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Well, that's an interesting end to all those legal tussles. Microsoft and bookseller Barnes and Noble have decided to buddy-up in the face of competitors like Amazon and Apple. The strategic partnership -- Microsoft loves 'em -- would come in the form of a new Barnes and Noble subsidiary that deals with all things Nook, in addition to its education business. The bookseller would hold onto the lion's share at 82.4 percent, with the remaining 17.6 percent in Microsoft's control. The first benefit posited would be a Nook app for the incoming Windows 8. Barnes and Noble's Nook Study software would also benefit from a friendly boost on all that Windows hardware. Maybe all those other legal matches will resolve in similar warm-and-fuzzy business hook-ups -- but we doubt it.

Continue reading Microsoft invests $300 million in new Barnes & Noble 'strategic partnership'

Microsoft invests $300 million in new Barnes & Noble 'strategic partnership' originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Better late than never, right? Only a couple of weeks after its rival Kindle, the NOOK app is finally ready to join the new iPad's pixel-packed party. While the main feature is obviously its Retina display compatibility, version 3.1.3 also brings an improved Highlight feature for books, the ability to read in one or two columns when in landscape mode and the enigmatic bug fixes. The refreshed app is up for grabs now, and you can snag it directly from your iPad or via the source link below.

NOOK for iPad now with Retina content, improved highlighting features originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's hard not to make a series of reductive comparisons between the Nook Tablet and the Kindle Fire. After all, it's the conflict between Barnes & Noble and Amazon that frames these two 7-inch tablet / e-reader hybrids. When released, this one was $50 more expensive, but is technically more impressive: you get more expandability, it's faster and the screen is better for images and video. Statistically, at least three out of every ten e-book readers purchased were Nooks, so plenty of you out there use 'em. What we want to know, is what are they like to use on a daily basis? What little gripes did we not pick up during our week-long review and, if William Lynch was reading what you had to say, what would you change?

How would you change the Nook Tablet? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 18 Mar 2012 22:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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PSA: Nook Tablet can be repartitioned in-store, Android app adds comic support originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Barnes & Noble offers to repartition Nook Tablet storage, concedes you may need more than 1GB originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Barnes & Noble unveils 8GB Nook Tablet for $199, slashes Color to $169

Barnes & Noble unveils 8GB Nook Tablet for $199, slashes Color to $169 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nook Tablet coming to Walmart with less storage and a lower price tag? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Microsoft's patent dispute with Barnes and Noble is likely far from over, but the spat saw some movement today, when a judge at the International Trade Commission rejected the bookseller's patent misuse claim. In his ruling, ITC Judge Theodore Essex threw out B&N's argument that Microsoft is misusing its patents against Android, effectively nullifying the company's major defense against Redmond. Microsoft, as you'll recall, is targeting the retailer and its Nook e-reader for allegedly infringing upon a (declining) number of its Android-related patents. Essex's decision is still subject to review from a six-member panel, but Microsoft is already heralding his decision as an early victory. "Today's action by the ITC makes clear that Barnes & Noble's patent misuse defense was meritless," Microsoft Deputy General Counsel David Howard said in a statement. "This case is only about one thing -- patent infringement by Barnes & Noble's Android-based devices." Barnes and Noble, meanwhile, said it has no comment. A full trial on the case is scheduled to begin on February 6th.

ITC judge throws out Barnes and Noble's patent defense against Microsoft originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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No points for calling this one, but it looks like Android 4.0 is well on its way to the Nook Tablet -- in a decidedly unofficial manner, of course. Just a few days after the tablet's bootloader was bypassed, developer Brandon Bennet (aka Nemith) has now apparently managed to get an early version of the Android 4.0-based CyanogenMod 9 up and running on the device, although you'll still have to wait a bit longer for something that's actually useable. What's more, some other developers have also managed to get the tablet to boot from a microSD card, and there's been some progress with Ubuntu on the tablet as well. Hit the links below for all the details and the latest from the xda-developers forum.

