Nook Simple Touch
The Nook Simple Touch (also called the Nook Touch) is the second generation Nook e-reader developed by Barnes & Noble. It features an 600x800 E Ink screen with a touchscreen that uses a network of infrared beams slightly above the screen surface. The device also has wireless connectivity via Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and a micro USB port for charging and connecting to a computer.
The Nook Simple Touch displaying a photo screensaver | |
| Developer | Barnes & Noble |
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| Manufacturer | Foxconn |
| Release date | 10 June 2011, Wi-Fi version |
| Introductory price | US$139, Wi-Fi version US$99, 2011-11-07 |
| Operating system | Android 2.1 "Eclair" |
| CPU | 800 MHz TI OMAP 3621 |
| Memory | 256 MB |
| Storage | 2 GB internal (1 GB for content, of which 750 MB is reserved for B&N content), microSD expands up to 64 GB |
| Display | 6 in (152 mm), 600 x 800 pixel, 167 PPI, E Ink Pearl ED060SCE(LF)C1 |
| Input | IR matrix Touchscreen, left-right paging buttons, home button |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, USB |
| Power | 3.7 V, 5.66 Wh (1,530 mAh) lithium-ion polymer battery (2 months with Wi-Fi off) |
| Dimensions | 6.5 in (165 mm) H 5.0 in (127 mm) W 0.47 in (12 mm) D |
| Mass | 7.48 oz (212 g) |
| Website | www |
In April 2012, Barnes & Noble introduced a Simple Touch Reader with "GlowLight" LED technology. On 30 October 2013, Barnes & Noble released the Nook Glowlight, which replaced the Simple Touch with Glowlight. The Simple Touch was still sold until late February 2014, when it was discontinued.
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