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ASUS Eee ebook reader could launch in 2009 says CEO
SlashGear —
... It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything of ASUS’ ebook reader intentions, but according to DigiTimes the company’s CEO, Jerry Shen, has confirmed that they plan to have a device on the market by the end of 2009 at the earliest. Slotting into the company’s Eee brand of low-priced consumer electronic devices, Shen failed to give suggestions of specifications or pricing for the upcoming reader. ...
Asus Eee E-Book Reader Could Arrive by Christmas [Asus]
Gizmodo —
... And you tell me, where does an e-book reader fall on your Christmas wish list? Have you even seen that many people actually using them out and about? [DigiTimes] ...
ASUS to launch Eee-book reader this year?
Engadget —
... According to DigiTimes, ASUS president Jerry Shen says he plans to launch an Eee-branded ebook reader by the end of 2009 at the earliest. That's a tasty nugget of news all on its own. However, what would DigiTimes be without adding some good ol' ...
Asus Eee eBook Reader Coming
I4U News —
... , other companies are considering to enter this evolving segment. Digitimes reports that Asus's President Jerry Shen says that Asus plans an eBook reader under the Eee brand. The Eee eBook device could already be released at the end of this year. In the same report Digitimes says that MSI is also thinking about expanding their portfolio with an eBook reader. Soon the Kindle will not be the only solid option anymore to read ebooks. Amazon will eventually open up their eBook store to other eBook readers. I still stick to paper books until I can fold an eBook reader and ...
¿Asus y MSI se unen a la guerra de los lectores de libros digitales?
Gizmología —
... Y si esto se llega a confirmar nos dará de que hablar durante meses, ya que ahora corre un nuevo rumor que parte desde DigiTimes que informa que Jerry Shen, el presidente de Asus, está pensando en lanzar un lector digital bajo la famosísima marca Eee a fin de año. ...
ASUS Working on EEE-branded e-book Reader
Gearlog —
... That news comes from Taiwanese business publication DigiTimes, which also noted that MSI is apparently also looking to get in on the e-reader action. ...
Asustek thinking about maybe making an ebook reader
CrunchGear —
... Asustek president Jerry Shen said that he’s thinking about making an ereader. MSI is also thinking about it. In related news, I’m also thinking about making an ereader as is my Uncle Jerzy from Rypin, Poland, although he is thinking of it in terms of creating a “magic book” because his experience with technology is fairly limited and he never finished high school. ...
Now Asus Plans An E-Book Reader
Wired: Gadget Lab —
... The electronic books reader market is red hot right now and Asus is taking notice. The company plans to introduce an e-reader under its Eee PC brand, according to a report in Taiwanese paper DigiTimes. ...
Asus contemplating an e-book reader
Tech Ticker —
... Asus’ world domination with the Eee brand had slowed down recently but it looks like they’ll be back with a bang, starting with an e-book reader. Asus President, Jerry Shen confirmed to Digitimes that an e-book reader under its Eee brand can come by the end of 2009. Though other details weren’t divulged, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Kindle-like features in the Eee reader. ...
ASUS Getting Into e-Book Reader Business
jkOnTheRun —
... The company responsible for the whole netbook thing is getting ready to produce an e-book reader. This shows just how hot the e-book game is getting. ASUS’ e-book reader could appear as early as the end of this year but should be here by next year for sure, ASUS President Jerry Shen told DigiTimes. ...
It’s raining ebooks! Hallelujah? Asus EEE-book to join the fray
Gadgetell —
... will there be any brand loyalty between a Sony reader versus an EEE one (excluding our Adam Berger and his predilection for all things Sony)? I suspect not. So what will all these other readers do to drum up business in a crowded market? It can’t be anything other than a race to the bottom.
So, if you fancy an ebook reader, hold off for a bit. I’ve a strong suspicion bargain bins will be full of them come late winter.
Read: [Digitimes]
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Asus doing an e-book reader, wait is till the year end
Gizmo Watch —
... president Jerry Shen is believed, then we could have the Asus e-book reader anytime by the end of the year. The project isn’t a bad ploy from Asus; market for e-books is steaming, anyone can tap in with the best possible product. If Asus can do an e-book with a good screen and a durable battery life, well under what Sony and Amazon are selling theirs for, why not, they have a good chance. Then, low cost has been the company’s advantage with PCs too.
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Lots of Ebook News
Mobility Site —
... However, there is even more Ebook Hardware on the horizon as Digitimes is reporting that, never ones to let a tech trend get past them unexploited, both Asus and MSi are considering releasing Ebook Readers of their own. Asus is hoping to have theirs out by the end of the year, as part of the Eee PC range (EeeBook?). ...
