After some speculations about B&N’s event, it’s final now. B&N has just announced a new ebook reader called NookColor. It’s a 7″ LCD touchscreen device running Android OS with built-in wifi, and web browser. The price is $249. B&N is taking pre-order now.
Supported file type:
- EPUB (including Non or Adobe DRM)
- Other documents: XLS, DOC, PPT, PPS, TXT, DOCM, XLSM, PPTM, PPSX, PPSM, DOCX, XLX, PPTX
- Graphics: JPG, GIF, PNG, BMP
- Audio: MP3, AAC
- Video: MP4
Not Supported: LIT, AMZ (Amazon), LRZ/LRX (Sony)
Expandable Storage:
- 8GB*** (up to 6000 eBooks) built in memory.
- Expand your memory up to 32GB with microSD™ memory card.
Nook Extras:
- Pandora® internet radio
- Games: Chess & Sudoku
- Crossword Puzzles
- Media Gallery (for photos and videos)
Click on the picture for more information:
Here is a video demo:
NookColor seems to be a cheaper iPad alternative. However, it needs to remember that iPad is more versatile. The main focus of NookColor is reading. Of course the web browsing is an added bonus. It seems now that web browser has become an indispensible part of ebook reader no matter how it’s designed.
Here is the link of B&N NookColor customer discussion section.
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