The reviewer also confirmed the expectations of analysts who have said the device will be back-lit and is not an e-ink device like the Kindle e-readers.

Many reports have suggested that the announcement of the Amazon tablet would come in October, and that the device would be available in November. Amazon.com now seems to be speeding up that expected schedule.

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