Amazon has set a company record with Kindle sales in the month of December with 4 million units sold. This entails both of the e-ink and Kindle Fire models that were only just launched within the last few months. To give you an idea on how well the products did, you only have to look at the companies best selling charts. The new Kindle family held the top three spots on the … [Read more...] about Amazon sells 4 million Kindles in December
Archives for 2011
The Bookeen Cybook Odyssey still not available outside Europe
Bookeen has developed a new e-reader that has been out a few months, it is called the Cybook Odyssey. This is a product of a full year of research and development and uses new HSIS technology. What this really does is give you faster page turns, the best internet web browsing experience on e-ink and one of the quickest on the market. The sad part is Bookeen is making zero … [Read more...] about The Bookeen Cybook Odyssey still not available outside Europe
Touch-controlled Device Segment Predicted to be Dominated by Tablet PCs in 2012
Reports from industry sources has pointed out that tablet PCs are going to be the device in demand in future when it comes to touch controlled devices. The tablet market right now is almost entirely dominated by the iOS and Android operating system and the entire segment is set to be buoyed further with the coming of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and Windows 8.Presently … [Read more...] about Touch-controlled Device Segment Predicted to be Dominated by Tablet PCs in 2012
Samsung may provide a ‘value pack’ and not full Android 4.0 for the Galaxy Tab
While Samsung may have showed signs, albeit unofficially that it is ready to at least consider coming up with an upgrade to Android 4.0 for the original 7 inch Galaxy Tab, that it has been out of sheer compulsion is increasingly becoming evident. There is the chance that what Samsung would be giving may not be the full blown Android 4 OS but one that contained all the features … [Read more...] about Samsung may provide a ‘value pack’ and not full Android 4.0 for the Galaxy Tab
Data Conversion Laboratory CEO Mark Gross on Poor Ebook Quality
Data Conversion Laboratory issued a press release earlier this week that indicates that reading consumers are speaking out against poorly formatted and error-ridden ebooks, sometimes even those works that have been commercially produced through major publishing houses. In a survey conducted by DCL, over four hundred respondents cited quality as the number one issue of concern … [Read more...] about Data Conversion Laboratory CEO Mark Gross on Poor Ebook Quality
BlackBerry PlayBook price slashed to INR 13,490 till Dec 31 in India
BlackBerry has been selling the PlayBook tablet devices for the discounted price of $199 for quite some time now in North American markets though the same in India continued with the rather high Rs. 27,000 price tag. However, if that has been holding you from buying the otherwise superb tablet device, well your time starts now. For the PlayBook has just been given a heavy price … [Read more...] about BlackBerry PlayBook price slashed to INR 13,490 till Dec 31 in India
Android 4.0 for Galaxy Tab might still be a possibility
Samsung has announced that they would not be coming up with the Android 4.0 update for their Galaxy Tab devices, something that caused quite a bit of stir among users of the company's 2010 flagship tablet. There is however news that Samsung is reconsidering their stand and there is indeed the possibility of Android 4.0 ICS update being made available for the Galaxy Tab … [Read more...] about Android 4.0 for Galaxy Tab might still be a possibility
Notion Ink Adam gets Android 4.0 pre-alpha build
A pre alpha version of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich has been made available by Notion Ink for developers to try out and give their valuable feedback. The company right now is in the process of integrating the latest Android version on their Adam tablet. One can download the OS and test it out for helping the company in trouble shooting the problem areas.Also, with all of … [Read more...] about Notion Ink Adam gets Android 4.0 pre-alpha build
Scholastic Releases New Kids’ Content to iOS and Android
The world leader in children’s publishing, Scholastic, Inc., has made tremendous strides in 2011 to incorporate a transmedia experience for today’s young readers. Fans of the book clubs will fondly remember the excitement of the monthly book order forms, and today’s school-aged readers are no different. Except, of course, that books now compete with various forms of interactive … [Read more...] about Scholastic Releases New Kids’ Content to iOS and Android
Crayola’s Digital Shift to Ebooks
Crayola has been known for decades for its crayons and markers, but in the last several years the children’s art supply manufacturer has been branching out with more and more amazing creative tools for kids. Earlier this year the company developed an app with Griffin Technology that allowed kids to color with their fingers or with an optional iMarker stylus on tablet devices, … [Read more...] about Crayola’s Digital Shift to Ebooks
Intel’s new Medfield based devices to be unveiled at CES 2012
That Intel wishes to have its footprints engraved in the mobile computing segment as well is all too well known though we got to wait till CES 2012 to have a clearer idea of what is in store for us. For its there that we are getting to see first hand and for the first time devices built around Intel's new Medfield chip. The 32nm chip is the first true blue SoC (System on a … [Read more...] about Intel’s new Medfield based devices to be unveiled at CES 2012
Acer Iconia Tab A200 launched in UK
Acer has made available its latest Iconia Tab A200 tablet device in the UK for 299GBP. The price point is attractive no doubt though the rest of the thing about the tablet is not too exciting. Like its got a Tegra 2 chip inside -- something that we perhaps have seen too much of this whole year round and are keenly awaiting Tegra 3 -- 1 GB of RAM, 8 GB of internal storage, 10.1 … [Read more...] about Acer Iconia Tab A200 launched in UK
Overdrive Experiences Tremendous Growth in 2011
Overdrive is the popular service that libraries employ to facilitate the digital lending of ebooks. They have a strong presence in North America with over 11,000 libraries and K12 schools making the bulk of their clients. Recently they branched off into other countries such as Australia and the UK.During the last year the company experienced growth in the number of … [Read more...] about Overdrive Experiences Tremendous Growth in 2011
Acer is not quitting tablet business despite poor show so far
Acer's tablet sales figure isn't anything to cry home about but then, who else apart from Amazon is having a successful run at the tablet market so far? However, that does not mean the company is calling it quits as far as tablet devices are concerned though this has presented a perfect opportunity for rumors mongers who have been trying to spread the word that Acer is pulling … [Read more...] about Acer is not quitting tablet business despite poor show so far