Asus Plans Dual-Display E-Reader 199
adeelarshad82 writes "Yet more confirmation has emerged that Asus plans its own e-book reader. An Asus representative in the UK appears to have confirmed this, with the additional details that there may be a value-priced as well as a premium version. The article guesses at the price point for the low-end model — around £100 ($192). Unlike current e-book readers, which take the form of a single flat screen, the Asus device has a hinged spine, like a printed book. This, in theory, enables its owner to read an e-book much like a normal book, using the touchscreen to 'turn' the pages from one screen to the next. Asus showed off a prototype of the device at the CeBIT trade show in March." Reader NeverBotedBush adds, "Asus's e-reader will likely have color touch screens, a speaker, a webcam, and a microphone, along with the capability to make inexpensive Skype calls." The color screen rules out using E Ink technology, so long battery life seems to be unlikely.
Nintendo DX of e-books (Score:4, Funny)
It's an overstuffed Nintendo DX for reading e-books? Asus Christ.
Awesome, I think? (Score:5, Funny)
I keep reading the post over and over, trying to figure out how they hide the words "...includes the words "Don't Panic" written in large letters on the back."
Re:Awesome, I think? (Score:3, Funny)
I keep reading the post over and over, trying to figure out how they hide the words "...includes the words "Don't Panic" written in large letters on the back."
Obligatory link [xkcd.com].
Re:Still not going to be Mainstream... (Score:3, Funny)
Just search for physics or math on any torrent site and see what you get.
Most likely physics porn or math porn, respectively.
Re:Still not going to be Mainstream... (Score:5, Funny)
Flipping pages (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Flipping pages (Score:2, Funny)
Do you drive a car with a buggy whip?