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Two new Nook editions to possibly be released later this year

By | April 18, 2010, 11:24pm PDT

Summary: Following the earlier-than-expected availability of Barnes & Noble’s Nook at Best Buy, there’s some new rumors swirling regarding two new additions to the Nook collection.

Following the earlier-than-expected availability of Barnes & Noble’s Nook at Best Buy, there’s some new rumors swirling regarding two new additions to the Nook collection.

The new models will reportedly be named the Nook Lite and Nook 2. Given that the former is a lighter version, there would likely only be Wi-Fi support. Unfortunately, no word on potential upgrades to be found in the second version of the e-reader.

While B&N hasn’t confirmed anything, many people seem to be optimistic towards the idea - or at least hopeful thanks to the suspected lower price point. Lacking 3G support, the Lite is expected to be priced at $199. It’s refreshing to see prices on e-book readers to finally come down, especially those with more recognizable name brands. But until there are more details released on this edition, we can’t be sure if that price is low enough or not.

For Nook owners out there (or even those interested in picking one up), what would you like to see in future versions?

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I would like to see an in-store network structure that lives up to the hype. I have owned my Nook a few months and have had serious wi-fi connectivity issues at various BN stores. And BN corp customer service doesn't care - they say it's a store issue, and the stores say it's an AT&T issue. Seems more like an issue of massive advertising re. free in-store digital content, as well as the now free wi-fi offered at the stores, accompanied by the lack of adequate infrastructure investment. Get on the ball BN - own up to the problem and FIX IT. Or stop the deceptive advertising.

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