eBooks already enjoy a price advantage over the printed counterparts though that does not seem to be enough for the younger generation in the UK. Or so a study revealed where the 16 to 24 age group expressed their desire for ebooks to be priced even cheaper. The common rationale is that since ebooks cost a fraction of printing a real book, they should also be priced much less … [Read more...] about Students in UK Want eBooks to be Priced Lower
Archives for November 2013
Massive eBay Listing Available for Good e-Reader Review Units
Every single year we buy or are sent a copious number of e-readers and tablets. We write comprehensive hands on reviews, do video comparisons and do tutorials on how to load eBooks and manage your device. We keep these at our studio and figure the holiday season is coming up, time for a massive eBay listing! All of these devices are very lightly used and were only used for … [Read more...] about Massive eBay Listing Available for Good e-Reader Review Units
Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7 vs Apple iPad Mini with Retina
Greetings everyone! Welcome to another Good e-Reader Comparison Video! Today we look at the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7 and the Apple iPad Mini with Retina. The holiday season is quickly approaching and many people may want to get this under the tree or to give to a loved one. What device may be right for you? The iPad Mini with Retina and the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7 are … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7 vs Apple iPad Mini with Retina
eBook Review – Of Dice and Men: The Story of Dungeons & Dragons and The People Who Play It
Of Dice and Men is a compelling novel chronicling the rise of Dungeons and Dragons. The essence of the book tells the tale of TSR who originally made the first rule book back in 1974 and later sold to Wizards of the Coast. Approximately 30 million people have played the game in its many iterations and has spawned many imitators. I have always played Dungeons and Dragons … [Read more...] about eBook Review – Of Dice and Men: The Story of Dungeons & Dragons and The People Who Play It
Google Newsstand Launches on Android
Google has just launched a Newsstand app for Android which basically replaces Google Magazines and Google Currents. This app will allow you to add RSS feeds and customize your reading experience while on the go. It works mightily fine on both tablets and smartphones and should be a boon to people who want to read most things Google offers in a singular app. In order to get … [Read more...] about Google Newsstand Launches on Android
New Survey Shows Technology Can Hurt Students’ Study Habits
In what should not come as a surprise to...well...anyone, a new survey from McGraw-Hill Education found that students who rely on technology for learning and studying often spend a significant portion of their academic time engaged in social activities with their devices. A study conducted by Hanover Research on behalf of the creators of LearnSmart found that nearly fifty … [Read more...] about New Survey Shows Technology Can Hurt Students’ Study Habits
Scholastic Releases “Shoppable” Magazine
For the upcoming holiday season, Scholastic is making the gift-giving experience even more streamlined for busy parents. In addition to highlighting the recipients of the 2014 Gold Star Toy Awards in an upcoming edition of its magazine, the creators of the issue have made the magazine "shoppable" in conjunction with ShopAdvisor and Digimarc. “This holiday season, we are … [Read more...] about Scholastic Releases “Shoppable” Magazine
McDonalds Promotes eBook Reading Among Kids with New Partnership
McDonald has entered into a partnership with DK Publishing that will lead to the publishing of no less than 20 million ebook titles. That is not all for the two also introduced a new and innovative method of converting ebooks into HTML flip books. This they claim is unique in that this will enable the user to decide what the ebook in HTML flip format will look like or what … [Read more...] about McDonalds Promotes eBook Reading Among Kids with New Partnership
Top 10 Android Apps of the Week
Another week, another maelstrom of apps hit the Android ecosystem and today Good e-Reader gives you the heads up on the most essential ones you need to know about! Assassin’s Creed IV Companion for Android - Assassin’s Creed Black Flag’s Companion is an indispensable tool for all would-be pirate captains. It acts like your very own quartermaster, so that you will never need … [Read more...] about Top 10 Android Apps of the Week
Viz Launches on Google Play with 1,700 Volumes of Manga
You gotta give Viz credit, when they move onto a new platform, they don't mess around. When they launched on Google Play this week, they launched with 1,700 volumes across over 170 series. Viz already has an Android app, so it's reasonable to ask why a reader would want to buy the manga individually in the Google Play store. Here are two reasons: Mature titles: It was … [Read more...] about Viz Launches on Google Play with 1,700 Volumes of Manga