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Athena name is mentioned from another source:
http://www.mobilitysite.com/2009/10/...oogle-editions
While I understand that Athena alludes to the greek goddess of wisdom, I think the main issue is giving a device a person's name, especially when it's a woman's name.
I'm not sure a man would want to, in public, refer to his device with a woman's name. Not sure how women would feel in the same situation. What if the iPhone was called Steve? Or Susan? Remember Microsoft B.O.B.?
Or maybe the name is not quite subtle. It is the goddess of wisdom. May as well call it "Awesome", "Omnipotent", "SuperCool", or "KnowItAll".
Quote:
Friend: Is that the Athena ereader?
You: I prefer to call it the <clears throat in a manly fashion> A.T. N.A.
Friend: Did you order her online or from a store?
You: Store. I bought it in a store.
Friend: She looks great. Can I try her out?
You: <Stress builds...>
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