Nook Tablet bootloader bypassed, Android 4.0 takes its first steps onto the platform originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 Jan 2012 03:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Barnes & Noble offers discounted Nooks with one-year subscription to The New York Times

Barnes & Noble offers discounted Nooks with one-year subscription to The New York Times originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Barnes & Noble's Q2 earnings reveal Nook to be a $220 million business, Nook Tablet said to be fastest-selling yet

Barnes & Noble's Q2 earnings reveal Nook to be a $220 million business, Nook Tablet said to be fastest-selling yet originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>barnes noblebarnes and nobleBarnesAndNobleBarnesNoblebne booke bookse readere readerse-booke-bookse-readere-readersearningsereaderfinancialfinancialsfiscalnooknook tabletNookTabletq2q2 earningsQ2EarningssalestabletThu, 01 Dec 2011 14:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Nook Tablet forgets to use protection, lets outside apps in]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/17/nook-tablet-forgets-to-use-protection-lets-outside-apps-in/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/17/nook-tablet-forgets-to-use-protection-lets-outside-apps-in/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/17/nook-tablet-forgets-to-use-protection-lets-outside-apps-in/#comments In the annals of history, the scrappy fight betwixt the megaliths of e-reading and their respective tablet progeny will yield an underground victor. Much like the sleepy hacker hit that was the Nook Color, Barnes and Noble's big bro tab looks to be carrying on that legacy of unapproved use and this time there's a lot less microSD card swapping required. In fact, there's none needed at all, as the barrier for entry here is super low. All it takes to sidestep B&N's app store for a host of third party options (like Amazon's App Store shown above) is the tab's own browser. Yes, it's almost that simple and also kind of hit or miss. See, once you attempt to install an application via the web, a previously hidden settings menu should pop up asking for permission. Grant the slate access, find the app in your download queue, re-install it and, presto magico, it'll work and then... vanish from your homescreen. But don't fret, the app's still there, you'll just need to search for it using the "n" hardware button. Confused? Excited? Unsure of how to feel? Why not just give it a go and report back in the comments below.

Nook Tablet forgets to use protection, lets outside apps in originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Wisconsin library loans iPads for at home e-reading originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Time Inc. aims to please advertisers and your eyes, making all mags tablet-friendly by year's end

Time Inc. aims to please advertisers and your eyes, making all mags tablet-friendly by year's end originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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That was fast. The Nook WiFi just hit the streets and already it's been rooted for less reading and more gaming -- with Angry Birds, no less. YouTuber JFreke has posted the results of loading a custom ROM on the Android 2.1 e-book reader, and it isn't exactly glamorous (read: playable) as-is. The refresh rate on the device may be quick for page turns, but the mid-sling freezing doesn't quite make a case for after school utility. Still, it probably won't stop some users from wanting to join in on this Android exploiting pastime; if you dare, J says the code will be released shortly, but for now you'll find the footage by breezing past the break.

Update: If you're still feeling brave enough, you'll find the root guide by hitting the Nook Devs link below.

[Thanks, Linus]

Continue reading Rooted Nook WiFi loaded with Angry Birds, soars then stalls (video)

Rooted Nook WiFi loaded with Angry Birds, soars then stalls (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Jun 2011 05:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The new Nook has a redesigned home screen with your current reading list and suggested titles. It also adds a few new features like FastPage Zoom forward, which lets you jump to any page in a title, and (finally) displays the number of pages left to go. Inside is Android 2.1, 2GB of storage, which can be expanded using the microSD slot, and a WiFi radio -- but sadly no 3G. You'll also be able to share quotes, lend books, and update your status on social networks using Nook Friends, which debuted last year with the Nook Color.

You can pre-order online and in stores now and the updated Nook should start shipping to customers June 10th. You'll also be able to pick one up at BestBuy, Walmart, Books-A-Million, and Staples for $139 at the same time.

Update: We just got a brief hands-on with B&N's svelte new Nook, and it's a sexy piece of hardware. It's incredibly light and thin (quite a bit thinner than its predecessor) and the rubbery back feels pleasant in the hand. We were only able to poke around the software for a short while, but it's certainly more responsive than the original Nook (as you'll see in the video below). While there is less screen flashing during refreshes there is still some, and it actually might be more jarring now that you're not seeing it every page turn.

