mcteeth (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

anyone know if they'll allow some 3rd party applications?

jfielhauer (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

worthlessdollar1, You're right. The sarcasm wasn't necessary. We'll see what happens with the price but I think this device could easily cost several hundred dollars and still sell relatively well. The people who will be worst hit by the recession aren't really the target consumers anyway. Smart people who read will still have jobs, mostly. Depending how much each person spends on newspapers and books this device could be a better investment. Also, I'm not an IT person.

worthlessdollar1 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

No need for the dry sarcasm. I'm guessing you're "an IT person"... My point about the price will be even more relevant during the vicious recession that's beginning to unfold. People will not have $100's laying around to spend on luxuries.

jfielhauer (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I'd like to see you flip a newspaper page in less than two seconds. Newspapers are cumbersome to turn.

jfielhauer (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

You're absolutely right. That's why no one carries around a laptop, ipod or cell phone either. It's funny that you would say people won't buy a device valued over $50 for fear of loss and then name an item that fits that exact description.

negcshflw (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Where are you guys coming up with prices, do you just pull them from thin air? Additionally, those who are bashing (slow load time)please give it a rest this thing is unlike any other reader out there on the market. I love the comment it won't catch on with the public unless its under 40 dollars...are you insane??? Subscribing to a newspaper is on average 200 bucks a year. What would drive the marketing on this product would be content at a cheap price.

regisdesrosiers (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

At first sight, I tought ... hum ... nothing that my Sony Reader cannot do, more likely to break, takes more space in my bag. Then I saw the music score on it ... aaarhg ... I want one !!!

aCynic2 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Projected retail price is about the cost of the kindle: $350. WANT!

ProDigit80 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I doubt it will ever get sold for under $100, so don't get your hopes up! I bet the starting price will be around $800,and might drop down to 200 in 32 to 3 years. By then the color readers are available, however, I prefer B&W over color.

ProDigit80 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I wonder for how much this one will go. If it has about the same functions as current e-readers, it might go for around $700-800. Especially if they mention it is 'business-oriented'. Current business oriented designs are between 500 and $1000.