Nook Tablet

Manufacturer	Barnes & Noble
Type	Lithium ion, 11.5 hours reading or 9 hours of video on a charge
Release date	November 17, 2011; 7 months ago  (2011-11-17)
Introductory price	MSRP: $199 (8GB) or $249 (16GB)
Operating system	Android 2.3 with customized UI
Power	Installed rechargeable battery
CPU	1 GHz TI OMAP4 dual-core
Storage capacity	8 or 16 GB internal storage, microSDHC expands up to 32 GB
Memory	512 MB or 1 GB RAM
Display	7-inch VividView color touchscreen 16 million+ colors, IPS2 display, 1024 X 600, 169 pixels per inch (PPI)
Graphics	PowerVR SGX540
Input	Capacitive multitouch screen
Connectivity	Wireless via Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
Dimensions	8.1 in (206 mm) H 5.0 in (127 mm) W 0.48 in (12.2 mm) D
Weight	14.1 oz (400 g)
Website	Official website

The Nook Tablet is a tablet computer sold by Barnes & Noble. It follows the Nook Color and is intended to compete with both e-book readers and tablets.^[1].

The Nook Tablet 16GB version was announced on November 7, 2011, and became available on November 17 for US$249.^[2] On February 21, 2012, Barnes & Noble released the Nook Tablet 8GB.^[3] The device has a 7 inches (18 cm) screen, 8 or 16 gigabytes of internal storage, a microSDHC slot compatible with cards up to 32 GB in size, 512 (8GB Model) or 1 GB of RAM (16GB Model), and a 1 GHz dual-core processor.^[4]

Design[link]

The device is based on the Nook Color design by Yves Behar from fuseproject. Its frame is gray in color, with an angled lower corner intended to evoke a turned page. The textured back is designed to make holding the device more comfortable.^[5]

Supported file types[link]

• E-books: EPUB (including Adobe DRM or DRM free), PDF files, and CBZ files
• Other documents: XLS, DOC, PPT, TXT, DOCM, XLSM, PPTM, PPSX, PPSM, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX
• Audio: MP3, MP4, AAC, AMR, WAV, OGG (Audio codecs: MP3, AAC, AMR, LPCM, OGG Vorbis)
• Images: JPG, GIF (animated GIF is not supported), PNG, BMP
• Videos in MP4, or Adobe Flash Player format, 3GP, 3G2 MKV, WEBM (Video codecs: H.264, MPEG-4, H.263, VP8)

Comparison[link]

16GB version[link]

A 16GB version was announced on November 7, 2011, and became available on November 17 for US$249. Of the 16 GB internal storage, 13 GB is available for content, with only 1 GB available for sideloaded, non-Barnes & Noble content.^[6] Barnes & Noble announced that as of March 12, 2012 users could bring their Nook Tablets 16GB into stores for repartitioning to increase the storage for sideloaded content.^[7]

8GB version[link]

On February 22, 2012, Barnes & Noble released the Nook Tablet 8GB. The differences against the 16GB model are: 512 MB RAM and 8 GB of internal storage, of which 5 GB is available for user content and 1 GB is reserved for NOOK Store content.^[8] The Tablet 8GB is intended to compete against the Kindle Fire, pricewise, by meeting the latter's lower price of US$199.

Alternative OS[link]

Unlike the Kindle Fire, the Nook Tablet has the ability to run an alternative operating system via the SD card slot without affecting the factory installed operating system and warranty. There are microSD cards available that have the OS preinstalled, such as the AndroidForNook^[9] and N2A^[10] cards, as well as many choices for loading one's own OS on a card.^[11]

