Barnes & Noble Nook
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The Barnes & Noble Nook (styled "nook" or "NOOK") is a brand of electronic-book
reader developed by American
book retailer Barnes & Noble
, based on the Android platform. The original device was announced in the United States
in October 2009, and was released the next month. The original Nook includes both Wi-Fi
and AT&T
3G
wireless connectivity, a six-inch E Ink
display, and a separate, smaller color touchscreen that serves as the primary input device. A Wi-Fi
-only model of the original design was released in June 2010. The original line of Nooks was followed in November 2010 by a color LCD device called the Nook Color
and in June 2011 by a second-generation E Ink device marketed as the Nook Simple Touch
. On December 1, 2011 Barnes & Noble stated that the NOOK business is valued at $220 million.
E-book
An electronic book is a book-length publication in digital form, consisting of text, images, or both, and produced on, published through, and readable on computers or other electronic devices. Sometimes the equivalent of a conventional printed book, e-books can also be born digital...
reader developed by American
United States
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book retailer Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble, Inc. is the largest book retailer in the United States, operating mainly through its Barnes & Noble Booksellers chain of bookstores headquartered at 122 Fifth Avenue in the Flatiron District in Manhattan in New York City. Barnes & Noble also operated the chain of small B. Dalton...
, based on the Android platform. The original device was announced in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
in October 2009, and was released the next month. The original Nook includes both Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi or Wifi, is a mechanism for wirelessly connecting electronic devices. A device enabled with Wi-Fi, such as a personal computer, video game console, smartphone, or digital audio player, can connect to the Internet via a wireless network access point. An access point has a range of about 20...
and AT&T
AT&T
AT&T Inc. is an American multinational telecommunications corporation headquartered in Whitacre Tower, Dallas, Texas, United States. It is the largest provider of mobile telephony and fixed telephony in the United States, and is also a provider of broadband and subscription television services...
3G
3G
3G or 3rd generation mobile telecommunications is a generation of standards for mobile phones and mobile telecommunication services fulfilling the International Mobile Telecommunications-2000 specifications by the International Telecommunication Union...
wireless connectivity, a six-inch E Ink
E Ink
E Ink is a specific proprietary type of electronic paper manufactured by E Ink Corporation, founded in 1997 based on research started at the MIT Media Lab...
display, and a separate, smaller color touchscreen that serves as the primary input device. A Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi or Wifi, is a mechanism for wirelessly connecting electronic devices. A device enabled with Wi-Fi, such as a personal computer, video game console, smartphone, or digital audio player, can connect to the Internet via a wireless network access point. An access point has a range of about 20...
-only model of the original design was released in June 2010. The original line of Nooks was followed in November 2010 by a color LCD device called the Nook Color
Nook Color
The Nook Color is a color version of the Nook e-reader device by Barnes & Noble. It is a 7-inch tablet with full-color multitouch touchscreen input. The device is designed for full-color viewing of books, newspapers, magazines, and children's picture books...
and in June 2011 by a second-generation E Ink device marketed as the Nook Simple Touch
Nook Simple Touch
The Nook Simple Touch is the second generation of the Nook e-book device by Barnes & Noble. It features an 800x600 E Ink screen that has a touchscreen using a network of infrared beams slightly above the screen surface...
. On December 1, 2011 Barnes & Noble stated that the NOOK business is valued at $220 million.
3G + Wi-Fi Version
- This version made its debut on November 22, 2009, at a retail price of $259. It was offered with built-in Wi-Fi + 3G connectivity for free access to the Barnes and Noble online store.
- The price was reduced to $199 on June 21, 2010, upon the release of the new Nook Wi-Fi.
- The price was dropped to $169 on May 25, 2011, in accordance with the announcement of the new Nook, also known as Nook Simple Touch Reader.
- In early 2011, Nook Wi-Fi + 3G was phased due to shrinking demand.
Wi-Fi Version
- This version of the Nook 1st Edition, which supports only Wi-Fi (not 3G Wireless), made its debut on June 21, 2010, at a retail price of $149.
- It was launched with Firmware Version 1.4 already installed. It is easily distinguishable physically from the Wi-Fi + 3G due to its white back panel, as opposed to the gray back panel of the Wi-Fi +3G version.
