Does Nook Color have 3G?

wvcherrybomb · 02-22-2011, 01:41 PM

I was looking around see wifi-only ones but no 3G. Is there not a 3G model? If not, is one planned for future release that anyone is aware of?

Thanks.

geertm · 02-22-2011, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wvcherrybomb

I was looking around see wifi-only ones but no 3G. Is there not a 3G model? If not, is one planned for future release that anyone is aware of?

Thanks.

There is no 3G Nook Color model.
Will there be one in the future? No one knows.

wvcherrybomb · 02-22-2011, 03:59 PM

Thanks.

Are there any color, backlit screen eReaders that have 3G?

pl001 · 02-22-2011, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by wvcherrybomb

Thanks.

Are there any color, backlit screen eReaders that have 3G?

You have to get a tablet on a wireless plan to get that.

Even if B&N does release a 3G version, I can pretty much guarantee it will be tied to a wireless plan. Way too powerful of a device to offer it for free.

Another option would be to tether it to a cell phone. I have heard of this being done but have not attempted it.

wvcherrybomb · 02-22-2011, 05:10 PM

Okay, thanks.

I was really just wondering because I have 3G on my Kindle and it's nice to be able to get online for free anytime/anywhere. But, of course, the internet is always better in color and an ereader is good way to avoid the expense of a data plan. Maybe Amazon are the only ones who offer it?

I figured if any color reader would have it, it would be the Nook Color since it's the big name one.

HeyYou · 02-22-2011, 10:11 PM

I recall someone stating that a rooted e-ink nook could get 3G Internet. However, I don't believe the NC has 3G hardware installed. The NC, even with stock ROMs, is a pretty nice web browser, and I don't think B&N would be able to provide 3G given how much data would be used.

That leaves the 'other' tablets offered by cellular providers - the iPad, Galaxy, Xoom, etc. Pretty heavy cost penalty compared to a nook.

That said, I've been quite happy using WiFi with my NC - Panera, McDonald's, and many local restaurants offer free and ubiquitous service.

GreenMonkey · 02-23-2011, 05:31 AM

They've discontinued the 3G e-ink Nook, so I doubt you'll see a NC with 3G, unless they ink a monthly fee type deal with a cell company.

I think they figure you can either use wi-fi, or stop in at a B&N store and use their wi-fi, if for some reason you can't configure wi-fi at your house. The only real reason for 3G on the Kindle (and the Nook) IMO was because it was idiot-proof - no knowledge needed.

That said, you can tether the NC to a phone that broadcasts infrastructure-mode wi-fi tethering. I'm on the $25/mo Virgin mobile unlimited data/text/300 min plan, and my LG Optimus V works great for this.

Non-infrastructure (adhoc) tethering can be done, but that requires rooting and a special script to switch wireless drivers when you want to do it.

My wife liked the Kindle 3G for doing quick internet in a pinch, but I haven't seen her use it since she got the Optimus V along with me.

02-22-2011, 01:41 PM	#1
wvcherrybomb Sharp Shootin' Grandma Posts: 847 Karma: 1123940 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sunny Florida Device: Kindle 3, Kindle Fire, Literati (has been adopted by my daughter)	Does Nook Color have 3G? I was looking around see wifi-only ones but no 3G. Is there not a 3G model? If not, is one planned for future release that anyone is aware of? Thanks.

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wvcherrybomb Sharp Shootin' Grandma Posts: 847 Karma: 1123940 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sunny Florida Device: Kindle 3, Kindle Fire, Literati (has been adopted by my daughter)	Thanks. Are there any color, backlit screen eReaders that have 3G?

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wvcherrybomb Sharp Shootin' Grandma Posts: 847 Karma: 1123940 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sunny Florida Device: Kindle 3, Kindle Fire, Literati (has been adopted by my daughter)	Okay, thanks. I was really just wondering because I have 3G on my Kindle and it's nice to be able to get online for free anytime/anywhere. But, of course, the internet is always better in color and an ereader is good way to avoid the expense of a data plan. Maybe Amazon are the only ones who offer it? I figured if any color reader would have it, it would be the Nook Color since it's the big name one.

02-22-2011, 10:11 PM	#6
HeyYou Interested in everything! Posts: 19 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Michigan, USA Device: Nook & Nook Color	I recall someone stating that a rooted e-ink nook could get 3G Internet. However, I don't believe the NC has 3G hardware installed. The NC, even with stock ROMs, is a pretty nice web browser, and I don't think B&N would be able to provide 3G given how much data would be used. That leaves the 'other' tablets offered by cellular providers - the iPad, Galaxy, Xoom, etc. Pretty heavy cost penalty compared to a nook. That said, I've been quite happy using WiFi with my NC - Panera, McDonald's, and many local restaurants offer free and ubiquitous service.

02-23-2011, 05:31 AM	#7
GreenMonkey DRM hater Posts: 945 Karma: 2066176 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Device: Nook ST glow, Kindle Voyage	They've discontinued the 3G e-ink Nook, so I doubt you'll see a NC with 3G, unless they ink a monthly fee type deal with a cell company. I think they figure you can either use wi-fi, or stop in at a B&N store and use their wi-fi, if for some reason you can't configure wi-fi at your house. The only real reason for 3G on the Kindle (and the Nook) IMO was because it was idiot-proof - no knowledge needed. That said, you can tether the NC to a phone that broadcasts infrastructure-mode wi-fi tethering. I'm on the $25/mo Virgin mobile unlimited data/text/300 min plan, and my LG Optimus V works great for this. Non-infrastructure (adhoc) tethering can be done, but that requires rooting and a special script to switch wireless drivers when you want to do it. My wife liked the Kindle 3G for doing quick internet in a pinch, but I haven't seen her use it since she got the Optimus V along with me.

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