Nook

__**Nook**__

__**Definition:**__ The **Barnes & Noble Nook** is an electronic-book readers developed by Barnes and Noble on the Android platform.

__**History:**__ The device was announced on October 20, 2009, and was released on November 30, 2009 for $259. On June 21, 2010, the Nook's price was reduced to $199, as well as announcing the launch of a new Wi-Fi-only model for $149. The NookColor was released November 19, 2010. A newer software with apps was installed on all NookColors.

__**Comparison of Past and Present Day Devices:**__

The Nook was the first of the e-readers from Barnes and Noble. The only touchscreen part was the toolbar, and the pages were clicked to turn. It was also had a no glare feature. The Nook Color was a full-color touchscreen version of the Nook. There was also the children's book feature. The Color was much larger, and did not have a no glare feature, but did have a no glare screen. In April 2011, Barnes and Noble released a new software for the NookColor that allowed users to buy apps on the NookStore and recieve email along with NookFriends on the NookColor.


 * __Purpose:__** The purpose of the Barnes and Noble Nook was to provide an electronic libary of books that can be taken anywhere.

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