WiFi-only Nook surfaces in Barnes and Noble database, costs $149?
By Sean Hollister 
posted June 20th 2010 9:00PM
posted June 20th 2010 9:00PM
Update: Google's dropping some $149 - $199 hints about the new Nooks in its sponsored ads as well. See a sample after the break. [Thanks, Joseph]
Stiillll a little wary of buying one, but it's definitely the top choice for dedicated readers at that price.
I just got my Kindle from Target like 2 weeks ago. I guess I have the remainder of the 90day return window to make a decision. So far, I love this device. I had the Nook before and I liked it, but at the same price the Kindle wins.
At $149, I'll have to change that stance... I have no need for 3G service.
Oh boy, this might be something to consider...
(Especially since I just got Mobile Hotspot going on my Pre. :D)
Anyone know if the issues mentioned here...
http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/07/barnes-and-noble-nook-review/
Have been addressed with an update? Sounds like the user interface can be a pain to deal with
@AndyD Which ones? I don't feel like reading through that whole review haha.
A lot has improved since the update and pretty significantly. Let me know which ones you were wondering about.
@AndyD
Yes, they have had a few firmware updates since then. Has web browser and games now too!
If the Wi-Fi only nook costs that much I might actually pick one up. I don't really need a giant iPod Touch er... I mean iPad.... considering that I already own an iPhone.
that's pretty legit. amazon better watch out.
that's pretty legit. amazon better watch out.
It would be an automatic buy if I didnt know Amazon has something under their sleeve.
haha, this is great. "leaking" their lower priced Nook. I'm probably getting one for fun.
So a 3G radio costs $110? Damn.
$150 is a good price but I'd rather see it at around $100. Is it the eink keeping the price up? I was in BnN this weekend and got hands on and it just didn't seem like there was enough beefy-ness to the thing to be keeping the price that high.
@sweet greggo
well, it's not only $110, but i'm sure some of that goes to AT&T for providing the network and bandwidth.
whereas apple will charge you $129 and still make you pay for data.
@sweet greggo I'm sure we would all love to see it at $19.95 with a couple of sham wows thrown in but, lets be realistic here.
@slipdisc
I don't think $100 is out of the question for this product, unless like I said it's the e-ink that's keeping the price up.
I'm a little ticked that the non-3g wasn't released first. Would've saved me some cash, maybe at least $50. That's more than enough for a router. I really don't need 3g.
The screenshot is legit. The image may have been altered, but the software is what Barnes and Noble's internal computers run.
Actualy i saw in my local best buy they had an ad corection noticed posted that the $50 gift card offer was being replaced by a new lower price of $199 starting monday.
Heres best buys link with the new prices:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Barnes+%26+Noble+-+NOOK+eReader+-+White/Gray/9875424.p?id=1218190788146&skuId=9875424&st=nook&cp=1&lp=1
and the wifi only version
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Barnes+%26+Noble+-+NOOK+eReader+-+White/Gray/9875424.p?id=1218190788146&skuId=9875424&st=nook&cp=1&lp=1
Heres best buys link with the new prices:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Barnes+%26+Noble+-+NOOK+eReader+-+White/Gray/9875424.p?id=1218190788146&skuId=9875424&st=nook&cp=1&lp=1
and the wifi only version
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Barnes+%26+Noble+-+NOOK+eReader+-+White/Gray/1051213.p?id=1218213574144&skuId=1051213&st=nook&cp=1&lp=2