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Just curious to see how many people would "trade-up" to the newer model *if* (very small chance I know) B&N announces tomorrow that they're releasing a faster and more full featured tablet/reader.
I'm of two minds about it, if it ends up being a new NC (which I doubt myself) that is better than the current NC, it'll probably cost $50-100 more, in which case why not just get one of the dedicated tablets out on the market? (Or wait for Amazon's quad core Hollywood tablet..)
What do you think?
I would wait for Hollywood, hell even Coyote. I don't really have money to just throw around myself, so even if they did release a newer Nook Color, I doubt it would be a big enough difference in performance or features to make me go buy it tomorrow.
In fact, with the possibility of Hollywood being only $450 at launch and from amazon (who you know is going to go out of their way to make sure they have plenty in stock) I may not even trade up to the Iconia or Transformer this fall like I had wanted to.
Which kind of sucks since the wife wants a Nook color now. (Was going to give her mine...)
Supposedly (PCMag article) Amazon "might" be pricing the 7-inch Coyote tablet a $349 and the 9.7-inch Hollywood tablet at $449 (assuming lowest storage price). If Amazon throws in free 3G for apps downloads I'm sold (doubt it though since their cloud computing mp3/streaming video would end up costing them a pretty penny with free 3G).
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Supposedly (PCMag article) Amazon "might" be pricing the 7-inch Coyote tablet a $349 and the 9.7-inch Hollywood tablet at $449 (assuming lowest storage price). If Amazon throws in free 3G for apps downloads I'm sold (doubt it though since their cloud computing mp3/streaming video would end up costing them a pretty penny with free 3G).
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You wouldn't jump on a tegra 4 tablet for $449 unless it has free 3g?
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You wouldn't jump on a tegra 4 tablet for $449 unless it has free 3g?
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I'm trying not to spend *too* much money this year but....
The niece and nephew have been clamoring to inherit the Nook anyway, this year's a good time as any.
The new Nook!
Not a tablet - but a touch based e-reader:
http://news.cnet.com/tipster-new-nook-is-the-simple-touch-reader/8301-17938_105-20065525-1.html
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Not a tablet - but a touch based e-reader:
http://news.cnet.com/tipster-new-nook-is-the-simple-touch-reader/8301-17938_105-20065525-1.html
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its a cheap tablet, only cost 169$, so cheap that it must have cut down many hardware inside it.
Very nice, I'm very pro supporting BN so if their new reader has decent battery life, I'll probably buy it over the kindle in the near future.
Engadget just posted that B&N are now selling the old Nooks for $99 on eBay.
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Engadget just posted that B&N are now selling the old Nooks for $99 on eBay.
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Just saw this as well.
Still rocking the Incredible with the XDA Premium App.
And the new Nook is a $139 touch enabled eReader - so...no Color as many of us predicted.
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Very nice, I'm very pro supporting BN so if their new reader has decent battery life, I'll probably buy it over the kindle in the near future.
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The engadget article states 2 months on a charge.
here is the article about the new nook:
***.engadget.com/2011/05/24/barnes-and-noble-announces-new-nook/
Doesn't sound like it has a lot to recommend it compared to nc, but we can still spend a few days speculating if it will boot from SD card... perhaps there are some applications where a "paperback" android device would be useful, especially if the disaffected sell them lightly used in the $100 range.
Press release says nook color now $169 list. Time for a second one to play with!
http://news.cnet.com/8301-30685_3-20065678-264.html
EDIT: Went to the blog of the news conference and the reporter was wrong. NC is not lowered in list price! It is the 3g version of the old original nook that is $169. Bummer.
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leapinlar said:
Press release says nook color now $169 list. Time for a second one to play with!
http://news.cnet.com/8301-30685_3-20065678-264.html
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Correction, the original nook 3g is now 169. nook color is unchanged.
Touch screen e-ink? 80% less flashing (supposedly)? sd card? I'm sold. I wonder how long it takes to get it hacked and someone throw as a browser on there. e-ink touchscreen browser, even if just black and white, aounds very intriguing to me. Especially if it's better than the kindle's experimental browser.
this also assumes bn didn't take the hint from the first nc and locks the thing down like a bunker. Not to say there are some great devs out there but it would severley limit progress. This comming from a droid 2. Locked bootloaders =
I'd stay where i'm at right now. Working on saving money for a true tablet, but i like my NC as it is with HC now.
