One of the big innovations in the e-reader industry was the advent of built in lightning called "frontlight." The Barnes and Noble Nook with Glowlight was the first model to include this technology in late 2013 and the rest of the industry embraced it quickly. With all of the different e-readers on the market how do you know your model has a really good light system? We have … [Read more...] about Pocketbook Evaluates the Lighting System in Many Top e-Readers
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Nook Simple Touch Glowlight Now Costs Just £49 In The UK
The Nook Simple Touch Glowlight has earned itself the distinction of being the first front lit e-reader to breach the £50 mark, thanks to a price cut that has made the device cost just £49. The front lit e-reader had seen its price downsized to £69 from £109 earlier in the year, though the latest round of price reshuffling introduces a new low in e-reader price war. The Nook … [Read more...] about Nook Simple Touch Glowlight Now Costs Just £49 In The UK
Barnes and Noble Reports a Slowing in Financial Losses
Barnes and Noble released its quarterly financial report which showed a decrease in the company’s losses for the quarter. While the college division didn’t fare well as it was a period of down time for universities, demand for the company’s newest NOOK, the GlowLight backlit e-ink reader, meant consumers clamored for more e-readers than the retailer could keep in stock. Some … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Reports a Slowing in Financial Losses