Windows 8 is Microsoft's answer go Android and iOS that permeate the mobile tablet scene. The personal computing segment itself is changing rapidly and it was not too long ago that netbooks were all the rage and then quickly faded into obscurity. Even laptops are feeling the pinch and in its place has emerged small handheld tablet like devices that operate by touch based … [Read more...] about Windows 8 Tablet PCs Expected To Steal The Show At Computex
Archives for May 2012
eGlide Steal Android ICS Tablet That Costs Just $120
Just how cheap can an Android ICS tablet be? Ematic has just upped the ante with a device costing $119.95. Of course, at that price, one can't expect the highest quality, though specs with the eGlide Steal are decent. It houses a 1 Ghz processor (of unknown make), a 1 GB RAM, 4 GB of internal memory (and a microSD card slot for expansion), and a 7 inch capacitive touchscreen … [Read more...] about eGlide Steal Android ICS Tablet That Costs Just $120
On the Road by Jack Kerouac Hitting Theaters Soon
The seminal book On the Road by Jack Kerouac hit the Cannes Film Festival last week and met with mixed reviews. This did not stop AMC and IFC films from picking up the rights, and it might be hitting movie theaters soon.This movie has been trying to get off the ground since 1957 when Jack sent a letter to Marlon Brando to play Dean Moriarty, while Kerouac was to play Sal … [Read more...] about On the Road by Jack Kerouac Hitting Theaters Soon
Penguin, Random House Connecting Authors with Readers via Social Media Platform Spreecast
GoodEReader has covered some recent news about social media platforms and the importance of authors establishing themselves online in order to connect with readers, writers, and industry professionals. One of those platforms, Spreecast, has proven itself invaluable to a variety of ways that digital reading fans operate.The first Spreecast hosted by this site was a live … [Read more...] about Penguin, Random House Connecting Authors with Readers via Social Media Platform Spreecast
Mirasol to debut 4 new e-Readers at SID 2012
The Society for Information Displays or SID is coming up next week and Mirasol will be showing off 4 of their e-readers. These devices will have the brand new Mirasol e-Paper technology found in the Kyobo e-Reader.One of the great aspects of the entire Mirasol lineup to date is the ability to run the Google Android operating system. This allows tremendous flexibility to … [Read more...] about Mirasol to debut 4 new e-Readers at SID 2012
Amazon Offering LTE Pre-Paid SIM Cards in Japan
Amazon intends on rolling out a new pre-paid SIM card used for 4G/LTE data, helping you get the most out of your tablets. Amazon is partnering with Japan's NTT Docomo's LTE network and are offering 500 MB of data for $25. Other companies in Japan charge around $50 to $60 a month for data contracts, so Amazon is poised to do well.This is the first time Amazon is brokering … [Read more...] about Amazon Offering LTE Pre-Paid SIM Cards in Japan
Asus to Launch New Transformer During Computex Next Week
It's time for Computex once again and Asus has some grand plans to make the best of one of the biggest trade shows on its own home soil. The company, which has to its credit the Transformer line of tablet devices, has announced the next generation of the popular tablet PCs will be unveiled next week during the Computex event. The Transformer, which owes its name to its unique … [Read more...] about Asus to Launch New Transformer During Computex Next Week
Overdrive Launches Harry Potter eBooks in 4 New Languages
Overdrive was the first company to offer all seven of the Harry Potter ebooks for library patrons to borrow digitally. Ever since they were made available they have been devoured by the public and long wait lists abound. Today Overdrive has announced that the entire saga will be made available in French, Italian, German, and Spanish translations.Since this system just went … [Read more...] about Overdrive Launches Harry Potter eBooks in 4 New Languages
eBook Review: Stolen Prey by John Sandford
Verdict: 4 StarsThe NYT bestselling author of Storm Prey and Buried Prey is back with a book so suspenseful that I literally read it through squinted eyes, not sure of what I would find as I turned the page. What I found, though, was a work that carried our perceptions of what we think we know about our comfortable lives to a whole new realm of dysreality.Lucas … [Read more...] about eBook Review: Stolen Prey by John Sandford
Good e-Reader Week in Review – May 21 to 26 2012
Book Expo America is getting all ready to launch in the first week of June and we will be there on the scene giving you the most exclusive coverage on the event. Over the last week there has been a ton of news from Overdrive with two major announcements. Here are the most essential stories from the last week that matter the most.Waterstones Offering Kindles - Waterstones … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Week in Review – May 21 to 26 2012
GameStop Now Offering Android Tablets at 1,600 Locations
GameStop, the retail chain whose traditional forte has been selling gaming consoles and gaming videos, is changing their business model. The company has leaped into carrying android tablets, since these mobile computing devices have now emerged as the preferred devices to try out the latest video games. GamesStop is wise to have its presence maintained in the tablet sphere as … [Read more...] about GameStop Now Offering Android Tablets at 1,600 Locations
The G.I. Joe iPad App Gets the HD Treatment
The official G.I. Joe iPad app has just received an upgrade that allows you to read your comics in full HD. This is courtesy of their distribution partner Comixology, who uses with CMX HD format.G.I. Joe comics has undergone a tremendous resurgence due to the movie that came out a few years ago. The push towards digital distribution has really expanded the user base. It … [Read more...] about The G.I. Joe iPad App Gets the HD Treatment
Kobo Pulse Now Available for Android
Kobo has introduced their Pulse social media feature into their latest update to their Android App. This allows users to comment to each other about the particular books they are reading and see how many other people are reading the same books.Kobo Pulse has been a huge success for the company and was originally featured in the release of their Vox Tablet last year. It … [Read more...] about Kobo Pulse Now Available for Android