Plastic Logic to roll out newspaper e-reader

The Kindle and Sony's eReader have been making the headlines for some time, but Plastic Logic is about to steal the spotlight by launching an electronic reading device that will support newspapers, books, and periodicals. The company's website says the e-reader measures 8.5 x 11-inches and is as thin as a pad of paper. Not only will business types be able to read the newspaper on their way to work, but they'll also be able to pull up Word, Excel and Powerpoint documents as well.

Apparently, the e-reader has a gesture-based user interface, and includes software tools to help business users organize their information. The device allows you to download content wirelessly, will update several times per day, has a long battery life, and can store thousands of documents just like Kindle does. I've been dying to buy an e-reader, but pricing has been the main deterrent so I'm hoping this device costs less than the Kindle when it rolls out. The Plastic Logic reader is schedule to ship in the first half of 2009, and will be on display at the CES convention. Can't wait to try it out.

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New Electronic Newspaper Reader Unveiled (PCWorld)