Barnes and Noble suck. They just issued an update for the Nook Tablet that effectively turns it from a full-blown Android tablet into a glorified color ereader with benefits. The firmware update, version 1.4.1, closes the Nook Tablet off from installing Android apps from non-B&N sources. So now instead of having tens of thousands if […]
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Nook Tablet vs Nook Color Comparison Review (Video too)
Now is a good time for a Nook Tablet vs Nook Color comparison review since Barnes and Noble issued a firmware update for the Nook Color to add some new features earlier in the week. Even before the new firmware it was pretty hard to tell the Nook Tablet and Nook Color apart, and now […]
Kindle Touch vs Nook Touch and Sony Reader PRS-T1 (Video)
For this review I’m going to compare the Kindle Touch with the Nook Touch and Sony Reader PRS-T1. I’ve already compared the Nook and Sony head-to-head, both stock and rooted, so this review is going to focus on comparing each of them with the Kindle Touch specifically. On the surface all three ebook reader are […]
My Favorite Tablets and eBook Readers of 2011
I’ve tested and reviewed a number of tablets and ebook readers in 2011, and as this year comes to a close, I decided to write down a list of my favorite tablets and ereaders of the year, the ones I personally use the most. I’ve broken down the rankings into three categories: 10″ tablets, 7″ […]
Nook Color Firmware Update 1.4.1 Now Available, Adds Over 100 Enhancements
Barnes and Noble released the much-anticipated new firmware for the Nook Color today, version 1.4.1. According to Barnes and Noble, the update adds over 100 enhancements. The most prominent change is the addition of Netflix for streaming movies and tv shows.
B&N Giving Away $25 Gift Cards with Nook Purchases Today Only
If you have been holding off on getting a Nook Touch, Nook Tablet, or a Nook Color, today is the day to get one. Barnes and Noble are giving away $25 gift cards with all Nook purchases. The rules require you to use a MasterCard to redeem the offer and the orders have to be […]
B&N and Overstock Partner to Launch the Most Pointless eBookstore Ever
This one is a serious head-scratcher. Yesterday Barnes and Noble issued a press release announcing a partnership with Overstock.com to sell B&N Nook books. That sounds all well and good but there’s no actual selling going on. Here’s the new page over at Overstock with the Nook eBooks. Take a good look. Then click a […]
A Word of Caution About Buying a Nook Tablet
I’ve had the Nook Tablet for over two weeks now and there are a lot of things I like about it, but there’s one nagging detail that makes me uncomfortable to recommend it. It was a mighty fine Easter egg when it turned out the Nook Tablet could install Android apps from outside the Barnes […]