Why trade up? The Nook Color does everything I need it to do... IN COLOR. Running CM7 or phiremod is the icing on the cake...
Looks like Overstock has some Refurbished Nook Colors for $199
http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/Nook-Color-by-Barnes-Noble-Certified-Pre-Owned/5924200/product.html
use code 207397 for discount to 185.07.
free shipping and no tax in CA.
I ordered one of these yesterday...can't wait to get a NC and flash CM7 on it!
Just ordered one! Can't wait to put CM7 on it. Thanks for the discount code!
Thanks for the code. Bought a new one from B & N for my son, and had a blast putting CM7 and OC to 1325 Mhz. Very usable and fun device.... I want one for myself!
Was thinking maybe I'd wait for a cool Honeycomb tablet ... after price drops. But after looking at some reviews and PRICE$, why wait? For someone who moves around, 10" is too big.
Was kind of looking for one on craigslist or something, but this works great!
...hmmm. Slight buyer's remorse:
Meritline has the refurbished Samsung SGX540 Galaxy Tab 16GB 7" WiFi Android Tablet for $319 - $49 off with coupon code MLC61J0QTNL1 [100 uses] = $270 with free shipping.
http://www.meritline.com/samsung-p1000-galaxy-tab-smart-media-device---p-64126.aspx
$90 for radio, gps and camera seems like a nice upgrade?
sweet, just picked one up. will be a nice compliment to my atrix and be a fun toy for quick browsing when i dont want to power up the laptop
domin8 said:
sweet, just picked one up. will be a nice compliment to my atrix and be a fun toy for quick browsing when i dont want to power up the laptop
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Nook or Tab?
Not sure if that tab requires some kind of activation or not? Read some reviews/videos lastnight comp Tab vs. Nook and the tab usually wins on most based on "out of box" exp. Don't think they had the latest tweeks on the nooks though. And most where comparing the Tab wi-fi only which is actually downgraded frim 3G one in a few ways.
Can live fine w/ GPS tether, no camera. Get by without actual buttons ok. Better dev here and build quality, and I'm getting used to the dpi and actually like it.
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akenis said:
...hmmm. Slight buyer's remorse:
Meritline has the refurbished Samsung SGX540 Galaxy Tab 16GB 7" WiFi Android Tablet for $319 - $49 off with coupon code MLC61J0QTNL1 [100 uses] = $270 with free shipping.
http://www.meritline.com/samsung-p1000-galaxy-tab-smart-media-device---p-64126.aspx
$90 for radio, gps and camera seems like a nice upgrade?
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AT&T is selling a refurbished galaxy tab for $250, no contract. The only requirement is you have to buy a month of service, which can easily be canceled and refunded with a polite call to AT&T customer service.
My conclusion: DON'T BUY THE WIFI VERSION. Just don't. It is a scaled down version of the cellular version. So for the same price as the wifi one, why not? Also, both the nook and galaxy tab have great hacking communities so ROMs are plentiful in both cases, it just depends on whether the spec bump is worth it.
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AT&T is selling a refurbished galaxy tab for $250, no contract. The only requirement is you have to buy a month of service, which can easily be canceled and refunded with a polite call to AT&T customer service.
My conclusion: DON'T BUY THE WIFI VERSION. Just don't. It is a scaled down version of the cellular version. So for the same price as the wifi one, why not? Also, both the nook and galaxy tab have great hacking communities so ROMs are plentiful in both cases, it just depends on whether the spec bump is worth it.
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Yeah...def no wifi only from what I've read. My NC is sitting in a box on my fron poorch!
I made a thread "so would you trade for a Galaxy Tab"... and got a bunch of responses. Still a tough call... and now $65 diff? I think I can live with my Nook...
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akenis said:
Nook or Tab?
Not sure if that tab requires some kind of activation or not? Read some reviews/videos lastnight comp Tab vs. Nook and the tab usually wins on most based on "out of box" exp. Don't think they had the latest tweeks on the nooks though. And most where comparing the Tab wi-fi only which is actually downgraded frim 3G one in a few ways.
Can live fine w/ GPS tether, no camera. Get by without actual buttons ok. Better dev here and build quality, and I'm getting used to the dpi and actually like it.
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I got the nook, and so far am very happy with it. Does everything I have needed it to, with speed. Threw on the b&n hard shell case and a screen protector and it feels solid and protected now.
