News has come out that the parent companies of two of the largest trade imprints in the US may be merging in the near future. Rumors that Penguin and Random House may soon become one larger publisher, bringing the Big Six down to the Big Five, circulated following a statement that Pearson and Bertelsmann are in talks.“Pearson confirms that it is discussing with Bertelsmann … [Read more...] about Penguin and Random House Merger Creates a Powerhouse Publisher
Archives for October 2012
Two Companies in the Lead to Purchase McGraw-Hill Education
McGraw-Hill Education is going to be sold in the very near future, as other companies rush to consolidate their hold on the very strong educational market. The two companies in the lead to purchase all assets are Apax Partners and Apollo Global Management.The education division of McGraw-Hill is estimated to be worth over three billion dollars. The company is the the … [Read more...] about Two Companies in the Lead to Purchase McGraw-Hill Education
Microsoft Surface VS. Apple iPad 3
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Video Comparison! Due to popular demand we have a great comparison between the Apple iPad with Retina Display and the Microsoft Surface tablet! We mainly are evaluating the reading experience with the myriad of apps available on both devices. Both of these tablets bring something entirely unique to the table in the operating systems and the apps … [Read more...] about Microsoft Surface VS. Apple iPad 3
Kobo Glo and iPad with Retina Display Comparison
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Video Comparison! Today we check out the core reading experience for the iPad with Retina Display and the Kobo Glo! Both of these devices are fundamentally very different, but appeal to many people for reading ebooks. We show you the entire reading experience on both devices and what you can expect! Both devices have their virtues and drawbacks … [Read more...] about Kobo Glo and iPad with Retina Display Comparison
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite vs Sony PRS-T2
In this video comparison we check out the fundamental differences in the new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite and the Sony PRS-T2! We show you the core reading experience and the things you can do to tweak fonts, margins, line-spacing, and more! There is plenty you can do on both devices, including dictionaries, social sharing, highlights, and note taking. Finally, lots of people … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Paperwhite vs Sony PRS-T2
Barnes and and Noble Nook for Windows 8 Mysteriously Absent
Microsoft Windows 8 came out yesterday and we went hands on with the new Surface Tablet. One of the things that was notably absent was the Barnes and Noble Nook Reader App for the new OS. Considering all the drama surrounding the Microsoft investment deal into B&N, you would have figured this was a priority at launch.Barnes and Noble released a statement a few hours ago … [Read more...] about Barnes and and Noble Nook for Windows 8 Mysteriously Absent
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite VS the Apple iPad with Retina Display
Welcome back to another Good e-Reader Video Comparison! Today we check out the primarily differences between the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite and the iPad 3 with Retina Display! This is not a video that compares ecosystems, music, video, and everything else. Instead we focus on the core reading experience and what you can expect from both devices.There is a huge fundamental … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Paperwhite VS the Apple iPad with Retina Display
Review of the Microsoft Surface RT Windows 8 Tablet
Early adopters can rejoice that both Windows 8 and the Microsoft Surface tablet came out on the same day. This is the RT version of the tablet, which means it can only run the new Metro style apps that were written specifically for this version of the tablet or native Windows 8.This is a very new OS and the entire ecosystem went from 4,000 apps to 9,000 in the first 24 … [Read more...] about Review of the Microsoft Surface RT Windows 8 Tablet
eBook Review: Fifty Shades of Mr. Darcy by William Codpiece Thwackery
Verdict: 3 StarsMost of us love a good parody as much as the next person, but when the parody is making fun of two mainstays of popular reading at the same time the result is just fictional gold. Fifty Shade of Mr. Darcy (Pocket Star) manages to take on the recent widely popular erotica title and the work of Jane Austen in one tongue-in-cheek swoop.Unfortunately, … [Read more...] about eBook Review: Fifty Shades of Mr. Darcy by William Codpiece Thwackery
British Columbia Mandates Open eTextbooks for Post-Secondary Students
The Province of British Columbia is poised to be the first one in Canada to offer free e-textbooks to 1st and 2nd year students enrolled in college or university. The project is due to be implemented for the 2013 school year. Up to 200,000 BC students each year could benefit from this move under B.C.’s Families First Agenda, saving each student hundreds of dollars a year or … [Read more...] about British Columbia Mandates Open eTextbooks for Post-Secondary Students
Zinio Launches New Windows 8 App
Zinio has announced today that its digital magazine app is now available for Windows 8! This gives people who have a PC or tablet the ability to enjoy a full reading experience right on their desktop. Any past purchases or subscriptions will automatically be delivered right to your PC! You also get to enjoy some new features, such as pinch and stretch and Snap Views, Offline … [Read more...] about Zinio Launches New Windows 8 App
The Sony Readers Book Club Launches
Sony is giving people another reason to pick up the PRS-T2 e-Reader with the launch of the new Readers Book Club. Each month the company will feature a Book of the Month for book clubbers to read and discuss. Readers can participate in LIVE chats via Facebook and Twitter with each author, access bonus material, and enter for a chance to become a VIP member to attend an … [Read more...] about The Sony Readers Book Club Launches
Kindle Paperwhite VS Kobo Glo – Round 2 – Lighting Optimization
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Video Comparison! Due to popular request we have really shown off the different lighting levels you can expect out of the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite and the Kobo Glo!In this video we really showcase finding the sweet spot on both devices and give you plenty of real world lighting situations where you would adjust the brightness on both … [Read more...] about Kindle Paperwhite VS Kobo Glo – Round 2 – Lighting Optimization