3   | Spring Launches Alex Dual-Screen E-book Reader submited by raj in Hardware |
The Alex, first introduced last October, includes a six-inch electronic paper display and a 3.5-inch, color touchscreen for accessing the Web. Spring Design started taking pre-orders for the device on Tuesday, promising shipment no later than mid-April. The Alex costs $399.
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