reghardware.co.uk - 10/29/2009
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Asus' upcoming e-book reader will incorporate Wi-Fi, 3G and WiMax technologies, company executives have apparently claimed. They've said almost nothing else about the device, mind. Even the screen size - said to be 9in - and the price - hoped to be under £100 - come from speculation and gadget ...
cens.com - 10/28/2009
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cens.com —
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 ...
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Asustek to Launch WiMAX
slashgear.com - 10/29/2009
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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 ...
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ASUS WiFi, 3G and WiMAX ebook readers confirmed from ...
MobileBurn.com - 10/23/2009
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ASUS WiFi, 3G and WiMAX ebook readers confirmed from March 2010
SlashGear —
... less typical 9-inch panel. ASUS apparently plan to trial the devices with Taiwanese charities before a commercial launch, at which point both branded and white-label models will be available.
It’s arguable, perhaps, whether ebook readers actually need a WiMAX connection, which seems like connectivity overkill given the majority of the time the WWAN link will only be used to download new ebooks. Still, ASUS seem to believe that there’s a market for them.
[via Register Hardware] ...
3G, Wi-Fi and WiMax equipped Asus ebook readers coming in Q1 2010
Gadgetell —
... 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.
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