It wasn't too long ago that consumer electronics giant Sony had announced its decision to take another fresh look at the domestic e-book reader market with its latest range of e-readers - the Touch Editions. And now, the move seems to be paying back rich dividends already as the company has now stated its is fast approaching the bottom of its current stock levels. The … [Read more...] about Sony e-reader sold out in Japan
Archives for December 2010
Kobo Introduces Instapaper for the Apple iPad
Kobo has been hard at work lately upgrading their iOS updates for their Kobo e-Reading application. It was only a few weeks ago that they updated their software and introduced Reading Life, to allow people to unlock achievements by reading books and interact with each other. Today Kobo released another update for the e-Reading application for the Apple iPad that introduces a … [Read more...] about Kobo Introduces Instapaper for the Apple iPad
Amazon releases updated Kindle for Android App
Users of the Kindle app for Android are in for a treat. For Amazon has just released an update for the e-reader app, version 2.0 to be precise which includes some significant enhancements.So for the end user, what the update boils down to is that this will enable them to now enjoy access to Amazon's library of e-newspapers and e-magazines which number above 100 each. The … [Read more...] about Amazon releases updated Kindle for Android App
Technicolor’s Media Touch 2.0 tablet clears FCC
Technicolor, the company that has become a household name for its film processing abilities has now entered the tablet segment, surely hoping to replicate the success that it has achieved with films. But then, tablets are in an entirely different realm and one where competition seems to be getting fierce by the day. Sure, the tablet comes with unprecedented media capabilities … [Read more...] about Technicolor’s Media Touch 2.0 tablet clears FCC
iBooks 1.2 update gives you collections and more
One of the most popular uses of the Apple iPad is using it as an e-reader. If you are a fan of loading your own books into your device and using the iBooks free App, you are in luck. A new update just rolled out for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch that gives you the ability to organize your ebooks via the collections features and a whole lot more!The newest update for the … [Read more...] about iBooks 1.2 update gives you collections and more
The Notion Ink Adam will be available in some stores
Those who prefer to do things face to face will soon have another choice when its about placing their orders for the Notion Ink Adam tablet PC. For the tablet will soon be available at stores as well which is in addition to the Notion Ink site where the company is currently accepting orders for the tablet. This was revealed by a company spokesperson in an interview with IT Var … [Read more...] about The Notion Ink Adam will be available in some stores
Hannspree HSG1164 tablet reaches FCC
We all knew Hannspree has been into developing a tablet PC running the Android OS. And now, things seems to be moving to a culmination stage as the Taiwanese company has now made available the tablet christened HSG1164 to the FCC, something that we all know is the last step before the tablet is eventually ready for a stint in the markets.However, while nothing is known as … [Read more...] about Hannspree HSG1164 tablet reaches FCC
Bookeen’s Orizon is the slimmest e-reader, passes FCC
Guess which is the world's slimmest e-reader. Chances are that you might blurt out a Kindle or the Nook simply because these sell more than anything other e-book reader out there. Or perhaps you aren't too cared about their thickness simply because they already are slim enough to not to bother you much about their overall thickness. As things stand now, almost all the latest … [Read more...] about Bookeen’s Orizon is the slimmest e-reader, passes FCC
Corporate sectors’ latest fad – the iPad
While many might have already relegated the iPad as a purely entertainment device with business applications of the tablet coming in as an afterthought, well, that does not seem to be the right assessment. Instead, a ChangeWave survey of 1,641 business IT buyers conducted in November has thrown up some startling facts. Like a sizeable 7 percent of those quizzed has revealed … [Read more...] about Corporate sectors’ latest fad – the iPad
Notion Ink Adam Pre-Order Status Checker
So you just recently pre-ordered the new Notion ink Adam? Well Rohan Stravan and the boys at Notion Ink just made it a bit easier to check on the status of your order, with a new portal that gives you an estimated shipping date and further information regarding your purchase.The Notion Ink Adam might be charging a $50.00 flat rate for DHL to deliver it to you, which has … [Read more...] about Notion Ink Adam Pre-Order Status Checker
T-Mobile reduces the price of the Samsung Galaxy Tab to $349.00
The Samsung Galaxy Tab is quite the expensive device, normally ranging contract free for around $600.00 on many North American major carriers to around $540.00 on a 3 year contract. T-Mobile is the first of many that follow their with the price reduction of $200.00 for the device straight up, with a further $50.00 deduction for a two year data plan.Certainly, if you you are … [Read more...] about T-Mobile reduces the price of the Samsung Galaxy Tab to $349.00
Microsoft, Tablet PCs and CES 2011
Clearly the year 2010 has belonged to the Apple iPad so far and the only thing that arch rivals Microsoft could muster is a verbal volley by company CEO Steve Ballmer trying to convince the world at large that the Windows 7 is as good or maybe a tad better to deliver superior tablet PC experience than any other. But the situation from the ground remains not only vastly … [Read more...] about Microsoft, Tablet PCs and CES 2011
Free e-books to carry ads
Well, books have got transformed into e-books in the new digital age. And now e-books is on the verge of another major transformation that might shake up the very concept of books itself. For book may no longer be the same ever again as its likely to turn up like magazines if the latest plans drawn up by the marketing world is indeed turned into reality. For they are now … [Read more...] about Free e-books to carry ads