From: Joel D. <jr...@io...> - 2011-04-01 17:41:00
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On Fri, 1 Apr 2011, it would appear that Eloy Paris wrote: > On 04/01/2011 01:13 PM, Sam Steele wrote: > >> I've been using a NOOKColor for a few months now, and it's a great >> little device! B&N will be releasing a firmware update later this >> month that upgrades the Nook to Android 2.2, adds Flash, and they'll >> also be launching their own App Store for the device so you can >> install standard Android apps without having to root it. >> >> It's also very hackable: the Nook boots from the SD card slot if you >> have a bootable card inserted, so you can play around with other >> versions of Android, ubuntu, etc. without having to modify the >> internal firmware. > > Thanks for the feedback, Sam. > > Yes, I was aware of the upcoming official firmware upgrade. That's > another plus for this device. > > They have it at my local Walmart store so I am seriously considering > going today to buy it -- easy to return if I am not satisfied ;-) > > Cheers, > > Eloy Paris.- If you need an sd card to use with it, onesaleaday.com has Sandisk 4GB micro-sd's with an adapter for $3 plus $5 shipping today. |