The All-New Nook for $139 from Barnes and Noble (Barnes and Noble)
NEW YORK -- Barnes & Noble is launching a lighter, slimmer, cheaper version of its e-reader, called the All-New Nook, for $139 - the same price as the cheapest Kindle from rival Amazon. Available June 10, the device features a 6-inch touch screen and can hold up to 1,000 digital books.
Barnes & Noble Inc. said Tuesday that the latest Nook lets readers look up words, highlight passages, search and adjust font size by typing on an on-screen keyboard. It says the device weighs 7.5 ounces and is 35 percent lighter than the first Nook. The iPad 2 is nearly three times heavier at 1.3 pounds.
The lower pricing is a sign Barnes & Noble is ready to compete on price.Borders and its Kobo partner are taking preorders for a $130 device.
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