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• Nook Appears at Barnes & Noble, but Is Not Yet for Sale After in-store signs announced that its e-readers would be available this week, the company disclosed that the units are on display but won't be sold until after the holidays.
• BN Shoppers Disappointed by Nook Delay A steady stream of Barnes & Noble bookstore customers checked out mock-ups of the Nook e-reader at a Boston area retail store, and several expressed disappointment that the device isn't on sale in stores as earlier promised.
• Kindle Sales Hot in November, Amazon Says The online bookseller didn't say how many Kindles it sold in November, but figures include sales before traditionally lucrative Cyber Monday.
• The CrunchPad is Dead: Who Cares! The fabled CrunchPad is dead, declares TechCrunch's Michael Arrington.
• Did Kindle Sales Get a Boost from Nook's Fumble? Amazon knows about supply shortages, but this time the Kindle may benefit from its competitors' inventory control issues.
• Barnes & Noble Delays Nook by One Week Barnes & Noble has delayed its retail debut of the Nook e-reader by one week.
• Why E-book Readers Make Bad Holiday Gifts Sure, the e-book market has never been better — but that doesn't mean you should buy an e-book reader as a gift. At least not this year.
• Kindle, Nook and Other E-Readers to Take Off in 2010 Lower prices, ease of use, and improved technology could give e-readers a big boost in the coming year.
• Amazon Improves Kindle Battery, Adds PDF Support Device's wireless-on life boosted to seven days on a charge, and PDF support obviates conversion to Kindle’s native format.
• Barnes & Noble Nook Reader on Its Way -- Slowly If you're in the market for a Nook e-reader, don't hold your breath -- the wait will be a bit longer than originally expected.
• Kindle for PC: Try E-Books without Buying an E-Reader Amazon releases Kindle for PC, Windows software for reading Kindle e-books on a PC — a Mac version is coming soon.
• Amazon Kindle for PC E-Book Software This highly usable e-book reader for the PC shows off the Kindle platform well, even though it lacks some niceties found in its iPhone cousin and in Kindle hardware.
• Step Aside, Kindle -- Nook Has Android on Its Side The Nook has two important capabilities that could expand the market for e-book readers beyond Amazon's device.
• Barnes & Noble Sued over E-Reader Spring Design claims that the similarity between its Alex e-reader and Barnes & Noble's Nook is too close for comfort — and too close to be legal.
• New System-on-a-Chip Boosts the Appeal of E-Ink Marvell’s Armada 166e builds an E-Ink graphics controller right into the processor, allowing for e-readers that cost less — with displays that refresh more quickly.
• The Best of Today's E-Book Readers The number of high-quality e-readers available is mushrooming. We tested seven and gave our highest marks to one that might surprise you.
• iPhone as an eBook Reader Threatens Kindle, Says Report Amazon faces competition from the iPhone and iPod Touch when it comes to e-book readers and the Kindle.
• E-Readers: Is an Open Format Necessary for Success? LibreDigital's AllAccess content delivery platform supports downloading and reading e-books on virtually any device.
• Amazon Kindle DX E-Book Reader Though the Kindle DX is an impressive e-book reader, its high price will likely turn off some prospective buyers.
• Sony Reader Pocket Edition (PRS-300) E-Book Reader The Sony Reader Pocket Edition delivers mainstream e-book features in a highly portable package at a great price.
• Interead Cool-ER E-Book Reader The Cool-ER's usabiity isn't quite up to its good looks, but it delivers solid e-book features at a midrange price.
• Sony Reader Touch Edition (PRS-600) E-Book Reader With the addition of ePub support, the Sony Reader Touch Edition shapes up as a formidable competitor to Amazon's Kindle for those who want a sturdier and more elegant reader.
• Astak EZ Reader PocketPro E-Book Reader The Astak EZReader PocketPro has lots of great features for its price, but they don't make up for poor font options and subpar usability.
• Foxit eSlick e-Book Reader It's slightly cheaper than a Kindle, but the savings don't cover the difference in quality.
• Pink Tech for the Cure As Breast Cancer Awareness month winds down, we look at some pink gadgets that you can pick up at the last minute.