For discerning bargain hunters there are some positive elements to the Borders fire-sale happening due to the company going out of business. We spotted some locations in Washington State and Oregon selling the Kobo Wireless e-Reader for $60.The Kobo e-reader is normally retailing for $139 so paying less than half is a great deal to some new prospective customers looking to … [Read more...] about Borders selling discounted Kobo Wireless for $60.00
Archives for March 2011
Amazon eliminates Lendle by cutting off API Access
Popular eBook lending site Lendle is recoiling from the abrupt termination of its Amazon access. This basically neuters Lendle since Amazon has removed them from their API system. Lendle then published a blog post that lets people know exactly what is happening with the situation. Amazon reportedly told Lendle that their service does not "serve the principal purpose of driving … [Read more...] about Amazon eliminates Lendle by cutting off API Access
Motorola Xoom WiFi to land in Canada this April
Motorola has announced the launch of its XOOM tablet PC in Canada where it will go on sale this April. However, things will be different with the XOOM tablet in that its the Wi-Fi only version while its 3G counterpart will become available in the middle of this year. There are no price announcements as of now, though it's likely to be in the vicinity of what the tablet costs in … [Read more...] about Motorola Xoom WiFi to land in Canada this April
Apple iPad 2 vs the Motorola Xoom Comparison
Welcome to one of the most eagerly anticipated videos by Good e-Reader! Today we give you a full 30 minute head to head comparison with the Motorola Xoom Android 3.0 Tablet and the new Apple iPad 2.Surprisingly the hardware statistics are almost on even footing with both units sporting dual core processors. We give you the full details on both of the units, and also give … [Read more...] about Apple iPad 2 vs the Motorola Xoom Comparison
An Amazon Kindle tablet coming?
Not too long ago a Forrester survey had predicted a tablet PC from Amazon might be the only one to match Apple's amazing ability to build and sell tablet PCs (read iPad and iPad 2). That is showing sign of becoming a reality after all as the makers of the famous Kindle range of e-readers is now on a hiring spree targeting those who have previous experience with Google's Android … [Read more...] about An Amazon Kindle tablet coming?
Sprint soon to offer the XOOM
A picture of the Motorola XOOM with the Sprint logo splashed on it is perhaps indication enough of there being a version of the XOOM from Sprint coming our way. If that happens, Verizon's exclusivity with the XOOM will also come to an end. Such a development was always in the rumor stages and now it seems to be probable. Everything else is likely to be the same though Sprint's … [Read more...] about Sprint soon to offer the XOOM
Apple iPad and Apple iPad 2 Video Comparison
This is the video most of you have been waiting for: the Apple iPad vs the Apple iPad 2 video comparison! Today we really dive deep into both devices, giving you the pros and cons of each.We compare a ton of different hardware and software related features. The devices are pitted head to head showing you how the old stacks up against the new. Check it out! … [Read more...] about Apple iPad and Apple iPad 2 Video Comparison
Top 10 E-Readers for March 2011
This March came a few new e-readers onto the retail scene such as Augen and the Infibeam Pi2. If you are thinking of buying an e-reader for the first time or just interested to see how the rankings for this month shape up, this is the list for you!Amazon Kindle 3G - $189 Amazons flagship e-reader is leading the pack with the top content distribution online ebook store. The … [Read more...] about Top 10 E-Readers for March 2011
Apple iPad 2 Video Review
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Video Review! Today we take a comprehensive look at the new Apple iPad 2 Tablet PC.We show you everything you need to know about this new unit. First we lay all of the hardware specs on you and then give you a full inspection of the hardware, as well as a comparison against the iPad 1.Next, we show you the entire revised interface and … [Read more...] about Apple iPad 2 Video Review
Why Kobo needs to implement eBook Lending
Kobo is a relative new player on the e-reader scene. They have only been around for a little over a year and initially rose to prominence with their e-readers and ebook store. The company is also leading the pack when it comes to application development for reading on almost every platform, and has tremendous social media integration. In order for the Kobo line of electronic … [Read more...] about Why Kobo needs to implement eBook Lending
Australia’s Pioneer Computers also offering a Honeycomb tablet
With Android Honeycomb now in the scene, it's time everybody embraces the Android version that has been designed for operation in a tablet environment. The latest to be identified on the Honeycomb side is Australia's Pioneer Computers. With Honeycomb, Nvidia's Tegra 2 Dual cores have become almost an industry standard with the latest from Pioneer Computers. Pioneer DreamBook … [Read more...] about Australia’s Pioneer Computers also offering a Honeycomb tablet
LG Optimus Pad to launch in Japan on time
Japan was destined to be the first country to have the LG Optimus Pad and as per the latest estimates, this is no change in the schedule as of now."There’s no reason to believe there will be any delay from our previous estimate," said Ken Hong, a Seoul-based LG spokesman.NTT Docomo, the exclusive carrier partner for the Optimus Pad in that country had already started … [Read more...] about LG Optimus Pad to launch in Japan on time
HTC Flyer pre-order available in the UK
Close on the heels of the Motorola XOOM, the HTC Flyer too is now up for pre-order. The UK based online retailer, Clove Technology is currently accepting pre-orders for the Flyer tablet though price is a quite hefty £600 (£500.00 +£100 VAT) all of which translates to about $968.Now that can be considered a bit too much for a 7 inch Android tablet powered by a single core … [Read more...] about HTC Flyer pre-order available in the UK