Barnes and Noble unveiled today the latest edition to its e-Reader arsenal with the new Nook Color touch screen e-reader with a price tag of around $249.The announcement today by Barnes and Noble with an over the top press conference. It includes dancers, and actors playing out a storyline that promoted digital ebooks. Ironically this announcement of the Nook Color came 1 … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble shows off Nook Color e-Reader
Archives for October 2010
Fluid Computer Systems to launch Windows 7 tablet
Tablet devices are all set to become the hottest selling gift item during this holiday season and among the many manufacturers rushing with their tablet PC plans is Fluid Computer Systems. However, its a Windows tablet this time and not another running Google Android. The company is right now busy preparing a thousand of the said tablets and is in fact working extremely hard to … [Read more...] about Fluid Computer Systems to launch Windows 7 tablet
Amazon eBooks outselling Tangible books 2:1
Amazon released a press release today that gave some evidence that it is selling way more electronic versions of books then they are the hardbound cousins.Today we were informed that during the past 30 days, Amazon customers purchased more Kindle books than print books--hardcover and paperback combined--for the top 10, 25, 100, and 1,000 bestselling books.Also, in the … [Read more...] about Amazon eBooks outselling Tangible books 2:1
Blackberry hooks up Developers with a free Playbook
Excited about the new Blackberry Playbook? You are not alone! At the Blackberry Developers conference earlier on in the month, we got to look at the new Tablet device from Research in Motion. Today at the Adobe Max conference, they announced free Blackberry Playbooks to developers.Taking the stage today at Adobes annual extravaganza RIM CO-CEO Mike Lazaridis announcing that … [Read more...] about Blackberry hooks up Developers with a free Playbook
Walgreens To Sell Maylong M-150 Android Tablet
So much for the Samsung Galaxy Tab and its high price tag. Here is a tablet that also run on Android and comes at extremely down to earth prices. For a paltry 99$ you can pick up one of these tablets, and it also makes a nice gift for tech savvy friends and relatives in the approaching holiday season.However, before getting into what the Maylong M-150 Android tablet packs … [Read more...] about Walgreens To Sell Maylong M-150 Android Tablet
Kindle e-Reader Sales Zoom
It seems the festivity bug has already smitten Amazon and its Kindle e-readers. In fact, the company is already reporting having sold far more Kindle devices than they did in the entire year of 2009, and its only just October! You be sure that with the upcoming holiday season sales should reach a new crescendo.So the new Kindle Graphite 3G and Kindle Graphite WIFI is all … [Read more...] about Kindle e-Reader Sales Zoom
Some more Galaxy Tab news: Sprint price revealed, Wi-Fi only version hitting Best Buy, launched in Israel
The Samsung Galaxy Tab continues to hog the limelight and this time, there is more information that has surfaced on the tablet's US plans. For one, we now know Sprint will commence sales of the Samsung Android tablet November 14 and pre-orders are currently being accepted. Anyone eager to have the Galaxy Tab can have their interest registered at any participating Sprint store. … [Read more...] about Some more Galaxy Tab news: Sprint price revealed, Wi-Fi only version hitting Best Buy, launched in Israel
Nook Color revealed? Also Nook Kids
Barnes & Noble's carefully crafted veil of secrecy around the new Nook may have just been blown off. Originally slated to be launched tomorrow afternoon, what we have here is an image of the new Nook or Nook Color has it has been named. And while the device does look cool, what seems evident is that it might not be a photograph of the product itself but just a mock up of … [Read more...] about Nook Color revealed? Also Nook Kids
Notion Ink Adam will have 15 hours of battery life
While the makers of Notion Ink are yet to make up their mind on a specific logo that they feel will take things forward, what has emerged is that the Adam itself has been making steady progress and is rapidly inching closer to its release date. And the latest that Notion Ink has revealed of the Adam is that the tablet has been endowed with some of the best sound systems ever to … [Read more...] about Notion Ink Adam will have 15 hours of battery life
Gingerbread launch within a few days
Things seem to be moving pretty fast at the Google camp so that there are already indications of the Gingerbread, Android's next and eagerly awaited iteration might be just days away from a formal market launch. This is how it all began.Google has been installing the visual replica of each version of the Android after their completion on its sprawling lawns and the last … [Read more...] about Gingerbread launch within a few days
T-Mobile US launching Galaxy Tab on Nov 10
Continuing with our coverage of the Samsung Galaxy Tab's launch schedules world wide, the latest that has come to the forefront is that the 7 inch tablet will next be seen invading US markets carrying the T-Mobile tag from November 10th onwards. However, pricing details haven't been made public, though what makes it interesting is that it's just a day before the Verizon Galaxy … [Read more...] about T-Mobile US launching Galaxy Tab on Nov 10
ASUS DR-900 e-reader to make November end debut in Taiwan for $390
Things that are the most craved often seem to be the last to turn up in the markets. The Asus DR-900 is one e-reader that many have almost given up hope on. But then, Asus surprised everyone by announcing they are ready with the DR-900 e-reader at a time when the e-reader was least expected! However, while that may be sweet music to your ears, what strikes a slightly discordant … [Read more...] about ASUS DR-900 e-reader to make November end debut in Taiwan for $390
New Fiction eBook Releases for November 2010
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Preview of the best books to look out for this November. It's time to batten down the hatches and get ready for rain and snow. The best thing about it is you get to curl up with your e-reader and be perpared for some serious literary escapades.We will preview the latest Fiction ebooks to be released in November, and will be including books … [Read more...] about New Fiction eBook Releases for November 2010
T-Mobile to sell Samsung Galaxy Tab in UK
Here are some carrier details emerging about Samsung's ambitions in the UK with their Galaxy Tab. As per the latest tablet PC news, the 7 inch Samsung tablet will reach UK markets riding on the back of T-Mobile which revealed the tablet will be made available on a pre-pay model. A price tag of £525.13 is being talked about for the Android tablet with a cashback offer of £3.15 … [Read more...] about T-Mobile to sell Samsung Galaxy Tab in UK
MSI delays Wintel Tablet PC until March 2011
MSI (Micro Star International) has announced that it is postponing its Wintel based Tablet PC that was originally supposed to launch in Q3 of 2010 to March 2011.The wait might be worth it, as they will be launching the tablet with Google Android 3.0 (which is a better suited operating system for tablets).The hardware is not too shabby as well, considering they will be … [Read more...] about MSI delays Wintel Tablet PC until March 2011
Amazon allowing users to share ebooks with other people
Amazon will soon be ushering in a new program that will allow Kindle users to share their eooks with other people for 14 days. This program is similar to the Barnes and Noble Nook "Lendme" feature.If you have purchased an ebook, magazine, or newspaper you will soon be allowed to share these with other Kindle users for a duration of 14 days. Likely when you share a book with … [Read more...] about Amazon allowing users to share ebooks with other people