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If B&N can document that they came up with the idea of combining an LCD screen and an eInk screen in one device then they'll be fine. If on the other hand, that didn't become part of their design until after they went into discussions with SpringBoard then they are likely in trouble.
I also wonder about B&N's partnerships with iRex and with Plastic Logic. I have a feeling that something is going on here as well.
Plus, Amazon released the first Kindle two years ago, and released 2 new versions since that time. I simply don't believe B&N has been trying to get a device out for the last 4 years, but if that's true then something else is wrong.
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