Big news from the big players in the eReader world (excluding the Nook, alas), including new Sony eReaders, lower prices for Borders eReaders and continued good press for Kindle 3. It does make you wonder what’s going on with Nook 2, although I will certainly concede that it’s better that BN take its time with N2 [...]
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 Beth wrote on September 3rd, 2010 at 11:56:09 AM Beth wrote on August 28th, 2010 at 10:22:57 AMThis week, Barnes and Noble reported quarterly earnings (FY 2011 Q1). BN CEO William Lynch states, “Our digital strategy has clearly resonated with our customers as our Members – our best customers – with NOOK devices have increased their spending by approximately 20%. NOOK has also greatly expanded the Barnes & Noble customer base, with [...] Beth wrote on August 21st, 2010 at 08:46:28 AMWorried about the Barnes and Noble financials? Just want an update for your Nook? Forum Herder Michael-V gives a reassuring, general message, stating that “A NOOK software update with enhanced features will be launched in the coming months.” That’s about as good as it gets in the Nookverse, as Barnes and Noble have been notoriously tight-lipped about [...] Beth wrote on August 12th, 2010 at 08:21:06 PMThere’s lots going on this week, so I’ve decided to update early. I will obviously have to update tomorrow with links to freebies. The NY Times reports that the Barnes and Noble board just can’t get along and that settlement talks have collapsed. I can’t say I’m really up on the BN board and am not sure [...] Beth wrote on August 6th, 2010 at 08:35:56 AMHow’s the first week of August treating you? Barnes and Noble is looking to increase its shareholder value, which means that there is a possibility that Barnes and Noble might sell itself to an investor group. As of now, the company is currently committeeing up and exploring “strategic alternatives.” It does not appear that the ominous [...] Beth wrote on July 31st, 2010 at 10:00:32 AMThe big news this week is outside of the Nookverse itself. How does the release of the Kindle 3 impact Barnes and Noble’s plans for future Nooks? Will Barnes and Noble offer just a step-up or a major revision when it releases the next-gen Nook? It’s going to be an interesting holiday season this year. NY Times [...] Beth wrote on July 24th, 2010 at 08:27:33 AMLooking for some additional freeBooks? Barnes and Noble presents two Free Friday books and refreshes the “Build Your Own Library” page. Barnes and Noble has uploaded the next round of “free” public domain titles. Grab works by Austen, Dickens, Dumas, Wells and others this week. Beth wrote on July 22nd, 2010 at 05:10:03 PMSome interesting newsbits for you today: JavoEDGE showcases its Poppy Case for Nook, now available in flip and in bookcase models in Sky Blue, Tangerine Orange and Sunny Yellow prints. Beth wrote on July 19th, 2010 at 01:49:36 PMTech sites and eReader sites (such as Best eReaders) are reporting that Barnes and Noble have filed an application with the FCC for “BNRZ100-01,” which references internal codenames “CR NOOK 3G” and “BRAVO DELTA 3G.” Best eReaders surmises that the new device will replace the current 3G modem with a Sierra Wireless MC8201V card, a cheaper [...] Beth wrote on July 18th, 2010 at 10:19:43 AMBarnes and Noble have freeBooked a number of public domain novels this week as part of a “build your digital library” campaign. Each week, you can download ten different novels. The first round of novels (now available) include Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson and Little Women by Louisa May [...] |
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