The OS scene in the tablet segment is pretty straight forward - its Google's Android and not Windows 7 OS that finds application in most tablets even though Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer strongly believes it should be the other way round. The ground reality is, Android powered tablets far out numbers those that run the Windows 7. Viewsonic though believes there is room for both … [Read more...] about Viewsonic to launch Windows and Android dual booting tablet
Archives for August 2010
Orange to offer 3G tablet by Christmas
Tablet PCs of all hues have come our way and several more are in the pipeline. Like this one from the wireless service provider Orange who, as per the latest tablet PC news are keen to jump on to the tablet scene with not one but three tablets in all. This also is perhaps the first time that a wireless company is offering tablet devices which though conforms to the natural … [Read more...] about Orange to offer 3G tablet by Christmas
JooJoo software gets an update
Remember the JooJoo tablet PC from Fusion Garage that had made quite some noise when it was launched? Well, it seems to have gone into hibernation since then, only making intermittent appearance and that too for all the wrong reasons. It was launched during the same time that the iPad came onto the scene and as was the flavor of the season, the JooJoo too had started off by … [Read more...] about JooJoo software gets an update
LG working on large Flexible Color E-Paper by years end
According to to a recent Security and Exchange Comission filing by LG, they seem to be working on a color flexible e-paper by the end of the year. LG seems to be working on large flexible e-paper, what they might be used for is anyone's guess. What we do know, is LG is working on a 9.7 inch and a 19 inch variation. They have been protyping this technology for awhile and … [Read more...] about LG working on large Flexible Color E-Paper by years end
Sharp developing 3D tablet
While every other player in this segment is busy putting together a tablet device, consumer electronics major Sharp has gone one step ahead and has stated they are keen to come up with a tablet device with 3D display technology. In fact as per Sharp President Mikio Katayama, its a series of tablet devices that the company intends to launch in future with a 3D tablet being one … [Read more...] about Sharp developing 3D tablet
Acer LumiRead to be launched next week at IFA
After Samsung, its now Acer's turn to heat things up at the IFA event to be held in Berlin from the 3rd till 8th of September. For as per the latest e-reader news, Acer has announced they will be unveiling their LumiRead e-book reader at the premier show next week. And once that's done, the LumiRead will be seen sharing shelf space with other gadgets from October, at least in … [Read more...] about Acer LumiRead to be launched next week at IFA
Video Tutorial: How to convert ebooks from one format to another
In this Good E-Reader Video Tutorial we show you the step by step process in converting one ebook format to another. One of the reasons why you might want to watch this video is, say you downloaded an ebook, but it is incompatible with your electronic reader. We will show you how to convert it into a format best suited for your E-reader, Tablet, or Slate PC. We use a great … [Read more...] about Video Tutorial: How to convert ebooks from one format to another
Video Tutorial: How to edit eBook MetaData in Calibre
This Good E-Reader Video Tutorial gives you a step by step guide on converting eBook Meta-Data using the Calibre eBook software! Have you ever downloaded an ebook with no cover art, or the wrong/misspelled authors name or book title? This tutorial teaches you how to easily fix these errors, or customize ebooks to be better integrate into your established library. … [Read more...] about Video Tutorial: How to edit eBook MetaData in Calibre
The Literati E-Reader arrives in full Color in October
Shipping to over 7000 retail stores sometime in October 2010 is the new LITERATI E-Reader by Sharper Image. This new e-reader is marketed as a very simple device that will work right out of the box. It has WI-FI for easy internet access and a 7 inch 800x480, TFT color display. It is running on a custom Linux operating system, designed by Kobo. You will also get your choice … [Read more...] about The Literati E-Reader arrives in full Color in October
The new Kindle off to a roaring start
While all the tech world might be hooked on to the tablet devices keenly awaiting the plethora of launches that is all set to hog the limelight during the last few months of this year, Amazon has quietly started shipping their latest Kindle e-reader. And the best thing is, they have started to make the Kindles available to its consumers a few days ahead of schedule. And that's … [Read more...] about The new Kindle off to a roaring start
Samsung to officially unveil the Galaxy Pad on Sept 2
Which means it's exactly a week from now when one of the most anticipated tablets is going to make its debut. The week will go away in a whisker or it may seem like ages depending on whether you are dying to lay your hands on the Samsung 7 inch tablet or if it is just another tablet device for you. In any case, the good thing is there are a lot of things that now stand … [Read more...] about Samsung to officially unveil the Galaxy Pad on Sept 2
SmartQ launches the V3 Tablet PC
SmartQ has come up with a new tablet device and it runs on - well you might have guessed it already - the Android OS. The China based company has already a sizeable presence in the tablet segment in the domestic market and the new device is designed to bolster its presence further. The new tablet which they have named the SmartQ V3 tablet can be seen as the continuation of … [Read more...] about SmartQ launches the V3 Tablet PC
Aluratek Libre E-Reader breaks the $100.00 price point
It was only this past June when an all out price war in e-readers left many executives pulling out their hair, and consumers like you and me getting betters deals. The Aluratek Libre has just kicked it up a notch, breaking the mythical $100.00 barrier, to $99.00 In order to compete against other tablet computers, and increase conversion from traditional e-readers to iPads, … [Read more...] about Aluratek Libre E-Reader breaks the $100.00 price point
Nuance Vocalizer software allows voice on the Blio Platform
Blio has issued a press release outlining new functions to add voice and text to speech functions on their Blio platform and software for developers to work with, for various Tablet and Slate PC's. The Nuance Vocalizer brings on support for more than 30 languages and two voices (“Samantha” and “Tom”) to make the reading experience more natural and alive. Both the Vocalizer … [Read more...] about Nuance Vocalizer software allows voice on the Blio Platform
Here it is, official teaser video of Samsung Galaxy Pad
It was spy pics and videos that we had to be content with until now regarding the latest entrant to the 7 inch tablet segment. Not anymore, for what we have here is the first official teaser video of the Galaxy Pad tablet from Samsung that many believe can shake things up in the now hot 7 inch tablet sphere. Also, a clearer picture of the Galaxy Pad is emerging, so that what … [Read more...] about Here it is, official teaser video of Samsung Galaxy Pad
Kindle for iPad 2.2.1 Update
Today Amazon rolled out an update to their beloved iPad application. You can update it for free via the Apple App Store. Some fixes include improved highlight sensitivity to reduce inadvertent highlights when turning pages. Whats new in version 2.2.1 • Improved highlight sensitivity to reduce inadvertent highlights when turning pages • Fixed a crash some customers … [Read more...] about Kindle for iPad 2.2.1 Update