Nook Color
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| Manufacturer | Barnes & Noble |
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| Release date | 16 November 2010 (Wi-Fi only) |
| Introductory price | US$249; US$139 (current) |
| Operating system | Android 2.2 custom (software update - ver 1.4.3 [06/20/2012]) |
| CPU | 800 MHz ARM Cortex-A8-based TI OMAP3621 |
| Memory | 512 MB |
| Storage | 8 GB internal 32 GB max via microSD |
| Display | 7-inch 1024 x 600 px WSVGA IPS LCD at 170 ppi |
| Graphics | PowerVR SGX 530 |
| Input | Capacitive multitouch screen with side volume, Nook Home, and power button |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, USB, Bluetooth(Disabled on stock firmware) |
| Power | Installed battery 3.7 v 4000 mAh (8 hours with Wi-Fi off) |
| Dimensions | 8.1 in (210 mm) H 5.0 in (130 mm) W 0.48 in (12 mm) D |
| Weight | 15.8 oz (450 g) |
| Successor | Nook Tablet |
| Website | Official website |
The Nook Color is a tablet computer/e-reader that was marketed by Barnes & Noble. A 7-inch (18 cm) tablet with multitouch touchscreen input, it is the first device in the Nook line to feature a full-color screen. The device is designed for viewing of books, newspapers, magazines, and children's picture books. A limited number of the children's books available for the Nook Color include interactive animations and the option to have a professional voice actor read the story. It was announced on 26 October 2010 and shipped on 16 November 2010. Nook Color became available at the introductory price of US$249. In December 2011, with the release of the Nook Tablet, it lowered to US$169. On 12 August 2012, the price lowered to US$149. On 4 November 2012, the price was further lowered to US$139.
As of December 2012, Barnes and Noble discontinued the Nook Color in favor of the Nook HD and Nook HD+.
The device was designed by Yves Behar from fuseproject. Its frame is graphite in color, with an angled lower corner intended to evoke a turned page. The soft back is designed to make holding the device more comfortable.
The Nook color has a 7-inch (18 cm) 1024x600 resolution multi-touch touchscreen LCD display, presenting a very vivid image, as opposed to the original Nook's 3.5-inch (9 cm) secondary touchscreen. It does not feature an electronic paper display, making it a tablet computer and an e-reader. It has a customizable display with color options, six font sizes, and Internet browsing over Wi-Fi, as well as a built-in media player that supports audio and video. The Nook Color allows installing applications approved by Barnes & Noble, with the company planning to provide tools for third-party software developers and an app store. Applications pre-loaded on the Nook Color include Chess, Sudoku, crossword puzzles, Pandora Radio, and a media gallery for viewing pictures and video.
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