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How does the Kindle app look on the NC? How is the usability?
Very nice. Very good. I have a kindle and the nook is my favorite kindle reading experience.
Odd, that.
I like the new update on the Kindle app. You can change the background to sepia or black. Make it a little easier on the eyes depending on the time of day you're reading.
I've also attached the APK for your convenience. Good reading
boo on AZW
Why boo on amazon? There's a crapload of free books from them through their market.
i have a kindle and the fact that i could get a nook and still keep my whole kindle library is cool. and the idea of using both devices at the same time (thanks, whispernet) is tempting. nook color at home in the evenings, kindle on the road.
sounds like a great combination.
edit: i just realized this was in the dev forum, this definitely belongs in general or Q&A.
Just purchased (free) a bunch of children kindle books from amazon but when I open them on the kindle it looks like all the images are missing. Any Ideas?
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i have a kindle and the fact that i could get a nook and still keep my whole kindle library is cool. and the idea of using both devices at the same time (thanks, whispernet) is tempting. nook color at home in the evenings, kindle on the road.
sounds like a great combination...
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Interesting perspective...I also have a Kindle (3rd generation) and am struggling with having both a Nook and Kindle. I just don't feel "right" having both...I haven't actually read any books on the Nook yet so not sure how I'll enjoy the experience. I'm also concerned about the battery life. I kind of figure if the Nook wins me over I'd give up the Kindle, and if it doesn't, I give up the Nook...
Likewise, I have the Kindle3 and Nookcolor. As an actual reader, lol, I would often carry several books in my backpack, messenger bag, comuter bag, or whatever I put my stuff in when I'm out and about.
So, having two 'books', the NC and K3 in this case, is no big deal and still a net gain since each usually weighs less than any of the tomes or magazines I (used to) carry around.
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Likewise, I have the Kindle3 and Nookcolor. As an actual reader, lol, I would often carry several books in my backpack, messenger bag, comuter bag, or whatever I put my stuff in when I'm out and about.
So, having two 'books', the NC and K3 in this case, is no big deal and still a net gain since each usually weighs less than any of the tomes or magazines I (used to) carry around.
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That makes sense...how do you feel about having to keep up with 2 devices being charged? I'm very concerned about the battery life on the Nook overall. People don't seem to be posting much about it and my experience is telling me maybe 5 straight hours of use. If I get into a book I've been known to start reading in the morning and not stop til I'm finished, well over 5 hours (8 - 12). I think the Nook can be read while plugged in so for my marathon sessions at home that works o.k., but I seem to be losing anywhere from 1 - 5% in idle (non use)...so the Nook appears to be a device that will require daily charging to ensure it's ready to go when I am (like my phone) whereas the Kindle really can sit for 2 or 3 weeks and still be fine (WITH wifi on).
Yes, handling multiple devices can be a problem, a nice problem to have ;-)
A technical problem if I may, has anyone figured out how to get the cover to show in the list of books in the case of a .mobi book that's been dropped into the \kindle folder ?
I've tried renaming, resizing (seems to want 60x91), etc...no go :-(
The Kindle app works very well on the Nook.
Better than the Nook ereader, I think-
it will swap to landscape mode, while the Nook Color does not.
I keep wondering WHY as well.... the Nook reader software on my phone flips, why not the ebook?
Boac to the original question: it really does work well.
My sister wrote a book which was released for Kindle and I bought a copy.
She was very surprised to see that the color illustrations were in color and looked great. She had previously only seen it in print or on a Kindle.
But the slider at the bottom doesn't seem to be accessible, because once you tap the screen, the regular nook menubar will show up on top of the slider, making it (almost) impossible to use the slider underneath.
unless of course, u get sometimes lucky and are able to pick that 2 pixels of slider shown on the screen with your 1 inch thick finger.
(besides the touch resolution of NC is not super good)
Everyone is writing that the Nook Color is supposed to be a great tablet.
I somehow haven't started to enjoy it at all. I'm having massive problems with the touchscreen, when it's cold outside I can not use it inside for a while - till it warmes up again - the touchscreen gets unresponsive and random taps.
I also get random taps sometimes and the tab becomes completely unusable.
I can't find any slick ipad-style apps. And generally can't find a lot great apps, no xfire client (xfmobile doesnt work), no internet radio etc...
