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Read 90% of time, stock, root to 2.1 or froyo?

Just bought a NC. Thought about a gtablet, but the complaints about the screen were too hard to ignore.
I plan on surfing the web and reading books about 90% of the time. Watching a flash video on espn.com here and there would be nice, but not essential since I always have a laptop and droid x with me. No interest in playing games or watching movies on it.
Should I just stick with stock or root it? And if rooting is the way to go, will my 2gb class 2 Sandisk microsd card do, or do I need something else?
And is the market nook app the same as the stock reader or worse?
Thanks.

I would root it, do some of the mods....you really will enjoy it.

You can root it and still use all of the stock B&N software. Rooting it will give you full access to the Android market and allow you to install apps such as Dolphin Browser (much better than the stock one IMHO). Alas it still will not have flash support, but B&N is supposed to be adding it in an update before too long.
A two gig card should work fine for rooting your NC just be sure to read all of the instructions and cautions thoroughly.

I would definitely root it. I use my Nook for reading about 90% of the time as well, but rooting definitely improves the functionality aspect of the reading experience, such as being able to read comic books, download library books directly to the device, putting your sideloading books directly on the homescreen, etc.
Not to mention you'll still have full access to all of your BN features.

I assume you mean go with 2.1 for now instead of froyo?
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I assume you mean go with 2.1 for now instead of froyo?
Thanks.
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Yes, in other words, root the ROM as-is, so you have all of the B&N functionality, plus you can add to it. My wife uses her Nook for Facebook and reading.
I updated to 1.0.1, nooted, installed ADW, Facebook, some misc other stuff. Her softkeys are set up the same way as I suggest to everyone (see signature), ADW is the default launcher WITHIN Softkeys. She hits the button in the status bar to get to the B&N apps, otherwise she launches Facebook or what not from ADW Launcher.
It's simple and works great for her.

Go 2.1. There are fewer caveats and its a tad more stable. You can always go 2.2 after its up to snuff.
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Go for ooted 2.1, doesn't break B&N reading software and adds lots of features.
And yes to root even a 1 GB sd card would do, autonooter image is like 40 Mb.

You'll be amazed with what you can do with just the plain ROOT

If you only really want to read or surf, the Nook is terrific at those things. However, maybe one of the cheaper tablets would also do well at these? Like Pan Digital Novel, or a Coby or something? Or am I being a crazy person?

Root it! I thought BN interface was painfully slow. Us zeam, launcherpro or adw launchers and then just put the library and shop icons on your home screen. I like that setup much nicer and easier to use.

I use it as a reader about 80% of the time now, and I'm still glad I rooted. It means I can use the Kindle app or the Alkiko app, it means I can customize my homepage much better, it means I can download apps that allow me to transfer files wireless etc.

Just rooted, thanks all

markiejones said:
If you only really want to read or surf, the Nook is terrific at those things. However, maybe one of the cheaper tablets would also do well at these? Like Pan Digital Novel, or a Coby or something? Or am I being a crazy person?
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@markiejones: lol it seems you are indeed being a crazy person.
the Pandigital novel is pretty much junk. It is low quality materials at a bargain price. Browsing the web or reading is not a very pleasant experience on the device.
The Kobo is another bargain reader. It has no web browsing whatsoever and is limited severely by it's eInk screen in terms of capability, and has a fairly small storage capacity.
Both devices also run on a pretty meager processor, contributing more to their inefficiencies.

You mean people actually buy these things to read with them?

You're probably right, but the second device i was referring to was a Coby Kyros 7015 which is an actual tablet and considered" not bad"
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[Q] Ready to get a NC next week...I think :)

I think I am ready to make the leap. I've been reading reading and reading some more. I will root it of course. My main objective is to have a tablet-like device, running a droid os. I am priced out of the "real" tablet market. Waiting for a tablet with Honeycomb might cost me 3x what a NC will cost. From what I've gathered on xda, I can make my NC function as a tablet (for the most part).
One of my concerns/questions is - I am actively searching for a job. I need to be able to send out my resume, go to job applications, fill in forms, etc. I have my resume saved as a google document. Will I be able to open and edit my google documents? I am currently running Froyo on my Evo and am able to do so there. It's a huge plus that my Evo can serve as a wifi connection to a NC as well.
Any tips, cons, "be careful of..." tips you care to share would be much appreciated. It appears as though there are two ways to root?