Gallery: Barnes and Noble BEA Event 2011

Gallery: Touch Enabled Nook Hands-On

Continue reading Barnes & Noble announces new touch-enabled Nook for $139 (video)

Barnes & Noble announces new touch-enabled Nook for $139 (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 May 2011 10:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>barnes noblebarnes and nobleBarnesAndNobleBarnesNobleBNbreaking newse booke bookse readere readerse-booke-bookse-readere-readershands-onnookvideoTue, 24 May 2011 10:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Stream Hulu on your Nook Color, ditch Fitzgerald for Family Guy]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/20/stream-hulu-on-your-nook-color-ditch-fitzgerald-for-family-guy/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/20/stream-hulu-on-your-nook-color-ditch-fitzgerald-for-family-guy/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/20/stream-hulu-on-your-nook-color-ditch-fitzgerald-for-family-guy/#comments In case you need still more distraction from using your Nook Color to, you know, read, now you can have Hulu's extensive video library at your fingertips, thanks to a simple 19-step process. Replacing the standard Adobe Flash Player with a modified version seems to work for the Nook and some other devices; users at Android Central have reported success on the Epic 4G, Thunderbolt, and Droid Incredible. When you're ready to trade One Hundred Years of Solitude for 1000 Ways To Die or 16 and Pregnant, hit the source link for detailed instructions, and see the tutorial video after the break.

[Thanks, Alex]

Continue reading Stream Hulu on your Nook Color, ditch Fitzgerald for Family Guy

Stream Hulu on your Nook Color, ditch Fitzgerald for Family Guy originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 May 2011 06:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidbarnes nobleBarnesNoblebncolordroiddroid incredibleDroidIncrediblee booke bookse readere readerse-booke-bookse-readere-readersEBookEBooksepicepic 4gEpic4gEReaderEReadersgooglehtchtc thunderboltHtcThunderbolthulunooknook colorNookColortabletvideoFri, 20 May 2011 06:42:00 EST<![CDATA[Barnes & Noble says Microsoft trying to make Android 'unusable and unattractive,' has a point]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/barnes-and-noble-says-microsoft-trying-to-make-android-unusable-a/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/barnes-and-noble-says-microsoft-trying-to-make-android-unusable-a/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/barnes-and-noble-says-microsoft-trying-to-make-android-unusable-a/#comments At last, Barnes and Noble is defending itself against the Microsoft lawsuit filed back in March claiming that B&N's Android-based "e-reader and tablet devices" are infringing upon Microsoft's IP. A portfolio strengthened significantly thanks to that little Nokia partnership. We're not going to pick apart B&N's response in detail. However, we'd like to focus on this little nugget of FUD asserted by Barnes and Noble's legal team:
On information and belief, Microsoft intends to take and has taken definite steps towards making competing operating systems such as the Android Operating System unusable and unattractive to both consumers and device manufacturers through exorbitant license fees and absurd licensing restrictions that bear no relation to the scope and subject matter of its own patents.
Grrrowel. But B&N does make a good point about Redmond's intentions. Microsoft has been repeating the mantra that Android is not free for awhile now. In fact, Steve Ballmer told CNN just last year that, "there's nothing free about android... there's an intellectual property royalty due on that whether [Google] happens to charge for that software or not." A tack Microsoft (and Apple) has been keen to pursue through litigation with Motorola and a licensing deal with HTC. And this is only the beginning. Android: free like a puppy. Relive Steve's immortal words in the video after the break.

Continue reading Barnes & Noble says Microsoft trying to make Android 'unusable and unattractive,' has a point

Barnes & Noble says Microsoft trying to make Android 'unusable and unattractive,' has a point originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Apr 2011 07:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Nook Color 1.2 update

Continue reading B&N Nook Color update released, brings Froyo, apps, and Flash, we go hands-on (video)

