Classic Can the buttons be re-programmed?

simplyparticular · 06-07-2010, 11:31 AM

I've played with a Nook and really like it. But I read one-handed, switching hands. The other hand is holding a nursing baby, so I need the ability to switch hands.

The weight/balance of the Nook make it hard for me to hold it in one-hand and use the lower page forward buttons. I can hold the Nook more comfortably at the mid-point, so if the upper buttons were page foward instead, that would work. It's funny what a difference just an inch or two makes in ergonomics.

I asked the B&N rep if they could be switched, and she didn't think so and I couldn't see anywhere in settings, either.

Is there a way in the software to switch the buttons? Is there a third-party hack that would allow it?

Rayven01 · 06-07-2010, 12:24 PM

You can do this if you softroot your nook (see http://nookdevs.com/Softroot). Instructions on how to do it after you've softrooted are at http://nookdevs.com/Button_mappings.

simplyparticular · 06-07-2010, 12:53 PM

Yikes - I've jailbroken and unlocked plenty of iPhones, but after reading those links, soft-rooting a nook scares me!

frossie · 06-07-2010, 02:23 PM

I understand your problem. I also would have preferred the page forward further up.

Not sure this answers your question, but if you don't want to softroot:

Depending on which position you breastfeed , you might want to consider resting the nook somewhere so you don't have to hold it and then "swooshing" the page turns. Something that can help you is the Industriell Easel cover - it has a magnetic latch that you can use to hold the flipped-over cover so that it props up the nook. It should work on a side table or even a firm mattress.

simplyparticular · 06-07-2010, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frossie

Depending on which position you breastfeed , you might want to consider resting the nook somewhere so you don't have to hold it and then "swooshing" the page turns. Something that can help you is the Industriell Easel cover - it has a magnetic latch that you can use to hold the flipped-over cover so that it props up the nook. It should work on a side table or even a firm mattress.

That looks like an excellent idea. I did a quick search on easel/stand cases and came up with this beauty:
http://www.amazon.com/JAVOedge-Cherr...5943031&sr=1-7

I'm very tempted!

frossie · 06-07-2010, 05:44 PM

That is a pretty case, though it's hard to tell from the picture whether the material is rigid enough to hold the nook up.

I have these two "official" cases, both with their own advantages:

http://gifts.barnesandnoble.com/Bron...9781615598861/
http://gifts.barnesandnoble.com/Indu...9781615513376/

The Bronte is made from some kind of stiff cloth board and is stiff enough to hold the nook up by the cover, but not at an angle that I would say is optimal for hands-free reading. This is my "home" protective case, keeps the cover clean and also can be used to prop the nook up with the "wrong" hand (for example if you are right handed you can hold your coffee with the right hand and use the left to hold the nook up by the open flap of the cover). BTW you can replace the picture on the Bronte cover with your own photo.

The Easel Cover is a great case for being on the go - it has the magnetic clasp for keeping the cover held down in a bag/backpack and as I said it flips over to secure it in the easel configuration. This is my preferred case for hands-free reading because it puts the nook at a good angle for reading while, say, eating. It's also easier to wipe clean.

CatsMeow · 06-08-2010, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simplyparticular

That looks like an excellent idea. I did a quick search on easel/stand cases and came up with this beauty:
http://www.amazon.com/JAVOedge-Cherr...5943031&sr=1-7

I'm very tempted!

I have the blue Cherry Blossom and I love it! The little easel part snaps into place when not in use so it doesn't get in the way when you don't want to use it. I use the easel function way more than I thought I would. Plus the JAVOedge folks were great to deal with.

ChristineC · 06-08-2010, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simplyparticular

Yikes - I've jailbroken and unlocked plenty of iPhones, but after reading those links, soft-rooting a nook scares me!

Don't let it scare you. Its a cinch.

06-07-2010, 11:31 AM	#1
simplyparticular Guru Posts: 610 Karma: 1395952 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New York Device: Oasis 3 & GlowLight 4	Can the buttons be re-programmed? I've played with a Nook and really like it. But I read one-handed, switching hands. The other hand is holding a nursing baby, so I need the ability to switch hands. The weight/balance of the Nook make it hard for me to hold it in one-hand and use the lower page forward buttons. I can hold the Nook more comfortably at the mid-point, so if the upper buttons were page foward instead, that would work. It's funny what a difference just an inch or two makes in ergonomics. I asked the B&N rep if they could be switched, and she didn't think so and I couldn't see anywhere in settings, either. Is there a way in the software to switch the buttons? Is there a third-party hack that would allow it?

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06-07-2010, 12:24 PM	#2
Rayven01 Nevermore Posts: 52 Karma: 17275 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: St Louis, MO Device: Nook, Nook Color, Stanza(iphone)	You can do this if you softroot your nook (see http://nookdevs.com/Softroot). Instructions on how to do it after you've softrooted are at http://nookdevs.com/Button_mappings.

06-07-2010, 12:53 PM	#3
simplyparticular Guru Posts: 610 Karma: 1395952 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New York Device: Oasis 3 & GlowLight 4	Yikes - I've jailbroken and unlocked plenty of iPhones, but after reading those links, soft-rooting a nook scares me!

06-07-2010, 02:23 PM	#4
frossie Geek Herder Posts: 31 Karma: 70 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hilo, HI Device: nook	I understand your problem. I also would have preferred the page forward further up. Not sure this answers your question, but if you don't want to softroot: Depending on which position you breastfeed , you might want to consider resting the nook somewhere so you don't have to hold it and then "swooshing" the page turns. Something that can help you is the Industriell Easel cover - it has a magnetic latch that you can use to hold the flipped-over cover so that it props up the nook. It should work on a side table or even a firm mattress.

06-07-2010, 05:44 PM	#6
frossie Geek Herder Posts: 31 Karma: 70 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hilo, HI Device: nook	That is a pretty case, though it's hard to tell from the picture whether the material is rigid enough to hold the nook up. I have these two "official" cases, both with their own advantages: http://gifts.barnesandnoble.com/Bron...9781615598861/ http://gifts.barnesandnoble.com/Indu...9781615513376/ The Bronte is made from some kind of stiff cloth board and is stiff enough to hold the nook up by the cover, but not at an angle that I would say is optimal for hands-free reading. This is my "home" protective case, keeps the cover clean and also can be used to prop the nook up with the "wrong" hand (for example if you are right handed you can hold your coffee with the right hand and use the left to hold the nook up by the open flap of the cover). BTW you can replace the picture on the Bronte cover with your own photo. The Easel Cover is a great case for being on the go - it has the magnetic clasp for keeping the cover held down in a bag/backpack and as I said it flips over to secure it in the easel configuration. This is my preferred case for hands-free reading because it puts the nook at a good angle for reading while, say, eating. It's also easier to wipe clean.

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