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Photos: Hack the Nook Color into a full Android tablet

By Jason Hiner February 3, 2011, 4:16 AM PST

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Photos: Hack the Nook Color into a full Android tablet

See the Nook Color hacked into a full Android tablet

See the Nook Color hacked into a full Android tablet

ntThe 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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ntSee 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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ntPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Photos: Hack the Nook Color into a full Android tablet

Nook Color, in the box

Nook Color, in the box

ntSee 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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ntPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Photos: Hack the Nook Color into a full Android tablet

Nook Color, back of the box

Nook Color, back of the box

ntSee 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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Photos: Hack the Nook Color into a full Android tablet

Nook Color, opening the box

Nook Color, opening the box

ntSee 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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ntPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Photos: Hack the Nook Color into a full Android tablet

Nook Color, out of the box

Nook Color, out of the box

ntSee 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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ntPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Photos: Hack the Nook Color into a full Android tablet

Nook Color, power and USB adapters

Nook Color, power and USB adapters

ntSee 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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ntPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Photos: Hack the Nook Color into a full Android tablet

Nook Color, powered off

Nook Color, powered off

ntSee 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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ntPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Photos: Hack the Nook Color into a full Android tablet

Nook Color, the back

Nook Color, the back

ntSee 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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ntPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Photos: Hack the Nook Color into a full Android tablet

Nook Color, from the bottom

Nook Color, from the bottom

ntSee 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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ntPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Photos: Hack the Nook Color into a full Android tablet

Nook Color, from the top

Nook Color, from the top

ntSee 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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ntPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Photos: Hack the Nook Color into a full Android tablet

Nook Color, right side

Nook Color, right side

ntSee 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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ntPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Photos: Hack the Nook Color into a full Android tablet

Nook Color and the original Nook

Nook Color and the original Nook

ntSee 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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ntPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Photos: Hack the Nook Color into a full Android tablet

Nook Color and the Samsung Galaxy Tab

Nook Color and the Samsung Galaxy Tab

ntSee 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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ntPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Photos: Hack the Nook Color into a full Android tablet

Nook Color and the Apple iPad

Nook Color and the Apple iPad

ntSee 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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ntPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Photos: Hack the Nook Color into a full Android tablet

Nook Color, how to access the MicroSD slot

Nook Color, how to access the MicroSD slot

ntSee 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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ntPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Photos: Hack the Nook Color into a full Android tablet

Nook Color, with full Android OS loaded

Nook Color, with full Android OS loaded

ntSee 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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ntPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Photos: Hack the Nook Color into a full Android tablet

Nook Color, with added apps after rooting it

Nook Color, with added apps after rooting it

ntSee 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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ntPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Photos: Hack the Nook Color into a full Android tablet

Nook Color, running the Android Market

Nook Color, running the Android Market

ntSee 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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ntPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Photos: Hack the Nook Color into a full Android tablet

Nook Color, the Notifications area

Nook Color, the Notifications area

ntSee 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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ntPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Photos: Hack the Nook Color into a full Android tablet

Nook Color, full Android on-screen keyboard

Nook Color, full Android on-screen keyboard

ntSee 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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ntPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Photos: Hack the Nook Color into a full Android tablet

Nook Color, with LauncherPro for the homescreen

Nook Color, with LauncherPro for the homescreen

ntSee 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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ntPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Photos: Hack the Nook Color into a full Android tablet

Nook Color, accessing all of Android apps

Nook Color, accessing all of Android apps

ntSee 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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ntPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

Photos: Hack the Nook Color into a full Android tablet

Nook Color, running Kindle app

Nook Color, running Kindle app

ntSee 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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ntPhoto credit: Jason Hiner | TechRepublic

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