I've used Google Docs on my NC just fine.
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I've used Google Docs on my NC just fine.
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I've been able to access google docs, but haven't figured out how to edit. Forms haven't been an issue so far.

I believe the only thing the NC lacks is camera and GPS, having said that the the NC is an awesome cheap powerfull tablet. Drop one of those swipe keyboards it would be great for editing documents. When it comes to rooting I would suggest the autonooter for 1.0.1, couldn't be any easier.
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To slugbug2010:
If you're serious to actually bring Droid 2/X Android 2.2.x (or maybe even AOSP 2.3.x) to NookColor, don't forget to port their "hardware" accelerated 2D/3D drivers and overlay.
Though I suspect it's exactly what CM7 for NC team is struggling with since January 10 (when NC was reported as booting and running CM7).
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slugbug2010 said:
I think I am ready to make the leap. I've been reading reading and reading some more. I will root it of course. My main objective is to have a tablet-like device, running a droid os. I am priced out of the "real" tablet market. Waiting for a tablet with Honeycomb might cost me 3x what a NC will cost. From what I've gathered on xda, I can make my NC function as a tablet (for the most part).
One of my concerns/questions is - I am actively searching for a job. I need to be able to send out my resume, go to job applications, fill in forms, etc. I have my resume saved as a google document. Will I be able to open and edit my google documents? I am currently running Froyo on my Evo and am able to do so there. It's a huge plus that my Evo can serve as a wifi connection to a NC as well.
Any tips, cons, "be careful of..." tips you care to share would be much appreciated. It appears as though there are two ways to root?
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Only tip I can think of, right now, is to either order one now (they're still backordered on BN.com at least from my browser. And most BB's and Wally world's are sold out). Try to find a place local, that has some left.
I take that back. Some of the Walmarts that were showing out of stock back when I got mine are now showing as stocked. Meh.

Dang. My local b&n had tons left. Im sure your local store will have some in stock.

Nook Color vs Ipad - which one get?

I've just sold my netbook and now i'm buying a tablet.
Here is the best place to ask this because you guys unlock the full potential of the devices, so: should I get an Ipad or a Nook Color?
I have decided for an Ipad 2 long ago because IOS has the best support for medical apps (that I use a lot). For example I have an android phone (Defy) but keep carrying my ipod touch just for the medical apps that simply doesn't exist on Android Market. This week i'm in doubt because someone offered me a new Nook Color for HALF the price of the Ipad 2 32GB Wifi.
I've searched for NC capabilities and now it's running Gingerbread and soon Honeycomb, and it's pretty snappy (same specs of Defy), so now i'm just lost.
So, should I get a Nook Color? What about medical apps, battery life, multimedia capabilities, browser performance?
Thanks in advance!

Sadly I don't think the Nook Color competes with the Ipad2. And I honestly don't know if it's going to have the medical apps you need, being you have a defy shouldn't you know what it does or doesn't have?
The nook color is smaller and easier to use on the go.
With a custom rom (cm7), battery life isn't the best (4-7hrs continuous use).
Browser is very nice with Opera Mobile.
Videos play very nicely on it in my opinion, others are still having trouble with it or care far more for hardware acceleration on 720p videos =\.
The nook color is $250 retail... So if you're getting it for half of what the Ipad 2 is going for (depending on where you're getting it, you're getting it for the same price as retail or ripped off.)
That said, if apps are your thing, IOS has had more time to mature. If customizability and price are your thing, nook color all the way.
But, at the Ipad2 price point a Xoom (wifi) or the Asus EEEtransformer (not out yet) would be a better comparison for price.
Edit: I see you're not based in the U.S, so I understand now that the Ipad 2 or NC could be far more where you live. In that case, you might want to get the Nook Color (apps from ios are continually making their way to android) and just wait for the apps. And just keep using your ipod touch for what's not available yet.

