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Asustek to Launch WiMAX
Taipei, Oct 28, 2009 (CENS)--Asustek Computer Inc. will introduce electronic books (E-books) embedded with third-generation (3G), Wi-Fi, and WiMAX mobile technologies by the end of this year, targeting Americans and Europeans. And the company plans to begin shipping the e-books to European and ...
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ASUS WiFi, 3G and WiMAX ebook readers confirmed from March 2010
ASUS WiFi, 3G and WiMAX ebook readers confirmed from March 2010
slashgear.com — Further details of ASUS’ upcoming ebook reader have emerged , after executives from the company apparently confirmed that WiFi, 3G and WiMAX versions will be announced before the year is out. The ebook readers will apparently begin reaching ... (more) ASUS WiFi, 3G and WiMAX ebook readers confirmed from ...
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Asus to Enable Maximum Connectivity on E-Book Reader
X-bit labs — Asustek Computer plans to enable various connectivity options on its e-book readers, including 3G, WiMAX and Wi-Fi, according to the company. The company still intends to introduce its e-book readers by the end of 2009, however, it is unclear which service provider will sell electronic books through Asus e-reader. The e-book readers from Asustek will come equipped with 9 screens (according to industry sources) as well as 3G, Wi-Fi and/or WiMAX connectivity, reports Taiwan Economic News citing the company s executives. Considering the fact that Asus has not released notebook ...

ASUS WiFi, 3G and WiMAX ebook readers confirmed from March 2010
SlashGear — ... Further details of ASUS’ upcoming ebook reader have emerged, after executives from the company apparently confirmed that WiFi, 3G and WiMAX versions will be announced before the year is out.  The ...

Asus eBook readers coming in early 2010
Liliputing — ... It looks like those Asus eBook readers the company promised us a few months ago could be available in the US and Europe as early as March, 2010. The company has already stated it has plans to release devices with 6 and 9 inch e-Ink displays and possibly a dual-screen, touch-friendly model. But now it looks like Asus also plans to offer eBook readers supporting a range of internet connectivity options including WiFi, 3G, and WiMAX. The company is expected to make an official announcement before the end of the year. via SlashGear ...

ASUS to launch 3G, WiMAX-equipped e-book readers by March, 2010?
Engadget — ... We've already heard some talk that ASUS might possibly be launching an e-book reader before the end of the year that may or may not be the world's cheapest, and it looks like some unnamed execs at the company have now dropped a few more details on the ...

Asus to Launch WiMAX-enabled E-Book in 2010
Digital Trends — ... will apparently begin reaching carrier partners in the US and Europe come March 2010, and will have the same price point as Amazon’s Kindle and Sony’s e-readers. Although, we’re not sure what these Asus e-books may look like, industry insiders say one will have a 6-inch e-ink display and a second model will have a larger, less typical 9-inch double panel display[possibly like the image above].  Ken Liu from Taiwan Economic News reports that “the maker has shipped WiMAX equipment to WiMAX-service providers in Russia, Australia, Latin America and Europe, as well as ...

Asus to Launch eBook Readers in March 2010
Mobilewhack.com — ... and WiMAX connectivity. Why would we need WiMAX in an eBook reader anyway? We don’t have all the specs but it looks like Asus plans to launch two eBooks, a 6- and a 9-inch model. Asus will test those readers in Taiwan before they become available in Europe and the U.S. Unfortunately it’s too early for pricing details so you’ll just have to wait a while for them. Of course you could pick a Nook or a Kindle in the mean time and get your reading on. via cens Tags: 3G , ASUS , ASUS , ebook , Kindle , Mobile ...

3G, Wi-Fi and WiMax equipped Asus ebook readers coming in Q1 2010
Gadgetell — ... such as the brand are still unknown. However a full announcement is expected before the end of the year. That said, Asus is expected to launch these ebook readers under the Eee branding. We also still have nothing in terms of price. But it would be safe to think that they will be priced competitively with the current kings including the Amazon Kindle and the Sony Reader. Of course we may be adding the Barnes & Noble Nook to that current kings list as well. Read [CENS.com]  Via [Reg Hardware] Full Story ...

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