irex has released their new ebook reader with many features. Though it cannot compete with amazon’s kindle because it does not have wireless capabilities as found in kindle. nevertheless, iLiad seems to have other feature which can compete with kindle.

Specification:

• 8.1 inch E-ink display
• 1024×768 pixel resolution
• 16 level grayscale
• Touch screen
• 400 MHz Intel XScale processor
• 64 MB RAM
• 256MB internal flash memory (128MB for users)
• Storage expansion using USB, MMC (Max 1GB) or CF cards (Max 8GB)
• Li-ion rechargable batteries
• built-in speakers
• 3.5mm stereo jack
• USB Connectivity to PC
• Optional external 10/100MB Ethernet networking via Travel hub.
• Dimension: HxWxD: 217mmx155mmx16mm
• Weighs 435 grams
• Supported format: PDF / HTML / TXT / JPG / BMP/ PNG / PRC (Mobipocket)
• Languages: Dutch, English, German , French and Spanish.
• Syncing RSS feeds using mobipocket application

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