I was trying to finish up the Nook HD+ review today but it’s just not going to happen, and it’s already getting too long to include a list of recommended apps, so I decided to go ahead and put together this separate post of must-have apps for the new Nook HD tablets. B&N’s appstore is […]
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Kobo Glo’s Frontlight is Better Than Kindle Paperwhite’s and GlowLight Nook
As I mentioned last week, I was finally able to order a Kobo Glo from Powell’s Books to review. By the way, Powell’s did a great job of getting it out quickly. I ordered it on November 7th and received a shipping notice the next day, and even with the free shipping option it arrived […]
How to Sideload Android Apps on Nook HD and Nook HD+ Without Rooting
Much to my surprise, it turns out that it’s entirely possible to sideload third-party Android apps onto Barnes and Noble’s new Nook HD and Nook HD+ tablets. But before you get too excited, B&N doesn’t make the process easy. In fact it’s pretty much a total pain in the ass, but it is possible, and […]
B&N Delays Nook HD and Nook HD+ Shipments Until December (Or Not)
Bad news on the new Nook HD front. Barnes and Noble was supposed to start shipping their new Nook HD tablets yesterday, and B&N even issued a press release on October 30th stating as much, but something has gone sour since then because B&N is now sending out emails saying the Nook HD has been […]
B&N Marks Down Refurbished Nook Colors to $99
It looks like Barnes and Noble is clearing out their Nook Color inventory to make room for the upcoming Nook HD and Nook HD+ that are going to be released on November 1st. Currently Barnes and Noble is selling the Nook Color for just $99 from their eBay store, and that includes free shipping. These […]
Kindle Paperwhite vs Nook Touch with GlowLight Review (Video)
Yesterday in the Kindle Paperwhite video review there was a brief comparison of the Kindle Paperwhite and the GlowLight Nook Touch. Today I decided to put together a full comparison between the two to show the differences in screen lighting and to do a walkthrough of their main features. I also put together these lists […]
OverDrive App Arrives in Nook Appstore for Access to Library eBooks
If you own a Nook Color, a Nook Tablet, or plan on getting one of the new Nook HD tablets, Barnes and Noble recently added the OverDrive Media Console app to the Nook Appstore to make borrowing ebooks and audiobooks from public libraries a lot easier and more convenient. Previously if you wanted to get […]
GlowLight Nook Touch Gets $20 Price Drop – Now $119
Witnessing the back and forth between Amazon and Barnes and Noble can be quite entertaining. This time around B&N is dropping the price of their GlowLight Nook Touch by $20, making it the same price as the Kindle Paperwhite. B&N also likes to point out in bold script that a power adapter is included at […]