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Originally Posted by Unregistered
Assuming that the Iliad's specs are true, it is undoubtedly the superior machine. However, I somewhat doubt that it really has everything stated... at least, not without being horrendously expensive. I have a feeling that the stated Iliad specs are of a prototype that will not reach mass production, at least, not without some of the more esoteric (for an eBook reader) features removed (e.g., WiFi, wired ethernet, SD or CF slot, USB host, touch screen).
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I was worried about that too (and I think some people like Laurens here, as well). The only fact that keeps me hoping is that iRex is a spin-off from Philips, and I cannot imagine them spreading "hot air".
But then again, read closely what they say on their website:
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The iLiad platform allows for customized versions of the electronic reader that can be created for special (B2B) markets.
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If you read "allows for" as "comes in", then you're probably right, and the first generation of the iLiad is meant for the mass market.