Next Generation Nook Revealed, Taking on Kindle Fire

November 9 2011, 3:26pm

On Monday, Barnes & Noble released information on it’s soon to be released next generation Nook tablet. The tablet will feature a new 7-inch touchscreen, color display and will be sold for $249 dollars. The new Android powered Nook will feature more power than the Kindle Fire with a 1GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of built-in internal storage, and 11.5 hours of battery life.

“In Nook Tablet, we’ve created the best wireless media tablet in the portable 7-inch class,” said Barnes & Noble CEO William Lynch. “Nook Tablet’s VividView display has been designed to be the world’s finest screen for readability and viewing content. We’ve utilized that breakthrough display technology to bring consumers the largest digital catalog of color and interactive books, magazines, children’s books and high-quality apps through our NOOK Store. Additionally, we’ve seamlessly integrated today’s top entertainment services like Netflix, Hulu Plus and Pandora in a product that’s powerful, easy-to-use, under a pound, and a tremendous value at only $249.” The new Nook is set to release on November 17th. Source: Apple Insider