Gin1212 said:
Sadly I don't think the Nook Color competes with the Ipad2. And I honestly don't know if it's going to have the medical apps you need, being you have a defy shouldn't you know what it does or doesn't have?
The nook color is smaller and easier to use on the go.
With a custom rom (cm7), battery life isn't the best (4-7hrs continuous use).
Browser is very nice with Opera Mobile.
Videos play very nicely on it in my opinion, others are still having trouble with it or care far more for hardware acceleration on 720p videos =\.
The nook color is $250 retail... So if you're getting it for half of what the Ipad 2 is going for (depending on where you're getting it, you're getting it for the same price as retail or ripped off.)
That said, if apps are your thing, IOS has had more time to mature. If customizability and price are your thing, nook color all the way.
But, at the Ipad2 price point a Xoom (wifi) or the Asus EEEtransformer (not out yet) would be a better comparison for price.
Edit: I see you're not based in the U.S, so I understand now that the Ipad 2 or NC could be far more where you live. In that case, you might want to get the Nook Color (apps from ios are continually making their way to android) and just wait for the apps. And just keep using your ipod touch for what's not available yet.
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Thanks for the quick answer!
You're right, here in my country the gadgets are MUCH more expensive than in the US, the taxes over these products are over 60%! And the only tablets officially available here are Ipad 1 and GalaxyTab.
And here the Ipad is the gold standard for everything, brazilian magazines and newspapers are released only on Itunes, no Android support here...
But it's good to know that the Nook is getting so neat, coming from a cheap reader to an almost full fledged tablet.

What in the medical field do you do? I have friends in medical school that swear by the iPad and its app, specifically the anatomy ones. I'm about to start and settled on the nook due to my personality. I know the iPad will distract me into another level. While the nook is hacked together enough where it gets my tasks in order and allows me to read PowerPoints but doesn't make me want to play games on it all day long. The fact that it's 300 dollars cheaper and only 7 inches didn't hurt either. The only thing I've been wishing for is Google body.

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What in the medical field do you do? I have friends in medical school that swear by the iPad and its app, specifically the anatomy ones. I'm about to start and settled on the nook due to my personality. I know the iPad will distract me into another level. While the nook is hacked together enough where it gets my tasks in order and allows me to read PowerPoints but doesn't make me want to play games on it all day long. The fact that it's 300 dollars cheaper and only 7 inches didn't hurt either. The only thing I've been wishing for is Google body.
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I'm a physician, working with primary care/family medicine and applying for residency.
My use for a tablet will be internet browsing, medical apps, ppt viewing, pdf/ebook reading and some music apps in my spare time.
On IOS I use Lexi-comp, skyscape, medcalc and isilo reader.

The iPad is better hardware by far. If you jailbreak it you can do all sorts of good stuff.
The screen on an iPad can be written on with a stylus easily. I love android but apple hardware is sexy.

hirano said:
I'm a physician, working with primary care/family medicine and applying for residency.
My use for a tablet will be internet browsing, medical apps, ppt viewing, pdf/ebook reading and some music apps in my spare time.
On IOS I use Lexi-comp, skyscape, medcalc and isilo reader.
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About to start residency do you think you have time to worry about following forums, troubleshooting, doing workarounds, flashing and tinkering? If you think you do, then grab the nook Color. The thing about Android for me is, it's never been set it and forget it. I'm always changing something. To be frank, if you expect to use your device in your profession and not just after hours and not have to worry about it not booting because you overclocked it too high, I'd spring for the iPad. This is coming from someone who can't stand Apple, owns none of their products, and is typing this on a nook Color.

To muddy he waters a bit more, my NC running CM7 is pretty much set it and forget it. Even overwriting with nightlies every few days takes about 10 minutes and I'm back to running my NC perfectly afterwards.
My counterpoint is that if you use a tablet for any document that is rich in illustrations/graphics, the NC's screen and hardware will not cut it. I would suggest an iPad above all else for that reason.

