The current prototype weighs about 3.5 lbs., which will make it the heaviest on the market. The Dedicated Reader will come with a dictionary, thesaurus, local road map and Bible. The product is geared for professionals and students. A lighter mass market model is also in development. Peanut Press Publishes books for electronic handheld computers such as 3Com's PalmPilot organizer.
Customers can browse, read excerpts and purchase downloadable titles.
Glassbook This company is headed by one of the designers of Lotus Notes. Glenn Sanders has developed this dynamite site for all things eBook. Consult this list by Jamie Engle, manager of eBook Connections, a web site for writers and readers. More options coming for virtual readers Story outlines the electronic options.