The Barnes & Noble nook, a Wireless eBook Reader, is seen during a news conference in New York October 20, 2009. (REUTERS)

The Barnes & Noble nook, a Wireless eBook Reader, is seen during a news conference in New York October 20, 2009. (REUTERS)

William J. Lynch, Jr., president of Barnes & Noble.com

William J. Lynch, Jr., president of Barnes & Noble.com, unveils the 'nook' electronic-book reader during a news conference, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009 in New York. Barnes & Noble Inc. unveiled the new reader Tuesday that will compete with Amazon.com's Kindle in a still-small arena where some see bookselling's future. (AP)

Barnes And Noble Unveils Their E-Book Reader The Nook

The new 'nook' digital reader is displayed at a launching October 20, 2009 in New York City. The 'nook' is a wireless reader which will be available on Barnes & Noble's Web site and in stores and is currently available for 'pre-order' for $259. The 'nook' is less than 5 inches wide and 8 inches tall and weighs 11.2 ounces. At $259 it will be the same price as the recently reduced Kindle by Amazon. (AFP)

Barnes And Noble Unveils Their E-Book Reader The Nook

The new 'nook' digital reader is displayed at a launching October 20, 2009 in New York City. The 'nook' is a wireless reader which will be available on Barnes & Noble's Web site and in stores and is currently available for 'pre-order' for $259. The 'nook' is less than 5 inches wide and 8 inches tall and weighs 11.2 ounces. At $259 it will be the same price as the recently reduced Kindle by Amazon. (AFP)

William Lynch, President of of Barnes & Noble.com

William Lynch, President of Barnes & Noble.com, holds up the nook, the Wireless eBook Reader, at a news conference in New York October 20, 2009. (REUTERS)