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Location: South Georgia
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I have downloaded it twice and dragged it into my root folder and it still will not update. And the Check For Update on the device still shows No Update Available.
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Wizard
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Colorado
Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2nd Gen
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Very surprising move by B&N, however, it is a good one. It will only help them.
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Wizard
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Device: Galaxy S, Nook w/CM7
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Brilliant move by B&N. They make excellent hardware at a great price but lacking access to Google Play is the very reason why I avoided the nook. It's also the reason why I avoid the kindle.
Their tablets just went from a corner market to a game player. |
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: USA
Device: Oasis 2nd gen, Sony DPTS1, iPad Pro 10.5"
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Very happy with this move. Actually, I may buy one today. This is the bold move B&N was needing to stay alive and be competitive.
I actually like the current hardware, but with not enough apps, it was a waste of money and I am tired of rooting stuff to get what I need. :-) |
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Location: Minnesota
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Great news for me. This means I'll actually use the HD+ I have, it's been sitting pretty much since I did a review when it came out. I find the HD+ hardware great, the screen is excellent, but felt so limited I always reach for my Nexus 7 instead because I don't have to jump through hoops to access the apps I want. Good move B&N.
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Is that a sandwich?
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Device: Nook Glowlight Plus
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B&N has updated their website.
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/nook/379003208/ For those who found the HD+ for $149 must be feeling very good. |
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: USA
Device: Oasis 2nd gen, Sony DPTS1, iPad Pro 10.5"
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And there were people asking for the same one. I think this move will temporarily boost sales. I will finish setup at home and of course, add Kindle app to it. |
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Device: Nook Color, Nook HD+, Kobo Aura HD, Kobo Aura One
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WOW!
A smart move by B&N Who woulda thunk it ![]() My HD+ - which i was only using for reading as i have been too lazy to CM10 it - has been gathering dust since i got the Aura A new life |
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: St. Louis Missouri
Device: Pocketbook Inkpad3 pro, Kobo Libra, Kindle Paperwhite
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Well I was very happy before this move, so I guess I am just going to have to move on up to ecstatic!
Great move B&N |
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Location: USA
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Do you purchase the apps from B&N, or from Google? I would prefer to buy from Google so I can use them on other Android devices.
Also does the update add ability to install 3rd party apps (without Android SDK tools)? |
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Location: St. Louis Missouri
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Plan B Is Now In Force
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Location: Surebleak
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I picked up the 16GB Nook HD for $169 during the QVC sale this past weekend. It came in on Wednesday and I was just trying to decide between the N2A and RootMyNook SD cards to get the full Android access, so this solves the issue for me.
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Pennsylvania
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Has anyone tried to install a launcher to see if that works? Do all Google services like calendar sync work? I think I remember that sync does not work on Kindle Fire.
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Location: South Georgia
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I have been unable to get the new update it install. It just disappears after trying to install. There seems to be a number of people having this problem on the Nook Forums. I just checked mu HD+ again and the update finally showed up as available. I downloaded it directly to the HD+ and it installed fine.
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Oklahoma
Device: Nook/Nook Color
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I just bought an HD+, and have been waiting as it is on backorder. I think this is the reason why. I am very glad that this has been added. I love the chrome browser on my computer, and hated the browser on my tablet. I look forward to seeing my new nook, when I do get it.
I had heard that they were planning an anouncement on Monday as well. Wonder what that could be???? |
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