Softlink and Overdrive are official partners in Australia to facilitate the content delivery systems found in libraries. Since most users are buying tablet computers and smartphones, Softlink has just released new apps for iOS and Android that give you enhanced library information. The Library Link mobile application is now available for borrowers to view and renew library … [Read more...] about Softlink Launches iOS and Android Apps for Australian Libraries
Tablet PC and E-notebook News
Aakash Tablet Delayed by Two Weeks
All is not well with the Aakash tablet, with getting even more murky with the ultra low cost project. In a move that is bound to push back the delivery schedule of the Aakash tablet, manufacturer Datawind has said it is severing all ties with component supplier Quad Electronics. Datawind is claiming the impact of the move could be a 2 weeks delay for the Aakash to reach … [Read more...] about Aakash Tablet Delayed by Two Weeks
British Startup Inkle Takes off with Launch of Interactive Frankenstein
There is no shortage of digital publishers or app book developers and making oneself stand out can be difficult in a sea of engaging interactive content. In order to get noticed, the product has to be both laudable and diverse. For British developer inkle, founded by Joseph Humfrey and Jon Ingold, working with Profile Books under the direction of Michael Bhaskar to bring the … [Read more...] about British Startup Inkle Takes off with Launch of Interactive Frankenstein
London Book Fair Kicks Off with Panel on Children’s Publishing
One of the initial panels at this year’s London Book Fair was the Penguin, Macmillen, Nosy Crow panel on children’s publishing, but the discussion seemed to raise more questions than it answered. While children’s books have been big business for publishers for a long time, figuring out where children’s ebooks fit into the confines of digital publishing isn’t as straightforward … [Read more...] about London Book Fair Kicks Off with Panel on Children’s Publishing
Ainol Novo 7 Paladin Review
There has been a flurry of tablet launches in India with nearly all of them in the budget segment. The last bit shouldn't be surprising as that is where the volumes lie. The Novo 7 Paladin is one such tablet that its makers Ainol claim can compete in specifications with the ones that burn a hole in the pocket without itself doing the same. Also, the Novo 7 Paladin is the first … [Read more...] about Ainol Novo 7 Paladin Review
Asus Transformer Pad to Ship April 22
The Transformer Prime may be the latest and greatest from Asus, but it has a prohibitive price for your average user. This is where the new budget friendly Asus Transformer Pad steps in. Designed as a low cost alternative to the higher priced Prime cousin, the Transformer Pad is for those who'd like to have many of the features that make the Prime a much desired tablet but … [Read more...] about Asus Transformer Pad to Ship April 22
Rumor: Samsung Espresso Tablet Set for June Debut
Samsung may just have made life tough for the Kindle Fire and the Nook Color with its killer pricing strategy for the 7 inch and 10.1 inch second edition of the popular Galaxy Tab. Plus, it seems these are not the only devices that Samsung is looking to bank on going forward in 2012. We might get to see a whole new line of tablet PCs from the South Korean conglomerate as early … [Read more...] about Rumor: Samsung Espresso Tablet Set for June Debut
IGZO Displays from Sharp to Form Tablet Screens of the Future
Sharp has announced it has ramped up production of IGZO (iridium gallium zinc oxide) LCD panels, which will form the displays of future tablets and smartphones. The display, based on the IGZO technology, is a world first. Experts believe this technology will make it possible for tablet makers to build devices that are a lot thinner and consume a lot less power. These ultra high … [Read more...] about IGZO Displays from Sharp to Form Tablet Screens of the Future
Intel Launches 7 Inch Tablet for Students
Intel has come up with a tablet device that is aimed primarily at the student community. The 7 inch tablet is built around the Intel Oak Trail Atom Z650 processor and dual boots both Windows 7 and the Android operating system. The capacitive touch screen display boasts of a 1,024 x 600, having an aspect ratio of 16:9. The tablet has a 1 GB RAM and will have on-board storage … [Read more...] about Intel Launches 7 Inch Tablet for Students