Barnes & Noble released a new over-the-air update (v1.2) to the Nook. It is said to be much faster than before, and the touchscreen seems to be more responsive.
Here's the complete change list:
- Enhanced in-store seamless connectivity to enjoy free Wi-Fi, with More In Store content promotions exclusively for Nook owners
- Improved opening of eBooks and ePeriodicals
- Improved response to Reading Now and Settings buttons
- Current reading page and bookmarks on all eBooks are properly saved when you power your Nook off
- Eligible LendMe eBooks in your library have LendMe flags
- Easier navigation of daily subscriptions with issues rolled into one folder
- Improved “back” button functionality for navigating eBooks and ePeriodicals
- Personal files downloaded and displayed in My Documents can be sorted by author and title
- Overall system improvements and battery optimization
The Nook is available from Barnes & Noble's site, for 259$. Via Slashgear
