German-based XinXii, a digital content publishing site launched in Europe in 2008, has made some pioneering moves in that short time. As one of the first digital self-publishing sites to operate in several different languages and currencies, it established itself early on as a user-friendly source for buying and selling online books, documents, and audio downloads.Today, … [Read more...] about XinXii Now to Support an HTML5-Based Readability
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Visit Good e-Reader on IRC
Good e-Reader is now available to chat with in real time using the IRC network! It basically is a live chat tool that predates MSN Messenger, Skype, and everything else! It is a robust and clean way to interact with other fans of e-readers, ebooks, digital publishing, tablet PC's and more! We invite everyone to check out our official Goodereader channel on IRC EFNET … [Read more...] about Visit Good e-Reader on IRC
Inkling Makes E-Textbooks a Reality
Opponents of the more academically-structured functions of e-readers have long sited the awkward accessibility of search features as one of the barriers to widespread adoption of electronic texts in educational settings. The belief that e-readers aren’t the most user-friendly interface for any digital content which requires rapid movement throughout the text have been … [Read more...] about Inkling Makes E-Textbooks a Reality
Asus Suspends Plans for EEE NOTE Distribution in North America
A few months ago we reviewed one of the new touchscreen devices from Asus dubbed the EEE NOTE. It was the perfect blend of an e-reader and WACOM Tablet that even allowed you take pictures in e-ink. According to a recent Facebook post it looks like the device will not see the light of day in North America and will remain a Taiwan exclusive. There was word that it will see a … [Read more...] about Asus Suspends Plans for EEE NOTE Distribution in North America
Asus Developing Windows 8 Eee Pad Transformer
We have already seen the Asus Eee Pad Transformer with it being Android Honeycomb running the show from behind the scenes. Needless to say, the entire setup has been impressive and the Transformer has been well received in the market so far. So how about a Windows version of the same? Well, Asus might be thinking along the same line so that we might get to see the Transformer … [Read more...] about Asus Developing Windows 8 Eee Pad Transformer
Toshiba Thrive tablet available for pre-order for $430
Here is yet another option in the 10 inch Honeycomb genre of tablets - the Thrive tablet PC from Toshiba. What is also endearing with the Thrive right now is that the tablet is right now in the pre-order phase with the actual market debut slated to take place on July 10.Price wise, the Thrive tablet with 8 GB of on-board storage will retail for $429.99 while the next … [Read more...] about Toshiba Thrive tablet available for pre-order for $430
Sony S1 and S2 tablets: promo video released
Sony has upped the ante with its two upcoming S1 and S2 tablets. For quick on the heels of the two tablets securing FCC clearance, Sony has embarked on a marketing campaign to garner enthusiasm around the tablets that right now are known by the codenames S1 and S2. Running Android Honeycomb and sporting an interesting form factor hitherto unseen among the tablets running … [Read more...] about Sony S1 and S2 tablets: promo video released
The Top 5 Best e-readers for June 2011
E-Readers have captured the world by storm the last few years and many people are just discovering them, or looking to upgrade. There is plenty available to choose from but what factors make some better then others? In this months list we take into account not only the good e-readers out there, but also how they deliver the content. Most people want their books, magazines and … [Read more...] about The Top 5 Best e-readers for June 2011
An iPad That Costs $1.2 million
How about paying a cool $1.2 million for an iPad, and not the latest iPad 2 but the first gen Apple tablet. Well, Camael Diamonds is asking exactly that much of your hard earned money and will give in return the most exotic iPad you have ever dreamed of.The iPad from Camael Diamonds will come done up with a kilo of 18 carat gold. However, that's not all for there are also … [Read more...] about An iPad That Costs $1.2 million
How to Load eBooks on Your Kobo Touch
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Video Tutorial! Today we take a look at the new Kobo Touch e-reader and how to load ebooks on the device. Many people want to know how to load books they purchased from other other websites or have downloaded to their primary computer.In this tutorial we take a look at two major programs used for ebook management - Calibre and Adobe Digital … [Read more...] about How to Load eBooks on Your Kobo Touch
Apple Reportedly Recalling Verizon iPad 2
It seems something is wrong with some of the Verizon marked iPad 2s. Apple is asking those Verizon iPad 2s that fall within a specific range of serial numbers to be shipped back to it. All Apple stores are currently complying with this regulation and have been asked to do so until July 11th. Those iPad 2s that are currently shipping also come within the purview of the … [Read more...] about Apple Reportedly Recalling Verizon iPad 2
Kobo iOS 4.5 Update Ushers in Recommendations
Kobo has updated their Apple iOS today for the iPad and iPhone which enhances their Reading Life platform. You can now get recommendations from friends and also see what books they have read. It also allows you compare reading statistics and see what awards everyone has.This new update to the Kobo application for all Apple devices is all about your friends. I really like … [Read more...] about Kobo iOS 4.5 Update Ushers in Recommendations
Asus Eee Pad Slider Set for August Debut in UK
Tablet PC enthusiasts in the UK are on a roll right now. Samsung announced the launch of the more up-to-date Galaxy Tab 10.1 in that country and has come out with some more good news. This time, Asus has made it official that they intend to launch their innovative Eee Pad Slider in the UK, though not until August. What's more, the tablet running Honeycomb will be launched in … [Read more...] about Asus Eee Pad Slider Set for August Debut in UK