There's no real good Os, cm7 has no videos, honeycomb is too laggy, I haven't tried Froyo really...
I want to enjoy my Nook Color, but somehow I can't really - especially because of the touchscreen, it's ruining the whole joy.
I initially wanted to buy a cover for my "iphone cover" for my ipod and then tether the connection to the nook, but im quite unsure, because the thing isn't working well.
I'm actually thinking about selling the device again on ebay and getting a galaxy tab or a dell streak.
A lot of the issues you're describing, touchscreen aside, aren't realty problems with the device, but moreover the fact that Google only really released tablet intended apps 2 weeks ago. The apps you're saying you're not liking or waiting for are designed for Honeycomb, not froyo/eclair which is what NookColor base is composed of.
Just give it time man, the awesome will come
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Anyone who is telling you it's a great tablet is exaggerating... It's always going to be an eBook reader first. With this community it can become more but it is sold solely as an eBook reader.
I've got no problem with it being a ereader primarily, i was actually looking for an ereader when I found the Nook Color. But if the touchscreen is so bad sometimes that I can't even flip the page, or it starts zooming in and out randomly, my reading experience is also not so splendid anymore.
I'm going to try one last thing - going back to stock 1.1 and then I'll give Froyo a try.
huh
Sounds like you're in need of a hug.
Who cares if you sell it on ebay and buy a tab? Do it and enjoy, don't whine here about it.
I haven't tried it yet, but by most accounts, you have skipped the best os. Nookie Froyo is supposed to be the most useful and stable os available (completely stock is more stable though). I don't think anyone said it would be as good as an iPad. They just said it was much better than the budget android tablets and a great value for it's low price.
Sounds like 1 of these 3.
1. You're doing it wrong.
2. User error.
3. Hardware issues.
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...I can't find any slick ipad-style apps. And generally can't find a lot great apps, no xfire client (xfmobile doesnt work), no internet radio etc...
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Strange,
I thought Pandora actually qualifies as an Internet radio .
Anyway, are you saying that even with rooted Nook and Android Marketplace you can not install any of the internet radio apps? For example, highly popular TuneIn Radio? I haven't yet rooted my Nook but TuneIn Radio was one of the main reasons I was looking forward to doing it. I am not a big fan of Tablet-based games and I prefer to watch movies on my big screen TV, but music, radio, unlimited Web Browsing (hello, Apple ;-) and photo-frame app were my biggest drivers in getting Nook Color over the first-edition Nook.
As for the actual issue... keep the screen clean and put a film kit on it. If you still have glitches, go get it exchanged. If you bought a car and it only ran on 3 cylinders you'd get it exchanged for free, right?
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Sounds like 1 of these 3.
1. You're doing it wrong.
2. User error.
3. Hardware issues.
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I vote both 1 and 2
{Diemex} said:
Everyone is writing that the Nook Color is supposed to be a great tablet.
I somehow haven't started to enjoy it at all. I'm having massive problems with the touchscreen, when it's cold outside I can not use it inside for a while - till it warmes up again - the touchscreen gets unresponsive and random taps.
I also get random taps sometimes and the tab becomes completely unusable.
I can't find any slick ipad-style apps. And generally can't find a lot great apps, no xfire client (xfmobile doesnt work), no internet radio etc...
There's no real good Os, cm7 has no videos, honeycomb is too laggy, I haven't tried Froyo really...
I want to enjoy my Nook Color, but somehow I can't really - especially because of the touchscreen, it's ruining the whole joy.
I initially wanted to buy a cover for my "iphone cover" for my ipod and then tether the connection to the nook, but im quite unsure, because the thing isn't working well.
I'm actually thinking about selling the device again on ebay and getting a galaxy tab or a dell streak.
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A little bit of research could have prevented your disappointment.
Before buying something, do a Google search on it and see the good and bad points of whatever item you are looking to buy.
Unfortunately, the bad decision was all yours.
devis said:
I vote both 1 and 2
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Me too. It's not perfect but works very well for me.
ebaychuck said:
Anyone who is telling you it's a great tablet is exaggerating... It's always going to be an eBook reader first. With this community it can become more but it is sold solely as an eBook reader.
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Its sold more like a tablet limited to be being an ereader for the time being by B&N, as they have a update promised to bring a market and apps with it.
