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From the limited knowledge I have, the basic one should be available this year, with the others around Q1 of next year. That could change obviously, even from when I was told it (which was a month or so ago).
When I bought my iLiad someone who knows these things (i.e. an inside source) told me that I might want to wait for this new device instead of buying the existing one at that time. I was asked not to impart that info to others, which was fair enough ... much as it pained me to see others buying iLiads when I knew a new one was coming out. I did drop a few hints on the forum though that it might be prudent to wait but I couldn't come out and say it as it would be betraying a confidence. I know that has been the case for a couple of other posters here too.
I decided to go with the original iLiad as I felt the 10" screen would be too big and unwieldy, though from what I was told the weight of the new one will only be slightly more than the current one, and the new one will be macbook air thin. However I can't see that the current iLiad is much thicker than a macbook air, if at all !
If a colour screen would have been in the mix I would have waited (and probably fell down in a dead faint at the price !), but I'm happy I made the right choice when I bought my iLiad. I too am hoping the new UI will transfer directly or indirectly to the existing iLiads.
Rachael
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