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gearlog.com - 27 days ago

Foxit eSlick E-Reader Update Adds ePub Support, Virtual Keyboard

— gearlog.com — While we have nothing against the Foxit eSlick e-reader (and I really like the company's PDF reader... software) the eSlick has flown somewhat underneath our radar. In part, that's because Foxit seems to be employing an unusual strategy of shipping ... (more) Foxit eSlick E-Reader Update Adds ePub Support, Virtual ...

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Foxit eSlick reader gets an update, now with EPUB support and a virtual keyboard
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