There has been a number of Papyre e-readers available in Europe for quite sometime. It has never really been a household name because its normally found in Spain. Their earlier devices suffered from sluggish performance and ugly aesthetics. The new Papyre 630 is breaking this mold and might be a solid device to look at if you are interested in loading in your own books.The … [Read more...] about Papyre 630 e-Reader Released in Spain
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Amazon Cloud Drive Now Stores Your Kindle Documents
Amazon has introduced new functionality for Kindle ereaders and tablets with Cloud Drive. Starting today, all personal documents that you have archived in your Kindle Library will be available to access, delete, organize, and share from your Amazon Cloud Drive. You can see these documents in a new "My Send-to-Kindle Docs" folder on Amazon Cloud Drive alongside all of your saved … [Read more...] about Amazon Cloud Drive Now Stores Your Kindle Documents
Texet TB-418FL e-Reader Launches in Russia
Texet has bucked the trend of the standard six inch e-reader in Russia with the advent of the eight inch TB-418FL. The company has released numerous e-readers over the course of the last few years and this one is the best one yet.The Texet TB-418FL features a eight inch screen with a resolution of 1024x768. It has a the same front-lit display that Amazon and Kobo employ in … [Read more...] about Texet TB-418FL e-Reader Launches in Russia
Round Table – Are e-Readers or Tablets Better for Reading?
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Round Table Discussion. Today Michael and Peter discuss the merits of reading on a dedicated e-reader and tablet. There is a ton of confusion on the virtues of each device and what they excel at doing. Today, the two lads dispel popular myths and give you their perspective on what is better for reading.e-Readers have been around a lot longer … [Read more...] about Round Table – Are e-Readers or Tablets Better for Reading?
Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight Now $99
Barnes and Noble has just announced the first big discount on their latest generation e-reader. The Nook Glowlight came out late last year and really improved the hardware, putting the front-lit display on par with the Kindle Paperwhite. Today, the Nation's largest bookseller has announced a price drop from $119 to $99 for a limited time.The Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight Now $99
Nook Android Update Lets Anyone Sample
The Nook app for android has been updated, providing easier access to Barnes and Noble’s extensive catalogue of books, newspapers, magazines and comics. According to the Google Play store, Nook has been updated to fix bugs, allow users to browse and sample books without an account and to get deal and book notifications. It is clear Barnes and Noble doesn’t want the pain of … [Read more...] about Nook Android Update Lets Anyone Sample
Tolino Vision Hopes to be a Kindle Killer
The Tolino Alliance has been making e-readers for the last two years. Major players of the initiative include Deutsche Telekom, Hugendubel, Thalia, Bertelsmann and World View. All of these companies banded together in a bid to fend off Amazon dominance in the German marketplace. The e-readers are sold in major phone shops, bookstores and tech shops. The first two generations of … [Read more...] about Tolino Vision Hopes to be a Kindle Killer
Sony Issues New Firmware Update for PRS-T1, PRS-T2 and PRS-T3
Sony has abandoned the North American market and has successfully transitioned the majority of their customers to Kobo. Today, Sony has issued a new firmware update for their PRS line of ereaders that remove the Sony Reader Store. They also have eliminated the ability to sync bookmarks and book sharing options.When customers install the new update they have no ability to … [Read more...] about Sony Issues New Firmware Update for PRS-T1, PRS-T2 and PRS-T3
ZTE Open Firefox Phone Contest Winner
A few weeks ago we ran a contest on our YouTube Channel to give away a brand new ZTE Open Firefox OS Smartphone. We had 150 entries for the contest and today we are announcing the winner!The ZTE Open was the first Firefox phone to become available. There are two more companies entering the fray, LG and Alcatel. The ZTE Open features a 3.5 inch touchscreen display with a … [Read more...] about ZTE Open Firefox Phone Contest Winner
Is Icarus Developing a 3D e-Reader?
The tech industry was rife with Aprils Fools Jokes, and it is hard to take seriously any major announcement that transpires on April 1st. Icarus, a Netherlands e-Reader company quietly announced a 3D e-Reader on their website and the entry is still available right on their homepage. Apparently, they have developed a 3D e-Reader with passive eyewear that will give you a more … [Read more...] about Is Icarus Developing a 3D e-Reader?
Nook Glowlight Gets New Firmware Update
The Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight is the only e-reader the Nations largest bookseller actively markets. It came out at the tail end of last year and is their second generation e-reader with a front-lit display. Today, the company announced that there is a new firmware update available to install.- Improved Shop browsing - Easier search capabilities - Ability to redeem … [Read more...] about Nook Glowlight Gets New Firmware Update
Podcast: New Nook Strategy Needed
Welcome back to another awe inspiring edition of the Good e-Reader Radio Show with Michael Kozlowski and Jeremy Greenfield. Today on the show, we discuss the merits of Barnes and Noble taking advantage of their publishing unit to stock self-published titles in their bookstores and distribute them to libraries. Also, we talk the London Book Fair, Kids Reviews, digital reading … [Read more...] about Podcast: New Nook Strategy Needed
Russia Technology Fund Buys 25% Equity in YotaPhone
The Yotaphone was the first commercially viable Android driven smartphone that had two screens, color and e Ink. The company has been making waves in the technology industry due to the innovative design and emphasis on mobile reading. Yota has only been selling the device in their home country of Russia and just expanded into Portugal, Italy, Switzerland, UK and some … [Read more...] about Russia Technology Fund Buys 25% Equity in YotaPhone
Readmill Acquired by Dropbox
Readmill is a Berlin based Startup founded in 2010 by Henrik Berggren and David Kjelkerud. The company launched a simple e-reading app for iOS and Android that allowed people to buy eBooks from publishers such as Penguin, and engage in a unique social atmosphere. Today, the company has announced that it has been acquired by Dropbox and will be joining their team.One of … [Read more...] about Readmill Acquired by Dropbox