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[News] A Look at the New Linux Gadget from Barnes & Noble

  • Subject: [News] A Look at the New Linux Gadget from Barnes & Noble
  • From: Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:51:06 +0100
  • Followup-to: comp.os.linux.advocacy
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If Itâs Monday, This Must be Ebook News

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| Previous rumors indicated that the Reader will 
| have WiFi as well, which would also lend 
| credence to the Athena running Android (though 
| Linux is always possible).
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http://www.mobilitysite.com/2009/10/if-its-monday-this-must-be-ebook-news/

Barnes & Noble's ebook reader takes its bow

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| Like its Amazonian nemesis, the Nook has a 
| built-in cellular wireless connection for 
| downloading texts. AT&T is the carrier (the 
| Kindle uses Sprint). But there's also a built-
| in WiFi adapter, giving you free access the 
| AT&T-powered hotspots in Barnes&Noble retail 
| stores.
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http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/10/20/barnes_and_noble_nook_official_announcement/


Barnes & Noble Unveils Kindle-Killing, Dual-Screen âNookâ E-Reader (Updated)

http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/10/barnes-nobles-kindle-killing-dual-screen-nook-e-reader-leaked/


Barnes & Noble introduces Nook e-reader

http://www.itwire.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28687&Itemid=53


Book retailer spins Android e-reader

http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/Barnes-Noble-Nook/?kc=rss


Recent:

LG's Solar-Powered E-Reader and 5 Other Gadgets

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| The Gyy, from iUnika, solves the problem with
| minimal specs: an 8-inch screen, 128 MB of RAM
| and a 64 GB solid state drive, running
| Linux...
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http://www.pcworld.com/article/173480/lgs_solarpowered_ereader_and_5_other_gadgets.html


3G wireless eReader from Irex aims to tackle Amazon's Kindle

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| Although the handheld reader will connect to Windows
| PCs through the USB port, its underlying platform will
| be built on Linux for "open development," he said.
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http://www.betanews.com/article/3G-wireless-eReader-from-Irex-aims-to-tackle-Amazons-Kindle/1253737925


eReader on Android Soon, Planned for Palm Pre Later

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| Google Android handset owners can expect eReader availability in âmid- to
| late summer,â according to TeleRead. They spoke to Scott Pendergrast of
| Fictionwise, which is owned by Barnes & Noble.
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http://jkontherun.com/2009/06/10/ereader-on-android-soon-planned-for-palm-pre-later/


Android e-reader boasts dual displays

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| Spring Design announced an Android-based e-
| book reader that boasts two displays and
| full browser capabilities. The WiFi- and
| 3G-enabled "Alex" offers both the typical
| 6-inch monochrome EPD (electronic paper
| display) display for reading, plus a
| linked, 3.5-inch color display for Android
| content and multimedia, says the company.
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http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/Spring-Designs-Alex/
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