Andre Yoskowitz
17 Apr 2010 3:15
Gizmodo has posted today that a "tipster" has sent them credible information that Barnes & Noble will be releasing two new e-reader devices this year, a Nook 'Lite' and the Nook 2.
Additionally, the book company is releasing an firmware update for the original Nook that will add a full browser.
The Nook Lite will have Wi-Fi only, stripping the "free" 3G support. It is unclear what will be new in the Nook 2.
The Lite will sell for $199, making the device the cheapest of the major e-readers, and significantly cheaper than the $499 "cheap" model of the iPad.
The firmware update, v1.4, should be available next week for download.
The original Nook will begin selling in all Best Buy locations starting tomorrow, the first time the device is available outside of B&N.