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Originally Posted by nathantw
If Apple came out with a reader you can be assured that it'll cost a small fortune. That's Apple's way.
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Actually, that's something of an urban myth. Apple products are not overpriced when compared to similar products from other manufacturers. By "similar" of course I mean similar spec, components etc. If you then factor in the (subjective) added value of the software that ships with Apple computers then actually you have a pretty sweet deal.
Anyway. Let's be clear that what we're talking about here is a standard iPod with additional e-book reader software - officially sanctioned. And that means e-books available from the iTunes Music Store, which is a very significant move if you ask me.
We're not talking about a dedicated Apple e-book reader (sadly) nor are we talking e-ink displays. Though with all the talk of the iTablet/ultra-lite Macbook Pro coming in January,
let's look back at the prototype ultra-thin 'Metro' laptop which Intel touted back in May - it had an e-ink display built into the laptop lid!
Wouldn't that be sweet??
