You asked, we listened: NOOK 1.5 Update is Coming! [ Edited ]

[Michael-V]

You asked, we listened: NOOK 1.5 Update is Coming!

In our biggest update since we launched NOOK a year ago, we will dramatically increase NOOK 3G and NOOK Wi-Fi‘s page turn speed and deliver the features and performance enhancements most-requested from all of you! 

The 1.5 update includes improved search on the device, customized B&N Library organization and password protection. It also includes the ability to sync across all NOOK and all devices enabled with our free NOOK apps, by syncing your last page read. If you forget your NOOK at home, use the NOOK app for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Android smartphone or PC to pick up where you left off. And, the next time you pick up your NOOK, the Reading Now page will be updated and ready to go.

The NOOK 1.5 software update is expected to be available late next month via Wi-Fi or manual download at www.NOOK.com/support. 

In other NOOK news, NOOK for Android will also be getting an updated -- expected later this week. NOOK for Android v2.3 includes many customer-requested features including the ability to “Go To” a specific page number, search within a book, view highlights and notes, delete books from the library, plus an updated home screen and enhancements to make reading and managing side-loaded content easier. Learn more about NOOK for Android at www.bn.com/nookforandroid and download the app from an Android device by searching “NOOK” in the Android Marketplace.

[gandalf1369]

Great news Michael.  Thanks . . .

[Aueien]

Sound great.

"customized B&N Library organization and password protection."

what about the my documents folder?

inquiring minds want to know.

and again, thanks for the update.

[Debh366]

Thank you for the news, I'm looking forward to it!

I hope we have new games to look forward to as well! 

Debbie

[JeremyBouma]

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/gadgetreviews/nook-firmware-update-set-to-roll-out-next-month/18995

From ZDNet

"Good news, Nook owners. Barnes & Noble has announced that a firmware update for the e-book reader will be made available in November.

Software Update version 1.5 is promised to be the “biggest update yet” since the Nook launched in 2009. Available for both the 3G and Wi-Fi-only versions, the upgrade should alleviate one of the biggest complaints about the Nook: page turn speed.

Other refreshes include improved search, password protection and the ability to read continuously across all devices enabled with the Nook e-reader application.

A specific launch date hasn’t been announced yet except that it will “be available late next month.”"

I'll be interesting to see the final list of goodies for us 

SOOO glad I didn't wait and just bought my nook a month ago. I simply LOVE my nook!!

-jeremy

[mykoffee]

Sounds terrific !!  I especially like the custom organization of my B&N library,  it drives me nuts to see my series books out of order!

Linda

[FeralWriter]

Awesome!  They had me at library organization.  Page turn speed improvements--unexpected and quite welcome.

Way to delight your customers.  Can't wait for the download.

[TheAntiChick]

WOOOOHOOOOO!  I'd love to see a full enhancements list with screen shots, and I'd rather it be here today than in 4-6 weeks... but it's been a long time coming, and I'm thrilled to have official word about it!

[kp1]

Yay syncing!!

[Pugsnot]

so does "customized B&N Library organization" mean we will be able to make our own folders and then organize the books inside each folder the way we want?

[Halston12]

Thanks Michael!

I certainly appreciate B&N listening and responding to our requests. I know a lot of peeps are going to be very happy about Library organization.

[love_my_karma]

Yay! So excited to be able to organize my library.

Thanks, Michael and B&N!

[CalicoPete]

I hope the library organization includes "my documents."

[Ryan_phx]

If the new "organization" only works with B&N content, and doesn't allow organization of the My Documents folder, I guess I'm going to have to learn how to softroot. I'll withhold judgment on any new system until I see it for myself.

[Conniecats]

Thank you, sounds good!

[Ya_Ya]

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Ryan_phx wrote:

If the new "organization" only works with B&N content, it's not that useful, is it? 

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Why would B&N encourage people to shop elsewhere - which is exactly what making My Documents searchable/organized does.  I would bet they are holding onto developing/releasing this feature until they absolutely can't wait any longer.

The easier "My Library" is to use and the less easy "My Documents" is, well, that only urges people to buy at B&N.  That's ultimately B&N's goal, isn't it?  To make money?

We can want that change all day long, but I don't think we'll get it until B&N feels they absolutely MUST release it.  

I hope V1.5 proves my thought process wrong, but logically, why would they do it?

{Edited for spelling error.  An embarrassing one, at that.}

[jeff123]

Does it support folders for organizing books on SD card ???

[jeff123]

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Ya_Ya wrote:

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Ryan_phx wrote:

If the new "organization" only works with B&N content, it's not that useful, is it? 

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Why would B&N encourage people to shop elsewhere - which is exactly what making My Documents searchable/organized does.  I would bet they are holding onto developing/releasing this feature until they absolutely can't wait any longer.

The easier "My Library" is to use and the less easy "My Documents" is, well, that only urges people to buy at B&N.  That's ultimately B&N's goal, isn't it?  To make money?

We can want that change all day long, but I don't think we'll get it until B&N feels they absolutely MUSTS release it.  

I hope V1.5 proves my thought process wrong, but logically, why would they do it?

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Well a lot of the books on my SD Card are IBM Manuals and with over 24 pages of them it is very annonying. The IBM Manuals are provided by IBM for free, so B&N is not loosing any revenue yet, but when it comes time to purchase another reader and this is an issue, I will not be buying another one.

[Goatcabin]

Hooray!

I'm hoping that improved highlighting/notetaking is an additional, unheralded feature in this update...but I'm still excited for this software progress.

[kc5455]

Thank you for the great new Michael!!!