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As if the Skiff Reader isn't enough to suit your needs, the folks at Interead are announcing new Cool-er e-reader models at CES. The new Cool-er Compact has the smallest footprint of any e-reader with a 6-inch e-ink screen with 2GB of onboard memory. Also joining the Compact is the new Cool-er Connect which adds WiFi connectivity and touchscreen functionality which they say is "ideal for readers on the move." Available later this year is the Cool-er 3G which adds 3G connectivity to download over 1400 periodicals and 2 million books wherever you are, similar to the B&N Nook and Amazon Kindle. All of the new models will come in various colors including Midnight Blue and Orange Crush, and will support books in every language.

The Cool-er Classic is available today, while the Compact and Connect will be available later this Spring, and the 3G will be available in mid-2010. Full press release below.

Interead Announces New COOL-ER Ereader Models

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Interead, makers of the COOL-ER line of ereaders, today announced new models that will be introduced at the 2010 International CES® in Las Vegas.

-- At only 6.7" x 4.6" x 0.41" (170 mm x 117 mm x 10 mm), the amazingly
affordable and portable COOL-ER Compact has the smallest footprint of
any ereader while still maximising the reader experience with a 6" E
Ink® screen. With 2GB onboard memory (expandable via SD card to 6GB
total), it easily holds thousands of ebooks.

-- COOL-ER Classic, the lightest and most elegant ereader currently
available, has quickly become a favourite of readers around the world,
and will be offered in exciting new colours.

-- Weighing in at only 5.8 ounces (164 grams), COOL-ER Connect adds the
convenience of WiFi and ease of a touch screen, ideal for readers on
the move.

-- Available in mid-2010, COOL-ER 3G adds robust 3G connectivity to the
ereader experience to download 1,400+ periodicals and 2 million +
books wherever they are.

All COOL-ER ereaders come in numerous vibrant colours, which now include Midnight Blue and Orange Crush, bright new additions to the colour line-up. Working in every country on the planet, COOL-ER ereaders support ebooks in every language and have menus in English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Russian, Japanese and Chinese, and also support multiple zoom levels to create a customized and comfortable reading experience.

COOL-ER Classic is currently available from premier global retailers and www.COOLREADERS.com. COOL-ER Compact and COOL-ER Connect will be available in Spring 2010, and COOL-ER 3G will be available in mid-2010.
Any of the more than 2 million books from COOL-ER's companion online bookstore, COOLER-EBOOKS.com, can be shared with up to five other readers to let friends and families share the works they love. COOL-ER works with ebooks in all commonly used ebook formats, including EPUB and PDF.

Neil Jones, Interead's CEO, commented: "As we have seen the ereader market evolve over the last year, it has become clear that the ereader is now a lifestyle device--not just a niche gadget. As such, it's important that we offer a range of ereaders to accommodate a variety of preferences and reading habits, and this product range does just this."

For more information, visit www.COOLREADERS.com.

About Interead
Based in Reading, England and Miami, Interead and COOL-ER are the creation of seasoned entrepreneur Neil Jones. COOL-ER, the line of lightest and most elegant ereaders available, works in nine languages, comes in multiple colours, and accommodates all popular ebook formats. For more information, visit www.Interead.com.

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