Bookseller giant Barnes & Noble announced its Android-powered nook ereader device will hit the majority of its brick-and-mortar retail outlets by midweek, ending weeks of delays. According to Barnes & Noble's Unbound blog, customers can visit the
nook In-Store Locator [1] to find local stores with devices in-stock. In addition, customers who visit retail locations can check out exclusive nook content and promotional offers including a short story by author Adriana Trigiani--Barnes & Noble adds it will update "More in Store" offers each week. During the month of February, nook users can also enjoy 10 percent off any CD--to redeem the discount, customers must show the special offer on their nook to the cashier.
Barnes & Noble announced [2] the nook last fall. Priced at $259 and launching with more than a million available titles, the ereader first surfaced for sale online; units were expected to reach stores in December, but the bookseller was unable to ramp up production sufficient with holiday shopper demand.
In related nook news, Barnes & Noble announced the release of a new software upgrade promising a host of user enhancements. Chief among them: Enhanced in-store seamless connectivity to enjoy free Wi-Fi, with more in-store content and promotions exclusively for Nook owners; improved opening of e-books and periodicals; more efficient navigation of daily subscription content; and battery optimization.
For more on the nook's retail debut:
- read this Barnes & Noble blog entry [3]
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Links:
[1] http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nook/instore/
[2] http://www.fiercemobilecontent.com/story/barnes-noble-debuts-android-powered-touchscreen-ereader/2009-10-21
[3] http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/Unbound-The-eReading-Blog/nook-Available-Online-amp-In-Store-this-Week/ba-p/474051
[4] http://www.fiercewireless.com/story/barnes-noble-bets-big-nook/2009-12-08
[5] http://www.fiercemobilecontent.com/story/barnes-noble-sued-over-alleged-ereader-ip-violations/2009-11-03