This Kindle Fire vs Nook Color comparison pits the top two competing tablets with ereader roots against each other. Since the Kindle Fire is still pending release on November 15th, this is an initial comparison of all the main features and specs. Check back in November for an in-depth comparison review and video review comparing […]
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Barnes and Noble Slash Price on Nook 1st Edition to $89
Yes, Barnes and Noble still sell the original Nook and they just sliced $30 off of its price both on B&N.com and on B&N’s eBay store, making it just $89. It originally sold for $149 before the Nook Touch came along so that’s a pretty hefty discount. Even though it is the older model, it […]
Cool Reader App for Nook Touch has Partial Refresh and Page Button Support (Video)
The developer of the Cool Reader Android app has created a version of the Cool Reader app specifically for the Nook Touch. What’s great about the app is that it has settings for partial page refresh. Not only that but the Nook’s page turn buttons work too, and you can even remap them for functions […]
Inverted E Ink: Reading with White Text and Black Background on Nook Touch
Ever since I rooted my Nook Touch I’ve been experimenting with various apps, trying to find new ways to use the Nook and different ways to read. Here lately I’ve grown fond of using night mode to reverse the usual black text on a white background to white text on a black background.
B&N Now Selling Nook Touch for $112 at B&N.com, Certified Pre-Owned
A couple of weeks back, Barnes and Noble started selling refurbished Nook Touches on eBay, and now they’ve started selling them from B&N.com as well. A brand new Nook Touch will set you back $139, so going with one of the certified pre-owned Nooks for $112 cuts an extra $27 off the price, enough to […]
Nook Color 2 to be Released in September?
According to an article at Digitimes, Barnes and Noble is getting set to release a Nook Color 2 in September, and it will have a 7-inch touchscreen like the first. This is based on the fact that Barnes and Noble has ordered parts for a new Nook Color. Here’s a quote from the article that […]
Free Nook Color Interactive Kids’ Books: The Moon Secrets HD and The Candy Factory HD
If you have young children and a Nook Color, you might want to download these two free interactive kids’ books listed below that Barnes and Noble recently added to the Nook Color’s app store. These interactive kids books are from Touchybooks and include colorful illustrations, touchable animations on each page, music, and narration. B&N sells […]
Nook Color N2A Review: Turning the Nook into an Android Tablet the Easy Way
So I’ve been trying out an N2A card on my Nook Color for the past couple of weeks and I’ve gone from being somewhat skeptical at first to considering starting my own line of Nook Color ROMs (just kidding, there’s too much technical work and red tape involved). For those of you unfamiliar with N2A […]