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sanbap · 12-08-2010, 10:35 PM

I got my Overstock WiFi/3G refurb - 1.4.3 with 10003XXXX+ (older h/w). Advice to my questions are appreciated.

Should I update to 1.5 and then try to root it, or root it from 1.4.3 (which would disable any updates until the next root)? If so, what should I use to root - the USB direct method, or the Router approach?

My primary use would be to read pdf files (academic articles) - I have about 500+ of those neatly organized on my laptop (sub-sub-sub directory configuration). Nook 1.5 would handle pdf's but with no real usable functionality - zooming without reflow is critical for me. Nook 1.4.3 does not have the pdf functionality.

apdf would probably meet my needs, if I were to root it.

eInk is really amazing and I have been able to read for hours without getting tired. Moreover, the portability of the device might actually work out to be useful for me.

12-08-2010, 10:35 PM	#6
sanbap Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Nook for pdf organization primarily	I got my Overstock WiFi/3G refurb - 1.4.3 with 10003XXXX+ (older h/w). Advice to my questions are appreciated. Should I update to 1.5 and then try to root it, or root it from 1.4.3 (which would disable any updates until the next root)? If so, what should I use to root - the USB direct method, or the Router approach? My primary use would be to read pdf files (academic articles) - I have about 500+ of those neatly organized on my laptop (sub-sub-sub directory configuration). Nook 1.5 would handle pdf's but with no real usable functionality - zooming without reflow is critical for me. Nook 1.4.3 does not have the pdf functionality. apdf would probably meet my needs, if I were to root it. eInk is really amazing and I have been able to read for hours without getting tired. Moreover, the portability of the device might actually work out to be useful for me.