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darcyisrad Aug 6th, 2011 11:23 AM

Nook adapters in Spain
 
I will be in Spain for a month. I would like to bring my Barnes n Noble Color Nook. Does a regular adapter work for it there? I really wouldn't want to blow it thank you!

Dukey1 Aug 6th, 2011 11:40 AM

Is that Nook able to accept voltages between 110 and 220?

Robert2533 Aug 6th, 2011 11:46 AM

All you'll need is a plug adapter.

Robert2533 Aug 6th, 2011 11:46 AM

All you'll need is a plug adapter.

Approach_Guides Aug 6th, 2011 02:15 PM

Agree with Robert2533 -- all you will need is the adaptor to fit the plug. It will accept any voltage. We used our Nook throughout a recent trip Europe with no problems. Enjoy Spain!

ira Aug 7th, 2011 06:29 AM

Hi d,

All you will need is a plug adapter.

ita Aug 7th, 2011 09:38 AM

does the same apply to a Kindle

ellenem Aug 7th, 2011 09:42 AM

Check the voltage reading on your device. If it lists something like "100-240V" as my laptop lists, then all you need is a plug adapter, not a converter.

Approach_Guides Aug 7th, 2011 10:21 AM

Hi ita,
Yes, the same applies to the kindle.

Greenhouse Aug 7th, 2011 03:18 PM

My friend had no trouble using her Nook while we were in Spain last month, however you will not able to purchase new content while overseas.

oopsy Aug 8th, 2011 04:17 AM

Greenhouse, that surprises me (not being able to purchase additional content while overseas). Any idea why? I was able to purchase books on my iPad last May, and had intended to get a Nook and have that with me for my upcoming trip. (In fact I actually thought I had purchased for the Nook app on the iPad, but maybe I purchased for the Kindle app.)

Robert2533 Aug 8th, 2011 06:50 PM

It has to do with regional marketing and licenses. You are not even able to access HULU while in Europe to catch up on your favorite programs. What a bore!

oopsy Aug 8th, 2011 07:50 PM

Silly me. I knew about restrictions on television because of difficulties accessing British shows here. It just didn't dawn on me that there would be book restrictions, too. I was planning to pass my iPad on to my husband and get a nook for my November/December trip. Maybe I'll rethink that.

iBooks has been able to address this problem. Does anyone know if Amazon has worked it out for the Kindle?


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