Looks like Barnes and Noble is making another exciting move marking the price of their nook down to $149 while offering an optional $199 3G model.
This will absolutely heat things up this summer, and I can’t help but think this is the work of Kobo’s $150 E Ink eReader.
The $149 nook doesn’t just beat Kobo’s price by a buck, it also comes with WiFi, a clear challenge to Kobo’s USB connectivity. (Most readers don’t care, but the convenience of WiFi might be a deal maker.)
On top of that, B&N is dropping the price of the nook 3G with WiFi from $259 to $199. (Connects anywhere.)
So, there’s a shot across Amazon’s bow as the smart eBook Reading Device makers opt out of a head-to-head competition with iPad’s multi-function and go for getting eBook Readers into the mainstream’s hands.
Can the $99 eBook Reader be far behind?
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Wow, now the B&N Reader IS on my wishlist! I suppose it makes sense: they HAVE to sell their reader in order to sell their proprietary books.
One “little” thing: you can’t download books wirelessly (no, not even on Wi-fi) if you live outside USA according to a CNET review (http://reviews.cnet.com/e-book-readers/barnes-noble-nook-3g/4505-3508_7-33786175.html).