As was said earlier, this is more a problem with android ifself or the apps not being designed to handle the screen or hardware and issuses this brings (like scale problems or angry birds not showing up for awhile b/c we dont have a cell modem).
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I'm in Germany, otherwise I would have got it exchanged long ago already.
What's is that film kit for the Screen - I was loooking for something to put on the screen but I couldn't find anything.
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I've got no problem with it being a ereader primarily, i was actually looking for an ereader when I found the Nook Color. But if the touchscreen is so bad sometimes that I can't even flip the page, or it starts zooming in and out randomly, my reading experience is also not so splendid anymore.
I'm going to try one last thing - going back to stock 1.1 and then I'll give Froyo a try.
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Try warming up your fingers and using the screen when it is cold. It is more likely that your fingers are less conductive than the screen is not working.
(Im serious btw, I have the same problem)
The touch screen does'nt like moisture or wet hand. If you go from cold to warm place, you'll get a lot of moisture on the device
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Try warming up your fingers and using the screen when it is cold. It is more likely that your fingers are less conductive than the screen is not working.
(Im serious btw, I have the same problem)
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I haven't thought of that, my hands are generally cold, when i was outside then they are nearly dead cold - my ipodTouch works perfectly no matter in what condition my hands are, but that's also a different quality.
Is there any way to get a similar film/coating that is supposed to be on the touchscreen of apple devices onto the nook?
Could you tell exactly how cold it was when you're experienced touchscreen problems? Today I used Nook when temperature was around 0 degrees Celsius and the only problem I had was that screen surface isn't slippery enough, so it was hard to play Glow Hockey.
Has anyone really called a Nook Color a "Great Tablet?"
I have mostly seen "best tablet under $300," which it is. I am loving mine, if only because after years of having an iPhone getting to switch Safari for Firefox is a godsend...
i have no problem running the slacker radio app. so no problems with internet radio.
I've been looking high and low for a more generic case with included Bluetooth keyboard in it. Obviously manufacturers are not going to design this for the NookColor since it isn't even support to have bluetooth, so it has to be something more generic. I realize that the 7" Galaxy Tab is similar in size, but slightly smaller, so anything designed for the Tab specifically with no give for space is not going to work.
Has anyone found one that has worked well for them? There is one at Suntek Store (Black Leather Case with Bluetooth Keyboard for 7 inch Tablet PC
Item ID: 10010816 - I can't post a link due to not enough posts)looks promising, but my concern is that the Nook just won't fit in there.
Anyhow, thanks in advance, it would be an awesome find!
Found this on Google: someone who converted a tab case:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wwward0/sets/72157626423783404/
Has anyone tried using a bt keyboard case made for a larger tablet with the NC?
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Has anyone tried using a bt keyboard case made for a larger tablet with the NC?
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I've tested a keyboard pairing with BT and working fine, it's just been the fit that's been the issue. Most 10" tablet cases are far too large to put the Nook Color into.
I look the link you sent geek_riot, it's probably very functional but it kind of looks junky like that. I'll keep looking!
I also noticed that the BB Playbook is closer to the dimensions of the nook. I'm going to look into that option as well.
I've just ordered an eWonder bt case/kbd designed for the 7" Galaxy Tab. Hoping I can make it fit. We'll see. $39.99 at Amazon
I previously snagged a Logitech rf full size kbd/mouse combo MK320 that works perfectly with the Nook off a single dongle, but its way too big for travel, & I hate plugging in the dongle with the micro-to-A usb adapter.
Will report back my success/failure with the eWonder!
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Found this on Google: someone who converted a tab case:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wwward0/sets/72157626423783404/
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I can vouch for this one. It works great, solid, though typing at 90 WPM can get laggy.
Overall, 8.5 out of 10.
M&P340 said:
I've just ordered an eWonder bt case/kbd designed for the 7" Galaxy Tab. Hoping I can make it fit. We'll see. $39.99 at Amazon
I previously snagged a Logitech rf full size kbd/mouse combo MK320 that works perfectly with the Nook off a single dongle, but its way too big for travel, & I hate plugging in the dongle with the micro-to-A usb adapter.
Will report back my success/failure with the eWonder!
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I am thinking about purchasing this case. How di it work for you?
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I am thinking about purchasing this case. How di it work for you?
