March 13, 2008 11:01 AM PDT

E-book readers already turning to next page

by Mike Yamamoto
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(Credit: Gizmodo)

It seems as if the hype over the "Kindle" has barely subsided, and already we're getting a glimpse into the next generation of e-book readers from overseas.

The EB-100 from Taiwan-based Netronix is an e-ink reader that features a touch screen and Wi-Fi networking, according to Gizmodo. Other specs seem fairly standard, including a 6-inch display that's the same size as Amazon's version, though GizmoWatch and some other blogs have mentioned a model with a 9.7-inch screen.

We welcome any and all advances in these devices as long as stop short of reading minds.

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by flared0ne March 16, 2008 6:30 PM PDT
Just a suggestion: this whole news-bite would work more effectively with just a hint of image processing -- give us a graphic that implies it is possible to READ the device, and more of us might be impressed.

On the other hand, what I've heard about the e-ink display implies that they can get down to a pretty fine line and reasonably crisp detail, so guess I have to search for a better graphic somewhere...
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