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About to start residency do you think you have time to worry about following forums, troubleshooting, doing workarounds, flashing and tinkering? If you think you do, then grab the nook Color. The thing about Android for me is, it's never been set it and forget it. I'm always changing something. To be frank, if you expect to use your device in your profession and not just after hours and not have to worry about it not booting because you overclocked it too high, I'd spring for the iPad. This is coming from someone who can't stand Apple, owns none of their products, and is typing this on a nook Color.
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Lack of time is an issue for sure, but I love tinkerin with my gadgets.
Are the custom Nook roms stable?
Can it run Froyo, Gingerbread or Honeycomb 100% functional?
Ultimately I want that my gadgets "just work".
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To muddy he waters a bit more, my NC running CM7 is pretty much set it and forget it. Even overwriting with nightlies every few days takes about 10 minutes and I'm back to running my NC perfectly afterwards.
My counterpoint is that if you use a tablet for any document that is rich in illustrations/graphics, the NC's screen and hardware will not cut it. I would suggest an iPad above all else for that reason.
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Good to know that Cyanogen is THAT stable on the Nook. And what do you mean by "won't cut it"? The Nook can't handle PDFs or image rich documents in a snappy way?

id say Ipad 2 or Xoom

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Good to know that Cyanogen is THAT stable on the Nook. And what do you mean by "won't cut it"? The Nook can't handle PDFs or image rich documents in a snappy way?
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That's correct.

If you're reading epub then NC is the way to go. If you're doing PDFs then you'll definitely want a bigger screen.
The real question is, do you need a tablet right now? and do you mind being locked down to iTunes?
If waiting is an option you might be interested in the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 that's set to come out in June. Stock Honeycomb. No Apple lock-down.
FYI CyanogenMod 7 is perfectly stable and I just used my NC (running CM7 nightlies) for a month-long vacation abroad without issues. On iPad I find typing a chore because the slab is so huge, and you can't travel without fearing an iPad will be crushed or torqued.

I personally find that the 7" screen is far more portable. As far as PDF's go, so long as it's not heavily illustrated (as in the book is just scanned in and is 500mbs, not ocr'ed, etc.) then it will do fine. In fact I love reading on the nook color with Ezpdf reader.
But Ipad has the software right now... In the end though, it's just a big Ipod touch.

Right now and for the foreseeable future (the next 12 months) iOS is the way to go if you need a polished machine for real work. The application library is simply going to blow away anything Android has, not to mention Honeycomb. And because of the Apple "cachet" one would expect that medical and legal applications would find a much larger market on the iPad than any given Andoroid device.
The Nook Color, right now is one of two things:
1) A nice, highly portable e-reader that can surf the web (for those who don't root)
2) A cheap tweakable hobbyist machine for those who want to explore the ponetial of tablets without dropping five bills on an iPad.
I love my Nook Color, but I don't actually expect to get "real work" done on it.

I love my NC. It is just more portable than the ipad or ipad 2. plus the price is much more acceptable to me. However, like other users have said, ios is more mature. I use my NC for lots of things, but some medical applications are currenly available only for ios (for now, many are getting written for android with the increased popularity of android tablets). I have CM7 running off of an sd card and have had no stability issues.
I use docs2go for my doc and pdf files and they seem to render pretty well on it. I have medscape, lexicomp, and epocrates on my nook and they run quite well (medscape and epocrates are free). On my android phone i have some skyscape applications (skyscape is one of the best sources for medical texts in my opinion). Look at skyscape.com for their selection. They are not cheap, but they are very thorough and can find may of the texts that you will be required to have are in full version on that site. They also make apps for ios.

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2) A cheap tweakable hobbyist machine for those who want to explore the ponetial of tablets without dropping five bills on an iPad.
I love my Nook Color, but I don't actually expect to get "real work" done on it.
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No offense, but perhaps you need to give you NC another shot. Frankly, aside from updating CM as they com out with better builds (which takes 10 min, and is nothing more than an update like in Windows, which does not destroy anything), i haven't tweaked in some time. But what i DO use it for, is checking mail while out of the office, looking up things online, reading and editing work documents anywhere (thank you Quick Office), having fun with it when i need some R&R, and having quick access to both my calendar and gmail.
Why you don't think you can get "real work" done on it is beyond me...

