Barnes and Noble issued a minor firmware update for the Nook Color, version 1.0.1, that improves the web browser and WiFi connectivity. The problem, however, is that you don’t have a choice whether or not you want to install it, and once it does install automatically it does some seriously strange things if you hacked […]
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Original Nook 3G and Nook WiFi Sales
Barnes and Noble has again added some manufacturer refurbished Nooks to their eBay store. The Nook WiFi is selling for $119 and the Nook 3G for $139. That includes free shipping and a 1 year warranty. Last time they didn’t last very long so if you’ve been waiting on them this is the time to […]
Rooted Nook Color, a Hands-on Review
So I decided to root my Nook Color last weekend because I wanted to try installing some Android apps. It took a little time to work out, but I finally got it to work and have been experimenting with installing different apps on the Nook Color all week. Certain apps work great and others not […]
Nook Color Cases and Covers
Looking for a cover for your new shiny Nook Color? Me too. I decided it was time to start searching for a cover today and figured I might as well build a page while I’m at it that lists a bunch of covers and cases from various websites. So here it is, the Nook Color […]
Nook Color Getting Android 2.2 and App Store Next Month?
The big news story of the day is a rumor posted by SmartphoneMag about the Nook Color getting updated to Android 2.2 in January and that the update will include a Market app for downloading and installing apps. Apparently the reporter for SmartphoneMag met with a representative from Barnes and Noble and was shown a […]
New B&N Spotlight Program Offers eBooks for 99 Cents
Barnes and Noble introduced a new promotion today that spotlights a breakout series by a bestselling author each month where they offer the first title in the series for 99 cents. This is a great idea by B&N because it allows you to try out new authors and books without having to shell out a […]
Nook Color Hacked to Run Android Apps – Videos and Instructions
The Nook Color has been out for a couple of weeks now, plenty of time for hackers to root the device and find a way to install a number of 3rd-party Android apps. To clarify, the new Barnes and Noble Nook Color runs on the Android operating system, but B&N elected to close the Nook […]
Nook Color SDK Now Available – Apps on the Way
The Nook Color is going to get its very own app store in 2011, and Barnes and Noble has just taken the next step in making that possible by releasing the Nook Color SDK. This allows software developers to create new apps specifically for the Nook Color or make their existing Android apps compatible with […]