Hi, i want to buy the new nook tablet but i have some doubts....
1)first of all in italy i can't use the store of barnes & noble and , if i'm not wrong, i can't use the wi-fi ..... so the os is "blocked".
With the root could i use more functions like google market, some google apps, load my documents, musics or films?
2)I know that for the nook color was realeased the CM rom and i also know that nook tablet is a recent tablet... in your opinion will developers focus their attention on this tablet with some stable rom?
I would wait to see if the bootloader is hacked for the tablet. give it a month and if its not hacked go with the nook color, or something else.
you can't use wifi? why not?
I'm italian and I have purchased a nook tablet with the hope that the bootloader will be unlocked. For the moment I've rooted the device and installed the android market and some other apps. The wifi works normally.
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Thank you for the help now i can only hope that it will be hacked, otherwise I'll buy color or a kindle fire
If you're willing to spend $100 more, consider the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7+ (Bestbuy US.) I'm in Canada and I picked up the NT when down in the States, kind of regretting it now, especially since I left the receipt at the hotel. For $100 you get a camera, full android, with ICS coming etc.
yes, galaxy tab is one of the best tablet.. but i don't know if i want to spend about 350$ ( in italy about 490 €). if there isn't a solution for the bootloader problem, i think that i will buy the kindle fire or the nook color.
The problem is that nook color have a "slow" processor and the kindle fire have only 8GB of memory(6GB for files app ecc).
EDIT: an other small question: if the root give the chance to install the market, the google apps, to load musics, documents, films, use all the 16 GB and not only 1GB, why we have to hack the boot loader? sorry for this question but i'm a newbie
sorry for the reply, can someone answer to my last question pls?
The reason we want an unlocked bootloader is so that we can install roms based on HC and ICS. but we cant work on roms becuase the bootloader is locked which means the kerenel cant be changed to anything newer then then gingerbread kernel.
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I can get a Nook Color or Kindle Fire for christmas. But I can't decide which one to get! The fact that the kindle fire doesn't have a mirco sd card slot really bothers me. But once usb host is figured out this will no longer be a problem. I like that the Nook Color is alot father along in the terms of hacking and it has a mirco sd card slot. But the fire has a faster processor and its dual core. The fire will be able to run ics and idk if the nook color will be able to. Ugh! I can't decide. Please help me!
P.S. I plan on using this as a tablet, not as an ebook reader.
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I can get a Nook Color or Kindle Fire for christmas. But I can't decide which one to get! The fact that the kindle fire doesn't have a mirco sd card slot really bothers me. But once usb host is figured out this will no longer be a problem. I like that the Nook Color is alot father along in the terms of hacking and it has a mirco sd card slot. But the fire has a faster processor and its dual core. The fire will be able to run ics and idk if the nook color will be able to. Ugh! I can't decide. Please help me!
P.S. I plan on using this as a tablet, not as an ebook reader.
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Both of them have ICS roms (in development). Here's a comparison: http://www.tabletmoz.com/tablets/kindle-fire/a-comparison-between-kindle-fire-vs-nook-color.html. You can see that the Kindle Fire is more suitable for the use as a "tablet" compared to the nook color.
If Nook Tablet was an option (it is not due to signed bootloader) then it would be a tough call. But Fire vs NC is easy: get the Fire.
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I've made my decision! I will get the fire based on joeuser846's recommendation and and theonew's helpful article and recommendation. I realized that I can use dropbox to get around the micro sd card issue. I read that the 6.2.1 update breaks root. Will I still be able to install the android market without root? My sister has 6 months of amazon prime free then I was planing on installing cyanogenmod 7/9 on it. Do I need root to install these roms too?
sega dude said:
I've made my decision! I will get the fire based on joeuser846's recommendation and and theonew's helpful article and recommendation. I realized that I can use dropbox to get around the micro sd card issue. I read that the 6.2.1 update breaks root. Will I still be able to install the android market without root? My sister has 6 months of amazon prime free then I was planing on installing cyanogenmod 7/9 on it. Do I need root to install these roms too?
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All official updates break (remove) root. Instead, you could get the pre-rooted update here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1402440 so you don't have to worry . Yes, you have to have a custom recovery (usually requiring root to be able to install it).
fire or nooky???
Dude if your gonna use it as a tab, why not just get a tablet...if it is size and the $200-$250 pricetag, than go with the 7" iconia A100 by acer. I just got one from best buy for $249 and I love it, and I think you can still get $100 off(the tablet, in store) if you sign up for a wifi hotspot through ver., at&t or sprint we went with sprint.
