Classic Nook 1.5 is out! - Page 9

cypresstwist · 11-24-2010, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ninsei_hk

I wonder if the fact that I did not register my Nook can influence the Shelves behavior. I've also experienced one weird case of my screen being completely filled with trash (last page of recently viewed book + remainings of Nook walpaper mixed up) instead of wallpaper... All this after upgrade to 1.5, Nook was working great with 1.4.1 firmware.
BTW: Just tried turn off/turn on sequence on my Nook. Shelves are gone again...

See here how to fix it. You have to register your Nook for the problem to stop.

smafra · 11-24-2010, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by barrist

I thought i saw a mirror link somewhere but can't seem to find it. I think they're about to release 2.5.1 soon (fixed adb over usb) so i will post that if i see it.

Found new version of Nook 2.5.1 on http://www.perfinion.com:81/nookdevs...date-2.5.1.dat

kilmar · 11-24-2010, 01:28 PM

I have a MASSIVE problem with 1.5! I keep turning the page to quickly and miss the last few words since muscle memory is still anticipating the delay. I end up having to page back almost every time.

vulcanman · 11-24-2010, 02:08 PM

I am considering a Nook.

Can someone tell me if the Nook (with new firmware) allows web browsing on the 3G network ?

I current have the Kindle 2 and it does allow browsing the web in 3G.

Also, one of the things I often do is ... at the airport ... I update all my RSS feeds over the 3G network (at no charge) prior to boarding the plane ... this way I can read the articles without an active connection.

Any info is appreciated.

afv011 · 11-24-2010, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by vulcanman

I am considering a Nook.

Can someone tell me if the Nook (with new firmware) allows web browsing on the 3G network ?

I current have the Kindle 2 and it does allow browsing the web in 3G.

Also, one of the things I often do is ... at the airport ... I update all my RSS feeds over the 3G network (at no charge) prior to boarding the plane ... this way I can read the articles without an active connection.

Any info is appreciated.

You cannot use the browser over 3G, only WiFi. 3G is used only to browse the book selection and make book purchases.

spec · 11-24-2010, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by vulcanman

I am considering a Nook.

Can someone tell me if the Nook (with new firmware) allows web browsing on the 3G network ?

I current have the Kindle 2 and it does allow browsing the web in 3G.

Also, one of the things I often do is ... at the airport ... I update all my RSS feeds over the 3G network (at no charge) prior to boarding the plane ... this way I can read the articles without an active connection.

Any info is appreciated.

nook cannot do any of that.

The nook alternative is free At&t wifi network if present at particular airport, but it would be nice if b&n matched the kindle capabilities. I assume nothing, aside from negotiation with network provider, has to be done on tech side (and then some marketing) to enable free 3g web browsing.

Initial nook specs were so vague that i initially thought web browsing over 3g was free on nook, apparently Connects anywhere via FREE 3G means it connects to b&n online store only - it shouldn't be hard to clear that if they wanted to.

vulcanman · 11-24-2010, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by afv011

You cannot use the browser over 3G, only WiFi. 3G is used only to browse the book selection and make book purchases.

Ok. Thanks !

On the subject of the purported battery life improvements in firmware 1.5 ... any quantitative measurements to see if that is indeed true ?

LoganK · 11-24-2010, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by vulcanman

On the subject of the purported battery life improvements in firmware 1.5 ... any quantitative measurements to see if that is indeed true ?

Other people have been extrapolating that since the update they have gone from ~4--5 days (which is about what I would get if I left it on all the time) to 20 days, although it is obviously too soon to see if 20 days is reasonable.

spec · 11-24-2010, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by LoganK

Other people have been extrapolating that since the update they have gone from ~4--5 days (which is about what I would get if I left it on all the time) to 20 days, although it is obviously too soon to see if 20 days is reasonable.

even 20% longer battery life would be something that b&n would share as a highlight of this update, so I assume people are just excited about the update. perhaps someone will actually test and post numbers about it

spec · 11-24-2010, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by smafra

Found new version of Nook 2.5.1 on http://www.perfinion.com:81/nookdevs...date-2.5.1.dat

looks like the 2.5.0 to 2.5.1 diff is to fix the kernel module to address adb over usb issue and a fix to make the mynook.ru launcher the default home menu without any prompts.

barrist · 11-24-2010, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by spec

nook cannot do any of that.

The nook alternative is free At&t wifi network if present at particular airport, but it would be nice if b&n matched the kindle capabilities. I assume nothing, aside from negotiation with network provider, has to be done on tech side (and then some marketing) to enable free 3g web browsing.

Initial nook specs were so vague that i initially thought web browsing over 3g was free on nook, apparently Connects anywhere via FREE 3G means it connects to b&n online store only - it shouldn't be hard to clear that if they wanted to.

kindle can surf on web over 3g?

spec · 11-24-2010, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by barrist

kindle can surf on web over 3g?

I based it on this statement:

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Originally Posted by vulcanman

I current have the Kindle 2 and it does allow browsing the web in 3G.

should have preceeded my post stating "if this is true"

JeffElkins · 11-25-2010, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by JeffElkins

Anyone with the new hardware tried this rooted 2.5.0 update? It reboots continually for me, during "checking for updates"

Bumpity-bump. Anyone with a "new hardware" Nook installed this bravo-update.dat? I reboot each time.

:D ominik · 11-25-2010, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by JeffElkins

Bumpity-bump. Anyone with a "new hardware" Nook installed this bravo-update.dat? I reboot each time.

Did you check the checksums (MD5 or SHA1)?

smafra · 11-25-2010, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by :D ominik

Did you check the checksums (MD5 or SHA1)?

Did you rename it to bravo_update.dat on your external SD card?

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11-24-2010, 01:28 PM	#123
kilmar Connoisseur Posts: 65 Karma: 500 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: nook color, nook, Sony PRS-700	I have a MASSIVE problem with 1.5! I keep turning the page to quickly and miss the last few words since muscle memory is still anticipating the delay. I end up having to page back almost every time.

11-24-2010, 02:08 PM	#124
vulcanman Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle	I am considering a Nook. Can someone tell me if the Nook (with new firmware) allows web browsing on the 3G network ? I current have the Kindle 2 and it does allow browsing the web in 3G. Also, one of the things I often do is ... at the airport ... I update all my RSS feeds over the 3G network (at no charge) prior to boarding the plane ... this way I can read the articles without an active connection. Any info is appreciated.