The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Amazon will release a Kindle Fire 2 with Special Offers. This is picking up where its e-readers left off with a subsidized device that serves you adverts on the screensaver and homescreen. This would dramatically lower the price and allow you to purchase it for just over $100, which would dominate the market. Would you buy a version of … [Read more...] about Amazon May Release Kindle Fire with Special Offers
Archives for August 2012
Random House Profits Enhanced by 50 Shades of Grey
Today Random House announced its earnings for the first half of 2012 and profits have increased by over 20%. The publisher posted a 64% increase in operating profit to $142 million and the 20% increase equated to almost $1.2 billion. This is partly due to mega successful properties, such as 50 Shades of Grey. The titillating trilogy sold more than 30 million copies between … [Read more...] about Random House Profits Enhanced by 50 Shades of Grey
There’s No Replacing Email for Info
A Barnes and Noble study of marketing results where college students are concerned revealed that sometimes, the latest technology isn’t necessarily well received. Compiling the results from over 7,500 college students who took part in the 2012 survey on how students interact with marketing information, the study had some surprising results.Some of the most interesting … [Read more...] about There’s No Replacing Email for Info
Kindle Fire II: A Rumor Roundup
With all eyes (and ears) to the Sept 6 event where a new Kindle Fire device along with a new e-book reader and a Kindle Fire dock is set to be launched, what we have are a few pointers that should give us an idea of what to expect on that auspicious day.While a direct successor to the Kindle Fire in the form of a 7 inch device is assured, there can quite possibly be a 10 … [Read more...] about Kindle Fire II: A Rumor Roundup
DC Comics Storefront Launches on iBooks
The DC Comics section on Apple iBooks has received a dramatic makeover. There is a new portal for customers to visit called DC Comics Storefront and aims to put all of the companies graphic novels in a singular place. Right now there is tons of new content available but almost all of it is populated by various Batman stories. If you are a big DC Fan with all of the reboots … [Read more...] about DC Comics Storefront Launches on iBooks
Huawei MediaPad 7 Lite Set For European Debut In October For 249 Euros
Tablet buyers in Europe will have one more option in the form of the Huawei MediaPad 7 from October. Price has been fixed at 249 Euro which comes to around USD 312. That sure is a bit steep after we have been pampered by the $199 Kindle Fire and now the Nexus 7 though the MediaPad offers a better feature set.The MediaPad 7 is powered by a 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex A8 processor … [Read more...] about Huawei MediaPad 7 Lite Set For European Debut In October For 249 Euros
Sony PRS-T2 eReader Review
The second generation Sony Wireless Reader was just released in Canada today and Good e-Reader got our hands on it the minute it was available. This new device is a direct successor of the original Sony PRS-T1 Reader that came out last year. Sony used to always released two or three devices every year, but has scaled back their operations to only market a single unit. How does … [Read more...] about Sony PRS-T2 eReader Review
Amazon Kindle Fire Sold Out and Discontinued
Amazon has doused the Kindle Fire less than a year after it had first been released. Interestingly, the announcement comes just days before the company's planned Sept 6 event, thereby supporting the expectation of a new model coming out. We also reported last week that the Kindle Touch was also discontinued."Kindle Fire is sold out, but we have an exciting roadmap ahead—we … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Fire Sold Out and Discontinued
Top Publishers Reach a $69 Million Dollar Settlement for Agency Pricing
HarperCollins, Hachette, and Simon & Schuster have settled with the Justice Department in the Apple ebook collusion case, and it may really benefit customers. Today these three companies reached a settlement of $69 million dollars that will be distributed to 49 States in the USA. This will give people who bought ebooks in the past from these publishers partial refunds on … [Read more...] about Top Publishers Reach a $69 Million Dollar Settlement for Agency Pricing
IFA 2012: Toshiba Launches Windows 8 Convertible Tablet
Toshiba is showing off a convertible tablet running Windows 8 at the ongoing IFA event in Berlin. Called Satellite U920t, the tablet offers a 12.5 inch display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. The keyboard remains hidden underneath the display when not in use, but can be pulled out easily using a slide out mechanism when needed. The display (when locked in an upright … [Read more...] about IFA 2012: Toshiba Launches Windows 8 Convertible Tablet
Flaws in Online Book Reviews
The doors of publishing have been virtually thrown open to self-published authors, but as ever increasing numbers of books become available, discoverability becomes an issue. Authors trying to get attention for their books have nearly as much work to do in marketing as they do in the creative process.While some authors take to their social media outlets to spread the word … [Read more...] about Flaws in Online Book Reviews
Lava Launches E-Tab Z7H Budget Tablet in India
It was perhaps just a matter of time before Lava, maker of mobile handsets in India, chalks out a presence in the burgeoning Indian tablet market as well. Dubbed Lava E-Tab Z7H, the tablet is priced a quite convenient ₹5,899, which interestingly is in the same range as many smartphones in the company's lineup. Also, the tablet was already spotted at online retailer Flipkart for … [Read more...] about Lava Launches E-Tab Z7H Budget Tablet in India
Barnes and Noble Partners with Argos, Blackwell’s, and Foyles for UK Expansion
Barnes and Noble announced its first partner in the United Kingdom a few days ago with John Lewis. Today the company announced that it has secured more partnerships for the Nook eBook Store and line of e-readers. The new retail outlets include multichannel retailer Argos, the leading academic bookseller Blackwell’s, and award-winning independent bookstore Foyles.“We’re … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Partners with Argos, Blackwell’s, and Foyles for UK Expansion
Amazon Adds Rapid Highlights and Margin Enhancements for iOS
Good e-Reader will be live on the scene in California when Amazon announces new products next week. In the meantime, the company has updated its app for the iPad to include some really nifty features. The first is Rapid Highlights, which is a very robust highlighting tool for your ebooks to mark important passages. Where the feature really shines is it has print replica … [Read more...] about Amazon Adds Rapid Highlights and Margin Enhancements for iOS