Sony has just sent out press invitations for the officially unveiling of the new PRS-T3 e-Reader. The event is happening a few days before IFA in Germany on September 4th. Not much is known about the new device, other then it will have the same type of design as the previous generation PRS-T2. We are hearing reports that it the only differences will be very subtle and most of … [Read more...] about Sony to Announce PRS-T3 e-Reader on September 4th
Archives for August 2013
Kobo Aura vs Amazon Kindle Paperwhite
The new six inch Kobo Aura was recently unveiled at a New York launch party and Good e-Reader was live on the scene. We managed to score the Aura ahead of the late September release and today we are happy to compare it against the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite.Over the course of this video review we look at the key hardware and software differences. Beyond the Book and X-Ray … [Read more...] about Kobo Aura vs Amazon Kindle Paperwhite
Tablet PC Outsell PCs in Middle East And Africa
Tablet sales have long been predicted to overtake that of PCs, and the same is already proving to be true in the Middle East and African regions. According to figures with IDC, the tablet segment in those aforementioned regions grew by an astounding 208 percent, which translates to 2.79 million tablet devices being shipped in the second quarter of 2013.An interesting aspect … [Read more...] about Tablet PC Outsell PCs in Middle East And Africa
Kobo Aura HD and Kobo Aura Comparison
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Comparison Video. Today we take a look at the Kobo Aura HD and the recently announced Kobo Aura. Obviously they both have the same name and could be a bit confusing on what these devices bring to the table. The essence of this comparison is to dispel the myths and rumors and give you a solid indication on the core differences and put them head … [Read more...] about Kobo Aura HD and Kobo Aura Comparison
Nook For Android App Updated to Version 3.4.1.20
Barnes & Noble has just announced a new update for its Nook app for Android. The latest iteration, version 3.4.1.20, introduces some cool new features apart from the usual bug fixes that are integral to every updates.Among the new features to look forward to, the Nook app includes larger book tiles for a better visual experience, along with availability of the Time, … [Read more...] about Nook For Android App Updated to Version 3.4.1.20
Kobo Aura and Kobo Glo Comparison Video
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Comparison Video! Today we take a look at the brand new Kobo Aura, the six inch e-Reader that was unveiled in New York a few days ago. We compare it directly to the flagship Kobo Glo, which has been available since late last year and is the most commonly owned e-readers. Over the course of this video we look at the key differences with hardware … [Read more...] about Kobo Aura and Kobo Glo Comparison Video
Hachette eBooks Account for 34% of all US Sales
Hachette has just released a new financial report that documents eBook sales for the first six months of 2013. The publishing company has experienced massive gains in the US sector with 34% of all sales deriving from electronic books. This is a dramatic increase from 27% from the same period in 2012 and it shows that overall eBook sales are only increasing.Not only has the … [Read more...] about Hachette eBooks Account for 34% of all US Sales
Digital Comics Bargains for Labor Day Weekend
The long weekend is almost here, so it's time to load up the e-reader with some cheap comics!ComiXology has you covered this week, with a lot of different options. The first deal ends on Sunday evening: An assortment of Dan Slott Spider-Man comics for 99 cents each.Not a Spider-Man fan? How about <a href="Next, they have Wolverine: Japan's Most Wanted #1 for 99 … [Read more...] about Digital Comics Bargains for Labor Day Weekend
Jamie Oliver Cookbook Offered as Value-Added Content to UK Libraries
Thanks to initiatives like the joint Sourcebooks and OverDrive project earlier this year, The Big Library Read, publishers are finally receiving concrete data on how library lending impacts their book sales. In what appeared on paper to be a bold move that cost the publisher and the author a great deal of money, Sourcebooks made one of its titles available to all of OverDrive's … [Read more...] about Jamie Oliver Cookbook Offered as Value-Added Content to UK Libraries
IDC Lowers Tablet Shipment Figures For 2013, Demand For Phablets Growing
Tablets are all the rage these days, something that several market research firms have tried to quantify with lofty figures from time to time. IDC, though, decided to walk a different path by actually lowering the tablet shipment figures for 2013 to 227.2 million units. That is still an impressive figure by any means, while it is admittedly lower than the originally estimated … [Read more...] about IDC Lowers Tablet Shipment Figures For 2013, Demand For Phablets Growing
Kobo Suspends Usage of the GoodReads API
Kobo is one of the largest online booksellers in the world and currently has over 3.5 million titles available. Over the course of the last few years, the company has been depending on GoodReads for book reviews and ratings. This has populated millions of titles with user generated data that influences peoples buying decisions. Michael Tamblyn, Chief Content Officer at Kobo, … [Read more...] about Kobo Suspends Usage of the GoodReads API
Smashwords to Distribute to India’s Largest eBook Retailer Flipkart
eBook retailer and distributor Smashwords announced a deal today that will distribute its entire catalog to the digital reading market of India via its own Flipkart platform. Right now, India is the fifth largest market for ebook purchases from Smashwords, so a partnership of this kind will enable a more streamlined shopping experience for Indian readers and worldwide … [Read more...] about Smashwords to Distribute to India’s Largest eBook Retailer Flipkart
NextIssue Media Catalog Grows to Over 100 Titles
One of the features of any tablet device that customers have grown used to is the ability to touch an app with a finger tip and have instant access to their content. This instantaneous ability to see all purchased content may be what has driven NextIssue Media to reformulate what consumers may be used to with digital magazine publication.Unlike per-issue purchases or … [Read more...] about NextIssue Media Catalog Grows to Over 100 Titles
Sourcebooks Expands with Acquisition of Simple Truths
One of the leaders in the forefront of digital publishing--a company that has not only adapted to e-reading but has led the innovation in a wide variety of ways--is Illinois-based Sourcebooks. With a large number of imprints and target audiences incorporated in its model, Sourcebooks has grown quickly into a leading entity in the industry.Now, Sourcebooks has added to its … [Read more...] about Sourcebooks Expands with Acquisition of Simple Truths