WiFi b/g/n works with any access point that you can login to, plus B&N access points that provide free extra services like book previewing.RAM is 512 MB, and the 8 GB total internal flash memory is partitioned into 2 GB system, 5 GB content and 1 GB sideloading (end-user).My MacBook Pro sometimes displays a warning dialog that says there’s overcurrent and disables that USB port.) (Will only charge slowly when connected to a PC. has custom miniUSB port (2-level contacts) and custom cable needed for charging from wall at 1.9 amps.has microSD slot that supports up to 32 GB storage.built-in speaker is adequate for home use, but not loud enough if there’s ambient noise, so you will need earphones for use in public.7″ “VividView” glossy color display is 16 million colors, 1024×600 and bright.(No credit card is required until you want to buy a book or app. The Nook team at B&N should all get a bonus for their great work and attention to detail.Īfter recharging the battery and agreeing to a 100 page Terms and Conditions form (!), you must register online via WiFi with a free B&N account to “activate” it.
I use tablets mainly for final software testing of websites, and it will be handy to have a 7″ Android for that. In short, the Nook Color is a remarkably capable and polished 7″ tablet. The unit that arrived was a model BNRV200 with Software version 1.2.0 installed. I bought a refurbished Barnes & Noble Nook Color 7″ (developer nickname “encore”) tablet on sale for $119 (originally retailed at $249, now $199.)