Barnes & Noble introduces Wi-Fi-enabled e-reader

NEW YORK Barnes & Noble has introduced a Wi-Fi version of it NOOK e-reader.

The Wi-Fi enabled e-reader is available for $149 for the standard version and $199 for the 3G variety.

“People who love to read will find tremendous value with the new NOOK Wi-Fi, the most full-featured, low-cost e-reading device on the market, and our bestselling NOOK 3G now at an even lower price,” said Tony Astarita, VP digital products for Barnes & Noble.com. “This expanded choice offers best-in-class, best-priced dedicated e-book readers featuring e-book sharing, access to our vast e-bookstore, great free and exclusive content and much more. And with expansion of fast and free Wi-Fi access beyond Barnes & Noble stores to thousands of AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots, we’re bringing additional freedom and flexibility to all NOOK 3G and NOOK Wi-Fi customers.”