It’s been more than two years since Barnes & Noble dropped its last Nook tablet, leaving some to speculate that perhaps the company was gearing up to pull out of the market. The bookseller shot down any such thoughts with the recent introduction of a new Nook tablet scheduled to launch early next month.
The Android device is powered by an octacore processor and has a 10.1-inch HD IPS display that’s apparently been certified to be gentle on the eyes by lowering blue light.
It also has 32GB of storage with the option to expand with a microSD card and can last up to 10 hours of web browsing on a single charge. In addition, it has front and rear cameras, as well as dual audio Dolby Atmos speakers. As you’d expect, it has access to the Nook app for ebooks, newspapers and magazines, Google Play and Google Assistant. It has FM radio and Kids Space from Google, as well, which is a new mode for Android tablets that provide children access to age-appropriate books.
The unit features a full metal body with a screen-to-body ratio of 85 percent. It additionally features front and rear cameras, Bluetooth connectivity and dual speakers powered by Dolby Atmos. Battery life is rated at up to 10 hours of web browsing on a single charge. The slate tips the scales at just 420g (0.9 pounds), Barnes & Noble said.
Detailed specifications, including information on the tablet’s processor, weren’t mentioned in today’s announcement.
The new model will set you back $130. It will be available in early April from physical stores and online on the Barnes & Noble website.
