We haven’t seen a new Nook tablet since the last one debuted in 2018, but today Barnes & Noble has confirmed to Engadget that it is close to unveiling a new device. Discarding new hardware would be a way to convince people that the devices have not been discontinued without the need for this dedicated FAQ, and this new device will be produced in collaboration with Lenovo.
Other details are still under wraps, but a B&N executive said The Verge that the tablet “designed with Lenovo” may be released next week. The last new Nook device overall was the GlowLight Plus launched in 2019, but Good E-Reader notes that the device and Nook Glowlight 3 are depleted as the company focuses on remodeling its retail footprint from large mall locations to small boutique-style stores.
The first Nook shook things off by adding a secondary color screen to its e-Ink screen, and it will be interesting to see what approach Barnes & Noble and Lenovo will take. The brand has already tried a collaborative approach with several Galaxy Tab devices, but perhaps this is what stands out from the Kindles, iPads and Fire tablets.