Retail distribution may tip e-reader race; Barnes & Noble rolls ...

Courtesy ZDNET - Between the Lines  Wed, 10/21/2009 - 5:15am

Barnes & Noble unveiled its Nook e-reader, the latest in a line of alleged Kindle killers, and much of the chatter revolves around open standards, touch features, a little color and competition.

The reality: Retail distribution may be much more important to winning the e-reader race. Barnes & Noble’s Nook will run $259, have 3G and [...]


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