It very much sees the products as separate, despite the high likelihood of them sitting side-by-side on supermarket shelves.įrom a hardware perspective, you should check out our reviews of the Nook Simple Touch and its Glowlight-sporting brother, since very little has changed on its trip over from the US. We were curious about its relationship with Sainsbury's, given that it's launching its own e-bookstore after purchasing Anobii, but Barnes & Noble hasn't investigated the possibility of cross-compatibility. If you're a Brit (cynical or otherwise) and curious whether Jeff Bezos and chums have something to worry about (hint: most probably) then join us after the break.Īs it's such a US-centric business, it's relying on partnerships to help it gain a foothold in the country. As such, it's releasing the Nook Simple Touch, Simple Touch with Glowlight and both of its new HD tablets this holiday season to win the hearts and minds of cynical Brits. At the same time the Kindle Fire HD makes its first tentative steps across the pond, the company behind the Nook has appointed Patrick Rouvillois to spearhead its global domination - starting in the UK. American bookseller Barnes and Noble is planning to broaden its horizons with a little international travel.
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