David Carnoy has the scoop on a new device from iRex Technologies due to drop in the fall:
- 8.1-inch display
- 3G wireless connectivity (no carrier announced)
- Touch screen with stylus navigation
- Fall 2009 release
This device is clearly targeted at competing with the Kindle DX on the basis of both form factor and wireless capabilities. At $400 ($90 less that the Kindle DX), Amazon could have a fight on its hand. A lot depends on the carrier iRex chooses, as well as their claim the device will “tie-in with one of the large online e-book sellers.”, a move obviously designed to address one of its larger weaknesses: the lack of an online e-book store. Whether this means iRex will partner with Barnes & Noble, Amazon, or another book seller is still open to speculation.
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