B&N Nook Color update released, brings Froyo, apps, and Flash, we go hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Apr 2011 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidbarnes nobleBarnesNoblebncolore booke bookse readere readerse-booke-bookse-readere-readersgooglehands-onnooknook colorNookColortabletvideoMon, 25 Apr 2011 08:30:00 EST<![CDATA[B&N accepting Nook Color app submissions, because you can never have too many app stores]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/07/bandn-accepting-nook-color-app-submissions-because-you-can-never/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/07/bandn-accepting-nook-color-app-submissions-because-you-can-never/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/07/bandn-accepting-nook-color-app-submissions-because-you-can-never/#comments The upcoming firmware update for the Nook Color is shaping up to be a hefty one for the e-reader-turned-Android tablet. Barnes & Noble has now announced that it's officially opening up the device to developers, and will be taking app submissions through its developer site effective immediately. The Nook has long been one of the best bangs for your buck in the ever-expanding world of Android tablets, and all that's left now is Honeycomb -- and no, the hacked port doesn't count.

B&N accepting Nook Color app submissions, because you can never have too many app stores originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid appandroid appsAndroidAppAndroidAppsappapp storeappsAppStorebarnes and nobleBarnesAndNoblebndevdeveloperdevelopersnooknook colorNookColorsubmissionsThu, 07 Apr 2011 15:16:00 EST<![CDATA[Barnes & Noble now selling the Nook Color on eBay for $199]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/28/barnes-and-noble-now-selling-the-nook-color-on-ebay-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/28/barnes-and-noble-now-selling-the-nook-color-on-ebay-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/28/barnes-and-noble-now-selling-the-nook-color-on-ebay-for-199/#comments Well, this one strikes us as a little... odd. Barnes & Noble is currently selling its Nook Color on eBay (along with plenty of other things). The truly interesting part, however, is that the price, once a $50 coupon code is applied, is $199, which is of course $50 less than it sells them for in stores or on its own website. We aren't sure what the motivation behind this move is, but we'd guess that the bookseller is attempting to compete with other, unofficial eBay retailers selling B&N's goods. Either way, if you're in the market for a Nook Color, eBay seems to be the place to get one, for now.

Barnes & Noble now selling the Nook Color on eBay for $199 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Feb 2011 23:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Barnes & Noble says Nook owns one quarter of US e-book market, we don't doubt it originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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How would you change Barnes & Noble's Nook Color? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 Feb 2011 22:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nook Color Bluetooth chip shows signs of life -- if you've already hacked it, of course originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 14:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • This is a tablet called the Multimedia Novel, built by Pandigital.
  • It's very much like another Multimedia Novel tablet Pandigital sells at CVS for $214, except now it's $280 because there's a 3G radio inside.
  • We really disliked the 7-inch version.
  • It's on AT&T but it's contract free -- you pay as you go.
  • The 9-inch screen is resistive, which sucks even if there's contract free AT&T on it. That's just our opinion, though.
  • Android 2.0 is the OS.
  • Barnes & Noble's Nookbook Store is pre-loaded.
  • You can't access the Android Market by default.
  • There's an unspecified 800MHz ARM11 processor running everything. It's probably slow.
  • The 800 x 480 resolution will probably make your eyes bleed at this size.
  • But hey, it's cheap.

Gallery: Pandigital's Multimedia Novel gets AT&T 3G

Continue reading Pandigital's Multimedia Novel gets AT&T 3G, still cheap

Pandigital's Multimedia Novel gets AT&T 3G, still cheap originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 08:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3gattbarnes and nobleBarnesAndNoblebncesces 2011ces2011nooknookbookpandigitalpandigital multimedia novelpandigital novelPandigitalMultimediaNovelPandigitalNovelTue, 04 Jan 2011 08:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Nook lineup sells millions, Barnes & Noble's best-selling product of all-time]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/30/nook-lineup-sells-millions-barnes-and-nobles-best-selling-produc/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/30/nook-lineup-sells-millions-barnes-and-nobles-best-selling-produc/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/30/nook-lineup-sells-millions-barnes-and-nobles-best-selling-produc/#comments You didn't think Barnes & Noble was just going to let Amazon rest on its "vague sales milestones" laurels, did you? The veteran bookseller just announced that the Nook lineup -- 3G, WiFi, and the new Nook Color combined -- has become "the company's biggest bestseller ever in its nearly 40-year history." That's bigger than Barnes & Noble's sales (note: not global sales) of DaVinci Code or any of the Harry Potter novels. Unfortunately, we can't say exactly just how many that is, as the press release only announces "millions" being sold. A B&N rep we spoke with told us they likely wouldn't specify any further, nor would there likely be a breakdown of sales by individual model.

