The Association of American Publishers recently filed a report that proved that eBooks are here to stay and enjoy constant sales. According to the data, eBook sales have increased triple-digit percentage growth, 202.3%, since February 2010. Downloaded Audiobooks, which have also seen consistent monthly gains, increased 36.7% vs last February. February, which is most often … [Read more...] about February eBook Sales Triple 202% from 2010
Archives for April 2011
Hannspree SN10T3 to have Honeycomb on board
Hannspree, the Taiwan based company that until now was known for being a maker of flat screen TVs, now also wishes to be seen in the booming tablet segment as well. At least, a leaked road-map depicting the tablets that Hannspree lined up for this year is ample proof of that. So while there is already a tablet on offer from Hannspree, another one is planned for a release in the … [Read more...] about Hannspree SN10T3 to have Honeycomb on board
Amazon Kindle DX on sale today for $299 – online only
Amazon is offering their latest generation 9.7 inch Kindle DX at a $80 discount from the regular price of $379! You can reserve yours today by visiting the Amazon site and get it for only $299.00. This deal has only 18 hours left of being valid so I would recommend to capitalize on this as soon as you can. The Amazon Kindle DX continues the trend of being Amazons … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle DX on sale today for $299 – online only
E Fun adds the Kobo eBook Store to its Nextbook Android Tablets
Girls (and guys) just want to have E Fun with their new Nextbook Android tablets and now have another reason to jump up for joy! The company announced today that all of their new tablets will feature integration of the Kobo Bookstore, as the destination of choice for online book purchases. The Kobo store will be available on the upcoming NextBook Next5, and Next6 in the near … [Read more...] about E Fun adds the Kobo eBook Store to its Nextbook Android Tablets
Dell Streak 7 goes on sale in the UK for £299
The Streak 7 tablet is now available in the UK for an affordable £299. The amount translates to about $488 US though the US price is expected to be even cheaper. However, those in the UK will only be getting the Wi-Fi only version of the tablet and perhaps it is this that explains the relatively decent price tag. Price apart, the Streak 7 includes some nice specifications … [Read more...] about Dell Streak 7 goes on sale in the UK for £299
iPad 2 is set to be manufactured in Brazil
Foxconn Electronics, the Taiwan based company that exclusively manufacturers the iPad range of tablets for Apple has confirmed it is in talks with the Brazilian government to set up a plant in that country that would serve as additional assembly plants for the popular tablet. The entire deal might be worth $12 billion over the next five years though the financial aspects of it … [Read more...] about iPad 2 is set to be manufactured in Brazil
The ZTE V9 Android tablet gets past FCC
ZTE has gone past the FCC hurdle with its V9 Android tablet, paving the way for the tablet to hit stores in the US sooner than later. Basically a manufacturer of phones, the V9 will mark the first tablet venture from the Chinese manufacturer who had earlier showcased the tablet at the MCW. The V9 had then received quite a positive response and its good to see the tablet finally … [Read more...] about The ZTE V9 Android tablet gets past FCC
The Kogan Agora 7 inch tablet controversy in Australia
Australian based Kogan just put on sale today their new Kogan Agora 7 inch Google Android Tablet. The sales were very brisk and was sold out in a matter of 1 day! Normally that would be good! The problem is Kogan admitted that the resolution marketed with the device was wrong! This was spurned a high degree of returns and a number of irate customers. The second batch … [Read more...] about The Kogan Agora 7 inch tablet controversy in Australia
Staples to carry Barnes and Noble Nook Color May 1st
Staples announced today that they will begin carrying the Barnes and Noble Nook Color e-Reader at all locations in the USA starting May 1st 2011. The Barnes and Noble Nook Color is a runaway success for customers all over the world. It offers newspapers, magazines, kids books, textbooks and ebooks, in full color. Sometime in the next month the company will also be issuing a … [Read more...] about Staples to carry Barnes and Noble Nook Color May 1st
Motorola developing a rugged business tablet running Android
The business tablet segment seems to be catching on the fancy of tablet manufacturers and the latest to drop its hat in this category that is fast becoming competitive is Motorola. However, Motorola aims to stand out of the rest of those who also have business tablets to offer in that it is keeping its faith on Google's Android as the operating system of choice for its upcoming … [Read more...] about Motorola developing a rugged business tablet running Android