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I very promptly received an email saying that they will not accept credit cards with a billing address outside the US. This seems a bit odd to me also, as I've been charging things for years in the US from this card.
So, I'll see if my mother can check out BB&B and the prices.
At $200 USD (about 150 euros these days) it's a good price compared to other options. And since I've never actually seen ANY of the eink readers - it's a risk but at that price, acceptable. However, the price on the european/UK Ectaco site is around 300 EUROS - this is double the US price. The jetbook then becomes price-competitive with the Sony, Hanlin and Cybook devices - and my risk is double.
I guess I just have a price ceiling. At $200 USD I would try it - but at 300 euros (netbook price) I'd rather wait and see if better screen size/features are coming - and if one brand becomes a "standout" device.
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