Barnes & Noble introduced its new WiFi 7-inch NOOK Tablet.  

The NOOK Tablet is Barnes & Noble’s new fastest and lightest tablet, loaded with Android 2.3 Gingerbread. The device has 7-inch (1024×600) VividView IPS touchscreen display (169ppi), powered by 1GHz TI OMAP4 (Texas Instruments) dual-core processor, 1GB of memory and 16GB of storage (up to 10,000 books), which can be expanded with additional 32GB through its SD card raeder.

The WiFi tablet weighs 14.1ounces and can hold up to 11.5 hours when reading books, 9 hours of video playback with wireless switched off, and 8 hours on WiFi. It also offers Adobe Flash Player support and free Wi-Fi in all Barnes & Noble stores.

Barnes & Noble NOOK Tablet specs

• OS Android 2.3 Gingerbread
• Display 7-inch (1024 X 600) VividView IPS Touchscreen display
• CPU 1GHz TI OMAP4 dual-core processor
• RAM 1GB
• Storage 16 GB
• Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
• Ports USB charging port, headphone jack, micro SD (up to 32GB)
• Software NOOK Apps, Netflix, Hulu Plus, Pandora internet radio, Chess, Crossword, Sudoku, Media Gallery, NOOK Friends, Email
• Dimensions 8.1 x 5.0 x 0.48 inches
• Weight: 14.1 ounces 
• Battery Life up to 11.5 hours (book reading)
• Charge approx. 3 hours from wall outlet
• In the Box NOOK Tablet, USB Cable, Quick Start Guide, Power Adapter, Rechargeable Battery

The NOOK Tablet is now available for pre-order at www.nook.com and at Barnes & Noble stores for $249 USD, shipment will begin on November 18^th, 2011.