NUEVA YORK — Barnes & Noble redujo a 199 dólares el precio de su lector de libros electrónico (e-readers) insignia, el Nook, y lanzó una nueva versión Wi-Fi de bajo costo por 149 dólares (dls).

Horas después, Amazon contraatacó rebajando el precio de su Kindle, que ahora cuesta 189 dls y antes costaba 259 dls. Así Amazon tiene el e-reader 3G más barato del mercado.

El Kindle de Amazon ahora posee el mejor precio para un 'e-reader' 3G del mercado con 189 dólares. 

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