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I got the nook, and so far am very happy with it. Does everything I have needed it to, with speed. Threw on the b&n hard shell case and a screen protector and it feels solid and protected now.
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Got mine too...
Aegis screen and hard/silicone case...nice
CM7 and OC kernel (102 and 1200Mhz)
Zeam Launcher
Netflix
Netflix fixer
Nook tweeks
Great little toy! Tool!!
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Thanks to the OP for this thread. I received the NC on Wednesday and had it up and running with CM7 stable the same night. I've added dozens of programs from both Android Market and Apps for Android Amazon.
I purchased many that I liked in the demo version.
Sling Mobile for Android (which allows me to watch Hulu, Netflix, Pandora and MLB on my Roku, plus everthing on Directv)
Moon+ Pro
PowerAmp
XDA
Thumb Keyboard
ezPDF
When my ATT contract comes up in August I'm giving up on my Blackberry and switching to an Android Phone.
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Looks like Overstock has some Refurbished Nook Colors for $199
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I just took advantage of a similar deal from Buy.com
** I was going to post a direct link but it won't let me because I'm new here. **
Mine shipped direct from B&N, not sure if the Overstock deal is the same. Just got it last night, and haven't had much time to play with it yet. I plan to get CM on it ASAP.
dirtysox said:
I just took advantage of a similar deal from Buy.com
** I was going to post a direct link but it won't let me because I'm new here. **
Mine shipped direct from B&N, not sure if the Overstock deal is the same. Just got it last night, and haven't had much time to play with it yet. I plan to get CM on it ASAP.
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Good buy, the one I got from Barnes and noble shipped direct fromxthem also
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I received mine last week and registered it at Barnes and Noble. Then I received an email saying that I could buy the extended warranty, which covers breakage.
I stopped by BN last night and was told that you have two weeks from date of purchase to pick up the two year warranty. For $55 it sounds like a good deal to me!!!
Just curious if anyone with a refurbished nook has noticed any screen defects like dust under the screen or stuck pixels. I know I went through 4 nooks with screen defects before I got one without any problems. I know others have had similar issues. Wondering if a lot of these refurbished nooks are these returned ones.
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Just curious if anyone with a refurbished nook has noticed any screen defects like dust under the screen or stuck pixels. I know I went through 4 nooks with screen defects before I got one without any problems. I know others have had similar issues. Wondering if a lot of these refurbished nooks are these returned ones.
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Returned a new one with a row of greenish pixels. My refurb is fine.... like new.
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is there a huge difference in "new" and "certified preowned"? besides the obvious price tag.
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is there a huge difference in "new" and "certified preowned"? besides the obvious price tag.
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Mine was like new, which is what I expect of retailed pre-owns. If I didn't mind something with a few scratches or dents, I'd buy eBay used.
Hi guys. Missed the Barnes and Nobel deal so now I am looking around for the best deals, so I thought I would stop here and ask. I need one for my daughter for Christmas. Either a color nook or nook tablet. Looking to root it as well through the sd card because I want to keep the stock B&N software for my daughter to buy and read books. Any input is welcome as to where I can get either one for a great deal and which one to get. Thanks!
I bought 2 refurbished for the kids for $119 each from here last week. It changed to $129 now. I don't know if the price fluctuates or not.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOOK-Color-...719205?pt=US_Tablets&hash=item45feb06fa5#rwid
It appears to be B&N's own ebay site.
Item location: B&N Warehouse, United States
I can't be sure what the warranty is but it should be 1 year like the one from their site.
Yes, that auction ended, then went from $129 to $149 and that ended and I cant find another auction listed under the Barnes and Nobel store anymore.......
For the price comparison between the two, I am wondering if I would be better to go with the tablet? I am sure that it will be rooted very soon! looking for input!
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Yes, that auction ended, then went from $129 to $149 and that ended and I cant find another auction listed under the Barnes and Nobel store anymore.......
For the price comparison between the two, I am wondering if I would be better to go with the tablet? I am sure that it will be rooted very soon! looking for input!
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Locked boot loader makes it basicly SOL for custom roms.
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B&N's own site still has the $149 refurb deal here. Not as good as $119, but at least its still available
So what would you guys get? If they get past the bootloader problem, which I am sure they will, the only other advantage to the tablet besides the speed is the built in "mic" which later on could be used to talk while using the keyboard similar to the way a cell phone works? Just trying to weigh my options!