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I'm not having a very good experience with the keyboard - paired easily enough, but the NC stops receiving input from it after 3-4 characters. No such issue with another generic handheld BT keyboard. :/
Anyone else using the eWonder having good success?
Rodney
geek_riot said:
I am thinking about purchasing this case. How di it work for you?
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Has worked very well for me. I have no major complaints at all. Your milage may vary!
A couple of issues to note that you may find annoying. It is at least 3/8" thicker than other cases due to kbd. Also weighs noticeably more for same reason. Has no clasp on outside to hold both halves together when carrying. Also, it goes to sleep if no key is struck for about 5 min. When that happens, it disconnects from Nook. When a keystroke wakes it, it takes 20 sec or so to reconnect. Can be annoying. The up side is it is energy conservative. Im heavy user so I have to recharge the Nook daily (sometimes 2X/day). I charged the kbd 10 days or so ago when I first got it, had have not had to recharge it yet. Also, you REALLY should turn off the Android kbd when using the bt kbd!
Again, caveat emptor.
E-Wonder BT kybd
M&P340 said:
Has worked very well for me. I have no major complaints at all. Your milage may vary!
A couple of issues to note that you may find annoying. It is at least 3/8" thicker than other cases due to kbd. Also weighs noticeably more for same reason. Has no clasp on outside to hold both halves together when carrying. Also, it goes to sleep if no key is struck for about 5 min. When that happens, it disconnects from Nook. When a keystroke wakes it, it takes 20 sec or so to reconnect. Can be annoying. The up side is it is energy conservative. Im heavy user so I have to recharge the Nook daily (sometimes 2X/day). I charged the kbd 10 days or so ago when I first got it, had have not had to recharge it yet. Also, you REALLY should turn off the Android kbd when using the bt kbd!
Again, caveat emptor.
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I just received this kybd but am unable to connect- it searches and finds "Bluetooth Keyboard" and then when I tap on it, it asks me for a PIN number. I tried both "0000" and "1234" as suggested but nothin doin. Also, how DO you turn off Android kbd?
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I just received this kybd but am unable to connect- it searches and finds "Bluetooth Keyboard" and then when I tap on it, it asks me for a PIN number. I tried both "0000" and "1234" as suggested but nothin doin. Also, how DO you turn off Android kbd?
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I didn't have that prob. Did you enter the "0000" on the kbd immediately after you entered it on the Nook (i.e. type in 0000 and hit Enter)? Gots to enter it on both or it won't pair, & pretty quickly when prompted. Then, once it pairs & connects, you never have to enter it again.
To turn off the built-in kbd, go to Settings:Language & Keyboard, and if you are paired/connected, the Android kbd will be likely be checked, and Null kbd will be shown (that's the bt kbd). Simply click off the Android kbd. Keeps it from popping up each time you need to enter a line.
Come on B&N
haha they needa start coming out with these types of cases and accessories for the new revolution of tabletry lol
Nook BTkb Option
I just purchased a BT Keyboard designed for the "Galaxy 8.2-inch" Tablet.
It is a bit "loose" on the Nook; however, a couple of strips of the "hook" part of some two-part, adhesive-backed, Velcro(tm) tape and it nestles right into the keyboard holder and "frames up" nicely in the opening. The keyboard is a bit bigger, too -- which also helps those of us with "fat" fingers.
Anyway, no "warranty-voiding" modifications were required to either the Nook or the Keyboard to make it work. The cost was about $35...
FWIW,
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sesquipedalian101 said:
I just purchased a BT Keyboard designed for the "Galaxy 8.2-inch" Tablet.
It is a bit "loose" on the Nook; however, a couple of strips of the "hook" part of some two-part, adhesive-backed, Velcro(tm) tape and it nestles right into the keyboard holder and "frames up" nicely in the opening. The keyboard is a bit bigger, too -- which also helps those of us with "fat" fingers.
Anyway, no "warranty-voiding" modifications were required to either the Nook or the Keyboard to make it work. The cost was about $35...
