A delegation of state librarians met with Macmillan CEO John Sargent last week and the publisher reiterated their claims that new ebooks in the library are hurting their sales. Macmillan has concerns that ebook sales are rising in public libraries but declining with consumers. Sargent stated that a new digital book release was akin to a new movie hitting theatres and they have … [Read more...] about Macmillan CEO defends Library ebook embargo as boycotts mount
Kingrow K1 E INK Android Smartphone Review
The Kingrow K1 might be the best E INk phone ever made when it comes to the hardware specs. It has a crazy processor and lots of RAM and storage. The front-lit display will allow you to read in the dark and it even ships with the Kindle app to read ebooks right away. The lack of the Google Play and a GPS system might be deal breakers for some. This phone might be ideal for … [Read more...] about Kingrow K1 E INK Android Smartphone Review
What to do if your e-Reader accidently gets dropped in water?
There are only a handful of waterproof e-readers that are currently available and most people do not have one. This creates problems if you are reading in the bathtub or at the beach, where it can accidently become submerged in water. What do you do if this happens to you?The first step you need to do is make sure the e-reader is powered off. You hold down on the power … [Read more...] about What to do if your e-Reader accidently gets dropped in water?
Amazon Kids Edition Important News
The Kindle Kids Edition is a new e-reader that just came out and is basically a rebranded 10th generation Kindle with an adjustable front-light. This device has lots of functionality for your children such as a free year long subscription to Amazon's FreeTime Unlimited service and gives you password-protected access to a selection of more than 2,500 age-appropriate ebooks. One … [Read more...] about Amazon Kids Edition Important News
Onyx Boox MAX 3 has just received a new firmware update
The Onyx Boox MAX 3 is the best 13.3 inch digital note taking device on the market and there is a new firmware update available that solves many lingering issues and bug fixes. The stylus has been fixed, primary with latency issues and inserting images into notes.Note TakingFixed a missing issue when inserting images to notes. Fixed a cursor position issue in text … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox MAX 3 has just received a new firmware update
Pocketbook Touch Lux 4 Limited Edition available now
Pocketbook has just created a new limited edition of the Touch Lux 4, just in time for the holiday season. The body of the e-reader has a nice gold finish on the front, sides and back. This device comes with a free gift box and a custom case. It is available from the Good e-Reader Store for $149 and ships internationally.Pocketbook Touch Lux 4 features a six inch E Ink … [Read more...] about Pocketbook Touch Lux 4 Limited Edition available now
Onyx Boox MAX 3 vs Sony Digital Paper
There are only a few companies in the global e-paper market focus on 13.3 inch digital note taking devices and PDF editors. Onyx and Sony focus most of their business on devices that can read A4 documents, which are the same size as a piece of paper, PDF files are normally A4 too. This is evident if you print a multi-page PDF document, each page is A4. Today, Good e-Reader is … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox MAX 3 vs Sony Digital Paper
Kingrow K1 E Ink smartphone unboxing
The Kingrow K1 is the first E Ink driven smartphone with modern specs. It has a single e-paper panel as the main screen that gives you around three weeks of battery life. Good e-Reader now has the final production model in our hands and would like to offer you a full unboxing video.The Kingrow K1 features a 5 inch E Ink Carta HD display with a resolution of 1280×720 and 283 … [Read more...] about Kingrow K1 E Ink smartphone unboxing
These are the best books in Canada for 2019
Indigo Books and Music is the largest bookselling chain in Canada and they have just announced their top book picks for 2019. Every year, Indigo's team of expert booksellers read thousands of the year's books and, after much debate and deliberation, hand pick which titles ultimately earn a place on the highly anticipated list. From the trials and tribulations of a 1970's rock … [Read more...] about These are the best books in Canada for 2019
Audiobook Creation Exchange has generated 160,000 audiobooks
The Audiobook Creation Exchange is run by Amazon and Audible. It is an online platform that lists narrators and their rates, authors can find a narrow they like and create an audiobook. In the past 8 years over 160,000 audiobooks have been created from a pool of 106,000 producers. 41 ACX titles have been nominated for Audies, and 9 have taken home the coveted Audie. Even more … [Read more...] about Audiobook Creation Exchange has generated 160,000 audiobooks