-downfall= not much development yet, but full android market and honeycomb 3.2 out the box
It is incredibly easy to strip the DRM off books purchased at the Kindle Store. You should check to see how easy it is to strip DRM from nook books, if you plan on purchasing books form them.
Stripping DRM
As a total beginner, can you tell me how?
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Dude if your gonna use it as a tab, why not just get a tablet...if it is size and the $200-$250 pricetag, than go with the 7" iconia A100 by acer. I just got one from best buy for $249 and I love it, and I think you can still get $100 off(the tablet, in store) if you sign up for a wifi hotspot through ver., at&t or sprint we went with sprint.
-downfall= not much development yet, but full android market and honeycomb 3.2 out the box
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Unfortunately, its sold out on best buy's website and at every best buy close to me.
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I think this all depends on your needs, what you want to use it for?
Anyways, this "Kindle Fire VS Nook Tablet-Specs comparison" what listed as a chart in Aneesoft could take a read, might give you some ideas.
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I think this all depends on your needs, what you want to use it for?
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He said that he wanted to use it as a tablet and not an ebook reader.
NB.: He already made his decision.
hello to all apologize if posting this in the wrong place, and sorry for my english google translator.
I am very close to buying a touchpad but I'm unsure whether to buy it or kindlefire, even if you think a player no longer manufactured there will still be many hacks, and developing roms for it?
ICS will be possible on the touchpad, there are many people developing for it?
I thank all
Well this can do all a kindle but kindle can't do all this can. While we have some issues with drivers, over time it will be fixed and yes, will have ics. Kindle can't have WEBOS now...
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The kindle is garbage. If you want to see the wonders of the Touchpad, check out my videos:
http://www.youtube.com/user/reverendkjr?feature=mhee
The Touchpad is definitely better hardware wise. You are getting a 9.7" screen (same size as the ipad) instead of only a 7" one. You also get a full GB of RAM on the Touchpad instead of only 512MB. My phone has the same CPU and GPU that the Kindle Fire does and on GTA 3 there is some lagging. On my Touchpad with CM7 the game is smooth.
ok thank you all, I'm convinced to buy the touchpad, but only one question to those who already have it, all games and applications to run on android Cyanogen mod? there are still some compatibility issues.
And it is possible for easy installation of the dual bot WEB OS and android I liked the interface of the Web OS, did not want to be without him, and he accepts some sort of memory card? these are still my doubts
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ok thank you all, I'm convinced to buy the touchpad, but only one question to those who already have it, all games and applications to run on android Cyanogen mod? there are still some compatibility issues.
And it is possible for easy installation of the dual bot WEB OS and android I liked the interface of the Web OS, did not want to be without him, and he accepts some sort of memory card? these are still my doubts
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The only way to install android is dual boot with webOS. You cannot remove webOS.
The TouchPad has no expansion slot. You can use a USB flash drive with a janky set up using a USB on the go adapter, USB y splitter, and USB power source. So, basically you are stuck with what ever version you get, 16gb or 32gb.
I greatly prefer webOS, so I don't spend much time in android ... Until there is a tablet version of android available. I have not had any compatibility issues with the few apps I have installed.
lucasklain said:
ok thank you all, I'm convinced to buy the touchpad, but only one question to those who already have it, all games and applications to run on android Cyanogen mod? there are still some compatibility issues.
And it is possible for easy installation of the dual bot WEB OS and android I liked the interface of the Web OS, did not want to be without him, and he accepts some sort of memory card? these are still my doubts
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as long as your fairly tech savvy, i would go with the TP. The only thing that would worry me if i were you, is the tutorials are all written in english so that may make things tougher. o ya, and good luck finding one unless your looking for a used (and maybe overpriced) touchpad.
hockey4life0099 said:
as long as your fairly tech savvy, i would go with the TP. The only thing that would worry me if i were you, is the tutorials are all written in english so that may make things tougher. o ya, and good luck finding one unless your looking for a used (and maybe overpriced) touchpad.
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I have read and understood the tutorials I've done some installations of Cyanogen on other devices, then I am completely noob, and my reading of good English and have a greater problem with writing.
I'm buying it right now, here I pay 800 reais to 425 dolares worth in the 32GB version, I know it is expensive compared to prices here in Brazil over U.S. prices are still absurd tablets.
reverendkjr said:
The kindle is garbage.
