For other White PDN users who might not be frequenting the slatedroid forums:
Pandigital has changed the way they offer firmware updates. If you go to
http://pandigital.net/Downloads website and choose your region, you will only be offered an option to download the firmware installer. The old firmware files are not available to the general public.
Once downloaded and launched, the firmware updater will guide you through the process of updating your firmware.
EDIT:
Now there are two options available for firmware. One is for the standard Novel "reader" which is dated 11/19/2010 and the other is the new "tablet" firmware which is dated 1/14/2011.
Apparently, the above is no longer true. The Pandigital novel updater no longer has an option to continue on with the standard "reader interface". Other users attempting to update their Novel from the standard reader are only given options to go to the latest "tablet interface".
For those curious about the new tablet firmware, Pandigitial now has a page about it:
Pandigital Android tablet Firmware
:EDIT
The 1/27 firmware will change the Novel reader into a 7" tablet. This means that it ends up being more of a standard Android tablet which allows more flexibility in its use.
However, you must note that this is a one-way upgrade and you will not be given the option of turning back and reloading the "reader" firmware. But if you are looking for a straightforward way of turning the reader into a open android tablet and are not keen on the way of the "hackers", then this is the way to go.
( * Side note: You can revert back if you are willing to locate older firmware files, remove the internal micro SD, and perform the manual firmware update at the risk of rendering your PDN useless.)
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Warning to new users:
The 1/27/2011 is the "tablet" version which is the Android OS open for the user. It still has the B&N reader as an icon, but is meant for users who are willing to learn the new Android OS.
Also:
If you think there is any way you have bought a Novel that may have been tampered with (used from another owner, an open box special / returned & re-certified, etc.) be very careful attempting to go to the "tablet" 1/27/2011 version. You will more than likely turn your Novel into a nice paperweight.
However:
It does appear that the original Novel "ebook" firmware has gone the way of the dodo. Pandigital is moving forward with the "tablet" interface for all White Pandigital models and if you are looking to update the firmware on your Novel, this is the only direction available to you.