That didn’t take long. The Nook Touch just started shipping a week ago and now it has already been rooted. Better yet, directions for rooting the new Nook have been posted over at Nookdevs for anyone who wants to try it out for themselves. The rooting process requires a 128MB or larger microSD card, WiFi […]
Android
ASUS Transformer with Android 3.1 Update Review (Video)
Yesterday ASUS unleashed an over-the-air update for the ASUS Transformer that upgrades the operating system to Android 3.1, providing numerous feature enhancements and bug fixes. Since I just posted the ASUS Transformer Review yesterday, I thought it would be a good follow up to post a video review showing Android 3.1 in action on the […]
Zinio Android App Released – Get 24 Free Magazines
Yesterday Zinio released their much-anticipated Android application that provides access to more than 20,000 magazines. It even comes with 24 free magazines, full issues too (actually I’m only seeing 22 but the press release says 24). The magazines are free until June 15th and include titles such as Cosmopolitan, ESPN The Magazine, Harvard Business Review, […]
New Firmware for Notion Ink Adam (Video Review)
Yesterday Notion Ink issued an over-the-air update for the Notion Ink Adam and also started taking orders once again. Even though the Adam has pretty much been a lame duck up till this point, I decided to install the new firmware to see how well it works.
Transformer Review – ASUS Eee Pad Transformer
I was able to finish up the first stage of the Asus Transformer review yesterday. I say first stage because I’m still waiting on the keyboard dock to arrive as well as a replacement Transformer since mine has some defects. I should have the review for the Transformer’s docking station posted next week, but it […]
New Nook Revealed “The Simple Touch Reader” – Specs and Videos
As expected, Barnes and Noble announced the launch of a new touchscreen E Ink Nook today, dubbed “The Simple Touch Reader”. It is available for pre-order from Barnes and Noble for $139, the same price as the Kindle 3 WiFi. It is expected to release on June 10th. Like the Kobo Touch that was announced […]
ASUS Transformer vs Motorola XOOM Comparison Review (Video)
It’s time for another comparison review, this one between the ASUS Transformer and the Motorola XOOM, two of the best Android Honeycomb tablets on the current market. Given the similar specs and same operating system, these two tablets are more alike than they are different. Check the head to head comparison for the full details.
ASUS Transformer Video Review – Plus Light Bleed Issue
So the good news is that I was finally able to get my hands on an ASUS Transformer to review. It’s a nice unit that has a lot of potential. The bad news is that I’m going to have to send it back because the screen suffers from light bleed issues and also has a […]