Welcome to your favorite weekly roundup of all the latest digital publishing, eBook, e-Reader and Tablet PC news. Over the last week I went on vacation for a few days to sunny Salts Spring Island in British Columbia! Aside from that, lots of news has transpired in the industry. Website Lendink managed to move to a new web-host, which means the nemesis of indie authors is back … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Week in Review – Aug 20th to Aug 25th 2012
Archives for August 2012
eBook Review: Pushing The Limits by Katie McGarry
Verdict: 5 Stars Even though studies have shown that teens are the demographic of readers who are least likely to opt for personal digital reading, choosing instead to reserve their devices for social connection or school work, there is a wealth of great content coming out in digital format for the young adult audience. McGarry’s Pushing The Limits (Harlequin Teen) is just one … [Read more...] about eBook Review: Pushing The Limits by Katie McGarry
Publishers Breaking Down Print, Digital Barriers
Random House Canada, a division of the major print publisher, has launched an online magazine and an ebook platform that is blurring the lines between the expected roles of the publisher and the current popularity of digital publishing. Named after a 19th century essayist, the online magazine, Hazlitt, will feature new content and short form reading. The ebook platform, Hazlitt … [Read more...] about Publishers Breaking Down Print, Digital Barriers
Fujitsu Windows 8 Convertible Tablet Shown Off in Hong Kong
We all know Fujitsu is in the process of developing a convertible tablet running Windows 8 and not only has the device made its way past FCC but was also recently spotted at Hong Kong by Engadget. The Stylistic Q702 convertible tablet that also includes a dockable keypad features an Intel Core i5 Ivy Bridge processor with a 11.6 inch display on top of it. The tablet runs on 4 … [Read more...] about Fujitsu Windows 8 Convertible Tablet Shown Off in Hong Kong
Lexibook Tablet for Kids to Reach US Sept 15
French company Lexibook is all set to launch its tablet meant for kids in the US on September 15. Running Android (version unknown), the Lexibook tablet comes with all the features that any kid's tablet should have, which includes built-in parental controls that will allow the parents to keep a tab on what their little ones are up to in the virtual world. The tablet connects to … [Read more...] about Lexibook Tablet for Kids to Reach US Sept 15
USA Library Invites Indie Authors to Submit eBooks
The Washington County Library System in the United States have been growing their ebook collection to a respectable number in the last few years. To stimulate further growth, the entire system is employing an innovative method to develop their ebook portfolio. Local authors are encouraged to submit their own novels in electronic format to add to the existing library system … [Read more...] about USA Library Invites Indie Authors to Submit eBooks
Samsung Teases Consumers with Windows 8 Based Hybrid Tablet
Samsung has come up with a teaser video that provides a sneak preview of its first Windows 8 based device. However, the first video is likely to be followed by a few more, so details are extremely limited as of now. What seems evident is that it will be a netbook and tablet hybrid device, which reminds us of the Series 5 Hybrid PC that Samsung had showcased at the CES event … [Read more...] about Samsung Teases Consumers with Windows 8 Based Hybrid Tablet
2012 to See Shipment of 100 Million Tablet PCs
According to ABI Research, the total number of tablet devices sold in the 2012 April - June period is 25 million units. While that is a thoroughly impressive figure, industry analysts report that from July to December over 100 million units will be shipped. Not surprisingly, the Apple iPad is leading with a commanding 69 percent of the market. "Most impressive about Apple’s … [Read more...] about 2012 to See Shipment of 100 Million Tablet PCs
File Scanning Service 1DollarScan Causes Fear of Piracy
On the surface, the concept behind San Jose-based file scanning company 1DollarScan is both simple and practical. Send a piece of print material to the company, and upon signing the user agreement and making payment, the company will send back a PDF of the material sent. This is an ideal service for companies with large volumes of documents that need to be stored, newspapers or … [Read more...] about File Scanning Service 1DollarScan Causes Fear of Piracy
Bilbary Partners with Libraries for Mutual Financial Benefit
GoodeReader first covered ebook retailer startup Bilbary earlier this year, as well as at their meet up during this year’s BookExpo America publishing event. Today, Bilbary announced its first major US library partnership that will put ebooks in front of readers and much needed funding in library pockets. By adding the Bilbary button to their online catalogs, libraries can … [Read more...] about Bilbary Partners with Libraries for Mutual Financial Benefit
Amazon Announcing New Products on September 6th
Amazon has just sent out a memo about a press event happening in California on September 6th. Good e-Reader will be live on the scene to bring you the latest updates and information regarding the new product launch. You can expect the Kindle Fire 2, a new docking connector, and a new Kindle e-Reader. The likelihood of a new Kindle e-Reader is probable, which we covered in a … [Read more...] about Amazon Announcing New Products on September 6th
LexisNexis Legal eBooks Now Available via Amazon
If you are a diligent young scholar embarking this year into the legal field, you may have a new wellspring of ebooks. LexisNexis is one of the premier legal ebook companies and has brought a ton of content to the Amazon bookstore today. Several hundred ebook titles from the LexisNexis collection are available for purchase in the Kindle Store, featuring a number of … [Read more...] about LexisNexis Legal eBooks Now Available via Amazon
Archos 101 XS: A Review
The Archos 101 XS is a long way off from the 101 G9, which marked the French manufacturer's previous attempt at a 10.1 inch tablet. The Archos 101 G9 was hefty and made no pretense to be otherwise, featuring a massive 250 GB hard disk. The latest 101 XS is all about being sleek and sophisticated. The 101 XS marks a bold departure from all the tablet devices that Archos has … [Read more...] about Archos 101 XS: A Review