The Microsoft Surface PRO 3 and the Apple iPad Air are two of the most successful tablets in the world. Today we look at the overall e-reading experience plays out on both devices. Â You will get a sense on how the eBook, PDF and digital comic experience plays out.The Surface Pro 3 has a 12 inch screen,which allows image based content, such as magazines and comic books … [Read more...] about Microsoft Surface PRO 3 vs Apple iPad Air
Archives for August 2014
Should eBooks Only Cost a Penny?
Australian author Germaine Greer proclaimed on a recent BBC Radio broadcast that eBooks should only cost pennies and that people have a irrational attachment to print.Germaine was reflecting on the entire Hachette eBook dispute and was in favor of Amazon. “Amazon wants to sell e-books at less, so they should. They should cost less because they don't have to be put together, … [Read more...] about Should eBooks Only Cost a Penny?
US University Opens Up the First All eBook Library
Florida Polytechnic University has just opened their doors and instead of dusty bookshelves full of books, they are embracing digital. This marks the first time diligent young scholars can borrow eBooks on their Kindles, Nooks or iPads and there is not a tangible book in sight.The inaugural class of 500 students will have access to over 135,000 eBooks and digital … [Read more...] about US University Opens Up the First All eBook Library
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2 vs. Kobo Aura H2O
In this video comparison we look at the flagship Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2 and the Kobo Aura H20. This two e-readers have fairly similar technology, as they are both rocking  e Ink Carta, which result in faster page turns.The Kindle Paperwhite 2 is certainly one of the most popular e-readers in the world, and Amazon currently controls 70% of the global eBook market. Now … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2 vs. Kobo Aura H2O
Kobo Aura H20 vs the Kobo Aura
Welcome back to another Good e-Reader Comparison Video! Today we take a look at the brand new Kobo Aura H2O and the Kobo Aura. You will get a sense on how the eBook experience plays out in both PDF and ePub books and if either model appeals to you.The Kobo Aura H2O is not only a waterproof e-reader but it also features e-ink Carta technology. This dramatically increases the … [Read more...] about Kobo Aura H20 vs the Kobo Aura
Kobo Aura H2O Underwater Glowlight Test
The Kobo Aura H2O e-reader is coming out in October and the main selling point is the waterproof screen. Earlier in the week we conducted an underwater test to see how the unit performed. Today, due to extensive requests on our YouTube Channel, we are conducting an underwater Glowlight test.A waterproof e-reader will likely be used while taking a bath. Often the lights are … [Read more...] about Kobo Aura H2O Underwater Glowlight Test
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook Review
Barnes and Noble has collaborated with Samsung for the latest generation Nook tablet. Samsung provided the hardware and B&N designed custom reading apps for Android, which gives users a very unique experience. How does this new device compare to the Nook HD or Nook Tablet and is it a viable upgrade?HardwareThe Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook features a seven inch … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook Review
How to load eBooks on the Icarus Illumina E653
The second generation Icarus Illumina HD offers the ability for users to install their own e-reading apps. It also has its own built in eBook app and this allows you to load in your own books you have purchased from another store, borrowed from the library or simply downloaded from the internet. Today, I will show you how to use Adobe Digital Editions, Calibre and Windows … [Read more...] about How to load eBooks on the Icarus Illumina E653
How to Load eBooks on the Kobo Aura H2O
The Kobo Aura H2O e-reader is coming out this fall and sometimes you want to load in your own PDF files, CBZ comics or ePubs you bought online. In this video tutorial you will learn how to load them onto your H2O using Adobe Digital Editions, Calibre and Windows Explorer.Calibre is a free download and is used primarily not not only copy PDF or ePub files to your Aura, but … [Read more...] about How to Load eBooks on the Kobo Aura H2O
Pocketbook to Debut new e-Reader and Tablets at IFA
Pocketbook has been pumping out e-readers in 2014, like nobodies business. The company has released the Aqua, Ultra, InkPad and has been showing off the Mobius enabled CAD reader at various tradeshows. Pocketbook has announced that at the upcoming IFA tech event in Germany, they have a bevy of new products such as ereaders and tablets.Pocketbook intends on marketing a new … [Read more...] about Pocketbook to Debut new e-Reader and Tablets at IFA
Google+ Adds Mute for Conversation Threads
By a show of hands, how many of you have been in the middle of a conversation with somebody and wished desperately that you could just silence them and walk away? It may be entirely too rude to do that in a conversation taking place in-person, but Google+ has given you the power to do it in their conversation threads. Now with a single click, the flood of notifications telling … [Read more...] about Google+ Adds Mute for Conversation Threads
Sony Now Selling the Digital Paper DPT-S1 Online
The Sony Digital Paper 13.3 inch e-reader has been taking the business world by storm, with law, entertainment and tech companies embracing the whole replacement for paper concept. If someone wanted to purchase the $1,100 device they had to buy it from one of three strategic partners, Â and they were chronically sold out. Â Sony realized they had a potential hit on their hands … [Read more...] about Sony Now Selling the Digital Paper DPT-S1 Online
Zen Studios Ready to Launch The Walking Dead Pinball
Zen Studios is readying their next masterpiece, based this time on Telltale's The Walking Dead adventure game. While it is true that the typical pinball format rarely lends itself well to complex story-lines, this release does a surprisingly good job at capturing key scenes from the first season of the franchise (including a healthy sprinkling of ambulatory corpses).Adding … [Read more...] about Zen Studios Ready to Launch The Walking Dead Pinball