B&N Nook Color & Tablet Users discussion

Hi! I'm Kat and I work to live but don't live to work.
I just recently got a Nook Color for Christmas and I adore it. This is my first ereader since I had been skeptical about the whole electronic reading for a long while. After reading about it and going back and forth to B&N scoping it out everytime, I realized all the potential there is to be had in this little machine.
I've read about hacking it but am somewhat a novice when it comes to that sort of thing (read alot about it but haven't taken the plunge yet) so, I'm interested in hearing about other users experiences. I hope this group can turn into a good discussion and resource space for other users. So far I don't know anyone else that owns a Nook Color yet, so... nice to meet you!

Aeonsablaze wrote: "Greetings, the name's Ian, this is my second ereader (I was an early adopter for the nook original). As far as hacking the nook goes I have looked into it and it looks fairly simple. I am waiting t..."

Hi Ian. I've actually came to the same idea. I've already started looking at perhaps developing some apps for the BN app store as well. Should be interesting to see.

Hi! The name's Mack. Very nice to meet you all. I'm a brand new owner of a NookColor; I've had it less than a week and I'm already in love with it. :)

I have a question for the group...So what does it mean for someone to hack into their Nook? What would it let you do differently?

I have a question for the group...So what doe...So what does it mean for someone to hack into their Nook? What would it let you do differently?

Hi Mack. Since the Nook is Android based, it's an open source operating system. So there are a lot of people going out an changing the Nook up to fit their needs. Examples include, making it run a full Android set up, where you can install apps from the normal Android market (ie running a Kindle app). There's a lot of stuff you can do.
Thing is also that B&N announced that they would open up their own market but we've yet to hear much on it. That could be a good alternative to hacking if you can get the app you want anyway. I guess we'll see...

Hi I am Faith. I just got a Color Nook this week. It is a lot heavier than the other nook.

Can I buy kindle books on the Nook? Do I need to get an extra chip?

Faithmarie wrote: "Can I buy kindle books on the Nook? Do I need to get an extra chip?"

Hi Faith. Normally you can't buy Kindle books on the Nook. Just like you can't buy Nook books on Kindle. The books come in different formats. I believe if you hack the Nook to run full Android, install the Kindle app, you then can read Kindle books on the Nook. However, I do not know personally but I'm sure if you Google it you'll come up with something unless someone else can offer more info here.

Hi I'm Angie and I got a Nook Color for Christmas, love it. Love to read and my nook makes carrying books simple. Currently I am reading Lydia's Charm by Wanda Brunsetter that I obtained free at Netgalley. I have a blog of book reviews at http://encouragechristianreaders.blog... and you can follow me on twitter @volunteer2serve

Hello. I am Neil. I love my Nook Color. I installed Android on my Nook so I can use Kindle and Nook books. It is an amazing little machine.

Hello everyone. My name is Jerry and I have had my Nook Color for about a month. I too am also waiting for the App store (supposed to be mid-April) before deciding if I will root (hack) my NC. From what I have read on other boards, it is a simple procedure.

Hope to get things going on this board so that we can all learn about the great thing the NC is.

Hello everyone. I received my NC mid-March for my birthday after having the original Nook since they came out. I am 100% glad that I went to the NC, and use it more than I did my original Nook (and that's a lot). Without apps or any other bells and whistles I have practically replaced my laptop with my NC. I'm hoping to attend classes at my local B&N after the update where they can give me an even better understanding of all that it can do.

Hi everyone! I'm Brittany and I recieved my NC for Christmas. I've been in love with it ever since! Its with me constantly. And I just downloaded the latest update so now its even more amazing! Unfortunately I don't know anyone else with Nook or Nook Color so I was hoping to meet a few other users!

Welcome to the group, Brittany.

Thanks!

Hi all, really glad I found this group. I had the original Nook and loved it, but about a month ago I splurged on the Nookcolor. Love the interface so much more. I gave my original Nook to my sister which she was happy to get. Downloaded the update a couple days ago with no problems and am very happy with it now.

I am always glad to welcome another into the realm of the Nook Color, Dorie.

