Amazon has come up with kindle , however, this set does not work in singapore becos the wireless book service is not available in singapore.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FI73MA/ref=sa_menu_kdp4?pf_rd_p=328655101&pf_rd_s=left-nav-1&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=507846&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0KXSN65GMW3H7FJJX4GC
Sony has come up with an e-reader for ebooks and this works in local context.
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?storeId=10151&mpe_id=1908904905&identifier=S_BrandShowcase_Reader
so what is next? A lot of similar products but belongs to different company.