01-03-2011, 11:08 PM | #1 |
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Rooted: Progress on Nook Color Bluetooth
Looks like some of the first progress has been made pairing a device with the Nook Color and its dormant Bluetooth module.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=897934 This little option would open up a multitude of new possibilities for this device. |
01-03-2011, 11:38 PM | #2 |
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Thanks for this KN!
So it begs the question as to why B&N did not have this in the NC to begin with. I understand the logic behind keeping the Marketplace inaccessible so that buyers are restricted to buying content from B&N. Obfuscating bluetooth is a bit perplexing to say the least. |
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01-04-2011, 12:41 AM | #3 |
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I dunno. Someone mentioned something about special licensing/approval from the FCC for the wireless device, but could be just hearsay.
It would be interesting if the rumored update to Android 2.2 might include bluetooth. Wonder where it got it's name ... bluetooth. Someone should google that. With B&N having their own little market/apps, it could still be implemented under their own software without too much of a stretch. I'm sure they also wanted to get the device out for Christmas sales. Last edited by KryptoNyte; 01-04-2011 at 12:43 AM. |
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Quoth Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluetooth):
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01-04-2011, 03:22 PM | #6 |
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BT is a huge drain on battery, that may be one reason BN has not been keen on turning on BT. You add WiFi being turned on and you actually might be able to physically see the battery meter drain.
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01-04-2011, 04:42 PM | #9 |
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It would be useful if it was A2DP. Imagine listening to an audiobook, mp3 or movie without being tangled with wires.
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01-04-2011, 05:24 PM | #10 | |
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Without the FCC's approval, B&N cannot activate the BT radio in NCs meant for the USA market. |
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Since the BT radio is actually on the chip, wouldn't FCC still have to approve the NC? I don't know, just asking for information.
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01-05-2011, 01:08 AM | #12 |
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They did, Slayda, and there is an FCC stamp on the back (bottom) of the unit.
Here ... https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/...HHBNRV200-A%27 ... there is one letter stating that the 3G capability has been disabled, which is interesting and bit strange at the same time. I then see plenty of test reports for 802.11b, g, and HT20(or n) which is the wireless, but I'm not seeing anything in there for 802.15 (bluetooth). Because all the approvals are done at different times, it's very possible the bluetooth hasn't been done yet, or is still in process, or they just aren't interested in it. |
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I think bluetooth actually only uses a fraction of the power required for the 802.11.
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