Nook Simple Touch

Nook Simple Touch

The Nook Simple Touch displaying a photo screensaver
Developer Barnes & Noble
Manufacturer Foxconn
Release date 10 June 2011, Wi-Fi version
Introductory price US$139, Wi-Fi version US$99, 2011-11-07
Operating system Android 2.1
CPU 800 MHz TI OMAP 3621[1]
Memory 256 MB
Storage 2 GB internal, microSD expands up to 32 GB
Display 6 in (152 mm), 600 x 800 pixel, 167 PPI, E Ink ED060SCE(LF)C1
Input IR matrix Touchscreen, left-right paging buttons, home button
Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, USB
Power Installed battery (2 months with Wi-Fi off)
Dimensions 6.5 in (165 mm) H
5.0 in (127 mm) W
0.47 in (12 mm) D
Weight 7.48 oz (212 g)
Website www.barnesandnoble.com/nook

The Nook Simple Touch (also called the Nook Touch) is the second generation Nook e-reader developed by Barnes & Noble. It features an 800x600 E Ink screen with a touchscreen that uses a network of infrared beams slightly above the screen surface. The device also has wireless connectivity via Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and a micro USB port for charging and connecting to a computer.[2]

In April 2012, Barnes & Noble introduced a Simple Touch Reader with "GlowLight" LED technology. On 30 October 2013, Barnes & Noble released the Nook Glowlight, which replaced the Simple Touch with Glowlight. The Simple Touch was still sold until late February 2014, when it was discontinued.

Reception

Since its release on 25 May 2011, the Nook Simple Touch has received generally positive reviews. The summary of a PC Magazine review observed: "Thanks to plenty of upgrades and a laser-sharp focus on the reading experience, the second-gen Barnes & Noble Nook Touch Reader is our new Editors' Choice for ebook readers."[3] Laptop Magazine termed it "the best E Ink eReader on the market right now".[4] An MSNBC critic favored the Nook Simple Touch over the Kindle Touch, citing the Nook's superior user interface and an "over two months" battery life versus the Kindle's "up to two months".[5]

Engadget initially expressed confusion over the device's name and dubbed the device the "Nook Wi-Fi" in its review.[6]

Use of additional Android applications

As an Android device, the Nook Simple Touch can be modified to run Android applications (including those obtained via Google Play) through a process called rooting, which grants users root access to the Nook Simple Touch's file system. Doing so voids the device's warranty in some jurisdictions,[7] although it can often be restored to (non-rooted) factory defaults for warranty claims.[8]

Other modifications

The Nook Simple Touch is somewhat limited due to the slow processor and the E ink screen. These issues have been overcome via a custom kernel, which overclocks the processor and enables multitouch.[9][10] The slow refresh rate and flashing screen were overcome by an app called NoRefresh (or Fastmode), which increases refresh rate by reverting to 1-bit depth (black and white, no greyscale).[11]

Another limitation has been the lack of audio. The Nook Simple Touch has no external speakers or headphone ports. Recently, this has been overcome with more kernel modifications.[12]

Various custom operating systems (or ROMs) have also been developed, such as the 1337 ROM.[13] These ROMs are similar to the stock OS, but have been modified with several of the tweaks listed above.

See also

External links

References

  1. ↑ Detwiler, Bill. "Cracking Open the 2011 Barnes and Noble Nook E-Book Reader Wi-Fi".
  2. ↑ "All-new Nook tech specs". Retrieved 2011-06-12.
  3. ↑ Lendino, Jamie (29 November 2011). "Barnes & Noble Nook Touch Review and Rating". PC Magazine. Ziff Davis. Retrieved 2011-12-13.
  4. ↑ Bradford, K.T. (1 June 2011). "Barnes & Noble Nook Touch Review". Laptop Magazine. TechMediaNetwork. Retrieved 2011-12-13.
  5. ↑ "Kindle vs. Nook: $99 e-ink touch readers face off".
  6. ↑ Heater, Brian (1 June 2011). "Barnes & Noble Nook WiFi review.". Engadget.
  7. ↑ "Root Nook Touch and side load apps". Retrieved 2011-06-15.
  8. ↑ "Nook Simple Touch restore to stock". nookdevs. 2012.
  9. ↑ "Nook Simple Touch -> Nook Multi Touch [Screensaver Locking Issue Explanation Added]". XDA Developers. Retrieved 2016-03-04.
  10. ↑ "Nook Simple Touch multitouch hack turns e-reader into a monochrome $99 Android tablet". The Verge. Retrieved 2016-03-04.
  11. ↑ "NoRefresh enabler - Post #10". forum.xda-developers.com. Retrieved 2016-03-04.
  12. ↑ "CWM USB Audio Enabler". XDA Developers. Retrieved 2016-03-04.
  13. ↑ "[NST/NSTG][ROM] 1337 ROM [Apr. 9]". XDA-Developers. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
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