Entourage Edge Dualbook Combines E-Reader and Netbook

While everybody was minding the release of Barnes and Noble’s Nook e-book reader, the Amazon Kindle International version and the Kindle for PC and Kindle for Mac desktop app, another e-book reader just came out of nowhere – Entourage’s Edge dualbook e-book reader that doubles up as a netbook, notepad and audio/video recorder and player in one.The Edge lets you do the following:

• read e-books
• surf the Internet
• take digital notes
• send emails and instant messages
• watch movies
• listen to music

In other words, the Edge is going to be an all-around device.

For it’s e-book function, the Edge will let you get e-books wirelessly and move it to the Edge easily.

The enTourage Edge Specs include:

• 8.25″ x 10.75″ by 1.0″ (closed)
• 2.5 lbs.
• 4GB  internal memory
• ePub, PDF support
• 10.1-inch LCD Touchscreen display
• 9.7-inch e-Ink e-paper display, 16 shades of gray
• Wacom Penabled e-paper input
• Linux with Google Android OS
• 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth capability
• 16+ hours utilizing the e-reader screen / up to 6 hours running the LCD screen
• EVDO or HSDPA
• SD card slot, 2 USB ports
• 3.5 mm each. Includes internal microphone and speakers.
• MP3, WAV, 3GPP, MP4, AMR, ACC, OGG
• 3GP, MP4, Adobe Flash Lite (H.264)
• Stylus input on e-paper and touchscreen. Virtual keyboard. Bluetooth keyboard (optional)

enTourage Edge will start shipping on February 2010. You can pre-order now at the enTourage eDGe store for $490.

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