I truely love it and would recommend it to everyone! I love reading on it, the games resultion are amazing. It's alos a lot of fun to which back and forth between my 2 Nooks while reading book and haveing it automatically sync to the right page for me; than It brings a whole new dimension to angry brids or call of Alantis. I haven't watched a movie on my own yet but th ones I saw in the store were awesome. I've never seen a catalog work quite this way before either. So I love my Nook HD+ and have filled it with an mirco sdhd (32) card so i am pretty good to go and ago and go. Now I just need to cover I'm waiting on to actually hit the stores. Good Job Nook!
80 out of 85 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted Fri Nov 16 00:00:00 EST 2012
Wow factor +10! Eye-popping almost-Retina display; battery on m
Wow factor +10! Eye-popping almost-Retina display; battery on mine lasts longer than advertised! A-maz-ing. Absolutely no downside at all so far.
68 out of 77 people found this review helpful.
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ToadyZH
Posted Thu Nov 15 00:00:00 EST 2012
I love it! You can search, but theres nothing like it!!!
I love it! You can search, but theres nothing like it!!!
48 out of 67 people found this review helpful.
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Socrates20
Posted Wed Dec 12 00:00:00 EST 2012
The Nook HD+ is a rival to the iPad and other Android tablets. I
The Nook HD+ is a rival to the iPad and other Android tablets. I compared the Nook HD+ to the iPad Mini and iPad. I can do everthing I could on the Nook that I needed on the iPad. It is easier to use, though I wish it had iTunes capatiblity, but that is not B&N fault.
1. Improved look and feel over original Nook Tablet (yes I have the first gen tablet and loved it)
2. New Bluetooth - added a keyboard and WOW! Thought it would impact battery life more, but it really did not. (Targus keyboard for Tablets)
3. Easily moved all my own material across on added SD Micro Card - Video is stellar
4. E-mail/Calendar integration for Work and personal e-mail a snap.
5. Speedy, great web browsing, (I am a web designer and often have to patch this and that, work great!)
6. Perfect form factor for magazines. Thanks Barnes and Noble, you have improved on a great reader/Tablet.
7. One Suggestion - Improve the turn around time on Android Apps, Add a few more FREE Apps.
While some reviewers felt that the Android App market should be opened on this device, keep in mind I have gotten good support for apps that are installed! I have another android device and sometimes the apps are very poorly supported. Atleast and Barnes and Noble. I have someone to ask for help!
Things can always be better, and this is a huge step in the right direction! Keep going!!24 out of 25 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted Sat Nov 17 00:00:00 EST 2012
Great reader and tablet Love it!
Great reader and tablet Love it!
20 out of 28 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted Sun May 26 00:00:00 EDT 2013
5 Reasons Why You Should Own a Nook HD or HD+ 1. The Screen: Out
5 Reasons Why You Should Own a Nook HD or HD+
1. The Screen: Out of all the tablets available today the Nook HD+ takes the cake. No air gap. Best resolution. If you're planning on watching movies, reading magazines or graphic novels, or just surfing through videos on the web, this the mobile device to use.
2. Expandable Memory: I don't know how many times I've had to move apps and photos to the cloud on my other mobile devices. But with the Nook, no wifi, no problem. Just pop all your books, mags and movies on to SD cards. You'll have access to your stuff anytime anywhere whether you have internet or not.
3. Nook Video: This is the place to buy digital movies, most HD versions cost less than their Blu-Ray counterparts. Also several movies are available 2 weeks before the DVD/Blu-Ray copies come to stores. And unlike I-tunes and Google Play movies, most Nook video movies will link with your Ultraviolet account.
4.Customer Service: Unlike the Kindle and Amazon, when you have an issue with your device you can take it in to any Barnes and Noble and get face to face help on how to use or fix your Nook.
