Amazon updates its Kindle e-book reader, introducing the new Kindle WiFi and the Kindle 3G+WiFi. Compare to the original Kindle (Kindle 2 to be exact), the new Kindle has a new sleek design with a 21 percent smaller body while still keeping the same 6-inch-size reading area, a 15 percent lighter weight at just 8.7 ounces, 20 percent faster page turns, up to one month of battery life, double the storage to 3,500 books.

Elonex launches its 6-inch eBook reader in the UK. Based on e-ink technology, the screen of the eBook is non-flicker and non-glare so reading is gentle on the eye and can be read under direct sunlight. ebooks can be read vertically or horizontally.

iRiver is preparing its Libre e-ink e-book reader to chanllenge Sony’s e-ink reader and Amazon’s Kindle. The Libre supports PDF files and audio playback. …

Samsung is going to release in Korea its Papyrus portable e-book reader. The A5-sized Samsung Papyrus has 512MB internal memory and a touchscreen. Other than reading e-books, the Papyrus offers also note-taker, world clock, memo-taker, calculator and contacts functions.

Onyx International is going to presents in the CeBit its new Boox ebook reader, competing with Amazon’s Kindle 2. Powered by a 400MHz processor or above, the Boox has 128MB RAM and 512MB flash memory. Users can get the optional WiFi, CDMA, 3G, GPRS support.

Dutch firm Endless Ideas is going to presents the new model BeBook e-book reader at the CeBit. This new BeBook will feature a touchscreen navigation, 3G and WiFi wireless connectivitiy and wireless RSS support. It supports ePub format.

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Amazon launches its new Kindle 2 wireless e-book reading device, the successor of the Kindle first gen. The Kindle 2 features a 6-inch E-Ink electronic paper display with 600 x 800 resolution at 167 ppi, 16-level gray scale, 2GB internal storage, and a 3.5mm stereo jack.

Foxit Software enters to ebook market by introducing the eSlick, its first generation e-book reader, The Foxit eSlick features a 6-inch 600×800 E Ink Vizplex screen, 128MB built-in memory, a SD card slot and USB 2.0 connector.

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Sony announced its new PRS-700 Reader Digital Book, joining te PRS-505. Sony PRS-700 features a 6-inch touchscreen with the E-ink technology, and an LED reading light. It comes with internal …

Other than the Mentor and ProMentor e-book readers, Astak is going to launch its first eBook reader, the EZ Reader, in late November 2008. Astak’s first EZ Reader is …