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Pandigital Novel eBook Reader

Based on 8 reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

1
Average:

1
Bad:

6

Pros

Cheaper than Kindle, NOOK; touch interface; NOOKbook Store support; reads ePub, PDFs; Web browser; MicroSD slot
Display has good color depth, Lightweight, attractive design
Attractive home screen UI. Android OS means it doubles as a low-cost tablet computer.
Tied into Barnes & Noble's e-bookstore.
Access to Barnes & Noble ebook store, Nice size for a ereader / tablet, Decent for visiting websites
E-book reader with color touch screen; built-in Wi-Fi; access to Barnes & Noble eBook store; SD expansion slot for additional memory; Web browser and e-mail capabilities; displays images and some video formats; support for audio and MP3 playback.
Hardware: Simple! Only 2 buttons and a power slider, Software: Use your Barnes & Nobles account to access free books and samples from B&N online directly, Pretty good EPUB & PDF Reader
The full color touchscreen brings reading to life on the Novel.

Cons

Extra features of limited value; lesser display quality than Kindle, NOOK; purchasing titles takes patience
Resistive touchscreen not very responsive, Sluggish performance, Page turns slower than some e-Ink eReaders, Mediocre multimedia playback, Can't sideload apps
Dim, fuzzy, extremely stubborn touch screen. Sluggish, obtuse user interface. Buggy, despite a recent firmware update.
Heavy to hold, Abysmal screen quality
Sluggish performance, Crappy resistive touchscreen, Interface not all that intuitive
Resistive touch-screen is problematic; extremely sluggish performance; interface could be more intuitive; overall user experience could be better.
Hardware: Limited buttons means less compatibility for Android applications. (though not impossible), Software: Crude Built-in Organizer apps, Not currently able to access the Google Android Market for different readers/apps
A short battery life could cut your time reading.

By Computer Shopper on January 01, 2011

A little cheaper than a Kindle or NOOK, the Novel is an okay alternative to the e-reader leaders. But you will sacrifice a bit of screen quality and a bit more convenience....

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By LaptopMag on September 22, 2010

What should you expect from a $199 color screen eReader? More than...

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By PC Mag on September 03, 2010

The Pandigital Novel is a well specified but poorly thought-out device; it tries to be an e-book reader and tablet computer simultaneously, and fails at both tasks. Buy it...

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By Macworld on August 30, 2010

If the Pandigital Novel were priced lower, maybe I’d be forgiving of its numerous faults. For those that need a portable device and who don’t have a smartphone, I can see where this might have appeal at first blush. It’s a first,...

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By G4tv.com on August 25, 2010

Video Review: With a 7" full color touch screen and Android OS, the PanDigital Novel eReader is as pretty as it is easy to use. Kevin Pereira and Morgan Webb review its features including built-in Wi-fi, access to over a million book titles through...

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By Engadget on August 20, 2010

As we stated at the start, we actually can't believe that Novel has made its way onto so many shelves across the country -- just Googling the product name shows that it's being sold at tons of popular retailers. The poor touchscreen, sluggish...

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By cnet on August 17, 2010

The feature set of the affordable Pandigital Novel looks good on paper, but this color e-book reader and multimedia device is hobbled by its extremely slow performance and unresponsive touch...

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By The Gadgeteer on August 08, 2010

There was a lot of talk about this unit from Pandigital (maker of Digital Photo Frames and film scanners) around June when they were removed off the shelves of Kohl’s for poor/slow performance. They came back with newer firmware and much quicker...

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By TopTenREVIEWS on June 01, 2010

The vivid design, LendMe feature and access to more than half a million free books bring Pandigital into the eReader...

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