Hello all of you Nook Color users! I'm Keith and I've had my Nook Color since Febuary. Fantastic! I already have over 600 books on it to go along with the other 10,000+ books I have in every room of the house! If you're ever interested in loaning or borrowing books, just let me know!

Welcome to the group, Keith! I must say you have lots of books there!

Hi Everyone! My name is Tabitha, I am new to Good Reads and can already feel the addiction begining. I will start off by saying I was very anit-ereader when they first came out, I loved the feeling of a book in my hand. I have a long commute to work and it became a pain to carry some of these big books daily so my husband bought me a NookColor for Christmas. I completely adore it! I still sometimes read my regular books just because I want to get rid of them and focus on only my nook but I have been adding to my nook collection weekly :)

Welcome to the group, Tabitha!! Hope you enjoy your stay on GR.

Hey everyone! I just got my NC as a Mothers day gift and I love it so far...though I am still trying to learn all the fun ways to use it! I was wondering if anyone knew a way to find friends who enjoy the same tpes of books you do, so that you can 'friend' each other and lend books back and forth? I don't have many friends who have a nook and i was hoping to take full advantage of that particular feature...any advise? Thanks all!

My Nook won't turn on. It is fully charged. This happened as I was attempting to connect it to my PC laptop. My laptop indicated that it could not install the USB device correctly and thereafter the Nook hasn't turned on. This is the second unit I've had . .the first one had the gravity sensor fail.
Is there a technical section or other blog/users group where questions like this can be answered? I live a distance from the store . . another return will be a pain.

Thanks

Chuck wrote: "My Nook won't turn on. It is fully charged. This happened as I was attempting to connect it to my PC laptop. My laptop indicated that it could not install the USB device correctly and thereafter..."

Hi Chuck, welcome to the group. If you have questions, create a new post then put it in the General Questions or Technical category and we can try to help there without cluttering up this thread :)

Hi All! I received my NC at Christmas and love it! I am new to GR and book clubs but enjoy reading. I look forward to meeting new friends and sharing tips on the NC and book recommendations.

Hi there!
I bought my NC a few months ago and I love it!! I was hesitant on the whole e-reader thing bc I love books (the feel, smell, etc) but I am so happy I bought it. I love it and find myself reading even more.
Excited about this group, maybe I can get some Nook friends now..lol

Hey Everyone!

Name is Mike... this is my second Nook... have have the Nook Color and loving it. Although it has had it's hickups here and there with some Apps issues and some other minor issues, but overall it's been great! Nice to meet everyone and hope to make some great acquaintances here online... :o)~

Welcome to all the new Nookers!! It's great to see more people on this forum. There is a thread of people looking for Nook Friends. Check it out and enjoy this group!

Hello my name is Heather and I have had my nook color now for a few months. I love it. The only thing I dont like is the battery time. Im going to have to get the travel charger for it. Well I guess Ill be talking to some of you soon. :)

Welcome Dee, Angel, Mike and Heather! Glad you all found your way here. If you're looking for NookColor friends you can PM me for my email address. (I posted it publicly previously and received a ton of spam.) I'm hoping after B&N's tech update tonight they will fix the Nookfriends app, which doesn't seem to work properly for me. In the meanwhile, you can check out the LendMe books on my bookshelf under my profile here at Goodreads.

Hi everyone!

I got my Nook Color a couple of weeks ago for my birthday - I'm loving it. The only thing I wish it had was 3G - I'm traveling every week for work, and I can't always come up with a decent WiFi connection. I'm thrilled there's a group here for the NC, and I've already picked up some great tips! Thanks!!

Dorie wrote: I'm hoping after B&N's tech update tonight they will fix the Nookfriends app ..."

Where did you hear about a tech update Dorie? I'm interested as to what is included in it.

Jerry, it was posted as an announcement on the B&N forum (link below). It doesn't give much information I'm afraid.

http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t...

Welcome, Sydnie! I hear you about the 3G, it's one of the main reasons I loved my original Nook. You NookColor must come in handy for traveling!

Dorie wrote: "Welcome Dee, Angel, Mike and Heather! Glad you all found your way here. If you're looking for NookColor friends you can PM me for my email address. (I posted it publicly previously and received ..."

