US Navy Develops World's Worst E-reader

First time accepted submitter Dimetrodon (2714071) writes "It is an unspoken rule of military procurement that any IT or communications technology will invariably be years behind what is commercially available or technically hobbled to ensure security. One case in point is the uncomfortably backronymed NeRD, or Navy e-Reader Device, an electronic book so secure the 300 titles it holds can never be updated. Ever."

Re:In the navy

[Anonymous Coward]

I'm just shocked to learn that squids can read.

Re:Better Headline

[sootman]

Next on Slashdot: "Army tanks are uncomfortable, get horrible mileage."

Re:There's a reason books can't be updated

[SJHillman]

For the same of variety, I'm hoping they didn't stock a lot of large print books...

Re:I'm sure it's perennial thrillers

[FilmedInNoir]

Ironically the last two sound more sexually charged then the first one.