FWIW,
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Link please? Or was this purchased in a store? Make and model, at least. My sister is looking for such a thing
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i just order this one from eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/22100007869...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_1427wt_1113
i'll check back with my impressions...
hey guys what about samsung galaxy 7.7 keyboard case. the dimensions of galaxy tab 7.7 are 196.7 x 133 x 7.9 mm and nook color are 210 x 130 x 12 mm. quite close, ha?
p0llux said:
hey guys what about samsung galaxy 7.7 keyboard case. the dimensions of galaxy tab 7.7 are 196.7 x 133 x 7.9 mm and nook color are 210 x 130 x 12 mm. quite close, ha?
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That 13.3mm difference in length is equivalent to over half of an inch. I'm not familiar with the case you're asking about, but I can't think of many designs that fit well with tablet over 1/2" longer
alright...i just got here today: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bluetooth-K...Accessories&hash=item20c477fe0f#ht_2366wt_807
so based on a couple of hours playing with the keyboard. its not the best. kind of small. so my fat fingers double type alot. but maybe its something i can work out over time. another thing, the feedback isnt the best. it is very difficult to tell whether you actually pressed down on the key. my speed has been reduced because i cant tell if i actually pressed the key and the spacing is very small between the keys.
now, as far as fitment. it is a very snug fit!! the nook is a little fatter than the Samsung Tab 7". but it fits. a little stretching and a little cutting. no big deal. it does the job.
the leather...well..feels fake. so dont expect real leather...hehehe!!
but for 30bucks...not bad. pairing was easy. no issues there. i'll check back in when i've used it for a while.
if anyone has any questions...dont hesitate...post here or PM...
thanks!
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alright...i just got here today: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bluetooth-K...Accessories&hash=item20c477fe0f#ht_2366wt_807
so based on a couple of hours playing with the keyboard. its not the best. kind of small. so my fat fingers double type alot. but maybe its something i can work out over time. another thing, the feedback isnt the best. it is very difficult to tell whether you actually pressed down on the key. my speed has been reduced because i cant tell if i actually pressed the key and the spacing is very small between the keys.
now, as far as fitment. it is a very snug fit!! the nook is a little fatter than the Samsung Tab 7". but it fits. a little stretching and a little cutting. no big deal. it does the job.
the leather...well..feels fake. so dont expect real leather...hehehe!!
but for 30bucks...not bad. pairing was easy. no issues there. i'll check back in when i've used it for a while.
if anyone has any questions...dont hesitate...post here or PM...
thanks!
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So updates? How is it now that you've been using it for awhile? Are you willing to post any pictures or videos of you using it?
--bornagainpenguin
Hi everyone
I have one question about the HP touch pad, personally i got an Asus transformer and i want to buy a Chinese tablet for cheap for my little son, while searching in some stores i found a touch pad in good condition and for a fair price. the question is the touch worth to get? i found in forums that we can install android in it, so my son can play all the games used to play in Asus transformer. so what you think guys HP touch pad or a brand new Chinese tablet?
thanks
Topol-Ms said:
Hi everyone
I have one question about the HP touch pad, personally i got an Asus transformer and i want to buy a Chinese tablet for cheap for my little son, while searching in some stores i found a touch pad in good condition and for a fair price. the question is the touch worth to get? i found in forums that we can install android in it, so my son can play all the games used to play in Asus transformer. so what you think guys HP touch pad or a brand new Chinese tablet?
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With the touchpad you have the advantage of dual booting (once you install android). WebOs is great, I spend almost half my time there. It doesn't have as much app selection as android, but that's why you have a dual boot tablet.....
I own a couple of cheap chinese tablets, and there is no comparison, you'll be using the tp yourself and leaving the Asus for your son....
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With the touchpad you have the advantage of dual booting (once you install android). WebOs is great, I spend almost half my time there. It doesn't have as much app selection as android, but that's why you have a dual boot tablet.....
I own a couple of cheap chinese tablets, and there is no comparison, you'll be using the tp yourself and leaving the Asus for your son....
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A minor issue with Android on the Touch pad is that at the ,moment the microphone and the camera doesn't work. Other than that Android on the Touchpad is awesome. Once you use WebOS you will realize that this is how a tablet is supposed to be used but I found that there really isn't much to do in WebOS, which is quite sad, and that's why I mainly use Android. Also if your Asus is rooted then get Titanium Backup and just restore the apps he uses on there onto the Touchpad so he won't lose his place in the games he plays or lose the settings in the apps he uses.
