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The Amazon Kindle is a possible future alternative. We know almost nothing definite about it, but Amazon has apparently recently been showing it to publishers and it is generally similar to the Sony Reader. One thing we know, based on FCC filings, is that it can deliver e-books via a cell phone network. This goes to the point that dial-up is enough, since cell phone networks are not much faster. It may also mean, though, that Amazon will try delivering magazines and newspapers directly to the device. Search the Forums for Kindle if you want more information.
I'm not suggesting that you necessarily wait to see what the Kindle has to offer (since it is an unannounced product and may never see the light of day). But it is good to know what might be coming, so you don't get blind sided.
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