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Originally Posted by mobelby
RobertB,
Sounds like jinke and bebook are showing off the next gen ez reader at Cebit in Hanover in March. Still seems as if the connectivity is undecided, which suggests they are taking a very late decision on one of the key features of the device - ie the front page of mobile read reports it's a "3G and/or Wifi".
Getting excited that we're all about to see photos and/or videos soon.
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Dear Mobelby:
Yes, they will be showing off the EZ Reader Plus and EZ Reader Pro. There also is some talk they will unveil prototypes of the 9.7 inch EZ Reader TRUE.
I have three photographs of the EZ Reader Plus/Pro and will get a few more ready to bring up on MobileRead Forum once I get the word.
The 3G and/or Wi-Fi situation is an earnest debate. We have been talking for about 7 weeks with AT&T on 3G and it is not easy. For example, aside from the cost of the SIM card and such... can we/do we want to buy a 30-day card and then require the user to choose a final plan cost? In the end, all of this means some cost bron by the buyer. With Wi-Fi, the initial cost is like an $18 additional cost versus $80 additional cost to us to have them in 3G.
THAT is why no decision has been made yet. The cost to go 3G both before and after the sale... ultimately born by the end user... is a real impact. Wi-Fi is a light "before sale" cost and really no "after sale" cost.
Yes, soon we will do a video on the base EZ Reader and the PRO.
I am more anxious than you even to release the info!
Robert B