I think the samsung gtab will be 350 for work only if your not interested in bn reader for magazines
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mjb413 said:
I love my NC. It is just more portable than the ipad or ipad 2. plus the price is much more acceptable to me. However, like other users have said, ios is more mature. I use my NC for lots of things, but some medical applications are currenly available only for ios (for now, many are getting written for android with the increased popularity of android tablets). I have CM7 running off of an sd card and have had no stability issues.
I use docs2go for my doc and pdf files and they seem to render pretty well on it. I have medscape, lexicomp, and epocrates on my nook and they run quite well (medscape and epocrates are free). On my android phone i have some skyscape applications (skyscape is one of the best sources for medical texts in my opinion). Look at skyscape.com for their selection. They are not cheap, but they are very thorough and can find may of the texts that you will be required to have are in full version on that site. They also make apps for ios.
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Looks like you're doing with your nook all the things that I want to do.
I have tried medscape, isilo and pdf reading (repligo) on my Android phone that is fairly similar to the Nook Color (Defy, 800mhz, 512MB ram) and the performance and usability are quite good.

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On IOS I use Lexi-comp, skyscape, medcalc and isilo reader.
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All of those apps are in the android market most of the better medical content providers have made their products available on both iOS and android. Medscape took a long time to get there
The Nook isn't as good as the iPad for reading PDFs and powerpoints however, mostly due to the smaller screen. This is esp. true for documents with two or more columns.
If money is a concern, you may be better off looking for a cheap 10" android tablet or a first generation iPad. If money is NOT a concern, I don't think you'll be unhappy with an iPad 2

What specific applications do you need?
If you don't need proprietary reference materials, then android has everything you need. I use Epocrates and some medical calculators, and hit Wikipedia if I want to refresh my memory on something. UpToDate is always an option for more in-depth reading.
For documents, I recommend converting all of your old material to text format, and using any of the myriad notepad apps on android. Or you could use Google Docs.
The NC is very stable, even with a modded ROM. I use rooted stock - it does everything I need and is trivially easy to do. I keep Froyo, CM7, and Honeycomb on SD cards to play with. The stickies may installing these ROMs quite easy. You can always install onto an SD card, in order to keep the NC itself stock.
The main disadvantage to the NC is the 7" form factor, which is also its main advantage. I played with an iPad in the store, and it is sooo much more cumbersome to hold than the NC. However, even if you wanted the larger screen, I would strongly consider an android 10" tablet.

New Nook 2 eInk Reader Announced! Available for Preorder

The big B&N Announced their new Nook today, and no it's not Color. It's what I had suspected, a New eInk Reader to compete directly with the Kindle.
Here are the Specs:
- 6 inch Touchscreen(Infared based)
- eInk Pearl Display
- 8 ounces
- 2gb Internal Memory - MicroSD Expandable
(NOTE: B&N says 1gb free space with possibly 750mb of that reserved for B&N content)
- 2 Month Battery Life with WiFi off, 3 weeks with WiFi on
- Fast Page Turning (Screen Refresh)
- Library eBook Support
- WiFi b/g/n
- Free WiFi access from B&N and AT&T
- Support ePub PDF JPG PNG GIF BMP
- Android 2.1 OS (Completely Modified UI)
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nook/index.asp?PID=35699
Comparison of Nook 2 and Amazon Kindle 3
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nook/compare/index.asp?PID=38254
Videos
B&N Nook 2 Demo:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kw7ixu2sZmQ
B&N Nook 2 360°:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1u3E29S10_w
Quick Spec Overview:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yofcFZecOag
Cnet First Look:http://cnettv.cnet.com/new-nook-e-reader/9742-1_53-50105359.html?tag=api&partTag=cbsmobile
Engadget Hands-On:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtXRHn-Mh34
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkbEqqIOUkE
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How long till someone gets CM7 working on this?