Honestly, I would go ahead and get the nook color (not tablet). And think about putting a rom on the emmc (internal drive). That way she can read books from Barnes and Noble on the nook app, as well as books on the kindle app, Sony reader app and Google books. I also check out books from my local library.
I guess you can also do this running the rom from the SD card, but having done it both ways myself, I would go for putting the rom on the nook itself. Rom runs much better.
Apps are much cheaper from the Google market than from the B&N market.
I don't know how much function a mic will give, but I text from my nook using Google voice.
Check out Craigslist as another option. My sister just got a great deal on a nook with leather cover that was barely touched. Still had the box, etc.
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For the price comparison between the two, I am wondering if I would be better to go with the tablet? I am sure that it will be rooted very soon! looking for input
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It has already been rooted, just no customs ROMS unless someone gets passed the locked bootloader.....
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I don't know how much function a mic will give, but I text from my nook using Google voice.
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So you are typing right? I dont suppose google voice works without a mic right????
You can use Google voice for texting over wifi. No way to make calls from the nook.
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That auction shows $129 for me now.
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That auction shows $129 for me now.
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Yep, but it also says "This listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available" above the listing and doesn't have an option for me to buy
My bad. I'm brain farting....
screw it, I went with the tablet. Im sure it will be unlocked soon by these awesome devs on this website. The tablets processor and the mic did me in.......
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Yep, but it also says "This listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available" above the listing and doesn't have an option for me to buy
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOOK-Color-...US_Tablets&hash=item45ff2bc88b#ht_1932wt_1139
$150 now
While this ain't exactly Nook Color related, if you aim for a cheap tablet and don't care about the 1024x600 Resolution the Nooks have...
Go for a Aino Novo 7, it's 100$ and overall might be the better choice for your daughter as it packs a whole bunch more than the Nook.
Its biggest downside being tough to find protective covers and the 800x480 resolution.
I'm just wondering if the reasons that this section doesn't exist is because the questions for the 7" tablet will generally also apply to the 8.9"? Or is this just something that has been overlooked?
Just ordered one off Amazon for 200 dollars (offer code + $50 gift card for the credit card deal) and I'm sure to have some questions about it. Just need to know where to ask them.
Thanks!
Hopefully once more of the 8.9's are in service here, they'll add a couple more forums for us.
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I'm noticing that alot of the questions I had I found in the 7in pages. The 8.9 is really cool. My son is going to freak this Christmas lol.
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Most questions apply to both. They are very similar devices.
I bought an Amazon Fire 7 for my 80+ year old dad thinking it was like any other android pad such as those from Asus and so on, only to find it (the fire) is a conduit to the Amazon sales dept. You can't even start the thing up without an Amazon account, to their defense, you don't have to give your payment info up front, but everything else... yes. So I am returning it to Amazon, as I have had no luck other than installing the Play store, that gets a little glitchy with account issues. Every fix, or root process is for OS's lower than the 5.6.0.0 that is on this device. So does anyone have a favorite Android pad suitable for my dear old dad they could recommend? I'd really appreciate it. What about the RCA Voyager?
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I bought an Amazon Fire 7 for my 80+ year old dad thinking it was like any other android pad such as those from Asus and so on, only to find it (the fire) is a conduit to the Amazon sales dept. You can't even start the thing up without an Amazon account, to their defense, you don't have to give your payment info up front, but everything else... yes. So I am returning it to Amazon, as I have had no luck other than installing the Play store, that gets a little glitchy with account issues. Every fix, or root process is for OS's lower than the 5.6.0.0 that is on this device. So does anyone have a favorite Android pad suitable for my dear old dad they could recommend? I'd really appreciate it. What about the RCA Voyager?
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Tough to answer as everyone's needs differ. I could easily suggest several older Amazon devices equiped with custom ROMs which make excellent Android devices at favorable price points (banging this out on a 3rd gen HDX rocking Android 7.1 that will run circles around most contemporary phones and tablets). But that involves some work on your part with questionable benefits once all is said and done.
I have a fair bit of experience with seniors and gizmos. In most cases simpler is better. Suggest a used iPad mini or (wait for it) a stock Amazon device like the Fire HD 8. While both may make YOU hold your nose pop will probably be quite happy. Good luck.