Jorgen dropped off a link to this great article in The New York Times Technology section that takes issue with the sales figures quoted by Steve Jobs at the recent iPhone 4 release. Since the iBookstore does not offer titles from the majority of existing small publishers including the world’s largest Random House, Jobs’ announcement that iPad accounts for 20 percent of all eBook sales is little more than smoke and mirrors.

There are some interesting points in the article, however. To me the most promising is the assertion that Amazon has to make a decision and either compete in the full-color multi-function world of iPad or drop Kindle’s price to make an affordable dedicated eBook reading device. Maybe they’ll follow Border’s plan to offer a selection of eBook reading devices to suit the consumer’s tastes: Good. Better. Best.

Here’s an interesting piece of hardware coming from Kno, Inc. that employs two touch-screen tablets designed to combine textbooks, course information, note-taking and web access into one experience. Perfect for university and college students, this device should be welcomed by publishers with scholastic-based title lists that are currently prepping to embrace the eBook Revolution. Take the link to Ecoustics.com for the full story, video and specifications.

The Big Money has some interesting facts and figures about the eBook Revolution that while debatable still bode very well for the already exploding market. While polls can be undependable, they’re still good at giving a rough sketch of public opinion. I’ll reserve my final judgment until the mainstream audience has their hands on these devices en masse, and develop trends of their own.

A special thanks to Jorgen for digging up this little gem. CNet.uk has a story about the Asus Eee Tablet. Upon reading, we’re immediately reassured that this Eee Tablet is not a portable PC or tablet like the iPad.

Instead, it’s an eBook reader and digital notepad all in one. Very sweet idea that reports suggest will cost in the $200 to $300 range. Additionally, the Eee Tablet’s E Ink display can outpace eBook readers on the market with its 0.1 second refresh rate. With offered stylus and ability to sense 2,450dpi of pressure, the Eee Tablet allows you to sketch in black and white as well. 

Its 2 megapixel camera is just icing on the cake.

The Asus Eee Tablet is an interesting looking device that could catch on if they can keep the price down. Check out the specs and picture here.

Well we’ve got a couple of interesting bits of news (or is it rumor?). Apple announced the sale of its 2 millionth iPad since its launch April 3rd. Read the story here at CNN.

And Jorgen dropped off a link to a story at MobilitySite that talks about the future sales trends for eBook Readers. Check that out here. I’m sure their exact figures are open to interpretation, but the trend sounds like a logical progression as the eBook Revolution evolves. I think we’ve already talked about the eventual split in eBook Reader design and usage: one branch toward more expensive multi-function devices, and the other over to low-priced, read-only devices like Kobo eReader. Any way you look at it, eBooks are here to stay.

Jorgen stopped by with a link to another exciting find. The Financial Times technology section is talking about a wave of low priced tablets that are expected over the coming year. This development will threaten iPad’s coveted lead in the lucrative full-color, multi-function tablet market. The article says the start of this low-priced invasion will begin when a $100 tablet is launched at the Computex (trade show) in Taiwan.