Ever felt like taking one thousand plus books with you on a road trip? You haven’t? Weird. Regardless, Barnes and Noble’s new e-book reader, dubbed “Nook”, will let you do just that and is one piece of hardware you’re going to want to keep your eye on this holiday season. While e-book readers are no new invention, (first, there was the Sony E-Reader, then the Amazon Kindle), the Nook takes the market to a whole new level. By fusing breakthrough technology, Barnes and Noble has put together one slick-looking device. The Nook features a six-inch reading display, a three-and-one-half-inch color touchscreen display, a battery that lasts up to ten days, a microSD slot (for holding more books!), WI-FI, and 3G connectivity for wirelessly downloading books, via AT&T’s nationwide network. The best part? It’s only half an inch thick!  And unlike the Kindle, Barnes and Noble has wisely put together an impressive lineup of designer cases and portfolios, specially tailored to keep your Nook protected from the elements. Nook officially goes on sale November 30th and can be pre-ordered today for $259.00.