Barnes & Noble Nook
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| Developer | Barnes & Noble |
| Manufacturer | Foxconn |
| Type | E-reader |
| Release date | November 30, 2009 (3G+Wi-Fi) 21 June 2010 (Wi-Fi only) |
| Introductory price | US$259 (Wi-Fi + 3G version) US$149 (Wi-Fi only version) |
| Operating system | Android v1.5, released 22 November 2010 |
| Power | rechargeable, replaceable lithium-ion polymer battery |
| Storage capacity | 2 GB internal storage microSD expansion up to 16 GB |
| Display | 600 x 800 pixel, 6 inch E Ink display and a 3.5 inch 480 x 144 pixel color control display |
| Input | Color touchscreen, left/right paging buttons |
| Connectivity | AT&T 3G 802.11b/g Wi-Fi |
| Dimensions | 7.7 in (196 mm) H 4.9 in (124 mm) W 0.5 in (12.7 mm) D |
| Weight | 12.1 oz (340 g) (Wi-Fi + 3G) 11.6 oz (330 g) (Wi-Fi only) 7.48 oz (212 g) (Nook Touch Reader) |
| Website | nook.com |
The Barnes & Noble Nook (styled "nook" or "NOOK") is a brand of electronic-book reader developed by American book retailer Barnes & Noble,[1] based on the Android platform. The original device was announced in the United States in October 2009, and was released the next month.[2] 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.[3] 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.[4] On December 1, 2011 Barnes & Noble stated that NOOK and NOOK related sales for Q2 of 2011 were $220 million.[5]
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[edit] History
[edit] E-ink
[edit] Nook 1st Edition
Main article: Barnes & Noble Nook 1st Edition
[edit] 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 out due to shrinking demand.
[edit] 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.
- In late 2011, Nook Wi-Fi was phased out due to shrinking demand
[edit] Nook Simple Touch aka Nook 2nd Edition
Main article: Nook Simple Touch
- 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".
- November 7th 2011 the Simple Touch Reader Retail Price dropped to $99.
[edit] LCD
[edit] Nook Color
Main article: 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.
[edit] Nook Tablet
Main article: Nook Tablet
[edit] Specifications
| Generation | Appearance | Capacity | Connectivity | Original release date | Operating system | Screen (pixels) | Dimensions | Weight |
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| Barnes & Noble Nook 1st Edition |  |
2 GB | Wi-Fi, 3G, Micro-USB | 30 November 2009 | Android 1.5 | 6 inch (600x800) E Ink 3.5 inch (480x144) LCD |
7.7 in (196 mm) H 4.9 in (124 mm) W 0.5 in (12.7 mm) D |
12.1 oz (343 g) |
| Wi-Fi, Micro-USB | 21 June 2010 | 11.6 oz (329 g) | ||||||
| Nook Simple Touch |  |
2 GB | Wi-Fi, Micro-USB | 10 June 2011 | Android 2.1 | 6 inch (600x800) E Ink Pearl IR touch |
6.5 in (165 mm) H 5.0 in (127 mm) W 0.47 in (11.9 mm) D |
7.48 oz (212 g) |
| Nook Color |  |
8 GB | Wi-Fi, Micro-USB | 19 November 2010 | Android 2.2 | 7 inch (1024x600) LCD | 8.1 in (206 mm) H 5.0 in (127 mm) W 0.48 in (12.2 mm) D |
15.8 oz (448 g) |
| Nook Tablet |  |
16 GB | Wi-Fi, Micro-USB | 17 November 2011 | Android 2.3 | 7 inch (1024x600) LCD | 8.1 in (206 mm) H 5.0 in (127 mm) W 0.48 in (12.2 mm) D |
14.1 oz (400 g) |
[edit] See also
- E-book
- Comparison of e-book readers
- Amazon Kindle
- Sony Reader
- Calibre
- OverDrive, Inc.
- Tablet computer
- List of Android devices
[edit] References
- ^ Jeffrey A. Trachtenberg and Geoffrey A. Fowler (October 20, 2009). "B&N Reader Out Tuesday". The Wall Street Journal. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703816204574483790552304348.html. Retrieved October 20, 2009.
- ^ Ina Fried (October 19, 2009). "Barnes & Noble's 'Nook' said to cost $259". cnet news. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-10378525-56.html. Retrieved October 20, 2009.
- ^ David Carnoy (October 14, 2009). "Barnes & Noble's 'color' e-book reader photos leaked". cnet news. http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10374792-1.html?tag=mncol;txt. Retrieved October 20, 2009.
- ^ http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/news/2011/05/barnes-noble-goes-after-kindle-with-nook-simple-touch-reader.ars
- ^ "Barnes & Noble Reports Q2 Net Loss Of $6.6M, Says NOOK Is Now A $220 Million Business". TechCrunch. December 1, 2011. http://techcrunch.com/2011/12/01/barnes-noble-reports-q2-net-loss-of-6-6m-says-nook-is-now-a-220-million-business/.
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