Photos: Hack the Nook Color into a full Android tablet

See the Nook Color hacked into a full Android tablet

\n\tThe Nook Color is a $250 e-reader powered by Android. Here’s what this device looks like when you hack it into a powerful and fully functional Android tablet.

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\n\tSee the companion blog post for step-by-step instructions on how to get the full Android OS on the Nook Color.

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\n\tPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Nook Color, in the box

\n\tSee the companion blog post for step-by-step instructions on how to get the full Android OS on the Nook Color.

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\n\tPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Nook Color, back of the box

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\n\tPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Nook Color, opening the box

\n\tSee the companion blog post for step-by-step instructions on how to get the full Android OS on the Nook Color.

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\n\tPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Nook Color, out of the box

\n\tSee the companion blog post for step-by-step instructions on how to get the full Android OS on the Nook Color.

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\n\tPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Nook Color, power and USB adapters

\n\tSee the companion blog post for step-by-step instructions on how to get the full Android OS on the Nook Color.

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\n\tPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Nook Color, powered off

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\n\tPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Nook Color, the back

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\n\tPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Nook Color, from the bottom

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\n\tPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Nook Color, from the top

\n\tSee the companion blog post for step-by-step instructions on how to get the full Android OS on the Nook Color.

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\n\tPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Nook Color, right side

\n\tSee the companion blog post for step-by-step instructions on how to get the full Android OS on the Nook Color.

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\n\tPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Nook Color and the original Nook

\n\tSee the companion blog post for step-by-step instructions on how to get the full Android OS on the Nook Color.

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\n\tPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Nook Color and the Samsung Galaxy Tab

\n\tSee the companion blog post for step-by-step instructions on how to get the full Android OS on the Nook Color.

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\n\tPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Nook Color and the Apple iPad

\n\tSee the companion blog post for step-by-step instructions on how to get the full Android OS on the Nook Color.

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\n\tPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Nook Color, how to access the MicroSD slot

\n\tSee the companion blog post for step-by-step instructions on how to get the full Android OS on the Nook Color.

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\n\tPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Nook Color, with full Android OS loaded

\n\tSee the companion blog post for step-by-step instructions on how to get the full Android OS on the Nook Color.

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\n\tPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Nook Color, with added apps after rooting it

\n\tSee the companion blog post for step-by-step instructions on how to get the full Android OS on the Nook Color.

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\n\tPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Nook Color, running the Android Market

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\n\tPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Nook Color, the Notifications area

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\n\tPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Nook Color, full Android on-screen keyboard

\n\tSee the companion blog post for step-by-step instructions on how to get the full Android OS on the Nook Color.

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\n\tPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Nook Color, with LauncherPro for the homescreen

\n\tSee the companion blog post for step-by-step instructions on how to get the full Android OS on the Nook Color.

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\n\tPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Nook Color, accessing all of Android apps

\n\tSee the companion blog post for step-by-step instructions on how to get the full Android OS on the Nook Color.

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\n\tPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Nook Color, running Kindle app

\n\tSee the companion blog post for step-by-step instructions on how to get the full Android OS on the Nook Color.

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\n\tPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic