Barnes & Noble, Samsung Unveil New Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 NOOK

(RTTNews) - Barnes & Noble, Inc. (BKS), in conjunction with Samsung Electronics America, Thursday announced the new Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 NOOK, an 8-inch tablet blending Samsung's multi-tasking power with NOOK's reading and entertainment experience.

The new flagship in Samsung's line of tablets, the co-branded Galaxy Tab S2 NOOK is the thinnest, lightest, ultra-fast device from the two companies.

It is now available in Barnes & Noble stores nationwide and online at www.nook.com for $399.99, including a special limited-time offer for customers to choose three free NOOK Books and three free NOOK Magazines from a selection of titles, plus a $5 starter credit and free lifetime in-store support.

The new 8-inch Wi-Fi-enabled device is featherweight at 9.3 ounces, and is incredibly slim with its less than a quarter-of-an-inch design.