Other notable factoids include Nook Color's reign as the company's "number one selling gift of the holiday season" and nearly one million "Nook books" downloaded on Christmas Day. In fact, the company now sells more digital books than it does physical books over BN.com (i.e. not including books sold in brick-and-mortar stores). Wish we had some hard figures, but hey, if any company is going to mince words in a sales announcement, it might as well be a book company, right? Press release after the break.

Continue reading Nook lineup sells millions, Barnes & Noble's best-selling product of all-time

Nook lineup sells millions, Barnes & Noble's best-selling product of all-time originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Dec 2010 13:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>b nbarnes and noblebarnes nobleBarnesAndNobleBarnesNoblebnbn combn.comBnCombook salesBookSalese booke bookse readere readerse-booke-bookse-readere-readersnooknook 3gnook colornook wifiNook3gNookColorNookWifisalesThu, 30 Dec 2010 13:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Editorial: My next iPad won't be a 7-incher, but I wish it could be]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/26/editorial-my-next-ipad-wont-be-a-7-incher-but-i-wish-it-could/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/26/editorial-my-next-ipad-wont-be-a-7-incher-but-i-wish-it-could/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/26/editorial-my-next-ipad-wont-be-a-7-incher-but-i-wish-it-could/#comments It took me a while, but I'm starting to fall in love with my iPad in a way I haven't loved a gadget for a long while. There's something about the form factor, the apps, the OS that feels just right and makes me want to do as much of my daily computing on it as possible. Of course, that's still a pretty small sliver of my overall day, and the iPad isn't even close to replacing my laptop for the large majority of my work, but I'm finding myself increasingly doing casual browsing, casual gaming, serious writing, and, yes, even some reading on Apple's 10-inch tablet.

But I have one "big" problem with the tablet that doesn't look like it'll be solved anytime soon: it's not 7 inches. Will Apple ever eat its words and build a smaller iPad, or will the 7-inch form factor be left to the rest of the emerging tablet market to fight over?

Continue reading Editorial: My next iPad won't be a 7-incher, but I wish it could be

Editorial: My next iPad won't be a 7-incher, but I wish it could be originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Nov 2010 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, the lighting's not great and its only a mock-up at this point, but that's Barnes & Noble's new Nook Color. We're being told there will be a chance to handle a real working unit soon, but in the meantime, enjoy the shots below!

Update: We just got some more time with a functional unit, and while we aren't allowed to use it, we can say the build quality is sturdy, there's a good rubber backing, and the viewing angles are quite nice. It's crisp, too, the screen, although page turning is somewhat sluggish, the software perhaps not finished. Article view is a nice touch, being able to read just the piece formatting-free -- and you can skim through the articles alone by swiping to the left and right. You want some more shots of the UI in action? You know where to look.

Update 2: Well, that was tough! We finally got some "alone time" with the Nook Color, although we still weren't allow to put our apparently grimy fingers on it. You can check it out in the video below, but we still seem to think there's some software tweaking going on as it's a bit sluggish to switch through menus. While we're still of the mind that this device should have had a PixelQi or Mirasol display, we can report that the LCD is responsive to finger swipes and the viewing angles are quite good (believe us, we were looking at this thing from all angles as book-loving journalists swarmed it.) We can't and won't make a final call on the Color until we get one into our hands, but the video below should give you a better idea of the UI and performance until then.

Gallery: Working Nook Color hands-on

Gallery: Nook Color mockup hands-on!

Continue reading Nook Color first hands-on! (updated: with video)

Nook Color first hands-on! (updated: with video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 Barnes & Noble just unveiled its all-new Nook Color, an Android tablet fronted by a 7-inch color touchscreen... so long, e-ink! (Not really, the $149 original Nook is sticking around for now, owns 20 percent of the e-reader market, and is about to get a major software update). B&N is billing it as a hybrid of e-reader and tablet device, and has beefed up its software with a full-on tablet-style UI, along with Facebook and Twitter integration. There's built-in WiFi (802.11b/g/n) and 8GB of storage, but no 3G at this point. Thankfully, the price stays aggressive as a result: $249. You might think that means the screen is going to be weak, but B&N has managed to put an impressive-sounding "VividView," 16 million color, 1024 x 600 IPS display in this thing. Interestingly, there's a "full lamination screen film" on top of the LCD to reduce glare, apparently from the backlight, not just from external light sources.

