a french company has released a new ebook, the Cybook, which seems to have a decent size-screen (10″ diagonal) and runs most of the e-book software formats.
but . . . it’s very heavy (2.2 pounds), has a relatively low resolution (72 dpi running at 800×600), won’t be visible outside; doesn’t come standard with wireless connectivity etc.
contrast to the Sony LIbrie which has similar dimensions but is only 1/4″ thick and weighs only 8oz., and uses an e-ink substrate rather than an LED so it is visible even in sunlight. of course the Librie is black and white, doesn’t support video, doesn’t connect to the net etc.
my guess is we’re still a couple of years away from a reading device that people can really get excited about.