Barnes & Noble CEO William Lynch announcing the Nook Color last year. Is another launch eminent?
Rumors have been percolating for a while that the Nook Color would be upgraded around the one-year anniversary of its release (October 26, 2010). But this latest rumor has Barnes & Noble releasing that $249 product, dubbed the Encore, as well as a second $349 model, the Acclaim.
However, Encore was the code name for the original Nook Color, which suggests that Barnes & Noble may leave that product on the market as its entry-level Nook Color while coming out with a higher-end, souped-up Nook Color (code name Acclaim) for $349.
We have a feeling we'll know pretty soon. With Amazon set to make its announcement next week, it shouldn't be long before we hear from Barnes & Noble.
