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will hold a news conference Wednesday in New York, with expectations that it will unveil a long-rumored tablet computer.
Speculation has swirled that the online retailer, which has sold its Kindle e-reader for several years, is working on a tablet to rival Apple’s popular iPad. Seattle-based Amazon has been tight- lipped, though.
Many e-readers like the Kindle use screens with “electronic ink” technology that makes them best for reading, especially in bright light. Tablets such as the iPad have backlit screens and are intended for functions that go beyond reading text, including surfing the Web and watching movies.
The Associated Press
