eBook Fling is one of the new kids on the block in terms of eBook lending sites. They specialize in support for both the Kindle and Nook full line of e-readers and their supported applications. Within just a few weeks of launching, their site reached over 10,000 members. Anna De Souza of eBook Fling explains her company as "an e-book swapping community that helps people get … [Read more...] about Interview with eBook lending site ‘eBook Fling’
Archives for April 2011
New Pocketbook 360 plays Doom 2 in e-Ink
John Carmack must be happy to know that his major ID property Doom has been transported into the land of e-readers! Well, more or less. It is actually a port based on their software called PrBoom. The new Pocketbook 360 in development uses the same new Pearl e-Ink display that the Amazon Kindle and Sony PRS-650 uses. The fluidity of game play demonstrated on the video below … [Read more...] about New Pocketbook 360 plays Doom 2 in e-Ink
Acer Iconia Tab launched as Liberty Tab in Europe
Europeans will soon have a nice Honeycomb option to choose this summer. Named Liberty Tab, the tablet has been developed by Packard Bell and is expected to go on sale this June. Packard Bell is however holding on to the price information for the time being. Also, there is an interesting aspect to the Liberty Tab and it's all about the striking similarity that it shares with the … [Read more...] about Acer Iconia Tab launched as Liberty Tab in Europe
Apple mainly responsible for Blackberry Playbook launch delay
Research in Motion is all set to launch the PlayBook on the 19th of April, though it now seems evident we shouldn't have been kept waiting so long to lay our hands on this wonderful PlayBook tablet PC. Believe it or not, Apple had a lot to do with the delay. Inadvertent though it might be, it's a matter of serious debate if Apple is really lamenting the way things have worked … [Read more...] about Apple mainly responsible for Blackberry Playbook launch delay
Official Notion Ink Forum now up
Good news for people who have purchased a Notion Ink Adam or are thinking about buying one. Notion Ink has just released their new forum that will service as a direct place to get live chat assistance, answers to your questions, and to converse with other members! In order to use the brand new Notion Ink Forum, you have to use Facebook Connect. So if you are one of the few … [Read more...] about Official Notion Ink Forum now up
Samsung Galaxy Tab Wi-Fi set for April 10 launch
The Wi-Fi ony version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab has been in the making for sometime now. However, now we know for sure the 7 inch Android Froyo tablet will get to see the light of day as early as this weekend itself, April 10 to be precise. Price for the tablet is also a pocket friendly $349.99 though many might have expected it to be slightly more cheaper. Right now, the only … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab Wi-Fi set for April 10 launch
No Honeycomb for HTC EVO View 4G
If you have been relishing the piece of news that said the HTC EVO View 4G will run Honeycomb right out of the box, well here is an interesting twist in the tale. For Sprint has since then made some changes in their product page so that its not showing "Android 3.0 just for tablets" as it did even some hours ago. Instead, what it has to say is a rather confusing "Latest version … [Read more...] about No Honeycomb for HTC EVO View 4G
Hands on Review of The Book by Augen
Augen has just released a new e-reader simply called 'the book.' It is an LCD based edition, so do not expect any fancy e-ink type display. Can Augen produce a better following up to their woeful Gentouch78 Tablet? Hardware The new Augen e-Reader has a 7 inch TFT LCD color touchscreen with resolution of 800×480 pixels. It features a Ingenic 4755, Arm9 400 MHZ processor, … [Read more...] about Hands on Review of The Book by Augen
HTC Evo View 4G to run Honeycomb
Those who didn't like the idea of HTC launching the Flyer aka Evo View 4G loaded with Android 2.3 Gingerbread when the more advanced Android 3.0 Honeycomb is available are in for some good piece of news. Sprint has now confirmed the Evo View 4G will indeed launch with Honeycomb. Needless to say, to have the Android version right out of the box is many steps ahead of having the … [Read more...] about HTC Evo View 4G to run Honeycomb
Samsung and LG to launch tablet PCs in India
The two South Korean companies - LG and Samsung are out to pamper the Indian tablet PC fans with some of the latest devices they have on offer. So while Samsung has announced it will launch its 10.1 inch sized tablet, the Galaxy Tab 2, as well as the 8.9 inch tablet that is yet to have an official name, arch rival LG Mobiles has said it will bring in its Optimus Pad to provide … [Read more...] about Samsung and LG to launch tablet PCs in India