Tablet PCs are all the rage these days and none are more aware of this fact than desktop PCs and netbook devices. While the former is already predicted to be over shadowed by the tablets within this year itself, research firm IDC is claiming netbook PCs will be outsold by tablets in 2014. Of course, these are estimates and are based on the growth rate the tablet segment has … [Read more...] about Tablet PCs Predicted to Outsell Notebooks by 2014
Archives for March 2013
CourseSmart: “Connecting Content, Curriculum, and Delivery”
While some sectors of the education industry are still waiting for the explosion of digital textbooks that can provide budget-friendly solutions with immediate updates to new information, e-textbook providers are already making improvements to the design concept of an academic ebook. It's no longer enough to create a digital edition of a standard academic textbook; today's … [Read more...] about CourseSmart: “Connecting Content, Curriculum, and Delivery”
eBook Review: The Sunset Western Garden Book
Verdict: 5 Stars 2013 has been predicted to be the year of the enhanced ebook, despite the fact that fully interactive app books with embedded video, hyperlinks, and narration are not new. The predictions for the newer appreciation of enhanced content are really focused on the understanding that digital publishers have finally gotten it right when it comes to these … [Read more...] about eBook Review: The Sunset Western Garden Book
Amazon Updates Kindle Touch Firmware – Mirrors Paperwhite UI
The Amazon Kindle Touch has had some updated firmware today that heavily borrows UI elements from the Kindle Paperwhite e-Reader. The main homescreen has been revised and personalized book recommendations are now available. The latest Kindle Touch firmware update renovates the way collections are viewed and stored on your main screen. The Cover View feature will give you … [Read more...] about Amazon Updates Kindle Touch Firmware – Mirrors Paperwhite UI
Book.ish Suspends eBook Sales
Book.ish has announced it is putting the kibosh on ebook sales and will suspend them completely on June 30th. The company has acknowledged Readings, Fullers, Avid Reader, Mary Ryan’s, Imprints, Books for Cooks, and Gleebooks as being valued partners. Any ebooks that customers have purchased will still be available to read for the near future. Book.ish was sold to Overdrive last … [Read more...] about Book.ish Suspends eBook Sales
Flipboard for iOS Updated – Users Can Assemble Their Own Digital Magazines
Flipboard has made one of the biggest updates in its two year history to the official iOS app. The new 2.0 edition has more content than ever to enjoy, including a new partnership with Etsy. For the first time, you can collect and save articles, photos, audio, and video by organizing them into beautiful magazines. These can be private, or if you want to connect with … [Read more...] about Flipboard for iOS Updated – Users Can Assemble Their Own Digital Magazines
Hyundai T10 Tablet Under Development
Hyundai seems to be in for the long haul with tablets. Reports about the company's plans to launch a 10 inch tablet have been revealed. The Hyundai T10 will be a followup to the T7 that the company had launched a few weeks ago. Specs wise, the T10 can be considered to be quite attractive, what with the device featuring a 1.4 GHz Samsung Exynos 4412 quad core chip, Mali 400 … [Read more...] about Hyundai T10 Tablet Under Development
Samsung Lunches ATIV Smart PC Pro Win 8 Tablet
Samsung has launched a new enhanced version of its Ativ Smart PC Pro 700 that now comes equipped with LTE 4G radio for enhanced connectivity. Needless to say, the added functionality comes at a price. Quite a hefty one at that, with it being around $400 more than its Wi-Fi only version. The Ativ Smart PC Pro 700 in its non LTE avatar commands a price tag of around $1,199.99, … [Read more...] about Samsung Lunches ATIV Smart PC Pro Win 8 Tablet
Tensions Between Barnes and Noble, Simon and Schuster Hurt Authors
The publishing industry is full of surprises, and the latest conflict is certainly surprising. In an attempt to negotiate the terms of its relationship with a publisher, book retailer Barnes and Noble has reportedly slashed its order from Simon and Schuster in what some feel may be nothing more than retaliation. According to an article by Leslie Kaufman for the New York … [Read more...] about Tensions Between Barnes and Noble, Simon and Schuster Hurt Authors