EnTourage Dualbook Ships in February: Will it Compete With Courier?

EnTourage plans to ship their eDGe in February 2010. The device features two screens, one e-Ink and the other an LCD. The device uses a stylus and is positioning itself as a direct competitor to Kindle and other readers.

Similar to Courier, it features two screens that fold together, dubbed a "dualbook" by enTourage. Retail price is expected to be $490.

One screen is designed for reading electronic books and other documents and looks similar to the Kindle and other reading devices. On the other side is a more traditional computer screen displaying the Android OS interface.

Although enTourage has a leg up on the competition by having an actual product, it remains to be seen if the eDGe will meet users' demands. Although it has broad functionality, some Courier fans have criticized the design appeal of the product.

The e-Ink screen is 9.7 inches and reads ePub and PDF files. The other is a 10.1 inch color LCD touchscreen. Wi-Fi, optional 3G, Bluetooth, and video and audio recording are all part of the package. The device has a mini-USB port and accepts SD cards as well.

From enTourage:

The enTourage eDGe is the world’s first dualbook, combining the functions of an e-reader, netbook, notepad, and audio/video recorder and player in one. It’s a comprehensive device that lets you read e-books, surf the Internet, take digital notes, send emails and instant messages, watch movies and listen to music anywhere, at any time. This is nothing you've ever seen before!