The title says it all. It turns out there is a really simple way to install third-party apps on the NOOK Tablet without a hack, including the Amazon appstore. As you can see from the picture above, I’ve got Launcher Pro installed on my Nook Tablet, along with the Kindle and Kobo ereading apps, ezPDF, […]
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Nook Touch with Firmware 1.1 is the Fastest eReader (Video)
When I first installed the new firmware for the Nook Touch that Barnes and Noble released last week, version 1.1.0, I wasn’t impressed. Barnes and Noble claim it is a “major” update, but after installing it I found out that it doesn’t even add any noticeable new features. However, after some further testing, I’ve come […]
Barnes and Noble to Launch International Nook in 2012
Earlier in the week The Bookseller posted an article that mentions Barnes and Noble’s plans to launch the Nook internationally within the next four months. The United Kingdom is mentioned specifically, which leads to speculation about B&N partnering with Waterstone’s, a major UK book chain looking to expand its ereader selection.
Nook Tablet vs Kindle Fire vs Kobo Vox Comparison Review
The three largest ebook companies all have shiny new color ereaders that double as tablets ready just in time for the holiday season, with all of them trying to duplicate the success of the Nook Color from last year. Comparing the specs of the Nook Tablet versus the Kindle Fire and Kobo Vox reveals all […]
Nook Tablet Now Available for Pre-Order for $249 (Video)
Today Barnes and Noble pulled the veil off their latest gadget, the Nook Tablet, what is essentially an updated version of the Nook Color. The Nook Tablet is up for pre-order right now from B&N.com for $249. It releases on November 18th.
Nook Touch Now Officially $99; Nook Touch Firmware Update 1.1.0
Barnes and Noble officially slashed the price of the Nook Touch down to $99 today at the Nook Tablet announcement. They also have a firmware update for the Nook Touch to add some improvements. First off, B&N deserves a ton of credit for dropping the price of the Nook Touch from $139 to $99 in […]
How to Unroot Nook Touch to Restore it to Original Firmware
Below you will find directions on how to unroot and restore the Nook Touch back to stock with the original 1.0.0 firmware. You can use this method to fix your Nook Touch if something goes wrong during the rooting process, or if you just want your Nook back to normal, or if you want to […]
Nook Tablet Coming on November 16th for $249, Pre-Orders Start Monday
That grainy black and white picture to the left is the first glimpse at the new Nook Tablet that Barnes and Noble is going to unveil on November 7th. It looks just like the Nook Color, but it comes with substantial upgrades. Some of the shiny new features include a dual-core processor, 16GB of onboard […]