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Barnes & Noble Unveils Budget NOOK Tablet, E Ink Fans Disappointed

2/19/2026

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Barnes & Noble launched an 8.7-inch NOOK Reading Tablet priced at $149.99, available from March 17.
The tablet features an IPS LCD display, Android 15, and 64GB of storage with microSD expansion.
It targets casual readers and media consumption, contrasting with dedicated E Ink devices used for long-form reading.
The release strengthens NOOK's position in budget tablets and leaves E Ink fans disappointed by the absence of a next-gen GlowLight.

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Story summary

Barnes & Noble launched an 8.7-inch NOOK Reading Tablet priced at $149.99, available from March 17.
The tablet features an IPS LCD display, Android 15, and 64GB of storage with microSD expansion.
It targets casual readers and media consumption, contrasting with dedicated E Ink devices used for long-form reading.
The release strengthens NOOK's position in budget tablets and leaves E Ink fans disappointed by the absence of a next-gen GlowLight.