|  09-04-2008, 12:35 PM | #1 | 
| eBook Enthusiast            Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6 |  W.H. Smith's selling Gen3 for £149.99 (now £179.99) 
			
			See: here.  Shown as "in stock". I'm 99% sure that the price is an error, but at that price it's worth ordering one and seeing what happens! You never know - they might honour the displayed price  . The standard UK price is £269. Thanks to Bob Thomas for pointing this out. | 
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|  09-04-2008, 02:06 PM | #2 | |
| The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠            Posts: 74,432 Karma: 318076944 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Oasis | 
			
			I've ordered one - it'll be interesting to see what happens. At just under £150 including VAT and Postage, that's a bargain. Paul Quote: 
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|  09-04-2008, 02:18 PM | #4 | 
| Zealot            Posts: 106 Karma: 3566 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London UK Device: iPhone 5, Kindle K3, Kindle Voyage | 
			
			I've also ordered one.  A spare will be brilliant - since I'm addicted, or very nearly surgically attached - the devices's relative fragility worries me. Now to wait for my ccard to be charged ... | 
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|  09-04-2008, 02:57 PM | #5 | 
| Guru            Posts: 776 Karma: 2475053 Join Date: May 2007 Device: Galaxy Tab A (2019) - iPhone 11 - KA1 - Onyx Boox Nova Pro | |
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|  09-04-2008, 03:06 PM | #6 | 
| Sir Penguin of Edinburgh            Posts: 12,375 Karma: 23555235 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro area Device: Shake a stick plus 1 | |
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|  09-04-2008, 03:28 PM | #7 | 
| Zealot            Posts: 106 Karma: 3566 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London UK Device: iPhone 5, Kindle K3, Kindle Voyage | 
			
			The whs front page actually has the strap "ebook readers from £149.99".  So this could be a spoiler for the Waterstones/Sony launch
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|  09-04-2008, 05:15 PM | #8 | 
| Tech Junkie            Posts: 1,027 Karma: 10080 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Earth Device: iPad, MotoXStyle, OnePlusOne | 
			
			Lets see If they Actually do sell and deliver at that price. If they do, it should put a lot of pressure on Bookeen to drop their direct sale prices as well. Might Grab a second one then as well. | 
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|  09-04-2008, 05:43 PM | #9 | 
| Resident Curmudgeon            Posts: 80,727 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3 | 
			
			Doesn't say if you also need a case. If you do, the price is not all that good in comparison to a 505. If the Labor Day special at BooksOnBoard is still going on, you get either $75 or $100 in free eBooks. Plus the cover and 1 GB SD Card loaded with the Century Bundle - a $50.00 value. Includes 100 all-time favorite classics. If you are in the USA, it's a much better deal. | 
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|  09-05-2008, 02:04 AM | #10 | 
| Evangelist            Posts: 496 Karma: 2384998 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: London, UK Device: iPad, iPhone, K3 & Amazon - between them they cover my needs. | 
			
			Now showing availability as '4 or more weeks'   Maybe you guys have ordered all they had in stock   | 
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|  09-05-2008, 02:08 AM | #11 | 
| eBook Enthusiast            Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6 | 
			
			Good luck to all who ordered one - hope you get it at the displayed price!
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|  09-05-2008, 10:20 AM | #12 | 
| Resident Curmudgeon            Posts: 80,727 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3 | 
			
			Has anyone tired to order a Gen3 from W.H. Smith?
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|  09-05-2008, 10:27 AM | #13 | 
| eBook Enthusiast            Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6 | 
			
			Several people have, Jon - see the earlier posts in the thread.
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|  09-05-2008, 10:33 AM | #14 | 
| The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠            Posts: 74,432 Karma: 318076944 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Oasis | 
			
			I got my order in last night, while they were still showing 'In Stock'. Checking my on-line order details, my CyBook is now "In Despatch Process", which the glossary defines as "Your products are ready to be despatched to you and will be despatched shortly." I'll comment in this thread as things progress. Paul | 
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|  09-05-2008, 10:40 AM | #15 | 
| zeldinha zippy zeldissima            Posts: 27,827 Karma: 921169 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you? | 
			
			wow if prices are starting to drop this much already that is brilliant news for the propagation of liseuses. most of my friends have been really enthusiastic about the idea, until they hear the price. that usually cools them right down. let's just hope it's the beginning of a trend everywhere and will continue and amplify.
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