Icarus is quietly building up a portfolio of very solid e-ink based devices and the Excel is currently the flagship model. It is a giant 9.7 inch e-ink touchscreen reader with the best PDF experience we have ever witnessed on an e-reader. How does this rank up against the Kindle DX, Pocketbook 912, or others?HardwareThe Icarus Excel features a 9.7 e-ink Pearl … [Read more...] about Review of the Icarus Excel – 9.7 inch e-Reader
Archives for September 2012
Kindle Serials Brings Back the Anticipation of Reading
Amazon recently announced its launch of the new Kindle Serials format for e-reading, a surprising and exciting throwback to 19th century literature. While the new titles are up-to-date and timely, the format itself was once a much-loved publishing mainstay.At the height of serialized fiction, full-length novels were broken up and printed over the course of as much as a year … [Read more...] about Kindle Serials Brings Back the Anticipation of Reading
Amazon Kindle 4th Generation 2011 vs the New 2012 Edition
When Amazon unveiled its new Kindle Fire HD line of tablets, one of the things that flew under the radar was the revised Kindle 4th generation e-reader. The latest model features an all black design and the original was silver. One of the hype factors with the 2012 edition was 15% faster page turns and darker fonts. We pit these two against each other to see if the new features … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle 4th Generation 2011 vs the New 2012 Edition
Nook Simple Touch with Glowlight Now $119
The Kobo Glo is hitting the store shelves in a few days and the new Kindle Paperwhite is due to be released later in October. This puts Barnes and Noble in the unique position of being the only company currently offering an e-reader that lets you read in the dark. When B&N announced its new Nook HD lineup a last week, it was silent about any possible refreshing in the e-ink … [Read more...] about Nook Simple Touch with Glowlight Now $119
Review: Sony Xperia Tablet S
Another Android tablet has hit the market hoping to wear the crown as the ultimate gadget to have: the Sony Xperia Tablet S. Interestingly, Sony isn't gunning for the iPad with its second gen Tablet S, but has set its sights on Samsung and wants to seem just as popular as the South Korean company is with its Galaxy Tab range of devices. However, does Sony have what it takes to … [Read more...] about Review: Sony Xperia Tablet S
ALA, AAP Meet to Address eBook Lending Challenges
Cross words were exchanged when each entity sent the other its scathing stance on the state of ebook lending, but that didn’t prevent the American Library Association and the Association of American Publishers from going forward with a planned meeting to discuss the issue.“Librarians understand that publishing is not just another industry. It has special and important … [Read more...] about ALA, AAP Meet to Address eBook Lending Challenges
Amazon Kindle Fire HD VS. New Apple iPad – Reading Tests
Welcome to another exclusive Good e-Reader Video Comparison. Today we check out the fundamental differences between the new Apple iPad and the Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7. We conduct a barrage of reading tests and show you the core reading experiences on both devices. We put them both side by side and load the exact same content on both units to give you an accurate portrayal of … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Fire HD VS. New Apple iPad – Reading Tests
Feature: The Importance of eBook Cover Art – Publishers and Authors Weigh In
Earlier in the week we published our first report on the importance of ebook cover art in 2012 and 2013. Many authors are finding themselves in the position of self-publishing their first or second ebook. The cover art is normally done by themselves or through finding images from Google. Today even more publishers and authors weigh in on the importance of cover art and why it's … [Read more...] about Feature: The Importance of eBook Cover Art – Publishers and Authors Weigh In
Many Digital Comic Apps Updated to Support iOS 6
Many of the popular comic book apps for the iPad and iPhone have been updated lately to provide better integration with iOS 6. Marvel, IDW, G.I.Joe, Archie, and many others have added the ability to refresh new comics without having to close the app and reopen it. One of the biggest problems with the iPad apps was that when new content was added it wouldn't automatically … [Read more...] about Many Digital Comic Apps Updated to Support iOS 6
Review of the Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7
Amazon released its followup to the wildly successful Kindle Fire Tablet recently. With upgraded hardware, software, and a new UI, it is poised to dominate the tablet market into the holiday season. How does it rank up against the original and is it a solid investment if you are looking for a great Android device?HardwareThe Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 features a seven … [Read more...] about Review of the Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7
Amazon Talks about New Paperwhite Technology
Amazon, Kobo and Barnes and Noble have all developed e-ink based readers that allow you to read in the dark. The main benefit is that your eyes can rest easy because it doesn't cause the same strain as staring at an LCD screen. So what are the main benefits of the new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite? Engineers and Product Managers at the company have developed a new video that … [Read more...] about Amazon Talks about New Paperwhite Technology
Mixed Feelings About the Most Anticipated Book of Fall
As of this morning, JK Rowling’s eagerly awaited return to writing had an average of three stars on Amazon.com. Interestingly, the same is true for Nook fans. But the reality of the reviews may not follow the content of the writing.An issue arose with the original ebook file from publisher Little, Brown & Co., which caused some type size and alignment issues, and a good … [Read more...] about Mixed Feelings About the Most Anticipated Book of Fall
WhisperSync for Voice and Immersion Reading on the Kindle Fire HD 7 – Video
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Video! Today we check out one of the big new features found in the Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7: Whispersync for Voice and Immersion Reading! We document the entire procedure to get this up and running and show you some bonus things you can do with your Android device to pick up where you left off in the ebook.Immersion Reading brings new harmony … [Read more...] about WhisperSync for Voice and Immersion Reading on the Kindle Fire HD 7 – Video
UK Looks to Mandate eBook Lending
In July of this year, GoodeReader reported on a special task force that had been appointed in the UK to oversee the adoption of ebooks for library lending. The summer initiative worked well for the libraries, with about 70% of UK libraries offering some form of ebook lending, even if the catalog of titles is sadly limited.Now, the government is looking into mandated ebook … [Read more...] about UK Looks to Mandate eBook Lending