Dual-booting Nook Tablets has become popular, not only because alternative operating systems unleash capabilities resident on the Nook Tablet that are inaccessible using Barnes & Noble's modified Android OS (such as Bluetooth and overclocking, accessible using Miui version 2.1.20 and above, and Phiremod 7.1 and above)^[12], but also as a means to circumvent the restrictions imposed by the 1.4.1 firmware update that Barnes & Noble began rolling out days before Christmas 2011. Specifically, when the 16GB device was first released in November 2011, users and reviewers noted that they were not restricted to downloading apps from the Barnes & Noble Nook Store, but "that they could also install apps from other sources and even install competing app stores such as the Amazon Appstore and Google Android Market (renamed Google Play in March 2012).^[13] However, in the third week of December 2011 Barnes and Noble (and Amazon.com, Inc.) began pushing automatic, over-the-air firmware updates (1.4.1 to Nook Tablets and 6.2.1 to Kindle Fires) that removed users' ability to gain root access to the devices. The Nook Tablet 1.4.1 update (referred to by critics as a "downgrade"^[14]) also removed users' ability to sideload apps from sources other than the official Barnes and Noble app store (without modding).^[15][16][17]

Rooting[link]

Developers have found means to root the device, as well, which as Brad Linder at Liliputing explains: "provides access to hidden files and settings, making it possible to run apps that require deep access to your file system or make dramatic changes to your device. For instance you can use apps such as Titanium Backup to backup or restore all of the apps on your device."^[18][19] Numerous websites, including Liliputing, offer downloadable software and step-by-step directions to do-it-yourselfers^{[20][21][22][23]}

References[link]

External links[link]

• Official website
• AndroidForNook.com
• N2Acards.com
• Liliputing.com

Barnes & Noble Nooks

Developer	Barnes & Noble
Manufacturer	Foxconn
Type	E-reader
Release date	November 30, 2009 (2009-11-30) (3G+Wi-Fi) 21 June 2010 (Wi-Fi only)
Introductory price	US$259 (Wi-Fi + 3G version) US$149 (Wi-Fi only version)
Operating system	Android v1.5, released 22 November 2010
Power	rechargeable, replaceable lithium-ion polymer battery
Storage capacity	2 GB internal storage microSD expansion up to 16 GB
Display	600 x 800 pixel, 6 inch E Ink display and a 3.5 inch 480 x 144 pixel color control display
Input	Color touchscreen, left/right paging buttons
Connectivity	AT&T 3G 802.11b/g Wi-Fi
Dimensions	7.7 in (196 mm) H 4.9 in (124 mm) W 0.5 in (12.7 mm) D
Weight	12.1 oz (340 g) (Wi-Fi + 3G) 11.6 oz (330 g) (Wi-Fi only) 7.48 oz (212 g) (Nook Touch Reader)
Website	nook.com

The Barnes & Noble Nook (styled "nook" or "NOOK") is a brand of electronic-book reader developed by American book retailer Barnes & Noble,^[1] based on the Android platform. The original device was announced in the United States in October 2009, and was released the next month.^[2] The original Nook includes both Wi-Fi and AT&T 3G wireless connectivity, a six-inch E Ink display, and a separate, smaller color touchscreen that serves as the primary input device.^[3] A Wi-Fi-only model of the original design was released in June 2010. The original line of Nooks was followed in November 2010 by a color LCD device called the Nook Color and in June 2011 by a second-generation E Ink device marketed as the Nook Simple Touch.^[4] On April 30, 2012, Barnes & Noble entered into a partnership with Microsoft that will spin off the Nook and college businesses into a subsidiary.^[5]

Current[link]

E-ink[link]

Nook Simple Touch (2nd Edition)[link]

Wi-Fi version

• Announced on May 25, 2011, the Simple Touch Reader also informally referred as Nook 2nd Edition was released on June 10, 2011 at a retail price of $139. The Simple Touch is a Wi-Fi only Nook, with Infrared touch-screen, E Ink "Pearl" technology, and battery life of up to two months (or 150 hours offering approximately 25,000 continuous page turns with Wi-Fi turned off). The device weighs 7.48oz with dimensions of 6.5" x 5" x 0.47".
• On November 7th, 2011, the Simple Touch Reader retail price dropped to $99.

