Alex eReader Would Have Been Amazing Kindle Competitor in 2009. Now with the iPad Nearing Release, Hmm

When I wrote about Spring Design’s ebook reader technology last year, I was certain that it was the basis of Barnes & Nobles Nook. The similarities were striking: Both were based on Android. Both had two separate displays. Both had a small color display. However, I was wrong. They are completely different products. Looking at the Alex eReader, I’d say it looks better than the Nook with what appears to be a larger color touchscreen.

Had it been introduced as recently as six months ago, it would have been hailed as a revolutionary product even with its $399 price tag.

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