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Barnes & Noble NOOK Color Gets Firmware 1.3, Adds New Publications

Posted by on August 23, 2011 No comments

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Those of you still rocking a NOOK Color while much more powerful, honeycomb-infused devices are out, there’s a new update awaiting you. Version 1.3 brings you a collection of popular magazine publications to enjoy digitally, including People, Time, Sports Illustrated, Fortune, Parents, and Fitness. They offer audio, video and “fun extras” as well as all of the content you’d come to expect from the physical magazines. Time’s agazines – which include the first four listed above – are available at no extra cost to those who already subscribe to their respective magazine. A full list of changes can be had below, but be sure to check the update out as it should already be alerting you of a pending update. If not, they’ve got instructions for a manual download here. [Android Central]

he NOOK Color Ver1.3.0 update contains new features and enhancements, including:

  • Access to a selection of new special edition NOOK Magazines — People, Time, Sports Illustrated, Fortune, Parents, and Fitness - featuring print edition content, plus video, audio and fun extras.
  • Access to the largest digital magazine selection available anywhere.
  • Print subscribers to People, Time, Sports Illustrated, and Fortune get free NOOK editions of those magazines.
  • Parental control to easily disable the Web browser.
  • Ongoing enhancements to Wi-Fi connectivity and other performance improvements.

Another Daily Deal, This Time for a $180 NOOK Color

Posted by on August 2, 2011 No comments

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Android is getting a lot of love on these deal-a-day sites, lately. First it was a a Nexus S for just $350 from DailySteals, and now 1saleaday is offering the Barnes & Noble NOOK Color for $180, normally $250. This is still one of the most compelling Android devices out. While it may not be a dual-core Honeycomb-running beast, it’s a steal even at $250 for a device that is quite capable of many things.

After getting root, the NOOK Color became one of the most popular cheap Android tablets. And even if you’re just in it for the books, browsing and other basic apps and games, it isn’t too shabby. Take a chance if you want. Free shipping, too. [Thanks Michael!]