There’s been tremendous fuss made over the Barnes & Noble nook , due at least partly to its ability to lend your purchased e-books to friends — just like real books. Unfortunately, the “world’s most advanced e-book reader” limits the LendMe feature to one 14-day period per book, ever, and that’s only if the publisher gives permission. You also can’t read the title yourself during the loaner period.
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Barnes & Noble nook LendMe feature is severely limited, assumes you have friends