Looking for an e-reader but don't fancy a Kindle or waiting for the Plastic Logic e-reader to surface? IWOOT are offering up the Foxit eSlick e-reader for £189.00.

The Foxit eSlick has 512MB of internal memory, expandable up to 2GB with an SD card, which will allow users to store thousands of documents. Landscape layout and bookmarks are supported. MP3 playback will also allow users to listen to their favourite tunes whilst running down the e-reader's respectable 8,000 page-turn battery-life.

It's not as advanced as some of the e-readers headed to stores next year, but MP3 support and a good battery-life keep it worth a look.

Here's the spec sheet:

• Available in black or white.
• Will display any printable file in black and white (PDF conversion software included).
• Also supports MP3 files so you can listen while you read (headphones included).
• Transfer files using USB cable (included).
• Includes 2GB SD memory card for extra storage.
• 512MB internal memory.
• Included software compatible with Windows only, but files can be transferred to the eSlick using other operating systems.
• Weight: 6.4 ounces (180g).
• Suitable for ages 14 years +
• Size: 7.4" x 4.7" x 0.4

Want to read a couple of Marvel comics on the way to work, but are scared your mint copy of Iron Man issue #1 will get all screwed up during the busy commute? Fear not, true believers! Panelfly for the iPhone will allow you to read comics by Marvel and other publishers in digital format on the handset.

The new deal between the program and comic-publishing powerhouse will see fan favourites like Captain America and the X-men available to buy at the meagre cost of $0.99 an issue, with the Panelfly reader itself being absolutely free.

Though currently not available from the iTunes UK store, expect to see your favourite superheroes swinging into action this side of the pond if it proves itself a success stateside.

US readers can grab the app here.

Though the ASUS Eee Reader has remained under the radar for a little while now, the Kindle-competitor has finally been given a release date. ASUS are gearing up for a March 2010 launch for the e-reader, claiming very "competitive" pricing against its Sony and Amazon rivals.

ASUS are preparing two different sized models, with dual screens of 6 and 9 inches respectively. Both will feature e-ink displays.

The ASUS Eee Reader is also set to feature Wi-Fi, 3G and WiMax connectivity, and (rumour has it) web-browsing and Skype-like functionality.

IT Pro Portal is reporting that Amazon's popular Kindle e-reader will be getting a Windows 7-specific app.

The Kindle app will allow its users to port e-books from the e-reader to a laptop or PC, displaying them on a users monitor and allowing them to buy e-books directly from Amazon's Kindle store.

It's a timely announcement from Amazon what with the buzz currently being generated by the launch of Microsoft's operating system. Windows 7 support will offer Kindle massive potential exposure to many new customers, with the popularity of e-readers steadily rising.

Dual screen e-readers make perfect sense; you read your book on one screen and look up the meanings of all the long, fancy words you don't understand using the internet on the other. But they are also very rare. Making full use of the Android operating system, the enTourage eDGe will be planting its flag in dual-screen territory in the new-year.

The two generously sized dual-screens (9.7 inches diagonally) use e-Ink technology to allow users to scribble notes onto whatever they are reading.

Most excitingly though, the e-reader has built in WiFi, so you can quickly download e-books, send an email, browse the web, or combine your notetaking, emailing, and browsing, all from one device.

It's set to go head to head with the budget-priced Asus e-reader, which we featured previously in September.

Though not yet available to pre-order in the UK, US readers can order the $490 enTourage eDGe here, ready for its February release.

Here is a full list of features:

• Dimensions: 8.25" x 10.75" by 1.0" (closed)
• Weight: 2.5 lbs.
• Internal Memory: 4 GB (3 GB for user) up to 3000 books
• E-reader File Formats: ePub, PDF
• LCD Touchscreen Display Size: 1024 x 600 (10.1")
• E-paper Display Size: 9.7" e-Ink®(1200 x 825), 16 shades of gray
• E-paper Input: Wacom® Penabled®
• Operating System: Linux with Google® Android®
• Connectivity: 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth capability
• Battery Life: 16+ hours utilizing the e-reader screen / up to 6 hours running the LCD screen
• Battery Type: Lithium-ion polymer
• Mobile Modem (optional): EVDO or HSDPA
• External Memory: SD card slot, 2 USB ports
• Audio and Microphone Jack: 3.5 mm each. Includes internal microphone and speakers.
• Audio playback: MP3
• Video playback: MP4, 3GP
• Input: Stylus input on e-paper and touchscreen. Virtual keyboard. Bluetooth keyboard (optional)

Been holding out on burning your books and going digital with an e-reader? It might be worth thinking about striking that match today as Plastic Logic announced plans to unveil its QUE proReader at CES in Las Vegas.

It's being billed as a "premium reading experience", which translates as "rather expensive".

Plastic Logic describe it as "Extra thin, lightweight and wireless-enabled, ... the size of an 8.5 x 11 inch pad of paper, less than a 1/3 inch thick" and weighing "less than many periodicals."

Featuring the largest touchscreen in the industry, the reader features E Ink Vizplex technology in its shatterproof display.

Aimed towards the business end of the e-reader market, the QUE will also have no problem loading up Word, Excel, PDF and PowerPoint documents, and will even have "management capabilities" for some basic content editing. It's Wi-Fi and 3G capabilities will also let you pluck your favourite magazines from the ether.

The QUE proReader's full specification list and pricing will be announced on January 7, 2010 so check back soon for more details.

LG is obviously working very hard on incorporating solar cell technology into as many of its gadgets as possible. A couple of weeks ago it launched the rather cool looking GD510 mobile which features a solar panel as an optional extra. Now it has unveiled a book reader which also has power courtesy of a thin solar cell.

The panel - which is 0.7mm in thickness and weighs 20gm, has been designed to fit into LG's range of 6inch panel ereaders. Apparently four or five hours of sunlight will give the ereader enough power to keep the user reading for a whole day.