Classic New Nook Firmware This Week

javajoe96 · 04-22-2010, 05:40 PM

I came here to find out about the new nook firmware that is supposed to come out this week, but I do not see any news about it at all. A new firmware you say, well, that was the message that was on my nook Tuesday indicating that a new firmware was going to be released later this week. It was on my daily under the B&N Blog. I have now noticed it disappeared yesterday sometime and I have not heard chatter from anybody else on here and I wish I would have taken a pic of the screen because I do not remember all it said but I do remember it mentioning the nook would be faster and adding more features and unfortunately I do not remember the rest.

So did no one else see this but me?

Maybe this is firmware update will be the one that brings games to the nook as referenced by B&N CEO on that Fox Business interview on the 12th.

Nate the great · 04-22-2010, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by javajoe96

I came here to find out about the new nook firmware that is supposed to come out this week, but I do not see any news about it at all. A new firmware you say, well, that was the message that was on my nook Tuesday indicating that a new firmware was going to be released later this week. It was on my daily under the B&N Blog. I have now noticed it disappeared yesterday sometime and I have not heard chatter from anybody else on here and I wish I would have taken a pic of the screen because I do not remember all it said but I do remember it mentioning the nook would be faster and adding more features and unfortunately I do not remember the rest.

So did no one else see this but me?

Maybe this is firmware update will be the one that brings games to the nook as referenced by B&N CEO on that Fox Business interview on the 12th.

I have heard about the new firmware, yes. Thanks for mentioning the B&N blog; I'm going to take that as confirmation.

javajoe96 · 04-22-2010, 05:57 PM

I found the entry from the blog

"NOOK Software Update Coming This Week
by Paul_Hochman Monday

Coming this week, NOOK software will be updated with some terrific new features and additional performance optimization to enhance your reading experience.

More information will be shared with customers via email later this week and posted here as well."

NOOK Software Update Coming This Week

javajoe96 · 04-22-2010, 06:41 PM

Also saw this from Gizmodo from the last friday, 16th, that was referencing that the 1.4 firmware would hit next weekand would have a full web browser. They do not say where they heard it from but it sounds more true now that we know a firmware update is coming this week, so I guess it is safe to assume it will be ther v1.4.

Gizmodo

Goshzilla · 04-22-2010, 09:53 PM

The firmware is already out, the link that you would use is **link removed since it's no longer open**

The good thing: books open up quicker, pages turn faster, dictionary now has a feature where I can type the word out rather than having to select it off the page.
The bad: They did not add some of the desirable features like file browsing.
The ugly: Word selection and highlighting are broken, completely. I can't select words beyond the first line of a page.

stangri · 04-22-2010, 10:15 PM

Says login required. Anyone else was able to download it? Nook support section doesn't have a word about 1.3 yet, might be a pre-release.

Goshzilla · 04-22-2010, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stangri

Says login required. Anyone else was able to download it? Nook support section doesn't have a word about 1.3 yet, might be a pre-release.

Well, darn it, they locked down on that link quick, because that is how I was able to download it.

I sure hope it's just a pre-release and not the actual thing. They really really need to fix that word selection feature because it's broken.

adullday · 04-23-2010, 12:26 AM

Rumor has it that the new release is ver 1.4.

Goshzilla · 04-23-2010, 12:43 AM

If that is the case I'll downgrade back to 1.2, it's not a big loss.

javajoe96 · 04-23-2010, 02:40 AM

yeah, I think it is v1.4 at least that is what is referenced in the Gizmodo story and they were pretty sure it was bringing a full browser, but who knows

javajoe96 · 04-23-2010, 02:58 AM

just saw this on the barnes and noble community forum posted by user pitbull42

"I was just @ local B&N. Nook specialist at the store said the update will be out Friday. According to him, this is actually a major upgrade. The store has gotten promotional material to display tomorrow about the upgrade. He said there is a browser, but he said the browser is preset to go to e-book sites that offer free pre-1923 books for free. He said that Amazon has put up links on its Kindle site to access these sites, but you have to download and sideload. With the Nook, you just download just as you do now right to the Nook. He said the browser is not really set up for web browsing, just a few preset sites, like CNN, He said they are working on social networking site (facebook). They trying to get posts like what you are reading, lend book lists, and reviews to go up. Also he said this release will fix all the bugs and increase battery life. Also new type fonts will be available. Finally I was told B&N is doing a major ad campain starting tomorrow."

Barnes & Noble Community Forums

NNolan · 04-23-2010, 06:22 AM

Hmmm... browser that goes to "free" book sites. My Alex came with that capability.

supermighty · 04-23-2010, 09:50 AM

nook 1.3

The new firmware is out and I was able to download it.

javajoe96 · 04-23-2010, 10:40 AM

It is out and I just installed it. I sideloaded it because it was taking too long over WiFi. I will let you know my experience with it.

lionel47 · 04-23-2010, 11:06 AM

I sideloaded the update and everything looks like it went well. I don't really care about the games but page turning is faster and the wifi icon on the home screen is a welcome addition. I tried browsing with it and it might be good in a pinch but I don't think I'll be using it to buy books off kobobooks which was my original hope. Maybe if I can set a bookmark.

I'll report back after I play with it some more.

