12-11-2011, 07:46 PM | #1 |
Connoisseur
Posts: 63
Karma: 1420
Join Date: Dec 2011
Device: Nook Color - Gingerbread
|
New Nook Color Rooted User...
Hello,
I just picked up a Nook Color and plan on rooting it with Gingerbread....for the freedom of the Android apps. I have never used an eReader, and although Im rooting my Nook, I would like to use it as an eReader pretty extensively. Recommendations for an eReader (and Android) neophyte please. Aldiko Moon+ FBReader Mantolo Google Books CoolReader Kindle B&N Nook Kobo Calibre Please steer me in the right direction! I have no purchased or otherwise eBooks and have never used and eReader, so no legacy to integrate. I would like to check out eBooks from the local library (which uses Overdrive). Last edited by EscapeVelocity; 12-11-2011 at 08:20 PM. |
12-11-2011, 08:19 PM | #2 |
Spork Connoisseur
Posts: 2,355
Karma: 16780603
Join Date: Mar 2011
Device: Nook Color
|
What other things are you interested in? If you're into comics and such, I'd throw a pitch in for Perfect Viewer.
|
Advert | |
|
12-11-2011, 08:20 PM | #3 |
Enthusiast
Posts: 49
Karma: 866238
Join Date: Nov 2011
Device: Kindle PW, NC CM 7.2
|
I started using aldiko on my rooted NC (CM7 initially, now phiremod). It was horribly buggy on both roms, and would often skip pages and/or lose touch sensitivity.
I switched to moon+ reader and no longer experience bugs. Plus, after getting used to the interface, I actually prefer it. It has more customizable settings than aldiko without going overboard. For instance, I like how you can also customize tap commands. On my NC, I set it up so that tapping on either the left or right side moves the page forward for added reading comfort (page back means I have to slide L --> R). If you want a more minimalistic UI and prefer many, many customizations, then try CoolReader. I tried it before, but found the sheer number of customizations distracting, and ended up spending more time trying to perfect my ideal UI than I did reading . Of course, YYMV. Edit: if you're willing to strip the DRM from your ebooks I'd also suggest using calibre + dropbox. Set up calibre to store books in the dropbox folder, and that way you can easily import new books to your NC without having to constantly connect it to your computer. Plus doing so allows you to access your library on other machines as well. Last edited by JxK; 12-11-2011 at 08:24 PM. |
12-11-2011, 08:25 PM | #4 | |
Connoisseur
Posts: 63
Karma: 1420
Join Date: Dec 2011
Device: Nook Color - Gingerbread
|
Thanks for the responses so far.
Edited OP to add... Quote:
I heard B&N has superior kids eBooks. Also I believe the Overdrive at the local library uses Kindle format. Very confused at this point. It doesnt help that I dont have the Nook rooted yet (waiting on the microSD card). And I havent set up an account with B&N yet either. |
|
12-12-2011, 02:00 AM | #5 |
Guru
Posts: 672
Karma: 1109784
Join Date: Aug 2010
Device: Paperwhite
|
I really like CoolReader. Gives you a lot of options.
JxK-- I've tried Moon+ and generally liked it, but run into a problem where sometimes the bottom line on a page is repeated on the next page. Googling revealed I was not alone. Is there some way around this? Do you actually scroll instead of page turn? |
Advert | |
|
12-12-2011, 02:39 AM | #6 |
Enthusiast
Posts: 49
Karma: 866238
Join Date: Nov 2011
Device: Kindle PW, NC CM 7.2
|
@soondai
I haven't experienced that bug yet (hopefully!). It may be that you were using a different version of Moon+, or perhaps something in phiremod was different enough that the bug didn't manifest. Try redownloading Moon+ and see what happens. The bug that I do experience is in the menu options, the tops of the settings descriptions are cut off. However, it's not so bad that I was unable to understand them. And after setting up the configurations to my preferences, I haven't been back. So not a big deal from my perspective. |
12-17-2011, 10:41 PM | #7 | |
loving the books
Posts: 374
Karma: 18825402
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: DFW
Device: Rooted Nook, Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4, Galaxy Note 5, 2 Fire 7s Note 8
|
Quote:
|
|
12-18-2011, 08:00 PM | #8 | |
Addict
Posts: 366
Karma: 510
Join Date: Apr 2008
Device: NookColor (MiRage/CM7.2 & Moon+ Reader Pro)
|
Quote:
|
|
12-26-2011, 03:31 PM | #9 |
Connoisseur
Posts: 63
Karma: 1420
Join Date: Dec 2011
Device: Nook Color - Gingerbread
|
Things are really going well for me.
Ive been trying out all the top Android Readers. Very nice. Still a lot to learn. I downloaded my first Overdrive library rental. Sweet! |
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Ended Rooted Nook Color w/case | Scarpad | Flea Market | 3 | 03-29-2011 06:38 PM |
Newbie to Rooted Nook Color | Starharp | Nook Color & Nook Tablet | 3 | 03-05-2011 09:05 PM |
Ended Rooted Nook Color - Flawless | emt | Flea Market | 3 | 02-18-2011 07:49 PM |
I think the Nook Color is about to get rooted! | Mastiff | Nook Developer's Corner | 32 | 12-16-2010 03:11 PM |