Nook vs. Sony

[jumpuphigh]

So, I'm wondering if people with Nook have experienced a lack of sturdiness with their devices. My friend has already had to have hers replaced once due to it falling to the ground and being damaged enough to stop working. My Sony has hit the ground a number of times and even without a case, I've not had any problems.

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[delibby]

Worst thing I've done to my Sony 505 is not catch it when it fell off the back of the couch. It landed on the tile floor, and I had to file down the top left corner where the silver got smushed and had a sharp edge. That was all, otherwise it seems to have not cared about anything I've done to it.

[jumpuphigh]

Maybe Sonys are just made sturdier. My 650 must have fallen a half-dozen times without any noticeable problems.

[mscongeniality]

I have a Nook and have not had any serious problems. My first unit developed a slight crack in the 'page forward' buttons, but that was a known design flaw and it was replaced free of charge without my even having to ask. As for general sturdiness, I haven't noticed any issues in normal use.

[jumpuphigh]

Thanks for weighing in. Have you dropped it yet?

[adair]

I've dropped my Nook, but there's no damage. I keep it in a case-it's padded pleather, bought from B&N. I do not recommend using a reader without a case - it's easier for holding while reading as well as for carrying about. I'll probably only take it out of the case if I decide to install a sim card, and then I will put it back.

[jumpuphigh]

I actually find using a case to be not to my liking. I carry it in a padded bag but for actually reading on it, I need the light weight and lack of bulk.

[nonniemous]

I haven't had any issues with my Nook at all, and I am not easy on them. Full on drop at least once, and it slings around with me in my bag.

[jumpuphigh]

Maybe she just got one that had a manufacturing defect to begin with.

[glitteryv]

Have had a nook for over a year. Dropped it a couple of times on the floor (I have tile only). No damages at all.

Six months ago, I got a case for it (might be the same one that adair got--though I bought it at Best Buy instead of B&N.) Have dropped it a few times since and (again) no damages whatsoever.

FWIW, I use my nook daily, throw it in my bag, etc. I was a bit wary of getting one because I kept hearing that the side buttons would break off, but nothing's happened. Well, also, I've learned to "flip the pages" by sliding my thumbs on the touchscreen.

[jumpuphigh]

I'm thinking she must have gotten one that already was predisposed to breakage since so many people have had good luck with them. I am curious about being able to turn the pages with the touchscreen. The touchscreen I've seen is only on the bottom and has no linking with the book other than using it to select the book to read.

[glitteryv]

I had read about the whole pageturning via the touchscreen at some book blog.

Basically, when reading, if you tap anywhere in the touchscreen area, the book menu will appear. However, if you flick your thumb upwards (to move forward) or downwards (to go back a page), you'll be able to turn the pages without having to use the side buttons.

In all honesty, I tend to flick/swipe either of my thumbs while reading more often than not. It might take a few tries, but it's a neat thing to do.

[jumpuphigh]

That's so cool! I'll have to share that info with her. Thanks

[highways]

I haven't had any problems with my Nook; I wonder if your friend has a Nook Color? I'd think the big LCD screen would make it a bit more fragile.

[jumpuphigh]

It's not a Nook Color. It sounds like she must have gotten a bad one.