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Couldn't agree with you more. I own two regular e-Ink Kindles.
They are very enjoyable to use for what they're designed for: reading
books.
Out of curiosity, I pre-ordered the Kindle Fire. When it arrived, I was
very hopeful. Unfortunately, it turned out to be a piece of *******(sorry)
It's just not ready for prime time.
I currently have XRON's Android on my Touchpad and I am extremely
happy with it. (until ICS comes along, of course )
Read Leo's thread it has all you need to know. I never flashed a Rom before and have been using his for a month with great results. Just follow the instructions.
Want your WiFi to work correctly?
Kindle fire
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there is some evolution in Cyanogen 9 for the touchpad?
Hi All,
I know, there are many threads about KF vs NT, sorry for another one, I just haven't found my answer yet about following.
I'm visiting US and plan to buy a souvenir - either Kindle Fire or Nook Tablet. I lean towards NT slightly - because of the SD slot and RAM. I'm worried about locked bootloader however.
I would like to use the tablet for video playback, surfing the web, playing some games.
I'd like to have there ICS/CM9 one day. And that's the question. We have seen big progress in NT hacking recently, but it's definitely behind the state of KF development (of course thanks to B&N obstacles).
Is it only a matter of time and effort till NT gets working ICS (capable of reasonably smooth performance including video playback, etc.), or is it still a mystery, whether we ever get there? How big is the risk of ending with devs giving up due to some B&N obstacle?
Thanks for your opinions/knowledge, I'm scratching my head for 1,5 months already
Aleq
Based on what we're seeing with CM7 I don't see any impossible hurdles for CM9. It's just a lot more work and a much less mature project. I'd say NT is a no brainer over KF.
Cool, Nook Tablet with only 8GB of storage was introduces for $50 less, $199 total. It keeps the SD slot so I'd say that's a great deal.
I just hope no new bootloader (with new hacking countermeasures) comes with it or it gets cracked soon.
UPDATE: Too bad, the RAM has been cut from 1GB to 512MB :-(
I am a amazon prime member/amazon fanboy try to buy everything there and was really excited in the summer when I heard amazon was making their own line of tablets.
Then it was finally announced and I was like wtf seriously... 8gb or storage and no sd card slot plus the dreaded power button and no volume control buttons. I was massively disappointed and planned to wait till they updated the kindle but since the NT was on sale for 200 I bought it and couldn't be happier for my needs. Before I was using a coby tablet with lower res screen and no development since no firmware is public.
KF seems useless until updated with sd card/moved power button
Aleq said:
Hi All,
I'd like to have there ICS/CM9 one day. And that's the question. We have seen big progress in NT hacking recently, but it's definitely behind the state of KF development (of course thanks to B&N obstacles).
Aleq
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I am really interesting in this problem too, NT hardware is much better but software development it’s far behind than KF.
What B&N obstacles are you taking about?
Judging by the youtube videos I have seen, CM9 is coming along nicely. I think once a 3.0+ working kernel is working, it will only be a matter of time.
The obstacles with the NT are B&N's bootloader being locked down and continuously changing. That keeps holding up development as new fixes are constantly being needed to progress further. Now, it seems, with the introduction of the 8GB version, it seems to be stalling a bit again while current progress is ported over to that build as well. I may be wrong on that, but that's the way it seems to me.
So I bought Nook Tablet and I'm loving it. Best souvenir from vacation ever
Running so far only rooted stock 1.4.2 + Android Market. Looking at CM7, looking forward to CM9.
nexuslm said:
What B&N obstacles are you taking about?
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Locked bootloader, new firmwares removing root and preventing old rooting methods.
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The only thing I disliked about my Nook is the fact that the B&N store is useless outside the States.
So using CM7 is pretty much obligatory for me.
That's true, but partly the same applies to Amazon Store - foreigners are not allowed to make purchases there.
Hacking - root + Market (Play, eh.) or CM7 / CM9 (it's coming!) was always the main reason for me to get one. I wouldn't be buying either of two, if it would be locked to stock forever
I'm looking to buy a tablet I can root & install CM. Primary use will be to watch videos, browse the web, and access my network via WiFi. I'm impressed by the features of the 16GB Nook Tablet and there seems to be a lot of value.
My phone runs CM7 so I want a tablet I can root and run CM7, too. Looked at CM9 here and saw that CM9 for Nook Tablet doesn't support HW acceleration. Since I want to watch videos, that rules out CM9 (for now).
