Amazon recently released a new Kindle WI-FI special offers edition. This is the same e-reader as the latest generation Kindle 3 but offsets some of the cost of investing in a new e-reader by displaying advertisements via the screen-saver and main menu. Instead of paying the normal price of the Kindle WIFI, which is $139, you can get it for $114. Amazon just announced today that … [Read more...] about Amazon Releases Amazon Kindle 3G Special Offers
Archives for May 2011
Exclusive Interview with Kobo CEO Michael Serbinis at BEA2011
During the last few days one of the largest publishing and digital publishing events in the world, Book Expo America, introduced a number of different products to the public. During this event both Barnes & Noble and Kobo debuted touchscreen e-readers.We are very happy to bring to you an exclusive interview with the Kobo CEO Michael Serbinis. He sat down today with us … [Read more...] about Exclusive Interview with Kobo CEO Michael Serbinis at BEA2011
Rumor: Amazon Tablets to be Available Q4
It seems a tablet from Amazon is already confirmed, what with the almost endless stream of leaks and rumors concerning the tablet which, if true, will perhaps be almost as big as the iPad. The rumor world has also pegged the price of the tablet at $349 and $449 for the 7 and 10 inch models of the tablet respectively. Also, as per the last round of leaks, the 7 inch model has … [Read more...] about Rumor: Amazon Tablets to be Available Q4
HP is Claiming its “Touchpad will destroy the iPad!” Bold Claims
In the coming summer the long awaited HP tablet named Touchpad will be formally entering the already crowded tablet segment that is currently dominated by the Apple iPad. HP is already exuding confidence that they have a sure fire hit of a device in the form of the Touchpad, which the company feels continue to emulate the success that it has achieved with desktop PCs. Something … [Read more...] about HP is Claiming its “Touchpad will destroy the iPad!” Bold Claims
Barnes and Noble Dumping Nook WIFI on Ebay for $99
Today we are in New York city covering the Book EXPO and the launch of the Barnes and Noble Nook 2:Â a simple touch reader. We were told by B&N CEO William Lynch said today during the presentation that the original Nook models would be lowered in price. You will still be able to buy the Nook WIFI in the retail stores, but the company is dumping as many units as they can on … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Dumping Nook WIFI on Ebay for $99
Barnes and Noble Reveals Nook 2 e-Reader
This morning in a Union Square store B&N press conference, the team behind the Nook introduced their latest market-changing product in a bookstore-turned-techno-rave. Dozens of B&N employees lined the walls, serving as bouncers/product demo specialists, while New York city policeman provided in-store security.Barnes and Noble CEO William Lynch took the stage today … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Reveals Nook 2 e-Reader
Copia Takes Social Reading to the Next Level
The newest reader-driven trend in digital reading is the ability to utilize apps and platforms that allow the reader to interact with an online community of fellow readers while they enjoy a good book. Kobo’s Reading Life app, now the highest rated e-reading app in the iTunes store and enjoying the highest user ratings from any reading software, allows its readers to track … [Read more...] about Copia Takes Social Reading to the Next Level
EasyEPUB Builds for Indie Authors
One of the many things that drives authors to consider self-publication is the desire to retain some control over their manuscripts. Even in an era of digital publishing and the access to many companies that will format and distribute the e-book to the major outlets, authors often shy away from the larger companies due to fears about competing release dates, ownership over … [Read more...] about EasyEPUB Builds for Indie Authors
24 Symbols Brings the Cloud to eBooks
One of the unsung presenters at the IDPF Digital Book Conference was Justo Hidalgo, from 24 Symbols. He spoke briefly during the Breakthrough Business Models keynote, but as far as business concepts go, 24 Symbols may be the next great thing in e-reading.They don’t sell an e-reader device or convert formats. They don’t even sell e-books to their users. They sell the ability … [Read more...] about 24 Symbols Brings the Cloud to eBooks
Toshiba Cancels Windows 7 Based Tablet, but Their Thrive Honeycomb Tablet Is up for Pre-Order
When we were at CES earlier this year in Las Vegas, Toshiba had a few tablets that caught our interest. One was the Honeycomb Tablet PC that is coming out this June and is already available for pre-order. It is dubbed the Toshiba Thrive, but was unnamed when we saw it at CES. There was another tablet the company was showing off with the Windows 7 OS, but it looks like Toshiba … [Read more...] about Toshiba Cancels Windows 7 Based Tablet, but Their Thrive Honeycomb Tablet Is up for Pre-Order
Are Dual-Screen Tablets Cursed? A Case Study of Entourage and Kno
The education market is huge and many technology start ups seek to capture fame and fortune aiming devices exclusively at high-schools and higher learning institutions. We have seen many companies such as Entourage and KNO fail to successfully penetrate not only schools, but the consumer market in general. So we have to ask the question, are Dual-Screen tablets cursed?I am … [Read more...] about Are Dual-Screen Tablets Cursed? A Case Study of Entourage and Kno
Good e-Reader Book Expo Exclusive – The Design of EPUB 3
The Digital Book Conference at the BookExpo America in New York City kicked off today with some huge announcements. First was the obvious bombshell, Kobo has a touch-screen Pearl dipslay e-ink e-reader that went live at 11:00 this morning.However, the long awaited news has been the upgrades to EPUB 3, and the participants were lined up at the microphones even before the … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Book Expo Exclusive – The Design of EPUB 3
Teaser Images of New Tablet from Asus
The Eee Pad Transformer will soon get company from another new tablet PC. Asus is only revealing a few teaser pics, but we will only have to wait for a few more days to get to the real thing. Asus has said they will have the new tablet on display at the upcoming Computex event scheduled to kick off by the end of this month.So until then, let's satiate our endless thirst for … [Read more...] about Teaser Images of New Tablet from Asus
Entourage Closes Android App Store – The Final Nail in the Coffin
We reported earlier on in the month with the exclusive news that Entourage had discontinued its Entourage Pocket Edge e-reader and it seems the eliminations did not stop there. Entourage has officially announced today that its own proprietary App Store has also closed.The company is letting all of its customers know that the store is now gone, and that you will have to get … [Read more...] about Entourage Closes Android App Store – The Final Nail in the Coffin