HarperCollins based in the United Kingdom has released some staggering numbers that have propelled it into a three year high. The company made $389 million dollars in the year ending in June 2011. Sales of eBooks during this time have risen by almost 700% and account for 10% of the overall sales. The company also is starting to focus on the Australian market and are starting to … [Read more...] about HarperCollins sees Tremenous Growth in the UK partly due to eBooks
Archives for March 2012
iPad 3 Poll Results – Are you Buying One?
Since the New iPad came out a few weeks ago there has been tons of interest in the latest Apple tablet. The retina display and LTE seem to be the main selling points and already many comic book and magazine companies have issued updates giving you tremendous resolution. It is not without controversy as many people claim this new device gets really hot, really fast. The question … [Read more...] about iPad 3 Poll Results – Are you Buying One?
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Stops by FCC
The 10.1 inch Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 tablet is US bound and could be seen popping up at the US retail scene sometime soon, suggested by its appearance at the FCC. Flashing the model number GT P5100, the 10.1 inch Galaxy Tab 2 has been approved to operate at frequencies of 1900 and 850MHz, which means the tablet will be operating with AT&T as its carrier partner. Also approved … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Stops by FCC
New Kindle Single by Kurt Vonnegut Is out Now
A long lost Kurt Vonnegut autobiographical manuscript called Basic Training has been issued as a Kindle Single. It is available now on Amazon for $1.99 and is a 22,000-word social commentary written about 60 years ago when Vonnegut was 30. What is this book all about? Jason Kirk of Amazon said "Kurt Vonnegut's posthumous books have proved as surprising and wonderful as … [Read more...] about New Kindle Single by Kurt Vonnegut Is out Now
Rumor: Amazon Launching 3 New Tablets
Amazon has already struck gold with the Kindle Fire, it being the only Android tablet that can hold a candle to the Apple iPad (though from a safe distance). The online retailer has joined in late to the tablet sphere but has made it big, leaving behind many big name competitors such as Samsung or Acer. However, while the Kindle Fire is already due for an upgrade and a next gen … [Read more...] about Rumor: Amazon Launching 3 New Tablets
ASUS Issues Transformer Prime Update, Sales Reported to Be Dismal
The Asus Transformer Prime is already a formidable device. In fact, with the specification sheet reading NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad core CPU, a 1 GB RAM, along with Android Ice Cream Sandwich as the OS, it's no surprise the Prime is already being considered one of the best Android tablets and iPad alternatives out there. Further, the Transformer Prime also takes forward the … [Read more...] about ASUS Issues Transformer Prime Update, Sales Reported to Be Dismal
Amazon Releases Kindle Fire 6.3 Update
Amazon is going to be releasing a new update to their Kindle Fire during the next few days, bringing it to version 6.3. There are a number of new improvements that really bolster the sharing and book extras that are sure to impress. There are powerful new sharing features found in the latest update! You can now share your favorite passages and notes from the books you are … [Read more...] about Amazon Releases Kindle Fire 6.3 Update
eBook Appeal Has International Following
An article issued by The Bookseller today revealed some interesting numbers regarding the adoption of ebooks and the attitudes towards electronic reading worldwide. While the US and UK have enjoyed enthusiastic response to ebooks in general, still other countries have lagged behind, until now. The article points out that Australia and India are next behind current adoptive … [Read more...] about eBook Appeal Has International Following
Lenovo Launches Android Enterprise App Store
A prime prerequisite for a tablet device to succeed is the presence of a viable app store to get content on the device. The ability to get new apps and games can make or break a tablet's positioning in the market. After all, what use is a tablet with great hardware specifications if you can't do anything with it. Case in point, the Google Play Market and Apple App Store make … [Read more...] about Lenovo Launches Android Enterprise App Store
Txtr eReading App to Be Bundled on Toshiba Tablets in Europe
Berlin based Txtr has signed into an agreement with Toshiba to have their e-reading application and bookstore bundled on tablets and computers in Europe. In early April you will be able to connect up to Txtr's ecosystem via Toshiba’s European digital media platform, Toshiba Places. Users will be able to easily download the new txtr “Toshiba Places edition” Android app on the … [Read more...] about Txtr eReading App to Be Bundled on Toshiba Tablets in Europe
How HD Comics Look on the New iPad
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Video Review! Today we are checking out Marvel and Comixology. Both of these companies have updated their iOS applications to give you HD Comics. Most new comic books issued from now on will be scaled to HD if you have the iPad 3. This video shows you both applications and shows you examples of how SD and HD comics look. … [Read more...] about How HD Comics Look on the New iPad
Amazon Kindle Touch to Be Released in Europe April 27th
The Amazon Kindle Touch is the company's first touchscreen e-ink based reader and has reaped a ton of success in the North American Market. One of the drawbacks thus far has been the exclusive focus of the USA, but not for much longer. Starting April 27th, it will make the trek across the pond to Europe. You will be able to buy it direct from Amazon in the UK, Germany, France, … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Touch to Be Released in Europe April 27th
FastPencil Makes Self- and Small Press ePublishing Possible
Now that many of the barriers and critical stigmas associated with independent publishing have been stripped away, a large number of authors are opting to create their own small press publishing imprints to produce and market their works. As more writers take advantage of the ease and convenience of digital platforms, many have begun to seek the support of established companies … [Read more...] about FastPencil Makes Self- and Small Press ePublishing Possible
Baldur’s Gate for Android Under Development
Baldur's Gate is all set to open up to the new iPad 3 very soon and people thought that was the only device getting the Forgotten Realms treatment. It was announced today that soon Android devices will also be getting some of that hack and slash action. Baldur Gate, a role playing game, has been quite popular among gamers of this genre. Bioware created the original version … [Read more...] about Baldur’s Gate for Android Under Development
Google Drive to Compete Against Dropbox and Box
Google will begin a new program very soon called Google Drive which seeks to compete against Drop Box and Box for your online storage. This is a program that was started all the way back in 2007 and was put to the side in favor of other projects at the time. There is no disputing the success of Drop Box, and Google plans on rolling out their own service with 1 GB of free … [Read more...] about Google Drive to Compete Against Dropbox and Box
Budget Archos Arnova 9 G3 Tablet Reaches FCC
A new low cost tablet is going to be released soon in the form of the Archos Arnova 9 G3. The tablet from the French manufacturer was listed at the FCC site recently and is touted to carry a 9.7 inch display along with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich as the OS. Other specifications of the tablet include its 1024 X 768 pixel resolution. The tablet will also have a wide viewing … [Read more...] about Budget Archos Arnova 9 G3 Tablet Reaches FCC