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Technology blog Gizmodo has posted several images of the as-of-yet unannounced Barnes and Noble e-reader device. The blog reports that the e-reader will be officially unveiled at a special event held by Barnes and Noble in New York City on October 20th.

Gizmodo reports that Barnes and Noble's e-reader will have both a black and white e-ink display (akin to Amazon's Kindle), as well as a smaller, color multi-touch display for browsing and purchasing e-books.

Speculation had centered around the device having a color touchscreen, driven in part by a YouTube video featuring a purported Barnes and Noble representative later found not to be employed by the bookseller. In response to the rumors, e-reader maker Plastic Logic, whose devices Barnes and Noble provides e-books for, issued a statement, saying: "While color is on Plastic Logic's roadmap, it is not on the map for Spring of 2010."

Barnes and Noble has yet to comment on the leaked images, or even confirm the existence of the device. In conjunction with months of rumors, as well as the October 20th event in New York City, however, the gadget seems to be a sure thing. As more information becomes available, including the name and final specifications of the device, we will bring it to you.

via Gizmodo
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