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larkahn · 07-21-2010, 02:24 AM

When using Calibre with my Toshiba netbook, 1) Calibre doesn't detect the USB connection 2) When I try to "save as", Calibre either hangs or is very slow.

I also have issues with the netbook taking a long time to detect the Nook, or to even navigate through Windows Explorer. It takes a long time for Adobe Digital Editions to detect the Nook, but it's either slow or hangs when transferring a book to the Nook from within.

To make a long story short, these are not Nook or Calibre issues. When I called Nook support, they agreed that the netbook (Atom processor) is underpowered (current-wise, not processor-wise). I'm looking into whether a Y-connector (the micro USB into the Nook with 2 USB plugs going into the computer) will boost the power.

07-21-2010, 02:24 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 Issue -- Underpowered When using Calibre with my Toshiba netbook, 1) Calibre doesn't detect the USB connection 2) When I try to "save as", Calibre either hangs or is very slow. I also have issues with the netbook taking a long time to detect the Nook, or to even navigate through Windows Explorer. It takes a long time for Adobe Digital Editions to detect the Nook, but it's either slow or hangs when transferring a book to the Nook from within. To make a long story short, these are not Nook or Calibre issues. When I called Nook support, they agreed that the netbook (Atom processor) is underpowered (current-wise, not processor-wise). I'm looking into whether a Y-connector (the micro USB into the Nook with 2 USB plugs going into the computer) will boost the power.