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May 7th, 2008

New Norwegian reading device: Review

By Robert Nagle

Video of an interesting new device for reading.  Some usability problems have been reported. Hopefully will be fixed in the upcoming firmware update. The company hasn’t published the specs yet, but some features immediately jump out:

  • Excellent battery life
  • Doesn’t seem to include DRM
  • Tech support seems high-quality
  • Transfer of reading material from one person to another seems error-free

(Thanks, Anne Gentle)

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7 Responses to “New Norwegian reading device: Review”

  1. That was so cool. I wonder when it will be released to the public.

  2. I’ve heard there are more books available in this format than in the Kindle store, am I right?

  3. Is my watch broken, is it really April 1st?! Or is someone else so behind the times that they JUST got this video link to a cute joke that’s been ‘out there’ for over a year, and couldn’t wait for next April 1st?

  4. I’d be curious how others felt. Did you enjoy this item? Or consider it a time waster? Thanks. David

  5. Bill Monks Says:
    May 8th, 2008 at 7:44 am

    I thought that was great. I certainly hadn’t seen it before.

  6. Jon Noring Says:
    May 8th, 2008 at 8:37 am

    I remember seeing this video some time ago. It is great! (Being of 100% Norwegian ancestry made it even more interesting to me.)

    And David, no it is not a waste of time. Despite its obvious purpose at humor, it brings up a number of poignant insights.

  7. As they say on Top 40 radio, an oldie but goodie. Keep ‘em coming.

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