Asda unveils UK's cheapest ebook reader

Written By: Lisa Campbell Publication Date: Mon, 07/02/2011 - 16:12 ASDA has launched the UK’s cheapest e-reader at £52. The View Quest Mediabox 5in Media Tablet went on sale today through its Asda Direct website. The Asda site does not sell ebooks with the supermarket chain instead encouraging readers to download out of copyright ebooks for free from the Project Gutenberg website. The device also offers music and video playback. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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