The touch pad is a bit slow, but it's never detracted from the performance for me - Edit 1
Before modification by LadyLorraine at 09/11/2010 10:54:53 PM
I've had some issues with maneuvering, but I don't think it's due to the NOOK itself, and more my fingers being used to mashing keys and not little delicate touch screens 
Really, the only touch screens I use are my NOOK and the self-check out machines at the grocer
Really, the only touch screens I use are my NOOK and the self-check out machines at the grocer