Here's the e-reader news that avid users of the device have been waiting for. While manufacturer of e-readers keep themselves focused on the display – like making it less reflective, introducing color to it and so on while keeping the display looking as close to a real paper as possible – the one thing that continues to get neglected is the long time it takes to flip pages, one … [Read more...] about Texas Instruments Promises Faster E-Reader Page Turns
Archives for March 2010
iPAD – The E-Reader Killer
The iPad is the latest in the ‘i’ series of consumer electronic gadgets after the iPhone and the iPod Touch and one that promises to take things to a new high, both for its users as well as its maker Apple. Essentially a multifunctional device, the iPad can be both a PC as well as an e-reader at the same time. A whooping 140,000 apps can be availed of from the Apple App Store … [Read more...] about iPAD – The E-Reader Killer
Joojoo Woes continue with 75 Pre-Orders
Poor JooJoo, how we hardly knew you.Despite the fact that they have begun shipping their pre-orders recent news has come to light that orders were abysmal and Fusion Garage the company behind it may be done for good.Just how abysmal were the orders? Only 90 orders were made with 15 cancellations. That means only 75 slates were ordered and shipped out. This means the … [Read more...] about Joojoo Woes continue with 75 Pre-Orders
ET10TA Tablet From Ekoore to Give iPad Company! err Competition!
There is one more Tablet PC to the wellspring of new tablet offerings. This time we turn to the Italian manufacturer Ekoore to come up with an iPad challenger. And the gadget that they believe will bring the iPad down is their latest ET10TA Tablet PC.Well the company has reasons to believe that the ET10TA can unsettle the iPad; for the device sure looks impressive and has … [Read more...] about ET10TA Tablet From Ekoore to Give iPad Company! err Competition!
New Apple iPad Videos on how to use it
Apple has now released Guided Setup and configuration videos on how to setup and use common programs such as Safari, Email, how to use the iPod and iTunes. We also get a guided preview on what iBooks and iWork are going to look like.Be sure to subscribe to our Good E-Reader Magazine launching this April, we have the latest news on E-Readers and Slates. … [Read more...] about New Apple iPad Videos on how to use it
Energy Book 2061 to Make Europe Debut Next Month
As per the latest e-reader news, Energy Book 2061 from Energy Sistem is going to hit stores next month. With lots of e-reader devices already struggling to find their space in the target market, Energy Sistem has released their new e-reader, the Energy Book 2061, which is expected to be much of an attraction than its earlier release – the Energy Book 1060.Despite the fact … [Read more...] about Energy Book 2061 to Make Europe Debut Next Month
Apple may ship up to 10 million I-PADS in 2010
The Latest Good E-Reader News is that IPad Pre-sales are making people at Apple very happy as sales figures are starting to come in. Apple had sold iPads on March the 12 on a pre-order basis, estimates were that Apple made a lucrative two million dollars an hour. Apple estimates that hundreds of thousands of iPads have been ordered over their website. At this rate Apple will … [Read more...] about Apple may ship up to 10 million I-PADS in 2010
Microsoft Blog Leaks Courier
At last there is some sort of a confirmation that the Courier from Microsoft is indeed on its way. However, the tragedy is that the good news didn’t last long. For the news piece was soon removed so that we continue to be groping in the dark as far as the Courier is concerned that many believe will be an iPad beater. Perhaps maker Microsoft wants it that way, playing a game of … [Read more...] about Microsoft Blog Leaks Courier
And Now, A Slate PC From Google
Slates! Slates! They are everywhere! Well, that’s how the market seems to shape up as of now. It has been raining slates ever since Apple revealed the iPad. The revelation it seems has turned out to be infectious as every consumer electronics company worth its salt has suddenly woke up to a device of this sort. And the latest to join the bandwagon is the mountain view based … [Read more...] about And Now, A Slate PC From Google
iPad Could Mean the End of the Mac Regime
iPad which is using the same OS as that used by iPhone is perhaps bringing the curtains down on Mac – Apple’s PC platform that has been there for 26 years. Microsoft Windows may no longer be the serious contender that it used to be for Mac. Rather, it is Apple itself that may soon obliterate the presence of Mac from the consumer market. And the soon to be released iPad may be … [Read more...] about iPad Could Mean the End of the Mac Regime
Why Slates will replace PC’s
Slates represent the future and initiate the departure from the standard PC and Laptop as the main ways we do our daily computing.The first paradigm that is starting to be realized the last few years is the evolution of cloud computing, or being able to store files, documents, programs remotely instead of locally. Cloud Computing is the main draw on the last major … [Read more...] about Why Slates will replace PC’s
Ways to Find Android Apps For Your Tablet PC
Android is being looked upon as the OS for the tablets , e-readers and other such devices of this time and era. However, the latest e-reader news is ripe with the fact there is a lack of application available for this OS. The makers of each individual device using Android as its OS often have some application to offer. But since these are very limited in number and variety, it … [Read more...] about Ways to Find Android Apps For Your Tablet PC
Samsung to Unveil a New Slate PC
Samsung is soon joining the crowd of tablet PC. As per company sources, Samsung has made it known that they are readying a Tablet PC and hopes to have it in the market by the second half of this year.There is not much information available as of now though. However, what we do know is that Samsung wants the device to be more like a Netbook rather than a Smartphone. This … [Read more...] about Samsung to Unveil a New Slate PC