Comments on: Astak: Under $200 for that 5 inch e-reader, and less than $350 for the 9.7-inch reader http://www.teleread.org/blog/2008/05/14/astak-under-200-for-that-5-inch-e-reader-and-less-than-350-for-the-97-inch-reader/ News & views on e-books, libraries, publishing and related topics Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:13:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Bill Monks http://www.teleread.org/blog/2008/05/14/astak-under-200-for-that-5-inch-e-reader-and-less-than-350-for-the-97-inch-reader/#comment-800188 Bill Monks Thu, 15 May 2008 12:32:34 +0000 http://www.teleread.org/blog/2008/05/14/astak-under-200-for-that-5-inch-e-reader-and-less-than-350-for-the-97-inch-reader/#comment-800188 I'm right-handed (the way God intended) but even I can see there's going to be a significant problem with those controls. I’m right-handed (the way God intended) but even I can see there’s going to be a significant problem with those controls.

]]> By: David Rothman http://www.teleread.org/blog/2008/05/14/astak-under-200-for-that-5-inch-e-reader-and-less-than-350-for-the-97-inch-reader/#comment-799520 David Rothman Thu, 15 May 2008 01:23:51 +0000 http://www.teleread.org/blog/2008/05/14/astak-under-200-for-that-5-inch-e-reader-and-less-than-350-for-the-97-inch-reader/#comment-799520 Just to make clear, Aaron, I wasn't there--Bob Barry was the one at IDPF. I'm 90 percent convinced we'll see the Astak in June. Rooting for this company to succeed! Next year the same gizmo could go for $75-$100, and then $55 in time, and as a guy with an interest in digital divide issues, I'm excited. Thanks. David Just to make clear, Aaron, I wasn’t there–Bob Barry was the one at IDPF. I’m 90 percent convinced we’ll see the Astak in June. Rooting for this company to succeed! Next year the same gizmo could go for $75-$100, and then $55 in time, and as a guy with an interest in digital divide issues, I’m excited. Thanks. David

]]> By: $200 E Ink Ebook Reader at IDPF Conference | Dear Author: Romance Book Reviews, Author Interviews, and Commentary http://www.teleread.org/blog/2008/05/14/astak-under-200-for-that-5-inch-e-reader-and-less-than-350-for-the-97-inch-reader/#comment-799511 $200 E Ink Ebook Reader at IDPF Conference | Dear Author: Romance Book Reviews, Author Interviews, and Commentary Thu, 15 May 2008 01:19:20 +0000 http://www.teleread.org/blog/2008/05/14/astak-under-200-for-that-5-inch-e-reader-and-less-than-350-for-the-97-inch-reader/#comment-799511 [...] Teleread. Tagged as: Astak, ebook-reader, [...] [...] Teleread. Tagged as: Astak, ebook-reader, [...]

]]> By: Aaron J. Walker http://www.teleread.org/blog/2008/05/14/astak-under-200-for-that-5-inch-e-reader-and-less-than-350-for-the-97-inch-reader/#comment-799362 Aaron J. Walker Wed, 14 May 2008 22:46:50 +0000 http://www.teleread.org/blog/2008/05/14/astak-under-200-for-that-5-inch-e-reader-and-less-than-350-for-the-97-inch-reader/#comment-799362 David: This can't be a heartbreak, this could really turn the tide for wider e-book adoption. The price is right, but most importantly, getting it into regular retail chanels instead of something off on some website somewhere for double the price. But you talked to the guy and saw the device first hand (right?), you don't think they aren't going to bring it to market do you? Did you get any chance to play around with it? Snap a few pics? David: This can’t be a heartbreak, this could really turn the tide for wider e-book adoption.

The price is right, but most importantly, getting it into regular retail chanels instead of something off on some website somewhere for double the price.

But you talked to the guy and saw the device first hand (right?), you don’t think they aren’t going to bring it to market do you?

Did you get any chance to play around with it? Snap a few pics?

]]> By: David Rothman http://www.teleread.org/blog/2008/05/14/astak-under-200-for-that-5-inch-e-reader-and-less-than-350-for-the-97-inch-reader/#comment-799264 David Rothman Wed, 14 May 2008 21:23:04 +0000 http://www.teleread.org/blog/2008/05/14/astak-under-200-for-that-5-inch-e-reader-and-less-than-350-for-the-97-inch-reader/#comment-799264 Totally agree, Aaron, though I'm prepared for the usual heartbreak. We've been disappointed before. Right now I'm an optimist. Thanks. David. Totally agree, Aaron, though I’m prepared for the usual heartbreak. We’ve been disappointed before. Right now I’m an optimist. Thanks. David.

]]> By: Aaron J. Walker http://www.teleread.org/blog/2008/05/14/astak-under-200-for-that-5-inch-e-reader-and-less-than-350-for-the-97-inch-reader/#comment-799238 Aaron J. Walker Wed, 14 May 2008 20:45:05 +0000 http://www.teleread.org/blog/2008/05/14/astak-under-200-for-that-5-inch-e-reader-and-less-than-350-for-the-97-inch-reader/#comment-799238 If they deliver on their promise (low price and in-store availability), I think a lot of people will finally be able to "Bring the E-Books Home" from Wal-Mart, Target, Costco. This will be a real boost for e-book readers - both the people and the devices :) If they deliver on their promise (low price and in-store availability), I think a lot of people will finally be able to “Bring the E-Books Home” from Wal-Mart, Target, Costco.

This will be a real boost for e-book readers - both the people and the devices :)

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