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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.
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