The new iRiver Story e-reader has been in development for awhile and made a small appearence at this years CES conference in Las Vegas. Normally when gadgets hit the FCC it's the last stage of certification nessicary in order to launch commerical goods in the USA. The iRiver Story HD looks on paper a great looking e-reader spec wise. It features a 6 inch e-ink … [Read more...] about iRiver Story HD e-Reader at the FCC
Archives for April 2011
Amazon Launches German eBook Store
Amazon has made the move to enter the lucrative German market with a version of the Amazon bookstore localized for Germany. They also will be accepting new authors and publishers seeking to get their books in the store with the Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) service. When Amazon soon launches their German eBook Store they will have 650,000 titles, 71 of 100 Spiegel … [Read more...] about Amazon Launches German eBook Store
Unboxing the Blackberry Playbook
Welcome to another provocative Good e-Reader Video! Today we unbox the brand new Playbook by Canadian based Research in Motion. We show you everything that comes with the unit and what to expect when you open the box for the first time. We also power on the Playbook and show you all the steps you have to go through to set it up. Finally, we introduce you to the Playbook and … [Read more...] about Unboxing the Blackberry Playbook
Free Calibre Download Lets Authors Digitally Self-publish
With a user base of over 2 million unique downloads since its release in August 2009, Calibre file conversion software is making it possible for authors to convert their Open Office, Word, and other text files to formats that are compatible with numerous e-readers through Windows, OS, and Linux. By putting the capability in the hands of the authors, this software, which also … [Read more...] about Free Calibre Download Lets Authors Digitally Self-publish
Latest Cisco Cius Trailer Video Released
Cisco, the telecommunication and networking giant might have started with the pre-order process of its Cius tablet without making much of a fuss, but they are now out to garner all the media attention possible with the Android tablet. Cisco developed an ad to bring out the capabilities of the 7 inch tablet, though if you thought the ad would depict a boardroom environment with … [Read more...] about Latest Cisco Cius Trailer Video Released
Apple Adds Chimei Innolux Corp. as Supplier of iPad 2 Touch Panels
Apple has contracted Chimei Innolux Corporation as its newest supplier for the touch panel sensors and displays that go into the making of the iPad 2. With this, Chimei will be joining two other companies - Taiwan’s TPK Holding Corp. and Wintek Corp. that until now have been supplying the touch panels for the iPad 2. In spite of Chimei coming into the picture, TPK Holding … [Read more...] about Apple Adds Chimei Innolux Corp. as Supplier of iPad 2 Touch Panels
Amazon to Launch Library eBook Lending Service
Amazon is partnering with libraries all over the United States to implement "Kindle Lending for Libraries" later this year. This new project will allow you to borrow Kindle eBooks from over 11,000 different libraries. You can then have these books sent to your Kindle e-Reader or any of the Kindle applications for Android, iOS, Blackberry, and more. Amazon is working with … [Read more...] about Amazon to Launch Library eBook Lending Service
Amazon now shipping Dell Streak 7 Wi-Fi
Amazon has already started shipping the Streak 7 Wi-Fi, something that surprisingly is still "coming soon" at the Dell website. The Wi-Fi only version of the Streak 7 has already gone on sale in the UK last week for £299, which comes to around $488. Price mentioned at the Amazon site is $379.99 and is also offering the option of one day shipping as well. The Streak 7 … [Read more...] about Amazon now shipping Dell Streak 7 Wi-Fi
OGT readying the world’s thinnest tablet
While Apple did go overboard with the 'thinner, lighter and faster' slogan to drive home the point how much of an improvement they have managed to mete out to the new iPad 2, it however did not get the chance to play the 'thin' card as much as it would have liked to. The reason - Samsung came along with the 8.9 and 10.1 inch sized tablet that is even more thin. However, lest … [Read more...] about OGT readying the world’s thinnest tablet
Blackberry Bridge software for the PlayBook blocked by AT&T
One of the biggest shortcoming with the just launched Blackberry PlayBook is its lack of native support for something as essential and basic as email, calendar, or contact apps. BlackBerry did address the situation with an app called BlackBerry Bridge which is needed to be installed in the BlackBerry phone and which will eventually open up the phone's personal information … [Read more...] about Blackberry Bridge software for the PlayBook blocked by AT&T