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Originally Posted by cerement
I know we're still in the early days (relatively speaking) of eInk reader designs (and BOOX has just updated with 10 new designs), but all of the companies (Astak included) seem focused on adding even more features. Is there any chance we'll be seeing a feature limited ("Lite", "Economy", "Student", "Lightweight", "Budget") ebook reader any time soon? Something along the lines of 5" or 6" eInk screen, minimal bezel, SD card, no touchscreen, no cellular, no wifi, minimal buttons, mini-USB or micro-USB ... thinking something along the lines of what the iPod shuffle is to the iPod Classic ...
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Dear Cerement:
Yes, actually. There is a Mentor Light coming... we hope in April. That is a 6 inch. There is also a 5 inch coming out in both the EZ Reader and Mentor lines this Summer.
It is too early to put prices on the 5 inch units. We HOPE we can do the Mentor Light around $219... but this is still conjecture.
Do not forget, the EZ Reader Basic Bundle Pack is the BEST basic eBook Reader I know of and FRY's often puts them on sale at $269. That is a hell of a good bargain for so much... and the leather case and 2GB SD card, and ear buds, and reader/writer all are included along with 200 classics. "Basic" does not have to mean "devoid" of useful things!
Robert B