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I think there is also an issue with the touchpad which drains about 15-20% battery a night while not in use. It does not have this issue while running webos.
WHile the camera doesn't work (and there is no eta on it), the mic in fact DOES work. I have tested it with Groove IP, Andy, VLingo and Alice. This is a recent development from the CM9 official nightlies. Here is proof. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzpCNzDdjAQ
Since the TP is not an official android device, occasionally some apps and games (more so on games) will say not compatible. This is easily fixed with some build.prop tweaks though. It has no removable SD card storage so you will not be able to expand. There is also a program limit that, when you hit it, the TP gets a little testy. If you stay under it, you're fine. Those aside, it's a GREAT and peppy device especially if bumped up a bit via set cpu or something similar. Unlike another poster, I spend 95% of my time in android and not webOS. Since it dual boots, it's handy because you'll have storage access even if one of the OSes is crashing. BT keyboards work as do BT gamepads like the PS3 one (and even a Wii one I think). Also, the TP benchmarks pretty well.
One of the major reasons why you should do a rooted TP over a chinese tablet is market access. Chinese tabs are notorious for having ultra limited apps available unless you do a market unlocker.
Edit-forgot. With my screen off at night, I only lose about 1% an hour at best. I've seen reports of the major drops but it doesn't happen to me.
thanks all of you guys, I got the TP and I love it, my son too. by the way TP got a better screen than the transformer,the colors are warm and shiny.
You can make it real easy for your son with the TouchStone. Its an inductive charging stand. So, you never plug in wires, just set it in the base when done. My kids use mine all the time, and not having to worry about them yanking on it and breaking the cord is a relief for me. The official HP case is pretty good too, good protection, built in stand, and you can still use the TouchStone without taking it out of the case. Plus it isn't the fingerprint magnet the naked device is, and the microfiber lining keeps the screen clean.
The TouchPad was such a surprise to me when I got it. It outspecced the iPad 2, great build quality, and cool accessories. If webOS had the app selection Android did I would prefer webOS, its smooth, fast, and intuitive.
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Or wait a couple of weeks and buy a Google Nexus?
I have a disabled relative who was interested in purchasing an Amazon Kindle Touch for £109 which would allow them to be able to easily read with one-handed operation. But, the Nexus 7 is only slightly more expensive and also has far greater uses. How good do you think the Nexus 7 will serve as an e-Reader for someone who can only use one hand?
Honestly the ui for the kindle is much more accessible.
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Brad387 said:
How good do you think the Nexus 7 will serve as an e-Reader for someone who can only use one hand?
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I would use a phone. Phones are designed for use with only one hand. 7 inch tablets pretty much require 2.
Bring him to a shop and have him try out a couple. Galaxy Note might even be (the largest) possibility.
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I would use a phone. Phones are designed for use with only one hand. 7 inch tablets pretty much require 2.
Bring him to a shop and have him try out a couple. Galaxy Note might even be (the largest) possibility.
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I already have a Galaxy Note, but frankly think the screen is going to be too small as their eyesight isn't fantastic. A 6" Kindle Touch or a 7" Nexus 7 are the two options. The Kindle has better e-Reading capabilities undoubtedly, but the Nexus 7 will still make a good e-Reading device and also has greater capabilities. Ease of use is also important though.
In my mind they are pretty different devices, I have a Kobo Touch (Same screen as the Kindle) that I read all my books on, eInk is much nicer for reading than LCD, unless there isn't a light source.
What kind of disability? Android has numerous accessibility options.
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What kind of disability? Android has numerous accessibility options.
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Just impaired usage for left arm.
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In my mind they are pretty different devices, I have a Kobo Touch (Same screen as the Kindle) that I read all my books on, eInk is much nicer for reading than LCD, unless there isn't a light source.
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Is it? I've never thought reading on an LCD to be uncomfortable, so how much better are these eInk screens?
My wife reads about 2 books a week on her galaxy tab so i wouldnt get discourage on reading books on a lcd. Honestly go with the nexus cause for the most part you can tailor the ui to your needs.
I agree. There's also a program called Simple Gestures by Good Mood Droid which allows you to navigate through swipes and pinches, etc. And thats just one option. Nexus 7 all the way.
You really can't choose for your relative, based on what you perceive his problems to be.
Nothing is as good as having him try a couple. Either bring him to them or them to him...
