Thank you montsnmags
The link you gave is perfect and there's also
www.ecoreader.com.au
ECO Readers are available at Reader's Feast, Myer, Readings, Dymocks, Boomerang Books and some academic bookshops. Many of these stores also sell Cybooks and iLiads.
ECO Readers have a companion bookstore at
www.readwithoutpaper.com
Daryl, your Bebook is the European version and the ECO Reader is the ANZ version of the Hanlin V3.
If your friend wants to read novels, I'd recommend a 6" or 5" ebook reader. For academic or technical documents, a larger screen might be more suitable.
Your friend is very welcome to join us at Mobileread!