“the Nook eBook still coming to Barnes & Noble in 2009?”
(via d:r)

“Barnes and Noble’s E-Reader Like a Kindle/iPhone Chimera:
First Photos and Details” via Gizmodo

redesignrelated:

Amazon’s much anticipated Kindle 2 redesign comes with some big improvements over it’s older sibling, the Kindle.

Aside from the more ergonomical form factor, the new Kindle adds 3G wireless connectivity so you can find that new book outside of hotspots.

What’s inside:

Slim: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines

Lightweight: At 10.2 ounces, lighter than a typical paperback

Wireless: 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle, anytime, anywhere; no monthly fees, service plans, or hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots

Books in Under 60 Seconds: Get books delivered in less than 60 seconds; no PC required

Improved Display: Reads like real paper; now boasts 16 shades of gray for clear text and even crisper images

Longer Battery Life: 25% longer battery life; read for days without recharging

More Storage: Take your library with you; holds over 1,500 books

Faster Page Turns: 20% faster page turns

Read-to-Me: With the new Text-to-Speech feature, Kindle can read every book, blog, magazine, and newspaper out loud to you

Large Selection: Over 230,000 books plus U.S. and international newspapers, magazines, and blogs available

Low Book Prices: New York Times Best Sellers and New Releases $9.99, unless marked otherwise”

via Engadget & The New York Times