16GB Barnes & Noble Nook 7" WiFi Tablet (refurbished) $140 + Free Shipping (expired)

You should definitely put in there that this is for the Nook "Tablet" and not the Nook "Color". Seems like a good deal to me, even if it's refurb.

Quote from BNZ : You should definitely put in there that this is for the Nook "Tablet" and not the Nook "Color". Seems like a good deal to me, even if it's refurb.

Thank, reworded the title slightly

This is just a faster NC with a microphone and beefier battery, right?

Quote from Wasser : This is just a faster NC with a microphone and beefier battery, right?

Specifically it is dual core vs single core, plus this 16gb has 1gb ram vs 512mb of the 8gb version.

Quote from BNZ : You should definitely put in there that this is for the Nook "Tablet" and not the Nook "Color". Seems like a good deal to me, even if it's refurb.

Been outta the loop with the differnet Nook models. Can this one boot from an SD card with Android OS 'emulator' on it?

Quote from USCsteveO : Been outta the loop with the differnet Nook models. Can this one boot from an SD card with Android OS 'emulator' on it?

Yes it will boot from SD card with no problem. I bought one used at this price a while ago and I think this is really good one. Some Nook colors have bluetooth on it, but my nook tablet doe not. If it is something you are looking for to sync up a keyboard then just be aware.

This is a super good deal, BUT people who are only casually into "hacking" stuff and are used to one-click type solutions for Android devices need to re-think this.

I have the original Nook color and the ROM/Rooting stuff is a nightmare compared to almost any other device. The Play Store only works about half the time, you'll have to be constantly trying different update schemes and clearing cache to download apps. Reading XDA on the Nook Tablet, it's an identical situation. Newer version of ROMs, but the same problem of B&N doing a horrible job of file/storage structure.

If you're looking to use it as B&N intended, this is a fantastic deal and you should jump. If you're looking for an easily rootable tablet that will get all the updates, look elsewhere.

Not to say it isn't worthwhile, but for $60 more a 8GB Nexus 7 is (IMO) a much, much better value.

Quote from lattiboy : This is a super good deal, BUT people who are only casually into "hacking" stuff and are used to one-click type solutions for Android devices need to re-think this. I have the original Nook color and the ROM/Rooting stuff is a nightmare compared to almost any other device. The Play Store only works about half the time, you'll have to be constantly trying different update schemes and clearing cache to download apps. Reading XDA on the Nook Tablet, it's an identical situation. Newer version of ROMs, but the same problem of B&N doing a horrible job of file/storage structure. If you're looking to use it as B&N intended, this is a fantastic deal and you should jump. If you're looking for an easily rootable tablet that will get all the updates, look elsewhere. Not to say it isn't worthwhile, but for $60 more a 8GB Nexus 7 is (IMO) a much, much better value.

If this tablet is as easy/exact same way to root/mod as the original Nook Color then this is a great deal.

I had the Nook Color and rooting was pretty easy. and idiot proof. (impossible to brick).
I can't say about the Android Market/Google Play as I never use it.

But I download APK files from the net and they all ran fine. compatibablity at the time is was better than my current HoneyComb and ICS 10" tablet now.

This is a pretty good deal and tempted to go in for one.

This has to be 100 for it to even be worth it when the Nexus 7 starts at $199.

Quote from PoisonWolf : This has to be 100 for it to even be worth it when the Nexus 7 starts at $199.

The nexus has no micro sd, so you have to hack and then have a kludge to add storage. The nook color is easier to root than the nook tablet, they locked the bootloader on the tablet, still doable not as easy. Try using wifi on a cruise, $1 a minute and slow.

Quote from PoisonWolf : This has to be 100 for it to even be worth it when the Nexus 7 starts at $199.

Disagree. For 199 you only get 8GB vs 16GB here. Plus this has microSD to expand memory. If you're a hacker type...this is an awesome deal. If you are not a hacker type...then do whatever you have budget for.

Quote from lattiboy : This is a super good deal, BUT people who are only casually into "hacking" stuff and are used to one-click type solutions for Android devices need to re-think this. I have the original Nook color and the ROM/Rooting stuff is a nightmare compared to almost any other device. The Play Store only works about half the time, you'll have to be constantly trying different update schemes and clearing cache to download apps. Reading XDA on the Nook Tablet, it's an identical situation. Newer version of ROMs, but the same problem of B&N doing a horrible job of file/storage structure.

Disagree. Nook Color is SUPER SIMPLE to hack. The current 3 way boot on SD card is the most simple way you can do it, AND you dont mess up your internal memory/void warranty.

Just buy a Class 4 SanDisk 32GB microSD card, follow some simple instructions download and expand a file on the card and reboot a few times and you will have original nook color, Gingerbread (CM 7) and ICS (CM 9) runnable from the card. Never had a problem with Google Play or Amazon market on a Nook Color.

Quote from geniv : If this tablet is as easy/exact same way to root/mod as the original Nook Color then this is a great deal. I had the Nook Color and rooting was pretty easy. and idiot proof. (impossible to brick). I can't say about the Android Market/Google Play as I never use it. But I download APK files from the net and they all ran fine. compatibablity at the time is was better than my current HoneyComb and ICS 10" tablet now. This is a pretty good deal and tempted to go in for one.

Agree


Now... speaking of the Nook Tablet ... This one WILL be harder to mod than the Nook Color. However there are SD card forms of the CM9 (ICS) and CM10 (JellyBean) available for NT. Problem is they are not polished like NC and a lot of stuff doesn't work on them yet like video acceleration and the like.

I think there is a CM7 (Gingerbread) available for NT but I haven't looked into it.

If you want a hassle free rooted tablet with awesome screen, go with a NC for now. If you want faster and want to wait a year for the hacks to get improved while still using the built in stuff, then go with NT.

Quote from MrLateNite : Disagree. Nook Color is SUPER SIMPLE to hack. The current 3 way boot on SD card is the most simple way you can do it, AND you dont mess up your internal memory/void warranty. Just buy a Class 4 SanDisk 32GB microSD card, follow some simple instructions download and expand a file on the card and reboot a few times and you will have original nook color, Gingerbread (CM 7) and ICS (CM 9) runnable from the card. Never had a problem with Google Play or Amazon market on a Nook Color. Agree Now... speaking of the Nook Tablet ... This one WILL be harder to mod than the Nook Color. However there are SD card forms of the CM9 (ICS) and CM10 (JellyBean) available for NT. Problem is they are not polished like NC and a lot of stuff doesn't work on them yet like video acceleration and the like. I think there is a CM7 (Gingerbread) available for NT but I haven't looked into it. If you want a hassle free rooted tablet with awesome screen, go with a NC for now. If you want faster and want to wait a year for the hacks to get improved while still using the built in stuff, then go with NT.

thanks for he info. I though the Nook Tablet mods are as stable/refined as the nook color.