e Ink Holdings, the company chiefly responsible for developing the screen technology found on Kindles, Kobos and Nook e-Readers just released their financial earnings from the last quarter. The company has garnered over 15.5 million in profit, which is a bright turnaround from recent quarters where they last over 33 million. e Ink has turned their fortunes around with digital … [Read more...] about E Ink Records a Quarterly Profit as e-Reader Sales Increase
Archives for November 2013
ComiXology Adds Classics Illustrated to the Lineup
ComiXology continues its march toward world domination by adding Classics Illustrated comics to its lineup. The first 15 issues went live today, and soon comiXology will have the full lineup of 120 issues. Classics Illustrated comics have actually been available digitally for some time via Nook, but interestingly, comiXology is pricing them a dollar cheaper, at $3.99 instead of … [Read more...] about ComiXology Adds Classics Illustrated to the Lineup
Top 10 Android and BB10 Apps of the Week – November 13th 2013
Every week thousands of new apps are released for Android and its hard to keep track of the best ones. Most people just stick to their small pool of apps and here at Good e-Reader its important to broaden your horizons. All of these apps are available from the Good e-Reader BB10 and Android App Store. We just updated our client, squashing major bugs and adding a litany of new … [Read more...] about Top 10 Android and BB10 Apps of the Week – November 13th 2013
Agatha Christie’s “Lost” Work, Hercule Poirot and the Greenshore Folly, Sold as eBook
Here is a surprise waiting for Agatha Christie fans. One of her works, Hercule Poirot and the Greenshore Folly, which was considered lost, is now being sold in ebook format. Written in 1954, the book depicts her immortal creation, Hercule Poirot, making his way through what is described as a parlor game of murder. The book was written to help raise funds for her church to have … [Read more...] about Agatha Christie’s “Lost” Work, Hercule Poirot and the Greenshore Folly, Sold as eBook
Read A Book SA And Vodacom Join Hands to Promote eBook Reading in SA
Vodacom, the mobile service provider with a pan-African presence, is partnering with Read A Book South Africa to promote the cause of reading in the country. This is of vital significance in a region where just 15 percent of the population enjoys access to a proper library. Vodacom plans to implement the program by installing an ereader app in the 45 tablet devices that will be … [Read more...] about Read A Book SA And Vodacom Join Hands to Promote eBook Reading in SA
Digital Magazine Awards Finalists Include Nine Apps from Aquafadas
Digital publishing solutions provider Aquafadas announced today that a number of its publishing clients have been nominated for various category honors from the 2013 Digital Magazine Awards, the fourth annual honor going to innovative international publications. The honorees who utilized Aquafadas either wholly or in part to produce their publications include: Bande à … [Read more...] about Digital Magazine Awards Finalists Include Nine Apps from Aquafadas
Amazon’s New Model Might Make It Unstoppable
As if brick-and-mortar bookstores didn't have enough to worry about, Amazon has introduced a whole new way to rise above the rest and lure customers: Sunday delivery. Rolling out in two major cities and slated for more cities in 2014, the online retailer announced it will offer seven-day-a-week delivery, basically eliminating any concerns about timely arrival of products that … [Read more...] about Amazon’s New Model Might Make It Unstoppable
Apple iPad Air VS. Kobo Arc 10 HD
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Video Comparison. Today we take a look at the new Apple iPad Air and the Kobo Arc 10 HD! Both of these devices reflect the very latest and greatest in large screen displays and bring completely different ecosystems to the table. Today we take a look at the eBook, magazine, comic, newspaper experience. The iPad Air and Kobo Arc 10 HD make very … [Read more...] about Apple iPad Air VS. Kobo Arc 10 HD
Amazon Starts selling eBooks, e-Readers and Apps in Australia
Amazon has just opened up shop in Australia and customers will be able to purchase eBooks and apps. Starting today, if you have the Kindle Fire you will be able to purchase paid apps and download free ones. There is also a copious amount of eBooks available including Australian best sellers and hundreds of thousands of titles that are exclusive to Kindle. You can read local … [Read more...] about Amazon Starts selling eBooks, e-Readers and Apps in Australia
Kobo Arc 10 HD Review
Kobo has finally released their new top of the line 10 inch tablet. In the past, the Canadian based company has always developed seven inch versions and the latest iteration is a bit of a departure. The large screen display really makes magazines and comic books really shine. It is a bit on the expensive side at $399, but the burning question is it a good … [Read more...] about Kobo Arc 10 HD Review