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Originally Posted by Kris777
jetBook Lite ($79.99 on NewEgg now) has book marking...
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I think if the price for the Jetbooks in Australia were comparative to the US they would be a reasonable hit here. I find it rather difficult to consider a Jetbook Lite (or even Mini even though that is starting to look a little tempting) when they are listed on the Ectaco site at $149US ($199.95AUD if bought in Australia) yet places like Newegg who only sell in the US have them for $79.99US (especially given the dollar is on par).
Going back to the Kobo it appears only Borders US have them for $99, Australia they are still $179AUD (given dollar par we are paying an almost 100% premium).
I might sound like a poor Aussie but Amazon sell the Kindle for $139 regardless of where you live and other than the UK don't offer local sale (ie: must buy from the US and have an internationally warranty). Kobo and Jetbooks are available both locally in Aus or internationally from the US at completely different prices (and I assume if I bought either from the US I wouldn't be able to in the event of a warranty claim send it to a local store).