The Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet, the latest offering from the company is said to be one of the fastest and lightest tablet to be integrated with multimedia functionalities. It features services such as Netflix, Hulu Plus and Pandora in addition to high quality applications and enhanced web browsing capabilities.
The tablet crams in a 1GHz dual-core processor and 1GB RAM. The huge battery life of the device allows users to enjoy books and videos for as long as 11.5 hours. In order to offer a wide viewing angle, the 7-inch multitouch screen with VividView Color display technology features full IPS lamination. It also reduces the glaring effect and reflection for reading in brightly lit conditions.
“In Nook Tablet, we’ve created the best wireless media tablet in the portable 7-inch class. 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,†commented William Lynch, CEO of Barnes & Noble.
The Nook Tablet acts as an eReader and comes pre-loaded with the eleventh edition of the Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary. Besides, it also provides options for font sizes, font styles and background colors for a better reading experience. Prior to this slate, the company has introduced the Nook Simple Touch and Nook Color which are now available for $199 and $99, respectively.
The Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet is priced at $249 (approx. Rs. 12,300) and is expected to hit shelves on November 17. Users wishing to lay their hands on this multitasking device can place a pre-order through the official website.