Nook Tablet Questions I can't find on this forum:
1. Is the Nook Tablet the best value tablet for the money? (yeah, I'm asking for opinions).
2. Does CM7 support HW video?
3. Is HD video supported?
4. Does the latest CM7 for Nook Tablet still drain the battery when turned off?
Thanks so much!
EEngineer said:
I'm looking to buy a tablet I can root & install CM. Primary use will be to watch videos, browse the web, and access my network via WiFi. I'm impressed by the features of the 16GB Nook Tablet and there seems to be a lot of value.
My phone runs CM7 so I want a tablet I can root and run CM7, too. Looked at CM9 here and saw that CM9 for Nook Tablet doesn't support HW acceleration. Since I want to watch videos, that rules out CM9 (for now).
Nook Tablet Questions I can't find on this forum:
1. Is the Nook Tablet the best value tablet for the money? (yeah, I'm asking for opinions).
2. Does CM7 support HW video?
3. Is HD video supported?
4. Does the latest CM7 for Nook Tablet still drain the battery when turned off?
Thanks so much!
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In my opinion only:
1: Good value. Try finding one for sale by owner, they can be found at a great price these days. (Full price I would buy a 16 gb Nexus 7).
2: CM7 does support HW video accelerated video (so does cm9/10 just not as stable at this time. Great team working on it though).
3: Yes
4: Didn't know it had a battery drain issue. I have read with cm9/10 there has been some issues.
So in closing if it were me today and not a year ago and I was going to buy a brand new tablet, there is no doubt I would buy the nexus 7. But, if you are looking and find a great deal on a nook tablet 16 gb not the 8 gb version then I think it is a good investment. Just make a informed decision.
Good Luck.....
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1) A new one is $180. Makes it a bargain in my book. That's less that I paid for a "Certified Pre-owned" (Whatever that means. ) 6 months ago.
2) It runs everything I've thrown at it. When I'm camping, I tether it to my phone to watch Netflix.
3) Get one and run Big Buck Bunny on YouTube. It's my universal acid test.
4) If CM7 drains the battery, I haven't experienced it. I'd say it's very comparable to stock. Wish I could say the same for CM10.
hello
i have a nook barnes and nobles tablet rooted to cm7 i presume... (or 9?)
i have a question: is there a way to have the screen always on when the tablet is plugged to electricity?
and then an advice
would u switch to the new barnes and nobles tablet?
now that there is the google store what are the benefits of rooting?
just your opinion
thanks a lot and have a great weekend
ciao, Davide
WhiterabbitITA said:
hello
i have a nook barnes and nobles tablet rooted to cm7 i presume... (or 9?)
i have a question: is there a way to have the screen always on when the tablet is plugged to electricity?
and then an advice
would u switch to the new barnes and nobles tablet?
now that there is the google store what are the benefits of rooting?
just your opinion
thanks a lot and have a great weekend
ciao, Davide
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Hard to answer without knowing what ROM you're on. Go in to Settings, About Tablet. If you're thinking of a new tablet, I might suggest the new Nexus 7.
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WhiterabbitITA said:
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and then an advice
would u switch to the new barnes and nobles tablet?
now that there is the google store what are the benefits of rooting?
just your opinion
thanks a lot and have a great weekend
ciao, Davide
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If you like (or don't mind) the larger 9' form factor, the gorgeous HD+ at $149 is a truly great bargain.
With access to the Google store there is practically little if any benefit to rooting (i.e., running rooted stock ROM).
However, custom ROMs (e.g., CM10.x) provides features that stock ROM does not have, e.g., nifty GUI, USB Host Mode, etc.
digixmax said:
If you like (or don't mind) the larger 9' form factor, the gorgeous HD+ at $149 is a truly great bargain.
With access to the Google store there is practically little if any benefit to rooting (i.e., running rooted stock ROM).
However, custom ROMs (e.g., CM10.x) provides features that stock ROM does not have, e.g., nifty GUI, USB Host Mode, etc.
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i was trying to download cm10 for nook tablet and still i'm not able to do it...
i'm not sure yet if taking nexus 7 or nook HD...
am very confused, as always
WhiterabbitITA said:
i was trying to download cm10 for nook tablet and still i'm not able to do it...
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See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43326042&postcount=123 for pointers on how to install CM10.1 internally on emmc, and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2098419 for pointers on creating a CM10.1 SD card.