Classic Netbook is underpowered for the Nook

larkahn · 07-21-2010, 02:30 AM

Nook support has confirmed my experience that my Toshiba Netbook is underpowered (electric current-wise, not CPU wise) for the Nook. It takes the computer a long time to detect the Nook. If I try to navigate through Windows Explorer, it also takes a lot time or Explorer hangs. Calibre software doesn't even detect that a Nook is connected. When using Adobe Digital Edition, it does detect the Nook, but takes awhile to do so. Also, when dragging a book into the Nook with Deital Edition, it takes a lot time to activate and copy or the program hangs.

I'm looking into a Y-connector in which the micro USB goes into the Nook, while 2 USB connectors would go into the computer to boost the power. Since I'll be overseas, I do not want to consider an externally powered USB hub.

I have a low end Compaq notebook with an AMD processor, and have had none of the above-mentioned issues.

beartard · 07-21-2010, 02:33 PM

Check your netbook's specs. Many USB ports don't send out the milliamperes necessary to power devices. And that spec'd power is usually per bus, not per port. So your idea might not help you at all unless there are several USB adapters on your netbook's motherboard.

sashusmom · 07-22-2010, 09:47 PM

I have an ASUS netbook and have no problems running the nook on it.

larkahn · 07-23-2010, 01:05 AM

A USB hub or Y connector did not help. Since I began to have trouble with slower access of some other USB devices, I suspected an OS problem. I did a system recovery on the Toshiba netbook and now there are no problems. I probably loaded in too many apps and something caused a conflict somewhere. Problem solved. I can access the Nook directory easily, Calibre detects it, as does Adobe Digital Edition.

07-21-2010, 02:30 AM	#1
larkahn Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: PocketBook InkPad 3/Galaxy A31 phone/Galaxy Tab S6 Lite tablet	Netbook is underpowered for the Nook Nook support has confirmed my experience that my Toshiba Netbook is underpowered (electric current-wise, not CPU wise) for the Nook. It takes the computer a long time to detect the Nook. If I try to navigate through Windows Explorer, it also takes a lot time or Explorer hangs. Calibre software doesn't even detect that a Nook is connected. When using Adobe Digital Edition, it does detect the Nook, but takes awhile to do so. Also, when dragging a book into the Nook with Deital Edition, it takes a lot time to activate and copy or the program hangs. I'm looking into a Y-connector in which the micro USB goes into the Nook, while 2 USB connectors would go into the computer to boost the power. Since I'll be overseas, I do not want to consider an externally powered USB hub. I have a low end Compaq notebook with an AMD processor, and have had none of the above-mentioned issues.

07-22-2010, 09:47 PM	#3
sashusmom Enthusiast Posts: 44 Karma: 1546 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: north jersey Device: iphone 3gs-(JB), asus 1000h, e-ink nook, libre pro, Wht PDN, Huawei s7	I have no problems with my netbook I have an ASUS netbook and have no problems running the nook on it.

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07-21-2010, 02:33 PM	#2
beartard Minister of Linux Posts: 196 Karma: 73235 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Winter Haven, Florida, USA Device: nook, T-Mobile MyTouch 3G Slide	Check your netbook's specs. Many USB ports don't send out the milliamperes necessary to power devices. And that spec'd power is usually per bus, not per port. So your idea might not help you at all unless there are several USB adapters on your netbook's motherboard.

07-23-2010, 01:05 AM	#4
larkahn Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: PocketBook InkPad 3/Galaxy A31 phone/Galaxy Tab S6 Lite tablet	A USB hub or Y connector did not help. Since I began to have trouble with slower access of some other USB devices, I suspected an OS problem. I did a system recovery on the Toshiba netbook and now there are no problems. I probably loaded in too many apps and something caused a conflict somewhere. Problem solved. I can access the Nook directory easily, Calibre detects it, as does Adobe Digital Edition.

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