Hello.
A lot of the members may know already that apple is whispering about coming out with its own e-reader. The news "will" come out in this year's World Wide Developer's Conference (June 8th). Usually when apple does this pre-launch launch is because of the "gossip factor" it creates beforehand.
I was searching the forum to see what the uber knowledgeable members have to say about it, since it can be potentially an amazing device. Also, the mainstream will start to pay attention.
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Apple will announce an e-reader device with its own brand (i.e., not an iPod or a MacBook) at the 2009 World Wide Developers Conference, which kicks off on June 8.
The criteria for this prediction coming true are the device must have a larger touch screen than an iPhone or iPod Touch, a facility to browse the pages of books and periodicals in digital format, and an Apple-designed shopping application or purchasing mechanism for individual titles and periodical subscriptions.
The device may have other capabilities as well (such as browsing Web sites and downloading other apps) but one of the main functions -- if not the main function -- is its ability to browse and purchase digital books, as described above.
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I would like to see kids put down their Busta Rhymes and pick up more books of rhymes (cheesy attempt i know...).
IMO
If they really want to be the "Kindle Killer" the iRead (heehee) needs to use e-ink technology along with their touch technology. If they keep the iphone screen and just make bigger... then what's the point.