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I'm unenthused by the LCD....To me, any space on the front of an ebook reader that's not devoted to eInk paper is not only wasted, but worse than wasted....Increases the cost, size (size is very important for a device you carry around with you!), and in this case power consumption, without contributing anything. Being able to see a postage stamp image of the color can be done by getting on a desktop and going to the Amazon or B&N website. I hope they have some better use for the LCD than showing the cover!
Having said that, I hope their Nook or Athena or whatever it is, is a success. I love my Kindle, but I also like having other options, and even more important, I want Amazon to feel pressure to offer us better stuff at lower prices, not just be able to sit there fat and happy and unchallenged!
I actually think the name Athena is fine. Not so wild about "Nook". On the other hand, I've always thought Kindle was a stupid name, yet I own one and love it!
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