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How long till someone gets CM7 working on this?
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Doubt it since there's no LCD display and it probably doesn't run Android, or at least a heavily modded version of Android.
I won't give up on it being Rooted eventually, but we'll have to see when it comes out.
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So it's like ppl guessed, an e-link pad.
I think I am good with my sony ereader, and 6 inch is a bit too small for me, in their website there isn't anything about hardware spec.
I was hoping for a new nook color, but I guess they need wait for the whole ipad2 things gone.

It's Android 2.1, as indicated during the post-announcement Q&A session. TI [email protected] MHz. 2GB onboard with uSD slot.
Rodney

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Doubt it since there's no LCD display and it probably doesn't run Android, or at least a heavily modded version of Android.
I won't give up on it being Rooted eventually, but we'll have to see when it comes out.
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I read somewhere it's running 2.1. Not sure why you'd want to put CM7... or anything else on there, though... other than the "because it can be done" factor... like running MAME on your digital camera's LCD.

Yep it runs Android after I read the fine print so there's a good chance it'll be Rooted but I won't bet on it.
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I read somewhere it's running 2.1. Not sure why you'd want to put CM7... or anything else on there, though... other than the "because it can be done" factor... like running MAME on your digital camera's LCD.
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Remember only 2gb of Internal Mem. It also says that there'll be about 1gb free with possibly 750mb of that reserved for B&N content.
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Sucks thetere won't be a Web Browser. Atleast, not at launch.
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Don't see the point of rooting this, with an e ink display.
Still rocking the Incredible with the XDA Premium App.

I Am Marino said:
Don't see the point of rooting this, with an e ink display.
Still rocking the Incredible with the XDA Premium App.
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There's plenty of reasons, just think of what you could do on the Nook Original. With a Full eInk touchscreen you could be pretty creative.
Also this solves the Autograph problem. With a Touchscreen your favorite Author could literally sign your eBook. Hope B&N enable/allow this.
On a side note, I wonder what they're using for the touchscreen. Is it Infared like the new Kobo eReader?
EDIT: It does use Infared
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Do you mean "infrared," as in the wavelengths of red light beyond the visible spectrum?
Anyway, it looks better than a Kindle (fast page turns are huge), but I prefer having a single all-media device with LCD (like...Nook Color!).

I guess I'm not seeing the big problem with the e-ink display. Sure it isn't color, but I can think of a lot of uses for a smaller device with a much improved battery life.

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I guess I'm not seeing the big problem with the e-ink display. Sure it isn't color, but I can think of a lot of uses for a smaller device with a much improved battery life.
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No one's objecting to the e-ink display, just saying it would be pointless to root it. I can see the appeal of e-ink, but for me there's more appeal in having fewer devices, and while e-ink is very good at what it does--displaying readable text without a backlight and without drawing power--it's not good for much of anything else.

Taosaur said:
No one's objecting to the e-ink display, just saying it would be pointless to root it. I can see the appeal of e-ink, but for me there's more appeal in having fewer devices, and while e-ink is very good at what it does--displaying readable text without a backlight and without drawing power--it's not good for much of anything else.
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There's your point for rooting it.
My reason for rooting would be to install an Android build with Market Support and Google Apps such as a browser or Google Reader, seeing as I'm an RSS junky this would be perfect for me. Either installing a clean slate build or modifying the default Nook rom to allow these features would make my life complete.
All I'd have to do is tether my EVO to my Nook E-reader and I'd be getting the best of both worlds. My EVO would be saving battery life versus normal operating condition because the screen would be off and my Nook would be almost as versatile for reading text as my EVO, but with much better battery life.
This is ALL about battery life, not overclocking, watching flash or playing Angry Birds. Rooting Android on an e-reader display is a whole new realm for XDA'ers to tinker with. What about optimizing Android Applications for E-ink displays? Imagine creating a Google Reader App specifically for E-ink that saves battery life and improves the reading experience?
I'm so excited by the prospect of an E-ink Android device. Used a few experimental handhelds at CES this year, but they were all in Chinese and frozen, so for B&N to release a name brand device that achieves this technology makes me all giddy.

