Nook Color General Discussion Thread

[xaueious]

Added a new section for Nook as a brand, so all the Nook information can go in there, including anything for the Nook Color

XDA and mobileread already have a section, so we could be an extension of help for anyone who is looking.

Hopefully this can be useful to many. Probably can use a couple of helpers (moderators). PM Admin and ask. Devs preferred, but if you just happen to have a rooted Nook Color you might already qualify.

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[gadgetrants]

Thanks xauieous! I have a feeling this is going to a very competitive device.

-Matt

[rico2001]

[gadgetrants]

I'm pretty sure "boughten" is not a word. I've used it many times but that doesn't make it right!

-Matt

[rico2001]

With the NC running Android 2.1, it's kernel is limited to using only 256 mb of it's 512 mb of ram. The fore certain upcoming custom roms will make this fix quite easily to take full advantage of the installed 512mb of ram.

The .29 kernel only supports ma 256mb RAM
the .32 kernel supports the full 512mb RAM.

[rico2001]

News: I brought a NC today so I'm now an owner and will try to root mine sometime in the next day or two.

[rico2001]

My Nook Color

Nook Color and included package content (booklet, wall and usb charger cable)


Micro USB port



Volume Up/Down buttons


3.5mm Stereo jack


Here are a couple of small videos I took; stock, unrooted and no Angry Birds yet. Sorry about the background noise, I was brewing some coffee.

[bamarammin87]

Very nice!

[gadgetrants]

News: I brought a NC today so I'm now an owner and will try to root mine sometime in the next day or two.

WAIT, NO, how could you do this after our discussion about waiting?!?!??!?!?! You naughty boy. I sincerely hope you're enjoying it.

Actually, I picked up (another) one today too. This one is NOT under the tree! I can't decide whether to open it up, or wait for more video from you.

-Matt

[rico2001]

I couldn't wait.

The NC is very nice so far, well put together device.

One observation: the mico usb port and cable seem to be proprietary, physically my other 2 micro usb cables are the same size but the internal connections of the NC's micro usb is larger than normal specs. This makes connecting to most normal spec micro usb devices and cables difficult if not impossible.

On the bright side, I've now rooted my NC. Was a piece of cake.