Amazon To Launch New Weapon In Tablet Battle

Book@Book Thursday 06 Sept 2012

Amazon.com Inc is expected to launch a new tablet on Thursday, the latest salvo in a battle for control of mobile access to the Internet.
 
Reuters

And:

Kobo To Launch New Tablet Device, More Compact E-reader

Kobo is launching a new tablet device and a more compact e-reader as it seeks to expand its market share and battle with Apple Inc and Amazon.com Inc in the ultra-competitive mobile device marketplace.
 
Reuters

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