Barnes & Noble officially launches nook e-reader: $259, pre-orde...

Courtesy Engadget  Tue, 10/20/2009 - 12:30

digg_url = 'http://digg.com/hardware/Barnes_Noble_officially_launches_nook_e_reader_259'; Looks like all those whispers were true -- the "Android-based" nook is alive and well , and it's calling itself the planet's "most advanced e-book reader ." Measuring 7.7- x 4.9- x 0.5-inches and weighing 11.2 ounces, the device includes a top e-ink display from Vizplex and a color touchscreen (3.5-inches) below, which supports one-touch control and swipe-to-browse books with full-color covers.

The rechargeable battery takes 3.5 hours to go...

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