Que Plastic Logic reader, a rival for iPad?

OK, what is different about this Plastic Logic reader? 

One: it is a potential rival for iPad. Part tablet computer, part e-book reader, it is aimed, according to its British based manufacturer, at businessmen rather than consumers, allowing them to view and edit documents, download newspapers, manage their schedule and read e-books on an entirely shatterproof gadget.

Two: price: $649 price ($799 if you want lifetime data connectivity from AT&T).

Three: a very thin and flat body with an 11.6-inch screen with touch capability, the bezel is entirely free of buttons except for “home,” just like an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad of course.

Four: Plastic Logic has agreed partnerships with over 300 newspapers and magazines to have their content specially formatted for the device to preserve the print-like formatting – an important aspect of those publications that is largely lost on other e-readers.

HP Slate PC shown off by Ballmer

"Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer unveiled a selection of Slate PC’s during his CES keynote, but although HP’s Slate was shown, the much mooted Courier was not.

With Apple likely to announce the iSlate at the end of the month all eyes were on Ballmer for a response to Microsoft’s rival, but many were left disappointed.

Among the offerings was a Slate PC from HP, although precious little detail was forthcoming.

It was a 10-12 inch device and Ballmer showed off the devices capacity to use Amazon’s Kindle for the PC software.

“It’s almost as portable as a phone and as powerful as a PC running Windows 7,” said Ballmer.

“It’s perfect for reading, surfing the web and taking entertainment on the go.”
There is a YouTube video that you can watch of the HP slate – and more details will emerge during the coming weeks."

-techradar