The first Newspaper e-reader previewed at CES 2010.

The Skiff Reader is a new e-reader focused at newspaper and magazine content although it will also support e-books. This device is the first device to use LG’s “Metal Foil” e-Paper technology, which should improve durability by eliminating the glass display found on current e-readers. The display is basically a thin sheet of foil which is flexible. However, this e-reader will not bend as it is housed in a hard rigid shell.

The Skiff Reader has an 11.5" touch screen (measured diagonally) and a resolution of 1200 x 1600 pixels (UXGA) @ 174 ppi. It is extremely lightweight at just under ½ a KG, has a battery life of a week and takes 2-3 hours to charge. There is also an SD card slot to supplement the 4GB internal memory.

However, the main feature of this device is its ability to connect to the upcoming Skiff e-reading service which will allow users to receive newspapers, magazines, books and other digital content they purchase through the Skiff Store.

In North America Sprint have singed a deal with Skiff to bring 3G connectivity to the device. In addition to 3G, the Skiff Reader will also support wireless connectivity via Wi-Fi.

The Skiff Reader is due to be released later this year. Price TBA.