engadget.com — Say hello to the Amazon Kindle, their take on a book reader device that comes equipped with a 6-inch 800 x 600 display (which we can only assume is e-ink), 256MB internal storage, and a smallish two-thumb keyboard.
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taizoshiozakiSep 12, 2006
Hooray! Commodore is alive !
romeyinfcSep 12, 2006
Even if it is a prototype, it's an ugly POS. If they really want to make a cool e-Book reader, design it to look like one of those electronic pads from Star Trek.
deadbabySep 12, 2006
Why does an e-book reader need a keyboard?
brainwashedSep 12, 2006
Think I'll wait for Apple to design an e-book reader. I might actually want to be seen using it then.
dhalgrenSep 12, 2006
After the travesty that is Unbox, I have no faith in Amazon when it comes to delivering digital information...
drjonesSep 12, 2006
I can't buy an ebook till it A) Looks like a small book and B) Is not locked down with drm.In general though, since when did amazon make stuff? Maybe I can get that Yahooo brand bong I have been looking for soon.
rejectSep 12, 2006
I'd prefer<a class="user" href="https://www.irexshop.com/product_info.php?currency=USD&cPath=22&products_id=28">https://www.irexshop.com/product_info.php?currency=USD&cPath=22&products_id=28</a>no DRM.Just cut the price down to a quarter of the current $810.84, and I'll buy one.WiFi, LAN, future MP3 support, MMC/SD, CF. Sheesh.
icecreamSep 12, 2006
It actually might be white, the picture colour just looks a little off. Never know, you might be correct.
Closed AccountSep 12, 2006
By the looks of the thickness and the screen...that is NOT "eInk".The whole point of e ink is for hi-resolution viewing. That screen is definitely not higher res than 72/96 dpi. Not to mention the brightness, or lack of.
beamishSep 12, 2006
I think the EVDO support hints that this will be much more than just an eBook reader. I expect they already have a much better design - but wrapped it in this awful 70's Sci-Fi prop package just to send it to the FCC for certicifcation of the radio components.I expect it is PDA-like product but with a MUCH larger screen suitable for reading eBooks like a human. Hence the need for a Keyboard and EVDO.
ethergnatSep 12, 2006
Title search? Text search? Annotations and note taking? Downloadable crossword puzzles and word games? With EV-DO data the device could even be used for e-mail, web browsing, and instant messaging for all we know.