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Re: Sony Electronic Book

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From: Neal Collins
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 1992 04:10
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andrew@minster.york.ac.uk writes:
> I've just seen this sony electronic book which is now on sale here in
> England.
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> Does anyone have any opinions about this machine or what sony hope to
> release next in this line of 'gadgets'.

I just finished reading a scathing review in "New Scientist" - seems
like a good idea with a lousy implementation (screen hard to read
and clumsy search software). According to the same article Sony are
to release a version with "sound" capabilities.

Neal Collins				Email: ncollins@cmutual.com.au
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From: ncc@cmutual.com.au (Neal Collins)
Subject: Re: Sony Electronic Book
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