Barnes & Noble has released another new device for their Nook lineup. Previously it’s the colourful Nook Color, now it’s the new Nook, the simple e-Reader.

There’s no ‘Color’ behind the name Nook, because this thing is pure black and white. The new Nook uses the same Zeforce infrared touch layer seen on the Kobo, and lasts up to two months on a single charge. The Pearl E Ink screen boasts “80-percent less flashing” during page turns, something that many fans of the devices will rejoice, as they have resigned themselves to having their eyes assaulted by the previous one.

B&N also ‘boost’ that the ‘simpler’ Nook has 37 less buttons than the Kindle 3. Around the back is a soft-touch rubber surface that should feel great in the hand while reading, according to B&N at least.

The new Nook has a redesigned home screen with your current reading list and suggested titles. It also adds a few new features like FastPage Zoom forward, which lets you jump to any page in a title, and (finally) displays the number of pages left to go. Loaded inside is Android 2.1, 2GB of storage, which can be expanded using the microSD slot, and a WiFi radio — but sadly no 3G. You’ll also be able to share quotes, lend books, and update your status on social networks using Nook Friends, which debuted last year with the Nook Color.

You can pre-order online and in stores now and the updated Nook should start shipping to customers June 10th. You’ll also be able to pick one up at BestBuy, Walmart, Books-A-Million, and Staples for $139 at the same time.

SOURCE via Barnes & Noble