04-22-2010, 05:40 PM	#1
javajoe96 Member Posts: 22 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Saint Louis, MO Device: Barnes & Noble Nook, Sony PRS-700	New Nook Firmware This Week I came here to find out about the new nook firmware that is supposed to come out this week, but I do not see any news about it at all. A new firmware you say, well, that was the message that was on my nook Tuesday indicating that a new firmware was going to be released later this week. It was on my daily under the B&N Blog. I have now noticed it disappeared yesterday sometime and I have not heard chatter from anybody else on here and I wish I would have taken a pic of the screen because I do not remember all it said but I do remember it mentioning the nook would be faster and adding more features and unfortunately I do not remember the rest. So did no one else see this but me? Maybe this is firmware update will be the one that brings games to the nook as referenced by B&N CEO on that Fox Business interview on the 12th. Last edited by javajoe96; 04-22-2010 at 05:46 PM.

04-22-2010, 09:53 PM	#5
Goshzilla Zealot Posts: 104 Karma: 346 Join Date: Oct 2007 Device: Rocket Ebook 1150	The firmware is already out, the link that you would use is link removed since it's no longer open The good thing: books open up quicker, pages turn faster, dictionary now has a feature where I can type the word out rather than having to select it off the page. The bad: They did not add some of the desirable features like file browsing. The ugly: Word selection and highlighting are broken, completely. I can't select words beyond the first line of a page. Last edited by Goshzilla; 04-22-2010 at 10:56 PM.

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04-22-2010, 05:57 PM	#3
javajoe96 Member Posts: 22 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Saint Louis, MO Device: Barnes & Noble Nook, Sony PRS-700	I found the entry from the blog "NOOK Software Update Coming This Week by Paul_Hochman Monday Coming this week, NOOK software will be updated with some terrific new features and additional performance optimization to enhance your reading experience. More information will be shared with customers via email later this week and posted here as well." NOOK Software Update Coming This Week

04-22-2010, 06:41 PM	#4
javajoe96 Member Posts: 22 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Saint Louis, MO Device: Barnes & Noble Nook, Sony PRS-700	Also saw this from Gizmodo from the last friday, 16th, that was referencing that the 1.4 firmware would hit next weekand would have a full web browser. They do not say where they heard it from but it sounds more true now that we know a firmware update is coming this week, so I guess it is safe to assume it will be ther v1.4. Gizmodo

04-22-2010, 10:15 PM	#6
stangri Addict Posts: 352 Karma: 55400 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: YVR/BWS/PUJ Device: nook	Says login required. Anyone else was able to download it? Nook support section doesn't have a word about 1.3 yet, might be a pre-release.

04-23-2010, 12:26 AM	#8
adullday Enthusiast Posts: 35 Karma: 483720 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: none	Rumor has it that the new release is ver 1.4.

04-23-2010, 12:43 AM	#9
Goshzilla Zealot Posts: 104 Karma: 346 Join Date: Oct 2007 Device: Rocket Ebook 1150	If that is the case I'll downgrade back to 1.2, it's not a big loss.

04-23-2010, 02:40 AM	#10
javajoe96 Member Posts: 22 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Saint Louis, MO Device: Barnes & Noble Nook, Sony PRS-700	yeah, I think it is v1.4 at least that is what is referenced in the Gizmodo story and they were pretty sure it was bringing a full browser, but who knows

04-23-2010, 02:58 AM	#11
javajoe96 Member Posts: 22 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Saint Louis, MO Device: Barnes & Noble Nook, Sony PRS-700	just saw this on the barnes and noble community forum posted by user pitbull42 "I was just @ local B&N. Nook specialist at the store said the update will be out Friday. According to him, this is actually a major upgrade. The store has gotten promotional material to display tomorrow about the upgrade. He said there is a browser, but he said the browser is preset to go to e-book sites that offer free pre-1923 books for free. He said that Amazon has put up links on its Kindle site to access these sites, but you have to download and sideload. With the Nook, you just download just as you do now right to the Nook. He said the browser is not really set up for web browsing, just a few preset sites, like CNN, He said they are working on social networking site (facebook). They trying to get posts like what you are reading, lend book lists, and reviews to go up. Also he said this release will fix all the bugs and increase battery life. Also new type fonts will be available. Finally I was told B&N is doing a major ad campain starting tomorrow." Barnes & Noble Community Forums

04-23-2010, 06:22 AM	#12
NNolan Compulsive Gadget Geek Posts: 395 Karma: 4219324 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Almost Canada Device: One of each, and two in some cases	Hmmm... browser that goes to "free" book sites. My Alex came with that capability.

04-23-2010, 09:50 AM	#13
supermighty Groupie Posts: 165 Karma: 6384806 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walled City Device: Kobo Libre 2	nook 1.3 The new firmware is out and I was able to download it.

04-23-2010, 10:40 AM	#14
javajoe96 Member Posts: 22 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Saint Louis, MO Device: Barnes & Noble Nook, Sony PRS-700	It is out and I just installed it. I sideloaded it because it was taking too long over WiFi. I will let you know my experience with it.

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04-23-2010, 11:06 AM	#15
lionel47 Addict Posts: 361 Karma: 170 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Device: B&N Nook, Nook Color	I sideloaded the update and everything looks like it went well. I don't really care about the games but page turning is faster and the wifi icon on the home screen is a welcome addition. I tried browsing with it and it might be good in a pinch but I don't think I'll be using it to buy books off kobobooks which was my original hope. Maybe if I can set a bookmark. I'll report back after I play with it some more.