When Windows 8 was ‘setting up’, for some reason the time zone didn’t keep the correct settings, but I didn’t notice that until I tried to install the Nook app from Barnes and Noble. It installed ok, but my eBooks didn’t download. I uninstalled the app re-installed the app, rebooted, nope those books didn’t download. Finally I entered into a chat with a customer service rep on B and N.
He had me download Nook Study and install it, and then the fun started. My computer time was incorrect and it wouldn’t work. OK, checked the time and it was set for Pacific time. Hmm, how did that happen? I know I set right to begin with, Central time. I changed it and the app still wouldn’t work, time is 120 minutes wrong. So I checked again and it was Pacific time. I changed it again and this time clicked the tab for Internet Time and clicked Update now.
The correct time finally saved and now the Nook Study app opened. Apparently this app is for college students and now it wanted my school name. Since I left college eons ago, I closed the app and opened the Nook app. It connected and all my books downloaded.
Now I am wondering about two things. Why didn’t Windows 8 keep my correct time zone and why did Nook need the correct time zone? If I moved to Alaska, could I still use my Nook app? What if I was there on vacation and bought a book, would it download? I suppose the time on Barnes and Noble’s website is linked to my billing address and in a way that makes sense, but the whole idea of being able to take your Nook/laptop/iPad with you and read anywhere is one of the things that makes these readers so great.
Still wondering!
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