Build-wise, there's that striking corner handle we saw before (smacks of the XO-3, doesn't it?) and a microSD slot, with a 0.48-inch thick body and a 15.6 ounce overall weight. Battery life takes a notable hit, of course, with a rating of 8 hours of reading with the WiFi off. Of course, underneath it all is still Android, and Barnes & Noble is launching the Nook Developer program to allow third party apps on the device, and it even ships with a few favorites like Pandora and Lonely Planet. The color screen also enables a new library of "Nook Kids" children books, full-color magazine and newspaper subscriptions, and video playback if you're in the mood. The Nook Color ships on November 19th, pre-orders are available now.

Looking for more? Check our hands-on video, photos, and impressions of the Nook Color!

Gallery: Nook Color press photos

Continue reading Barnes & Noble Nook Color revealed

Barnes & Noble Nook Color revealed originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Live from Barnes & Noble's 'Very Special Event'

Live from Barnes & Noble's 'Very Special Event' originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Oct 2010 15:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>b nbarnesbarnes and noblebarnes nobleBarnesAndNobleBarnesNobleBNe booke bookse readere readerse-booke-bookse-readere-readersliveblognoblenooknook colorNookColorTue, 26 Oct 2010 15:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Barnes & Noble prepping new Nook with full color touchscreen?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/21/barnes-and-noble-prepping-new-nook-with-full-color-touchscreen/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/21/barnes-and-noble-prepping-new-nook-with-full-color-touchscreen/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/21/barnes-and-noble-prepping-new-nook-with-full-color-touchscreen/#commentsYeah, the Nook already has one color screen, but its primary display is depressingly monochrome. Now there's word on the street, from a reliable source of CNET's, that Barnes & Noble will be bringing a full-color, Android-based, touchscreen Nook to its event next Tuesday. That sure sounds a whole lot like a full fledged Android tablet, which would be quite a departure for Barnes & Noble -- sure, the Nook is Android-based, but it hardly acts like it currently. Still, there's a smell of Android tablets in the air, and it wouldn't be horribly surprising to see B&N move in this direction. CNET's tipster says the device will be called the Nook Color, and retail for $249. That's pretty low for a 7-inch touchscreen LCD device, but perhaps (hopefully) B&N has its eye on an alternative tech like Mirasol or Pixel Qi? Either way, the existing Nook will apparently continue to be sold as a lower-end version, so e-ink aficionados have no need to throw their hands up in despair just yet. Stay tuned!

Barnes & Noble prepping new Nook with full color touchscreen? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Oct 2010 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidbarnes and nobleBarnesAndNoblebncolore booke bookse readere readerse-booke-bookse-readere-readersnooknook colorNookColortabletThu, 21 Oct 2010 17:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Barnes & Noble holding a 'very special event' next week]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/19/barnes-and-noble-holding-a-very-special-event-next-week/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/19/barnes-and-noble-holding-a-very-special-event-next-week/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/19/barnes-and-noble-holding-a-very-special-event-next-week/#comments Can you believe it's almost been a year since the Nook was announced? The reader was first shown to the public on October 20th last year, and started shipping to the public in limited quantities in December. We don't know if Barnes & Noble is planning a follow-up just yet, but this mysterious invite we just got in the ol' email inbox might hint at such an occasion. Last year's event in NY was at a much larger venue, while this year B&N is hoping to cram people into its Union Square store in the area it typically hosts authors for book readings -- that could be a hint at something less impressive, or maybe they just wanted to cut costs. Maybe Chairman Leonard Riggio is going to read a book to us! Hopefully it's a little more exciting than that, and we'll be sure to tell you all about it either way.