Thank you Dorie for the welcome. Um I'm a bit new to the group and was wondering what PM mean?

Heather, PM is short for "private message". To send someone a message, click on their picture and it will take you to their profile. There it will give you the option to 'Send Message'. No one other than the sender and the recipient can see what is written.

Hello - I'm a newbie! My name is Pam; I got my NC last week and have been too busy reading to introduce myself. I have an original Nook also. I love them both. In fact I'm really thinking of buying the new B&W one since I much prefer it for outdoor reading. My DH has the other one at the camper right now for his fishing week. I'm trying to understand the whole lend me app thing and how we connect....but I have to tell on myself...I have so many books that I'm not sure I'll ever read them all. Between all the free friday stuff I've collected and the authors whose stuff I just "HAVE" to buy the collection keeps growing.

Hi, like Pam, I just got my NC about a week ago. I absolutely love it. I can't seem to put it down. I read about trying to Root the NC, but I had no success. Maybe it was meant for me to leave it as is. Anywho, I am excited to own this and I can't wait to meet everyone.

Hi..I had reservations about getting an e-reader as I absolutely love actual books and have well over 5000..My husband encouraged me to get the Nook Color when HSN had it as a today's special..I could try it for 30 days and return it it if I didn't like it..I think my husband did this in hopes I wouldn't bug him into making me more book shelves..LOL..Needless to say,I was hooked on my Nook after just a few days..Love it and the ease to order and have the books there instantly..I enjoy being able to read at night in the bedroom without lights on and taking it on trips,etc..I'm still learning as there's so much on it and hoping to get some of my questions answered on here..Very excited to meet others who have the nook!!

Hi, I'm Maggie. I've had my ColorNook for a couple of months. Love that the kids can have the Nook read childrens books to them. They love it, too.

I am currently reading Storm of Swords, book 3 in George R.R. Martin's Ice and Fire series. Had I needed to buy and hold the RL book (1000+ pages) I probably would have passed due to arthritis in my hands making it very painful to hold a large book open for any time longer than 5 minutes.

I also own a Kindle and love it, too. The constant clicking needed to turn the page is a little hard on the arthritis at the base of my thumbs, but I can live with it.

Hi Everyone!
My name is Deb and I'm in Oregon.

I'm brand new to GoodReads and I also own a Nook Color and love it!

I haven't actually bought a book yet, between the free books and downloads from my library, I have had plenty to read!

So nice to "meet" other who have the NC :)

Welcome to Maggie and Deb. Congratulations on having the NC. Great little device!! I hope that you will enjoy this forum and find some amazing things that the NC can accomplish.

hi, my name is mayra, and i got the nook color for my birthday last year, but ive only recently started using it more and so far i love it... thats actually were i discovered goodreads. :) im looking forward to chatting with u all and finding some great books to read.

Welcome to the group Mayra! I am sure that you will get some good book recommendations here.

I was looking over this group and realized that I have never actually introduced myself here. Hello everyone! I got my nookcolor for Christmas a few months ago and I have not gone more than a few days without picking it up and loving it. I am a read-a-holic and sometimes my life moves without me while I'm stuck in a book. I guess I have to be careful about that. I wonder if there is a program like AA for readers....

Welcome to the group, Heidi! I bet if there was an AA for readers, most of us in this group would belong!

Thanks Jerry! Good to know I'm not alone!

Yesterday, I actually made the statement, "I would rather read than eat..." Maybe I need a program, too.

Becky, there always be room for you in our little AA group!

I too wish I could read more. I tried out audio books. Now I find myself cleaning and doing chores just so I can listen to the books. When I take my headphones off I pick up my Nook. So many stories.

Hi All!
I'm Michelle; got my Nook Color for my birthday and I enjoy it, though I do tend to suffer from eye strain. I rotate between actual books and the Nook to reduce my eye strain issues. insane logic but its working for me.
I'm enjoying the apps too.
I also recently discovered you can change the background color..I use the Mocha background which helps a lot :)

Hi .....I am Jessica. I have had my NookColor since March. I love it. I am an addict. It goes with me EVERYWHERE!!!!! I have over 500 books on it and I am adding more daily!