Nook: eReader based on Android 1.5

Source:  http://blogs.zdnet.com/Burnette/?p=1406&tag=col1;post-1406

Barnes and Noble announced a new eBook reader today called Nook, and it’s already earned a place in our hearts (as well as our wish list). On the outside: a curvy industrial design that would make Apple engineers proud. On the inside: an ARM processor powered by the Android operating system. It’s available now for pre-order with shipments expected to start as early as next week in late November.

Technical specifications

• 6″ E ink Vizplex electronic paper display
• 3.5″ color capacitive touchscreen LCD for navigation, virtual keyboard
• Free wireless from Barnes & Noble via AT&T (3G)
• Wi-Fi ( 802.11 b/g)
• Removable battery
• Removable back cover with 4 additional colors
• Personalized screen saver using your own photos
• Multiple font sizes
• Android 1.5
• 2GB memory built-in (about 1,500 eBooks)
• MicroSD slot expandable to 32GB (35,000 eBooks)
• MP3 music player
• 3.5mm stereo headphone jack (mono speaker built-in)
• Micro USB connector (for charging and transfers)
• Size: 7.7 inches x 4.9 inches x 0.5 inches
• Weight: 11.2 ounces (317 grams)

Supported formats

Nook supports the standard EPUB format as well as eReader (PDB) and PDF. It uses MP3 for music and audiobook files, and JPEG, GIF, PNG, or BMP for photos.

Accessories

A wide variety of covers, backs, and frames are available for the Nook. These include Designer covers from kate spade new york, Jack Spade, and Jonathan Adler. Other accessories include:

• The “nook light”, a battery powered clip-on light to illuminate the screen when reading at night.
• A replaceable rechargeable battery.
• Anti-glare Nook Matt Film Kit, covers both the eInk and LCD screens.
• Extra AC Adapter and USB cable kit.
• A Lyra book light cover, that is basically a case with an articulated light-arm that comes in from the left.
• Various sizes of microSD and microSDHC cards.