Based on the euro price here:
https://www.irexshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/28

and converted
http://www.google.com/search?q=649+euro+in+usd&btnG=Google+Search

too much for a ebook :(

It's over $900 Canadian (~$916). Factor in shipping, etc. and you're paying well over 1000 dollars...

If I ever get an ebook reader, I'm waiting until they don't cost more than twice as much as a good, soild PDA. E-ink seems nice, but I'll stick to devices with LCD screens until e-ink readers come down in price by about 50%.

Boy, am I glad I went ahead with a Sharp Zaurus C1000! ;)

Don't forget shipping! This is outragous price for a dedicated device. I stated this earlier. Guess what though, when it becomes available to the good ol' US of A I will probably buy it, though I will certainly have to think twice about it.

I really have high hopes that it would function well (if iRex will not let me down) with my intended application - work related; so I could at least write it off on my taxes.

as said before by irex, its primairly for b2b in stead of b2c