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Originally Posted by Walk Broad
Thank you RobertB; 
Personally, I think a dictionary, major e-book retailer support (like Fictionwise) and ePub out of the box would satisfy a great many people but that's just my anecdotal opinion from following the forum.
When you get a moment, can you recap what will be the "final" version released, particularly for the 5 inch model? 
You had mentioned Fictionwise. Still coming?
How about the availability in places like Wal-Mart, Target, Costco?
Review models prepped for the press and tech sites? |
Here is some fresh news:
Yes, we will still have Fictionwise/eReader on the Open Format named Mentor. Mobipocket will be on the LiteBook.
The availability in Wal-Mart, Costco and such is in the discussion stages with Costco by far the furthest along. It takes weeks and weeks to work out all the details. They do not just want to carry the devices, they want to sell eBooks too and get revenue (which is fair). So... I expect the first real release in the retal stores not to happen before September. It takes a lot of time to work with the Publishing houses and get all the details worked out for coupons and special offers. We JUST met with Costco on this Saturday night and they are anxious to do it but want a solid proposal with all the details worked out.
Here is the very latest on the 5 inch:
We are in the process of setting up a website with books and device sales. This will likely be something like
www.mentorlitebook.com. That takes about 3 months so I expect it September 14 or so. However, the devices will be ready to sell in late July. We have an existing website where people can buy our security cameras:
www.astakshop.com. THAT will be used to release the Mentor/Litebook in late July. The site is going to be remodeled for our eBook Readers while it continues to sell the cameras. This site will be the place to buy early before they release to the stores.
I hope that this helps.
robertb