The Tablet PC segment continues to be abuzz with exciting developments. In fact, things seem to have heated up all the more as we approach the Computex fair that is scheduled to be held just next week. So its Amtek’s turn now to announce Tablet PCs that they plan to unveil in next month’s Computex show. And they are not bringing in Tablets in ones and twos but all of 5 at one … [Read more...] about AMtek to Unveil 5 Slates in the upcoming Computex Fair
Archives for May 2010
Coming ‘LumiRead’ E-Reader from Acer
Well, it’s a double bonanza that we have got from Asus for it’s not only a Tablet PC that the world’s second largest PC maker had to unveil in Beijing yesterday but it also surprised everybody present at the Source Home summit when it brought forth an e-reader device as well, which as per Asus, will take the reading experience to the next higher level. (There is a separate post … [Read more...] about Coming ‘LumiRead’ E-Reader from Acer
Kobo E-Reader launches in New Zealand from Whitcoulls
The Latest Good E-Reader news has Whitcoulls launching its own eReader device in Auckland, New Zealand today. "This will change the way New Zealanders read forever," the group managing director of REDgroup Retail, owner of Whitcoulls, said at the launch.The new device – called the Kobo E-Reader – sells for $295 which is a little bit more then we were hoping that it would … [Read more...] about Kobo E-Reader launches in New Zealand from Whitcoulls
Barnes and Noble to release Apple iPad App
The latest Good E-Reader news has the largest retail bookstore Barnes & Noble announcing a new E-Reader Application is available for the iPad. This is a totally free e-book reader that competes with Apple's iBooks, Kobo Bookstore and Amazon's Kindle apps. With this application you will have a full line of book titles that are accessible via the Barnes and Noble Nook … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble to release Apple iPad App
Acer sets up year end Tablet PC date
Acer has finally given in to the Tablet PC craze that has got the entire tech world firmly in its grip right now and has brought to fore for the first time a Tablet PC that its President Geanfranco Lanci unveiled at the Source Home summit in Beijing on Thursday. And that’s not all, for the Taiwan-based computer hardware firm also revealed they are readying an e-reader as well, … [Read more...] about Acer sets up year end Tablet PC date
Kindle DX Black Edition E-Reader Spotted in Seattle
Is Amazon readying a black Kindle DX?An anonymous source in a coffee shop in Seattle managed to get some low grade pictures using a Canon 5D Mark II of a new black edition of the Kindle DX. An Amazon video crew were also on hand filming the unit. Amazon, don’t forget is a Seattle Washington based company.Although the image is not high quality, the source claims the … [Read more...] about Kindle DX Black Edition E-Reader Spotted in Seattle
The OpenTablet 7 Tablet PC from OpenPeak
AT&T had on display an array of upcoming devices and of all the gadgets that graced its pavilion was the OpenTablet 7 from OpenPeak that got to see the light of day for the first time yesterday. Its not that the device is heading towards a commercial launch anytime soon though if looks are to be believed, it can well be a tablet to watch out for in the coming months with … [Read more...] about The OpenTablet 7 Tablet PC from OpenPeak
Amazon and Penguin Kiss and Make Up
Amazon INC and book publisher Penguin Group reached an agreement regarding the pricing of Penguin's electronic books, the online retailer and book publisher said Wednesday.The Seattle, Washington-based Amazon and Penguin, which is owned by media group Pearson PLC of Britain, have been locked in a bitter dispute over digital book prices which saw Penguin stop supplying … [Read more...] about Amazon and Penguin Kiss and Make Up
Sony to launch a new E-Reader in Japan
The latest Good E-Reader News has Sony raining on iPad’s parade in Japan with an announcement that Sony is working on a new E-Reader and content distribution system to make a play at the hot overseas market.Sony said it will set up a planning company on July 1 for the content distribution service and will hold 25 percent of the firm. KDDI Corp, Toppan Printing Co, and the … [Read more...] about Sony to launch a new E-Reader in Japan
Comprehensive list of Slate and Tablets to debut in 2010
2010 is the year of a new generation of mobile computing products called the SLATE PC. Slate PC’s bridge the gap between a Laptop, a Smartphone and a Netbook. Although a Slate PC is currently not a replacement as of yet for your main Computer, it is a viable alternative to other mobile devices such as E-Readers and Laptops.Slate PCS primarily are a full color, multi touch … [Read more...] about Comprehensive list of Slate and Tablets to debut in 2010
Apple delays International iPad release again
The Latest Good E-Reader news has the Apple iPad international launch delayed yet again. The company had updated their UK, Canadian and select other online stores; from estimating a June 7th to the ambiguous shipping date of June.Apple has not made any sort of official statement regarding yet another delay in International iPad Pre-Orders and Shipping dates. There is no … [Read more...] about Apple delays International iPad release again
Will Someone Adopt the Orphan X10 Mid APAD?
The Orphan X10 Mid APAD Slate PC is hoping to find a foster home willing to adopt it. Although it does HD and runs Windows CE 6, is it a buy or a pass?Firstly at $189.00 it certainly is affordable, and priced competitively with the upcoming Archos 7 Tablet and the Eken M001 Tablet. The Choice of Windows CE 6.0 is strange, considering that operating system is all but dead, … [Read more...] about Will Someone Adopt the Orphan X10 Mid APAD?
The Dell Streak to make its debut in UK early June
So its finally official now, the Dell Streak will be there for the taking from June onwards in the UK with next in line will be a pan European launch sometime later. This will be followed by the US where consumers will have to wait till summer, which is when Dell said the Streak will make its American debut. Previously named as the Mini 5 mainly on account of its 5 inch screen, … [Read more...] about The Dell Streak to make its debut in UK early June
eBook stores you might have never heard of – iPulpFiction
If you are a lover of pulp fiction or just thinking about honing your craft to be a better writer, there is a great online resource called iPulpFiction! It allows writers to submit their own works and allows users to download independent ebooks at a very affordable rate!This article is the latest in our Series of e-Book stores you might never have heard of, where we bring … [Read more...] about eBook stores you might have never heard of – iPulpFiction