Nook

Nook Color likely dropping this week, image leaked

Nook Color likely dropping this week, image leaked Barnes & Noble's NYC event this week will coincide nicely with the release of a Nook software update that focuses on synch and performance enhancements, like a faster page turn. But the Nook 2, long referred to as Project Encore, looks to be bringing more to the table than a couple of new bullet points and tweaks. The image below turned up in the accessory... Read more »

Barnes & Noble Nook on shelves at WalMart starting 10/24

Barnes & Noble Nook on shelves at WalMart starting 10/24 Right in line with next week's big event in New York City, Barnes & Noble has announced that starting on Sunday, October 24th both the 3G/WiFi and the WiFi-only versions of their Nook e-readers will be available at WalMart. Price points have not been disclosed. Another detail missing from the release is what version of the product we will be snatching up for the... Read more »

Barnes & Noble’s NYC event likely to bear Nook 2

Barnes & Noble’s NYC event likely to bear Nook 2 I loves me some Nook news, and there will be plenty to go around this holiday season. After announcing the November release of Nook software version 1.5, which primarily addresses performance and cross-platform synching, B&N sent out invitations to a "very special event" that will take place next week in their Time Square shop, NYC. No invite in my mailbox, but... Read more »

Nook software update coming in November

Nook software update coming in November For those who missed it, I love my $149 Nook Wi-Fi. And I love my Nook for Android application. The two of them have renewed my passion for spare time pleasure reading, mostly because discovering and buying new books is a snap with either. There is one feature that could save me a bit more time when working my way through a book on multiple devices, and that's... Read more »

Win a Nook for your favorite teacher

Win a Nook for your favorite teacher Barnes & Noble's My Favorite Teacher contest gives students around the country a chance to bring recognition to a teacher that has made a difference in their lives. Students can write essays, poems, and thank you letters detailing a special teacher's hard work and impact on their students and present them at any Barnes & Noble for consideration. Local winners will be... Read more »

New Nook for Android update

New Nook for Android update Barnes & Noble has released version 2.2 of their Android app, adding new features such as a cover view pop-up menu with shortcuts for frequently used and requested actions, the ability to hide the status bar while reading for a more immersive experience, and options to change spacing and justification. Performance enhancements are also included. Running version... Read more »

I love my $149 nook Wi-Fi

I love my $149 nook Wi-Fi With all the hype surrounding the Kindle DX and the rest of the Kindle line, for that matter, one might think Amazon and Apple had the e-book market cornered and trembling. But there still are other viable options out there. I've tried Borders' Kobo with it's sloppy little d-pad, and a couple of Sony's older clunkers (though I have yet to hold their more promising... Read more »

Wi-Fi Nook (no 3G) launches at $149

Wi-Fi Nook (no 3G) launches at $149 Competing with the iPad means big price slashesfor OEMs of ebook readers. When the Android-based Nook launched, its greatest barrier to success was Amazon's Kindle, but now, Apple's shadow looms large across the ebook landscape. That's good news for us, because the original 3G Nook has dropped from $259 to $199 and a new 3G-only version will only set you back $150.... Read more »

Barnes & Noble Nook

Barnes & Noble Nook Specs: Android; full color secondary touch screen that allows for shopping, content selection, bookmarking, notes, and highlights; 2 Gigs of space means you can hold about 1500 books in your pack; and with the wireless turned off you get 10 days of battery life. Comes with free, lifetime 3G. Released: November 30th for $259. Available through... Read more »

Android-powered Nook syncs with iPhone, BlackBerry, and, uh…..

Android-powered Nook syncs with iPhone, BlackBerry, and, uh….. EDIT: An Android client will be released eventually, but not before the launch of Nook. I missed the blurb in one of the press documents. This is exciting to me. I really don't spend enough time reading for pleasure anymore, and an Android e-reader just might give me a valid excuse to spend work time buried in a true crime murder mystery the latest... Read more »