Glowlight version

• On April 12th, 2012, Barnes & Noble introduced a Simple Touch Reader with built-in LED lights to make reading in the dark easier. The product is currently priced at $139.

LCD[link]

Nook Color[link]

Released on November 19, 2010 and priced at $249, the Nook Color comes installed with Android 2.1, the device is powered by TI OMAP 3621 800 MHz processor, 512MB of RAM, 8GB of flash storage, with a 7" LCD screen, and a microSD expansion slot.

Nook Tablet[link]

Nook Tablet with 16 gigabytes of internal storage became available on November 17, 2011 for US$249. A version with 8 gigabytes of internal storage was made available February 21, 2012 for $199, replacing the Nook Color in that price range.

Discontinued[link]

Nook Classic (1st Edition)[link]

3G + Wi-Fi version

• This version made its debut on November 22, 2009, at a retail price of $259. It was offered with built-in Wi-Fi + 3G connectivity for free access to the Barnes & Noble online store.
• The price was reduced to $199 on June 21, 2010, upon the release of the new Nook Wi-Fi.
• The price was dropped to $169 on May 25, 2011, in accordance with the announcement of the new Nook, also known as Nook Simple Touch Reader.
• In early 2011, Nook Wi-Fi + 3G was phased out due to shrinking demand.

Wi-Fi version

Salesperson demonstrating the Nook in a Barnes & Noble bookstore in New Jersey.

• This version of the Nook 1st Edition, which supports only Wi-Fi (not 3G Wireless), made its debut on June 21, 2010, at a retail price of $149.
• It was launched with Firmware Version 1.4 already installed. It is easily distinguishable physically from the Wi-Fi + 3G due to its white back panel, as opposed to the gray back panel of the Wi-Fi +3G version.
• A price reduction was made on May 25, 2011, dropping to closeout prices of $119 in accordance with the announcement of the new Nook, also known as Nook Simple Touch Reader.
• In September 2011, the price was dropped again to $89.
• In late 2011, Nook Wi-Fi was phased out due to shrinking demand

Specifications[link]

Generation	Appearance	Capacity	Connectivity	Original release date	Android version	Screen (pixels)	Dimensions	Weight
Nook		2 GB	Wi-Fi, 3G, Micro-USB	30 November 2009	1.5	6 inch (600x800) E Ink 3.5 inch (480x144) LCD	7.7 in (196 mm) H 4.9 in (124 mm) W 0.5 in (12.7 mm) D	12.1 oz (343 g)
			Wi-Fi, Micro-USB	21 June 2010				11.6 oz (329 g)
Nook Simple Touch		2 GB	Wi-Fi, Micro-USB	10 June 2011	2.1	6 inch (600x800) E Ink Pearl IR touch	6.5 in (165 mm) H 5.0 in (127 mm) W 0.47 in (11.9 mm) D	7.48 oz (212 g)
Nook Color		8 GB	Wi-Fi, Micro-USB	19 November 2010	2.2	7 inch (1024x600) LCD	8.1 in (206 mm) H 5.0 in (127 mm) W 0.48 in (12.2 mm) D	15.8 oz (448 g)
Nook Tablet		16 GB	Wi-Fi, Micro-USB	17 November 2011	2.3	7 inch (1024x600) LCD	8.1 in (206 mm) H 5.0 in (127 mm) W 0.48 in (12.2 mm) D	14.1 oz (400 g)
		8 GB		22 February 2012

Sales[link]

This section requires expansion.

On December 1, 2011, Barnes & Noble stated that Nook and Nook-related sales for Q2 of 2011 were $920 million.^[6] The Nook had 13.4% global market share for E-ink readers in 2011.^[7]

See also[link]

• Adobe Digital Editions
• Aldiko
• Amazon Kindle
• Blio
• Calibre
• Comparison of e-book readers
• E-book
• List of Android devices
• OverDrive, Inc.
• Sony Reader
• Tablet computer

References[link]

External links[link]

• Official website

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