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Barnes & Noble has launched the firmware version 1.5 update for the Nook eBook reader. The new firmware update brings a number of new features to the device such as a 50% increase on page refresh rates, syncing across Nook apps, customizable folders, password protection and improved search functions. Please remember that the firmware version 1.5 is compatible with both the 3G and WiFi only models of the reader. [GadgetVenue]
The Barnes & Noble NOOKcolor e-book reader is now available for purchase. Priced at $249 a pop, the gadget sports a 7-inch IPS touchscreen display at 1024 x 600 resolution, the Google Android operating system and a web browser. The eReader also has a built-in Wi-Fi, allowing you to surf the web, check your email and read a favorite blog. [Product Page]
Barnes & Noble has officially announced the availability of the Nook Color in the US. The gadget features a 7-inch (1024 x 600) IPS display with capacitive touch, the Google Android 2.0 OS, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, an 8GB of storage space, a microSD card slot, up to 8-hour of battery life (Wi-Fi is turned off), a mono speaker and a headphone jack. The Nook Color will start shipping on November 19th, 2010. This e-book reader is currently available for pre-order at Barnes & Noble for $249 a pop. Watch the video after the jump to get more details. Read more
Barnes & Noble has confirmed the availability of the NOOK Wi-Fi eReader. The gadget provides a 6-inch e-paper display, a 3.5-inch color touchscreen and all the other features, such as e-book lending, web browsing and the fledgling game and music Android apps. The Nook Wi-Fi retails for $149 a pop. It’s available to order today and will ship this week. Additionally, the Nook 3G is dropping from its original $259 to $199.
Barnes & Noble has also released the 1.4 firmware update for both devices. The new firmware adds the free AT&T access as well as a Go To Page feature that can jump to a particular page, an extremely large font for poor-sighted readers and faster book load times. [Electronista]
Barnes & Noble will release their version of the eReader app for the Apple iPad sometime near the device’s launch. The app offers you access to all of the books, magazines and newspapers available in Barnes & Noble’s eBookstore. The Barnes & Noble eReader app for iPad will be available for free. Stay tuned for more updates. [B&N Community]
Barnes and Noble has officially confirmed their e-Book reader, the Barnes and Noble Nook. Measuring 7.7-inch x 4.9-inch x 0.5-inch and weighing at 11.2oz, this Android-based gadget comes jam packed with a 6-inch e-ink Vizplex display and a 3.5-inch color touchscreen, AT&T 3G WiFi access, and a 10 days of battery life. If you want one, you can pre-order the Barnes and Noble Nook for $259. The gadget will be released in November 2009. [Slashgear]
Here are several pictures of the upcoming Barnes and Noble e-Book reader. From these leaked pictures, we can see that the gadget will feature an e-ink screen as expected, but it will be monochrome only. This Amazon Kindle competitor will feature a multitouch display similar to the iPhone. Unfortunately, there is no further info about this gadget. Find out more pictures after the jump. Read more
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