Good luck with it! My current reader is a Sony EInk, which seems like it would be fine one-handed. But then I like a back-lit screen for reading in bed, so I am getting a Nexus 7.
I would suggest the Nexus 7 still and perhaps you can setup the home screen for the person with Desktop Visualizer so there are some bigger buttons and selections (ie the e-reader and play store etc etc). That way it could be easier to navigate to different apps and what not.
Brad387 said:
I already have a Galaxy Note, but frankly think the screen is going to be too small as their eyesight isn't fantastic.
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Enabling large fonts not big enough?
If it's their arm, I think weight would be a big factor (not being able to swap arms or use both to hold), so I guess if you're getting one, could you let them trial it for a day?
Brad387 said:
Is it? I've never thought reading on an LCD to be uncomfortable, so how much better are these eInk screens?
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The eInk screens are completely different than LCD screens you find on Android devices.
Most of them have no backlights (which can be a good or a bad thing), like old school GameBoy
But this makes them fantastic for reading outdoors if you ever expect your relative likes to read out doors.
LCD's on the other hand are often difficult to read in the bright sun (say if you went to the beach and wanted to read it).
The eInk devices also have faaaaaaaaar longer battery life. Like we're talking days and days (with like a month of standby) of battery life vs hours on a LCD tablet.
They are very different devices, one is of course designed exclusively for reading, they are meant to be more like real books, that's what the eInk screen is supposed to be like, like reading off a page.
Also without the backlight there is generally less strain on the eyes for really long reading sessions.
eInk has no color though, it's just pure black and white (old school GameBoy again)
The eInk devices are also generally lighter weight and more "toss aroundable".
It really is apples and oranges. See if you can find some YouTube vids to give you demo's of eInk screens. They're quite nice for what they're made for, but no good for anything else. Whereas the LCD screens on Android devices are of course far more versatile.
So... it really depends if you want them to be able to do more than just read. If they want to browse the web in full color, obviously the Android devices will be more suitable. The high screen res on the Nexus also makes it a bit easier on the eyes for reading on in terms of pixel strain (not LCD backlight strain).
Lastly, and this is completely dependent on the person and perhaps a weird thing to add in here at the end but since LCD's have backlights and the eInk's don't, if they read right before they go to bed, stareing into an LCD screen could affect one's quality of sleep (or ability to fall asleep immediately after reading). I know this is sometimes an issue for me and is the only reason I mention it.
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I can only speak for my Sony, but battery life is not that great.
It runs down in about a week, whether I am using it or not.
Normally you don't really turn it off - just the screen goes blank.
That gives you sort of an instant-on when you get back to it.
In my case though, it usually means the battery is empty when I want to use it.
EInk is for a static display - no animation of any type. Even a changing clock is a no-no. The entire screen is redrawn on any change.
I would not read mine in full sun in any case - the screen seems to fade out.
I frankly can't picture anyone reading at the beach, in the full sun...
Good device for its intended use. I like mine.
Everyone here is going to tell you to go for the Nexus 7 (which I'm buying, also) but for someone who is only able to use one hand, an e-ink device such as the Kindle or the (much better, in my opinion) Nook with GlowLight are better options. They're smaller, lighter, and much better to read on.
I own a Nook with Glowlight and the only time that you would need to use two hands for it would be when you're making selections on the screen. The person we're speaking of could, of course, set it on his lap when making these selections. Otherwise, if you're reading, it is very easy to use the physical buttons or tap the side of the touchscreen in order to change pages while holding it at the same time. Doing the same thing on the Nexus would be a little more difficult and the UI would be much more complicated for someone who uses only one hand.
Of course, the Nexus 7 is a much better device and easily does more, but if you're buying it for this person to just read on, buy an e-ink device. It feels like reading an actual book. People who read on LCD screens will say that reading on them is fine, but you really don't realize how much better it is to read on an e-ink device until you own one.
So, my recommended device is the Nook Simple Touch with Glowlight. It's better than any e-ink device at the moment and you can easily read in the dark or in low light areas. I own one, and it was worth every penny. Plus, I just think that Nook devices are altogether better than Kindle devices. They seem to be built better, plus they are more accessible with MicroSD support which allows a multitude of options when purchasing books online.
Hope I was of some help!