Barnes and Noble’s Nook ebook reader might have made an unexpected debut a little earlier than planned today, but we’re here at the official launch event in NYC where things are about to stop being polite… and start getting real. We’ll let you know if we hear anything crazy, stay tuned!
Update: Okay, it’s official — Nook, by Barnes and Noble. Six-inch 16-level E-ink screen with a color touchscreen underneath for navigation and settings. You can lend a book to a friend, and there’s wireless on AT&T’s 3G network as well as WiFi — everything we saw earlier today. And… it’s running Android!
Update 2: Malcom Gladwell is on stage, talking about syphilis in Baltimore. People are clapping — it’s a little odd. But the first Nook buyers will get a free copy of The Tipping Point, so that’s nice.
Update 3: Nook will be sold in all Barnes and Noble stores this holiday season, with a big crazy display unit that showcases the device and a number of cases from all sorts of designers. And what’s more, Nook owners can connect to B&N WiFi and browse complete ebooks in-store for free — just like a real book. That’s pretty great.
Update 4: Nook will be available at the end of November (we’ve heard the 30th) for $259, pre-orders are live now, kiosks arriving in all stores shortly.
Update 5: “Ladies and gentlemen, the bar is now open.” That’s all for now — we’ve got a Q&A session coming up, we’ll let you know what we find out.
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