Nobody seems to be content with Amazon owning most of the eBook reader space with the Kindle. Sure, there are other alternatives both equally priced (Nook) and a bit cheaper (Sony Reader Pocket Edition). None seem to have ability to completely own the market as they’re all fairly expensive for most consumers. Enter ECTACO with more »

Looks like Amazon’s Kindle e-book reader may be facing a good rival soon courtesy of a company named Ectaco. The newly released Ectaco jetBook reader is lightweight and portable and is capable of storing thousands of e-books.

The jetBook reader looks trendy, as exemplified by the red external design with some rugged edges on its side that mimics a traditional notebook spring binders. It was made this to probably attract traditional book readers who just won’t part ways with printed books. Weighing only 7.5 ounces, the jetBook reader would fit perfectly into the palm of the hand.