5. Google Play: Google Play is now available on the Nook allowing users to purchase thousands of apps, books, music and movies previously unavailable on the Nook. The lack of apps in the Nook Shop was the sole disadvantage to this device but now has been corrected with the addition of Google Play.19 out of 19 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted Fri Nov 30 00:00:00 EST 2012
for the people having problems with the touch and volume it's ea
for the people having problems with the touch and volume it's easily fixed by going into settings and adjusting it to your liking. I had the same problems with mine and then I took out the instructions that came with it and realized it was factory set for a hard of hearing person with a very sensitive touch. Once I reset it everything started working wonderfully. A bit of advice: If you have tried customer service with no results call the vp of sales she is very helpful and will get it taken care of immediately.
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When I first purchased my HD+ I thought I might have made a mist
When I first purchased my HD+ I thought I might have made a mistake. I had a Nook Tablet, and aside from the brilliant screen, larger size and easier usage, I was disappointed in the apps available to use with it. It seemed like an e-reader with some nice features. I also was upset I could not access my Gmail account. With the addition of Google Play and now having access to all the apps on my cell phone, this literally changed overnight. Thank you Barnes and Noble! This is now an excellent tablet and e-reader in a single device.
14 out of 14 people found this review helpful.
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Navarre01
Posted Sat Nov 24 00:00:00 EST 2012
I read story books to my children and recorded my voice. My moth
I read story books to my children and recorded my voice. My mother (their GRANDMOTHER) did the same. Years from now they can still listen to their grandma reading Dr. Seuss! No annoying ads, it comes with a charger (kindle buyers have to buy that separate and deal with ads...?) The screen is big and beautiful. I put movies on sd card for the kids. I put mine on a seperate card. This product is FANTASTIC. I is hands down the BEST E-READER on the market. It equals IPAD in screen quality. It is blazing fast on the web. National Geographic looks AWESOME on this device. Netflix, Hulu PLUS, Pandora Radio...what more do you need?Textbooks for college students? NOOK HAS THEM TOO!!! Tons of great game aps too!
12 out of 12 people found this review helpful.
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Science_man
Posted Mon Dec 10 00:00:00 EST 2012
The Nook HD+ is an exceptional tablet. Barnes and Noble has a w
The Nook HD+ is an exceptional tablet. Barnes and Noble has a winner here. I have experience with the Nook Color, the Samsung Galaxy, and to some extent with the iPAD; purchased the Nook HD+ a week ago. I have to say that I am quite impressed with the Nook HD+ Screen is fantastic and magazines are a joy to read on it. Screen is very responsive; everything works smoothly and quickly. Books, PDF documents (I keep a library of journal articles and books on my Nook) look great as well. One of the best thing about it is the ability to have accounts for my kids which help me limit what they get into (IE types of movies or books they can dig up, or whether I want them to surf the internet or not). There's no camera, but I do not miss the added weight it would give and that's what I have a phone and camera for anyways. There are enough aps in the app store to keep me and the kids busy - I mean, do you really need a million aps? How many do you really need (how many do you have on your phone or other tablet that you actually use?)
11 out of 12 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted Wed Nov 28 00:00:00 EST 2012
Went to a brick and mortar Barnes and Noble, and they had them i
Went to a brick and mortar Barnes and Noble, and they had them in stock. I wanted to make sure it was an upgrade from my nook color. So I hung around for about a half hour checking out the HD+. Wow is this a step up from my old one. Screen is great, everything I tried was quick and easy. Needless to say, i walked out with a 32 gig HD+. Now if i can just wait till X-Mas, when my wife will let me open the box.
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Anonymous
Posted Mon Jun 10 00:00:00 EDT 2013
I bought this tablet today and I must I am impressed, I didn't b
I bought this tablet today and I must I am impressed, I didn't believe I would be, I had been comparing the Kindle Fire and this tablet for month and then I received an email today that had this tablet for $149, It was money well spent, I have found books I can get on nook, I was not able to get on my friend's Kindle fire. So for me that is big bonus, especially to his own astonishment. The chrome web browser on it is a very nice touch and I was even able to watch HBOGo on my new tablet, although I really do not plan to watch any videos on it unless my other digital equipment is dead, this is really for reading. I also like that the Nook app for Windows 8 is so much better and just feels better laid out for use. So I am now full speed using Nook and couldn't be happier.
10 out of 10 people found this review helpful.
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