It is not unusual to find books in the store Hard or Soft that are cheaper. Even new books.
"The Book Nook"
Barnes and Noble are selling the new eBook Reader The Nook now.
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go to barnes and noble store it automatically updates there
if you go to your library on the nook at the top it will say "shop now" in blue letters. if you click on that it will take you to the nook store. there you can search any book or app you want.
Various factors. Online prices could be used copies, third party sellers, discounts from the specific online retailers. Nook e-book prices are set be the publisher.
In its simplest form, yes, it is an electronic book. The newer versions of the Nook have more features including Internet access and a built-in media player.
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You can buy the nook simple touch at any electronic store (Radio Shack, Best Buy, Wal Mart..). The nook will be the most expensive model. I suggest a similar reading tablet that has all the same features as well as a cheaper price.
The kindle is available at amazon.com and is very convient and comes in different sizes. Kindle is 4gb and Nook is 2gb. The Nook is available from Barnes and Nobles and much more expensive.
As of July 2013, it is possible for a person to download the application Nook Book to a Mac computer. This will allow a person the ability to read their favorite books on their computer or laptop.
The cost of a Nook Color will start at 200 dollars. You may find more expensive ones or less expensive ones depending on the retailer and whether it is used or brand new.