Ebooks — When were they first introduced?
My husband and I are debating when ebooks first appeared (the hand held devices for reading and/or purchasing books). I say they were around before 2001, just not especially common. He says they came after 2005.
A little help?
You win!
Rocket Ebook, 1998: http://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/Rocket_eBook
Softbook Reader, also 1998: http://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/SoftBook_Reader
The Franklin Ebookman, 1999: http://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/Franklin_eBookMan
The Gemstar REB-1100, 2001: http://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/REB_1200
All these are still in use by some people.
New eBook Device Pt.1
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