I'm not sure I correctly got root privileges, but after sudo su gainroot, followed by /etc/init.d/tablet-browser-daemon restart, I got the following output:

Stopping browser daemon: browserd
Starting browser daemon: browserd

After that, the "Updating" box stays visible on the browser any time I try to load a page, but clicking it makes it go away.

In response to the question of what happens, when I type in an address, then hit the green arrow, absolutely nothing happens. The only feedback is the screen click sound and the button highlighting momentarily.

Given that the n810 is brand new, I'm wondering whether people think I should have my friend return it for a replacement, or first try reflashing the firmware. Opinions?