- A price reduction was made on May 25, 2011, dropping to closeout prices of $119 in accordance with the announcement of the new Nook, also known as Nook Simple Touch Reader.
- In September 2011, the price was dropped again to a new low price of $89.
Nook Simple Touch aka Nook 2nd Edition
Announced on May 25, 2011, the Simple Touch Reader (also informally referred as Nook 2nd Edition) was released on June 10, 2011 at a retail price of $139. The Simple Touch is a Wi-Fi only Nook, with Infrared touch-screen, E Ink "Pearl" technology, and battery life of up to two months (or 150 hours offering approximately 25,000 continuous page turns with Wi-Fi turned off). The device weighs 7.48oz with dimensions of 6.5" x 5" x 0.47".Nook Color
Released on November 19, 2010 and priced at $249, the Nook Color comes installed with Android 2.1, the device is powered by TI OMAP 3621 800 MHz processor, 512MB of RAM, 8GB of flash storage, with a 7" LCD screen, and a microSD expansion slot.Specifications
| Generation | Appearance | Capacity | Connectivity | Original release date | Operating System | Screen (pixels) | Physical Size | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes & Noble Nook 1st Edition | 2 GB | 3G/Wifi, MicroUSB | 30 November 2009 | Android 1.5 | 6 inch (600x800) E Ink 3.5 inch (480x144) LCD |
7.7 x 4.9 x 0.5 in (196 x 125 x 13 mm) |
12.1 oz (343 g) | |
| Wifi, MicroUSB | 21 June 2010 | 11.6 oz (329 g) | ||||||
| Nook Simple Touch Nook Simple Touch The Nook Simple Touch is the second generation of the Nook e-book device by Barnes & Noble. It features an 800x600 E Ink screen that has a touchscreen using a network of infrared beams slightly above the screen surface... |
2 GB | Wifi, MicroUSB | 10 June 2011 | Android 2.1 | 6 inch (600x800) E Ink Pearl IR touch |
6.5 x 5.0 x 0.47 in (170 x 130 x 12 mm) |
7.48 oz (212 g) | |
| Nook Color Nook Color The Nook Color is a color version of the Nook e-reader device by Barnes & Noble. It is a 7-inch tablet with full-color multitouch touchscreen input. The device is designed for full-color viewing of books, newspapers, magazines, and children's picture books... |
8 GB | Wifi, MicroUSB | 19 November 2010 | Android 2.2 | 7 inch (1024x600) LCD | 8.1 x 5.0 x 0.48 in (210 x 130 x 12 mm) |
15.8 oz (450 g) | |
See also
- E-bookE-bookAn electronic book is a book-length publication in digital form, consisting of text, images, or both, and produced on, published through, and readable on computers or other electronic devices. Sometimes the equivalent of a conventional printed book, e-books can also be born digital...
- Comparison of e-book readers
- Amazon KindleAmazon KindleThe Amazon Kindle is an e-book reader developed by Amazon.com subsidiary Lab126 which uses wireless connectivity to enable users to shop for, download, browse, and read e-books, newspapers, magazines, blogs, and other digital media...
- Barnes & Noble Nook 1st Edition
- Nook Simple TouchNook Simple TouchThe Nook Simple Touch is the second generation of the Nook e-book device by Barnes & Noble. It features an 800x600 E Ink screen that has a touchscreen using a network of infrared beams slightly above the screen surface...
- Nook ColorNook ColorThe Nook Color is a color version of the Nook e-reader device by Barnes & Noble. It is a 7-inch tablet with full-color multitouch touchscreen input. The device is designed for full-color viewing of books, newspapers, magazines, and children's picture books...
- Sony ReaderSony ReaderThe Sony Reader is a line of e-book readers manufactured by Sony. It uses an electronic paper display developed by E Ink Corporation, is viewable in direct sunlight, requires no power to maintain a static image, and is usable in portrait or landscape orientation.Sony sells e-books for the Reader...
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- OverDrive, Inc.OverDrive, Inc.OverDrive is an American digital distributor of downloadable eBooks, audiobooks, music, and video titles. The company’s core business is the management of digital content for publisher, libraries, schools, and retailers. According to the company, OverDrive’s inventory included more than 500,000...
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- List of Android devices