The "800MHz OMAP3" spec is almost certainly the same OMAP3621 we've been enjoying for the last 6 months. I'm interested to see if they made the microsd come before emmc in the boot order, and if the e-ink is just another framebuffer as on the original.

2 month battery life /drooooooolllllllllll

It really does look quite nice.
I can definitely see the advantages that could come from rooting it- though it would be nice if those just came standard. The opposition to a browser eating up the 3G data beyond its intended purpose isn't a factor when it's a 3G only device.

OMGWTF_BBQ said:
There's your point for rooting it.
My reason for rooting would be to install an Android build with Market Support and Google Apps such as a browser or Google Reader, seeing as I'm an RSS junky this would be perfect for me. Either installing a clean slate build or modifying the default Nook rom to allow these features would make my life complete.
All I'd have to do is tether my EVO to my Nook E-reader and I'd be getting the best of both worlds. My EVO would be saving battery life versus normal operating condition because the screen would be off and my Nook would be almost as versatile for reading text as my EVO, but with much better battery life.
This is ALL about battery life, not overclocking, watching flash or playing Angry Birds. Rooting Android on an e-reader display is a whole new realm for XDA'ers to tinker with. What about optimizing Android Applications for E-ink displays? Imagine creating a Google Reader App specifically for E-ink that saves battery life and improves the reading experience?
I'm so excited by the prospect of an E-ink Android device. Used a few experimental handhelds at CES this year, but they were all in Chinese and frozen, so for B&N to release a name brand device that achieves this technology makes me all giddy.
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I agree. Just because it can't show Animations/Video doesn't mean it's not worth it to Root. When I think about how much I use ReadItLater/Instapaper, Engadget, Cnet, Opera Mini, ect... Having an Android 2.1 eInk device with a Battery that lasts 1-2 months(WiFi On/Off) makes me drool.
Sucks that I probably won't be getting it because off my lack of disposable income. The only reason I have a Nook Color is because it was a gift(I don't even have a smartphone). But whenever I see gadgets like this compete, driving features up and prices down, I can't help but dream.
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[Q] Any way to side load non-B&N apps without rooting

I know this may seem like an odd question, but let me explain. Since getting a 10" tablet (initially a TouchPad running ICS, but my wife bought an iPad3 for me a few weeks ago) I only use the Nook as an eReader. I really like it in that role, but I also still find it kind of unstable in all but stock form. This includes rooted stock 1.4.2, CM7, and CM9. For the most part this instability takes the form of SODs.
Anyway, the other day I reverted to stock 1.4.2 and think that will work well for me given how I use the device now with one exception...over half of the books that I read are for Amazon Kindle Reader, not B&N Nook. Of course, I can read these on my iPad, but I do like the form factor and portability of the Nook for reading. I could root 1.4.2 again and stick with the stock kernel to avoid SODs, but in a perfect world what I'd like to do is just flip the config setting that tells Android to allow external apps to be installed/run and leave everything else stock. Then I'd like to put on just the Amazon Kindle Reader app.
Does anyone know if there's a way to do this without committing to the full rooting approach?
Thanks!

Nope, you would have to root.
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If
SOD's come because you've let the unit go into deep sleep with WiFi turned on...
And
You are only using the NC to read Kindle books...
Then
Rooting the NC then turning WiFi off after you've loaded the Kindle app will avoid the SOD's.
Yes?

Why not convert your Kindle mobis into epubs with Calibre. Short learning curve, and good results.

Check out page 4 in this thread. It works
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1050520
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another vote for "download your library using nook for pc, convert to an open format" - works great for me.

I'm not a big fan of reading (or listening music or watching movies) online. I'd rather convert all my paid ebook to pdf, epub, mobi, or whatever the format is then save them on my local eMMC or uSD.

Thanks for the info! I've actually decided to get a Nook Simple Touch Glowlight for my eReader duties and sell the Nook Color. I've really enjoyed the NC while I've owned it, but at this point since I really am just using it as an eReader, I like the digital ink display, battery life, and form factor of the NST for that dedicated purpose.