Barnes & Noble holding a 'very special event' next week originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Oct 2010 17:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>barnes and noblebarnes and noble nookBarnesAndNobleBarnesAndNobleNookbne booke bookse readere readerse-booke-bookse-readere-readerseventnookTue, 19 Oct 2010 17:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Guess what Barnes & Noble Chairman Leonard Riggio doesn't use to read? A Nook]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/24/guess-what-barnes-and-noble-chairman-leonard-riggio-doesnt-use-to/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/24/guess-what-barnes-and-noble-chairman-leonard-riggio-doesnt-use-to/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/24/guess-what-barnes-and-noble-chairman-leonard-riggio-doesnt-use-to/#comments That's right, folks. Barnes & Noble, a company which -- according to its recent earnings -- is making pretty nice inroads into the digital book market, is headed up by a self-proclaimed Luddite. In a recent short profile in New York Magazine, Riggio admitted quite openly that he'd rather turn actual pages, and carry around actual books than use his Nook. While he believes that the convenience of the e-reader will trump most readers' attachment to the physical book, Riggio (in direct opposition to, say, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos) holds firm in the belief that brick and mortar stores will always exist for books, and says he's too busy, and too old, to adjust to the new format. In fact, he's reading a hardcover copy of Mustaine right now. Oh wait, that's... us.

Guess what Barnes & Noble Chairman Leonard Riggio doesn't use to read? A Nook originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Barnes and Noble sure is busy today. If you're a Nook owner, you're going to want to get on the update they've just unleashed pretty quickly. Version 1.4 includes a couple of pretty important fixes -- including the much-need "go to page" feature, an extra large font size, and support for AT&T WiFi. That's right, the next time you wander into an AT&T hotspot you'll be Nooking for free. The Nook firmware version 1.4 update is available now (and we've included a direct link to the download below if you really want to check that out).

Barnes and Noble Nook firmware version 1.4 now available originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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]

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WiFi-only Nook surfaces in Barnes and Noble database, costs $149? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Barnes & Noble looks to encourage ebook reading with free coffee originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Barnes & Noble promises B&N eReader app for iPad near launch originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Barnes & Noble giving $100 for Nook pre-orders that miss Christmas originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>barnes and noblebarnes nobleBarnesAndNobleBarnesNoblebndelaye-booke-book readerE-bookReadere-readernookpre-orderSun, 20 Dec 2009 10:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Barnes & Noble hosting event on October 20: ebook a lock?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/13/barnes-and-noble-hosting-event-on-october-20-ebook-a-lock/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/13/barnes-and-noble-hosting-event-on-october-20-ebook-a-lock/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/13/barnes-and-noble-hosting-event-on-october-20-ebook-a-lock/#comments This rumor sure is shaping up nicely. We started with the FCC berth, then the Wall Street Journal weighed in with a meatier rumor, and now Barnes & Noble itself has sent out an invite to select media to a little get together touted as "a major event in our company's history." It's happening in NY on October 20, and at this point the larger surprise would probably be if there wasn't an ebook reader on display.

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Barnes & Noble hosting event on October 20: ebook a lock? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>b and nBAndNbarnes and nobleBarnesAndNoblebne readere-inkebookebook readerEbookReaderEReaderTue, 13 Oct 2009 16:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Plastic Logic deflates dreams, denies Spring 2010 release for color e-reader]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/13/plastic-logic-deflates-dreams-denies-spring-2010-release-for-co/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/13/plastic-logic-deflates-dreams-denies-spring-2010-release-for-co/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/13/plastic-logic-deflates-dreams-denies-spring-2010-release-for-co/#comments We had a sneaking suspicion that it was too good to be true, and now Plastic Logic has stepped forward to officially kill our pipe dreams. Just days ago, the web was set ablaze when a Barnes & Noble representative mistakenly (or deliberately, for all we know) stated that a Plastic Logic-sourced color e-reader was on track for a Spring 2010 release. Today, the aforesaid outfit has stated that the video report was "inaccurate and the individual (who was apparently filmed while attending a trade show was not an authorized Barnes & Noble spokesperson) was misinformed." Continuing on, we're told that while "color is on Plastic Logic's roadmap, it is not on the map for the Spring of 2010." Welp, that settles that... unfortunately.

[Thanks, Charlie]

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