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We have seen details before about the upcoming Barnes & Noble ebook reader, most recently was when it made the FCC appearance and although that was a nice step to see, we have something a little more exciting today.

The latest details are coming from Daniel Joresson who is a Barnes & Noble representative.  As to whether or not he was supposed to be spilling so many details, or even if he really knew what he was talking about is an entirely separate story.  That said, he did offer some interesting tidbits which included that the ebook reader is coming from Plastic Logic will be available in the Spring of 2010.

Additionally, there will also be an ebook app that you will be able to enjoy on your cellphone to include the iPhone, BlackBerry, and Android.  Sounds like the Kindle app to me, except that it will be available on more than just the iPhone.

In regards to the Plastic Logic device, he unfortunately did not, or would not mention any pricing, however he did state that it will have a color screen that is the approximate size of a paperback book.

Finally, when asked what will make the Barnes & Noble product better than the competition, he noted that it will have new and cool features that were not available when the other was built. And as you would logically guess, the “other” he device was most likely the Kindle.

Now for one final detail, and one that did not come from Daniel Joresson—it is also being rumored that the B&N ebook reader will be powered by Android.  This is not anything official yet, instead it is coming by way of Gizmodo, who are citing that the “leak came from someone who (quite convincingly!) claims to work for B&N developing mobile apps.”

Watch [YouTube]  Via [Engadget and Gizmodo]