Research In Motion stands firmly committed to their PlayBook tablet device in spite of all the shortcomings the tablet is suffering from in its current form. This is quite unlike what HP did to their TouchPad, though there already are whispers of HP boffins having second thoughts on that. Coming back to the PlayBook, and the latest round of sugar coating it has been endowed … [Read more...] about Latest PlayBook Offer – Buy 2 Get 1 Free
Archives for October 2011
Kobo Unboxing Video
We unbox the brand new Kobo Vox e-Reader! This is the end user item that is available at some retailers. People who ordered the Vox online should be getting them next week and Canadians can see Chapters offering them November 2nd.In this video we document everything that comes with the unit, what to expect inside, and a first time bootup. … [Read more...] about Kobo Unboxing Video
Essential Kobo Vox Apps and Tools
The Kobo Vox was officially released today and at Good e-Reader we have filmed our own in-house review and comparisons vs. other e-readers, such as the Nook Color. We had plenty of time to experiment with the device and have compiled a fully featured application list you can download right to your device.The Kobo Vox has the ability to load in your own books, pictures, … [Read more...] about Essential Kobo Vox Apps and Tools
Re-Writable, Flexible, and Electricity-Free e-Paper Set to Be a Reality Soon
Taiwan based Industrial Technology Research Institute, or ITRI, has come up with something that can be considered the nearest to a true blue replacement for paper, a highly flexible electronic paper that's both re-writable and re-usable. Further, the technology which has gone into the making of the e-paper has ensured it does not require any electricity for retention of the … [Read more...] about Re-Writable, Flexible, and Electricity-Free e-Paper Set to Be a Reality Soon
Just 100,000 XOOM Tablets Shipped During Last Quarter
Motorola is doing its best to prop up sales of its XOOM tablet PC, but sadly none of it has been reflected in the sales figures released by the company during the Q3 earnings call. The total number of XOOM tablet devices shipped in the last quarter stand at a dismal 100,000, units which looks even more puny compared to the 11.1 million iPads sold during the same period. What … [Read more...] about Just 100,000 XOOM Tablets Shipped During Last Quarter
RIM PlayBook Sales Continue to Be Dismal Despite Price Cuts
Failure is the one single word that perhaps best describes the Blackberry PlayBook tablet from RIM so far. The lack of basic features like email, which is the most basic application that one expects from a tablet, has been the primary reason for consumers to not invest on the PlayBook. Those who have already purchased this device are reported to be utterly discontent. RIM … [Read more...] about RIM PlayBook Sales Continue to Be Dismal Despite Price Cuts
Samsung Shows off New High Resolution Display
Samsung is back to woo consumers with a new super high resolution display demonstrating a massive 2560 × 1600 pixel count. That's a lot of pixels all crammed into a 10.1 inch screen. Compare those figures with the 1024 x 768 pixel resolution that the current iPad 2 boasts of and you may have an idea of what the future tablets and e-book readers with such high pixel density will … [Read more...] about Samsung Shows off New High Resolution Display
Amazon in Discussions to Bring e-Readers to China
Amazon is in talks with various Chinese regulator bodies about bringing their latest generation e-readers to one of the worlds largest markets.Amazon's Senior Vice President Marc Onetto told Sohu IT in an interview on Thursday that the firm's Kindle products are still under discussion with regulators over copyright issues. "We hope to launch products in China that are … [Read more...] about Amazon in Discussions to Bring e-Readers to China
Skytex Tremendously Benefited from Groupon Deal
Skytex has quietly been amassing an extensive portfolio of tablets and e-readers over the last few years. The company recently experimented with the popular deal website Groupon to offer customers a way to get some great tech at a low price. We spoke with the Marketing Manager at their company to find out how the entire experience played out, and the success they saw with the … [Read more...] about Skytex Tremendously Benefited from Groupon Deal
Rumor: Barnes & Noble to Launch Nook Color 2 on Nov 7
The 7 inch e-reader-cum-tablet segment seems to be the hottest right now, what with fresh rumors surfacing about Barnes & Noble readying a successor to its already popular Nook Color e-reader tablet. We are already having to deal with a lot of rumors right now, especially regarding big names like Motorola and Apple developing low initial cost devices.However, while the … [Read more...] about Rumor: Barnes & Noble to Launch Nook Color 2 on Nov 7
ForeWord, Kirkus Review Platforms Bring Exposure to SelfPub BookExpo
One key aspect of the publishing industry that still causes authors to reconsider the decision between traditional and indie publishing is the work of promoting their books to a reading public. While even traditionally published titles do not all receive the “red carpet” treatment with twelve-city book tours and appearances at national events, for the indie author the work of … [Read more...] about ForeWord, Kirkus Review Platforms Bring Exposure to SelfPub BookExpo
Digital Content Travels at the Speed of Light
iStoryTime, the leading publisher of children’s interactive book apps and more recently, the publisher tapped for producing Apple’s first-ever venture into EPUB3 interactive and animated children’s books, is slated to launch its newest children’s title for iOS devices on the same day that the movie upon which it is based is set to premier in theaters around the country.With … [Read more...] about Digital Content Travels at the Speed of Light
Kobo Announces the Launch of its Own Publishing Platform
As if releasing a tablet that is priced to compete with Amazon’s Kindle Fire wasn’t enough work for one week, Kobo has announced that it will be launching a publishing division sometime after the beginning of 2012. The third-ranked ebook distributor and developer of the Kobo touch screen e-ink reader that was unveiled at BookExpo America this year has an opportunity to reach a … [Read more...] about Kobo Announces the Launch of its Own Publishing Platform
Video Review of the Kobo Vox
CEO of Kobo Michael Serbinis and Markus of Good e-Reader walk through the main features of the new Kobo Vox e-Reader! This device is being released in the next few days and this video serves as a worldwide exclusive on what to expect. Make sure to check out our full written review if you have any questions or want to know more about it! … [Read more...] about Video Review of the Kobo Vox
Fandango Movies app now available for tablet PCs
Are you a movie bee and love to have flicks in your pocket? Then here is a crackling haute news just for you. New Fandango movies for tablet applications have just been released and its replete will all that a movie buff will ever like to have. Just as Fandango movies hit and rule the big screens at theaters near us, they would now tap the windows of our tablet PC screens too. … [Read more...] about Fandango Movies app now available for tablet PCs
Motorola XOOM 4G LTE on sale now for $500 and up
XOOM 4G tablet with LTE wireless radio pre-installed are now available for those interested. This is a precursor to the second generation XOOM from Motorola which is yet to come by. The XOOM 4G should also appeal to those who had held up from sending off their XOOMs to have the 4G thing installed. Instead buying a new 4G enabled XOOM might be a more attractive option for … [Read more...] about Motorola XOOM 4G LTE on sale now for $500 and up