Amazon has an extensive track record of releasing seven inch tablets, but has only ever released two 8.9 inch models. The Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 is being billed as the definitive e-reader that excels at reading magazines, newspapers, eBooks and graphic novels. The entire Amazon ecosystem has a copious number of titles to keep you  basically reading forever. Today, we look … [Read more...] about Review of the Amazon Kindle HDX 8.9
Archives for November 2013
Amazon Kindle HDX 7 vs Amazon Kindle HDX 8.9
Amazon has two very high-definition tablets that fall into their new HDX product line. There is a seven inch version and one that is almost nine inches in size. They certainly have similar specs but how does the extra few inches influence the e-reading and multimedia experience? Today we put both models head to head to see what one comes out on-top.The Amazon Kindle Fire … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle HDX 7 vs Amazon Kindle HDX 8.9
Understanding the (Marvel Comics) Universe
Marvel Comics have been around for 70 years, and during that time their universe of characters has been steadily growing and evolving; in a recent talk, Marvel vp of web and application development Peter Olson sketched out the dimensions: over 8,000 named characters, written and illustrated by 5,000 creators, appearing in 30,000 comics, 32 movies, and over 30 television shows. … [Read more...] about Understanding the (Marvel Comics) Universe
More Exciting Book Opportunities for Reading Shoppers
With the holiday shopping weekend still in full swing in the US, two exciting opportunities still await readers. Today marks the local-business oriented Small Business Saturday across the country, when shoppers who didn't complete their discount buying during yesterday's Black Friday sales are reminded to support their locally-owned independent shops. This year, that show of … [Read more...] about More Exciting Book Opportunities for Reading Shoppers
Video: Amazon Kindle HDX 8.9 vs Kobo Arc 10 HD
Amazon has had more success with building a strong tablet brand then Kobo. One of the big strengths of the Seattle based company is packaging their ecosystem and delivering a unique Android experience. Today, we look at the two latest entrants to both companies product portfolios and see how they perform in real world tests.The Kobo Arc 10 HD features a stunning 10-inch … [Read more...] about Video: Amazon Kindle HDX 8.9 vs Kobo Arc 10 HD
Video: Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 vs Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9
Amazon has been making tablets for a number of years and only has two of them that feature 8.9 inch screens. Today in another installment of the Good e-Reader Video Comparison Series, we look at both models to give you a sense on what they both bring to the table.There are a number of differences on the hardware level, with the latest generation Fire HDX having a faster … [Read more...] about Video: Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 vs Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9
Price Fixing Monitor Blasted by Apple for Legal Fee Extortion
The Justice Department came down hard on Apple for the agency pricing model where it established they colluded with major publishers to create a fixed price for digital books. When everything was all said and done the court appointed a monitor to insure Apple was complying with the antitrust settlement. Today, Apple is blasting the monitor that is charging them $1,100 per hour … [Read more...] about Price Fixing Monitor Blasted by Apple for Legal Fee Extortion
Digital Comics Bargains for Black Friday
Stay away from the mall this Black Friday and scoop up some digital deals for yourself—or your friends.Dark Horse has an amazing deal on Star Wars comics: A megabundle of over 150 single issues for $100. The bundle includes Brian Wood's Star Wars (set in the world of the original movie), the kid-friendly Clone Wars, all three arcs of The Crimson Empire, and all sorts of … [Read more...] about Digital Comics Bargains for Black Friday
Ad-Based Reading Service Readfy Launches in Beta
One the most elusive models in digital publishing has to be subscription-based ebooks, with companies around the world all seeking to be the Netflix or Spotify of reading. Everything from pay-as-you-read page view models to open, unlimited consumption have been tried, but nothing seems to have taken hold, at least not in a way like...well...Netflix or Spotify.But … [Read more...] about Ad-Based Reading Service Readfy Launches in Beta
Unboxing the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Unboxing Video! Today we check out the brand new Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9. This is the second tablet of this size the company has produced and has some very solid hardware compared to the first generation. We show you everything that comes in the box and power the unit on for the first time.The Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 features a 8.9 inch … [Read more...] about Unboxing the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9
Video: Nook HD+ vs Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Comparison Video! With the holidays right around the corner you can get the Nook HD+ for a solid price, normally around the $139 range. Its been out for almost a year now, whereas the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 just came out and has a premium cost of $379.99. Â If you are looking to purchase either of these two devices you won't want to miss this … [Read more...] about Video: Nook HD+ vs Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9
Google Releases Edu Device Setup App For Syncing Nexus Tablets With Google Play for Education Program
Google has come up with a new app aimed at optimizing the use of tablets in classrooms in sync with its Google Play for Education program, introduced earlier in the month. The Google Edu Device Setup app is meant to be used exclusively by the administrators to help them make the most of the Nexus tablets in the classroom. Also, the app is compatible with the Google Education … [Read more...] about Google Releases Edu Device Setup App For Syncing Nexus Tablets With Google Play for Education Program
Amazon Launches Instant Online Video Service in Japan
Amazon has unveiled another of its popular services, Instant Video, in Japan as it attempts to match up to the local player Rakuten. On offer will be more than 26,000 films and TV shows that are either of foreign origin or sourced locally. Of these, about 15000 are in HD and are available for streaming or download on compatible devices. Movies or TV shows can be rented for 100 … [Read more...] about Amazon Launches Instant Online Video Service in Japan
Unpublished Salinger Stories Leaked via PDF
In what is quite possibly going to prove to be one of the most famous examples of ebook piracy, an apparent leak of three of JD Salinger's unpublished short stories seems to have happened thanks to a buyer on eBay. The manuscripts for the stories, "Birthday Boy," "Paula," and what appears to be somewhat of a continuation of the lives of the characters found in Salinger's best … [Read more...] about Unpublished Salinger Stories Leaked via PDF