Nook Color Apps

tubemonkey · 10-28-2010, 07:32 PM

The NC has an excellent display panel (7" IPS multi-touch capacitive 1024 x 600) coupled with a solid processor (TI OMAP3621 ARM Cortex A8 @ 800MHz) and running Android 2.1 with a promised upgrade to 2.2 early next year (which will bring flash support), so it's a very capable device.

It has no access to the Android Market and B&N plans on developing its own locked down app store (like Apple).

With that in mind, what apps do you want?

First on my list is:

Angry Birds

MsCG1 · 10-28-2010, 08:01 PM

I think a locked down store is best, because Barnes & Noble can focus on quality apps which will insure a rich and enhanced reading experience, first and foremost.

My requested app would be to purchase comics. DC, Marvel, Archie comics, and a daily comic app would work.

Richey79 · 10-28-2010, 10:01 PM

-Rockplayer, a great media player that plays most video formats.
-Transzilla, an app that allows you to translate words to a myriad of different languages extremely quickly. It uses data from Google translate, but is of course much quicker than browsing the web to find your translation.
-Newsroom, or another really good RSS feed gatherer (I can't think of one as good as Newsroom).
-Dolphin HD internet browser. Slower than the stock Android browser, but more solid, with support for customisable gestures and plugins - such as storing bookmarks on SD card / adblocker etc.

boswd · 10-28-2010, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MsCG1

I think a locked down store is best, because Barnes & Noble can focus on quality apps which will insure a rich and enhanced reading experience, first and foremost.

My requested app would be to purchase comics. DC, Marvel, Archie comics, and a daily comic app would work.

I agree if it has the Android marketplace then it really isn't just an ereader anymore especially when BN is using the Android OS to build an ereading centered system.

boswd · 10-28-2010, 10:04 PM

I would like google maps app and travel guide apps

zzzxtreme · 10-28-2010, 11:00 PM

a proper PDF reader as good as desktop's
a proper browser, firefox/opera ?
online multiplayer games - like chess, literati, winlose or draw etc..
RSS reader - so I can read daily comics, news, articles in color

aagstn · 10-28-2010, 11:13 PM

Comics app. That would get me definitely get me to buy one.

speedygonz · 10-28-2010, 11:45 PM

Erm, Kindle for Android? Just kidding. But that's probably a key reason why B&N opted for a "curated" experience on the NOOKcolor.

zzzxtreme · 10-28-2010, 11:51 PM

speedygonz that's right. never thought of that

Noah98 · 10-29-2010, 09:24 AM

ACV (Android Comic Viewer)
ESPN
Sportstap
Facebook
Netflix (when it comes out)
Youtube
Angry Birds
Robo Defense
Listen
TV.com
AP Mobile
iheartradio

Noah98 · 10-31-2010, 09:22 AM

Here is a link to some of the apps that are already being developed:

http://img1.imagesbn.com/PImages/noo...oper_press.pdf

tubemonkey · 10-31-2010, 11:10 AM

Lots of word games would be cool:

Scrabble
Hangman
Jumble
NYT Crossword
word search
etc

and my inner child wants Candyland and Chutes & Ladders

tubemonkey · 10-31-2010, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noah98

Here is a link to some of the apps that are already being developed"

http://img1.imagesbn.com/PImages/noo...oper_press.pdf

Thanks for the link.

khalleron · 10-31-2010, 02:04 PM

A document editor. They've got a crippled version of QuickOffice already. If they'd just enable all the functions, goshdarn it!

Then I would buy it, toot sweet.

Otherwise, no dice.

stonetools · 10-31-2010, 02:57 PM

I'm frankly not looking for a lot of apps not related to books, reading, or writing. I think people who want lots of different apps should just spring for a general purpose tablet like an iPad or Galaxy Tab and not try to get the ipad expewrience on the cheap. I divide my wish list into 3 categories: must have, highly desirable and meh.

MUST HAVES

-dictionary app
-thesaurus app
-notetaking app
-Wikepedia app
-comics app
-magazine app
-audiobooks app

These would bear directly on the heart of the e-reader experience, which should be all about reading and books.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

-PDF viewer
-Microsoft Office document viewer/editor
-Gmail app
-calendar app
-mapping app
-podcast app
-radio app

This is my list , as I would like the idea of using the reader as an electronic briefcase when I'm on the go and I like listening to radio and podcasts

MEH

-games
-video and camera apps
-flashlight apps, etc, etc.

I don't really need my Colornook to be my gameboy, video editor, camera, etc. I've got my laptop and smartphone to do all that.

