New Nook solves a dark problem

Add newsletters@cnet.online.com to your address book | View online   Today on CNET       Share on Facebook  |  Share on Twitter April 13, 2012     Laura Cucullu Senior features editor Profile Email New Nook solves a dark problem Until now, e-ink's chief selling points have been how readable it is outdoors, even in bright sunlight, and the fact that it is energy efficient. While the lack of a backlight was touted as reducing eyestrain, the inability to read in the dark or dimly lit environments has always been one of e-ink's weaknesses. Now you can read on e-ink in the dark. Yesterday, Barnes & Noble unveiled its new $139 Simple Touch with GlowLight, beating its competition as rumors swirl that Amazon is developing a new Kindle with an integrated light. Read more | Share on Facebook        Which 4G iPad should I get? AT&T and Verizon both offer 4G versions of the new iPad. But which carrier is right for you? And why is it that 4G iPad customers consume more wireless data?  More | Share on Facebook          7 years of CNET's Buzz Report Take a look back with Molly Wood at seven years of the Buzz Report Web video series: the hair, the jokes, the graphics, the tech news, and the fun.  More | Share on Facebook          Fauxtrabooks: What's in a name? Not all ultrathin laptops have Intel's proprietary ultrabook sticker, but does that mean anything? These laptops are still incredibly thin, light, fast, and powerful.  More | Share on Facebook          New Mini is a killer FWD car Love or hate its styling, the 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe John Cooper Works is easily one of the best-performing front-wheel-drive cars we've tested. But is it $10,000 too much?  More | Share on Facebook        Get your favorite CNET editors. To go. Send the free app to your smartphone or iPad. Get it now.     Latest news   Analyst: Apple sold 33 million iPhones last quarter     Apple to unveil 'revolutionary' product this year, says designer     Xbox continues to reign amidst weak video game market     Court orders push e-mail ban on iCloud, MobileMe to continue     Can Jane Austen + steampunk spark girls' science fire?     Latest Windows downloads   Accent ZIP Password Recovery     Database .NET     Calibre     AKVIS Chameleon     Video Slideshow Maker

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