10-28-2010, 07:32 PM	#1
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,476 Karma: 158151390 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	Nook Color Apps The NC has an excellent display panel (7" IPS multi-touch capacitive 1024 x 600) coupled with a solid processor (TI OMAP3621 ARM Cortex A8 @ 800MHz) and running Android 2.1 with a promised upgrade to 2.2 early next year (which will bring flash support), so it's a very capable device. It has no access to the Android Market and B&N plans on developing its own locked down app store (like Apple). With that in mind, what apps do you want? First on my list is: Angry Birds

10-28-2010, 10:01 PM	#3
Richey79 mrkrgnao Posts: 241 Karma: 237248 Join Date: May 2010 Device: PRS650, K3 Wireless, Galaxy S3, iPad 3.	-Rockplayer, a great media player that plays most video formats. -Transzilla, an app that allows you to translate words to a myriad of different languages extremely quickly. It uses data from Google translate, but is of course much quicker than browsing the web to find your translation. -Newsroom, or another really good RSS feed gatherer (I can't think of one as good as Newsroom). -Dolphin HD internet browser. Slower than the stock Android browser, but more solid, with support for customisable gestures and plugins - such as storing bookmarks on SD card / adblocker etc. Last edited by Richey79; 10-28-2010 at 10:03 PM.

10-29-2010, 09:24 AM	#10
Noah98 Eccentric Posts: 510 Karma: 342150 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Florida Device: The nook, ipad 3, Kindle Fire HD (8.9), Kindle Paperwhite	ACV (Android Comic Viewer) ESPN Sportstap Facebook Netflix (when it comes out) Youtube Angry Birds Robo Defense Listen TV.com AP Mobile iheartradio Last edited by Noah98; 10-29-2010 at 12:44 PM.

10-31-2010, 09:22 AM	#11
Noah98 Eccentric Posts: 510 Karma: 342150 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Florida Device: The nook, ipad 3, Kindle Fire HD (8.9), Kindle Paperwhite	Here is a link to some of the apps that are already being developed: http://img1.imagesbn.com/PImages/noo...oper_press.pdf Last edited by Noah98; 10-31-2010 at 10:58 PM.

10-31-2010, 11:10 AM	#12
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,476 Karma: 158151390 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	Lots of word games would be cool: Scrabble Hangman Jumble NYT Crossword word search etc and my inner child wants Candyland and Chutes & Ladders

10-28-2010, 08:01 PM	#2
MsCG1 Zealot Posts: 142 Karma: 38391 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Nook Classic, NookColor, HTC Rezound, Sony PRS-505, ICS Touchpad	I think a locked down store is best, because Barnes & Noble can focus on quality apps which will insure a rich and enhanced reading experience, first and foremost. My requested app would be to purchase comics. DC, Marvel, Archie comics, and a daily comic app would work.

10-28-2010, 10:04 PM	#5
boswd Banned Posts: 2,391 Karma: 1001781 Join Date: May 2010 Device: The Nook, Nook color and Droid X	I would like google maps app and travel guide apps

10-28-2010, 11:00 PM	#6
zzzxtreme Member Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: nook	a proper PDF reader as good as desktop's a proper browser, firefox/opera ? online multiplayer games - like chess, literati, winlose or draw etc.. RSS reader - so I can read daily comics, news, articles in color

10-28-2010, 11:13 PM	#7
aagstn Evangelist Posts: 422 Karma: 1004351 Join Date: Jun 2007 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 3, iPad mini 2	Comics app. That would get me definitely get me to buy one.

10-28-2010, 11:45 PM	#8
speedygonz Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Sony Reader PRS-505	Erm, Kindle for Android? Just kidding. But that's probably a key reason why B&N opted for a "curated" experience on the NOOKcolor.

10-28-2010, 11:51 PM	#9
zzzxtreme Member Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: nook	speedygonz that's right. never thought of that

10-31-2010, 02:04 PM	#14
khalleron Kate Posts: 1,681 Karma: 3165009 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oregon, United States Device: Nexus 7 2013, Kobo Aura H2O, Kobo Forma	A document editor. They've got a crippled version of QuickOffice already. If they'd just enable all the functions, goshdarn it! Then I would buy it, toot sweet. Otherwise, no dice.

10-31-2010, 02:57 PM	#15
stonetools Wizard Posts: 2,016 Karma: 2838487 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Washington, DC Device: Ipad, IPhone	I'm frankly not looking for a lot of apps not related to books, reading, or writing. I think people who want lots of different apps should just spring for a general purpose tablet like an iPad or Galaxy Tab and not try to get the ipad expewrience on the cheap. I divide my wish list into 3 categories: must have, highly desirable and meh. MUST HAVES -dictionary app -thesaurus app -notetaking app -Wikepedia app -comics app -magazine app -audiobooks app These would bear directly on the heart of the e-reader experience, which should be all about reading and books. HIGHLY DESIRABLE -PDF viewer -Microsoft Office document viewer/editor -Gmail app -calendar app -mapping app -podcast app -radio app This is my list , as I would like the idea of using the reader as an electronic briefcase when I'm on the go and I like listening to radio and podcasts MEH -games -video and camera apps -flashlight apps, etc, etc. I don't really need my Colornook to be my gameboy, video editor, camera, etc. I've got my laptop and smartphone to do all that.

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