At the Apple event today, the company has just revealed the 4th generation model! The company representative said that "It's a whole new machine with an A6X processor. We are so far ahead of the competition I can't even see them in the rear-view mirror." The new device has doubled the CPU and graphics performance and brings the Facetime camera to over 720 p in resolution. It … [Read more...] about Apple Announces iPad 4
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How to Load eBooks on the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite
In this exclusive Good e-Reader Tutorial, we teach you how to load your own ebooks on the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite! All of Amazon's e-readers only read AZW, PRC, and MOBI files, so keep that in mind if you are doing your own ebook converting or buying from companies that sell them in this format. Smashwords is one good website that sells books in Kindle friendly formats, which … [Read more...] about How to Load eBooks on the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite
Why Many Android eReader Apps Don’t Work on the Blackberry Playbook
At the very beginning of the year, the Playbook line of tablets from Blackberry gained the ability to run Android apps. The actual procedure is a bit complicated because you have to convert APK files to BAR files. One of the biggest concerns in the Playbook community is the lack of e-reader apps that properly work. The main problem derives from the Android emulator not properly … [Read more...] about Why Many Android eReader Apps Don’t Work on the Blackberry Playbook
The History of the Barnes and Noble Nook and eBook Ecosystem
In the United States, no bookseller quite reaches an all encompassing magnitude like Barnes and Noble. The company has grown to be the largest chain of stores that still sells books and much of its competition is on the ropes. In the last four years, B&N has started to gravitate towards a digital ecosystem. It started with ebooks and e-readers and has reached a new zenith … [Read more...] about The History of the Barnes and Noble Nook and eBook Ecosystem
Most Popular Android and Playbook Apps for October 2012
One of the benefits of running the Good e-Reader App Store for both Playbook BAR files and Android APK's is that we can track the most popular apps on any given month. During the month of October, a number of really interesting games and apps have been released and here are the most essential downloads you need to install! On this list are both versions and you can instantly … [Read more...] about Most Popular Android and Playbook Apps for October 2012
Amazon Attains FCC Certification on New Kindle Fire HD 4G Tablet
During the Amazon launch event in Santa Monica last month, which we attended, one thing was clear. The Kindle Fire HD 4G model did not have official FCC certification when it was debuted. This resulted in a November 20th launch window and disclaimers posted on the website informing the public it was subject to FCC approval. Today, the Federal Communications Commission has … [Read more...] about Amazon Attains FCC Certification on New Kindle Fire HD 4G Tablet
Barnes and Noble Nook HD and HD+ Available at Shop e-Readers
The Barnes and Noble Nook Tablet HD and HD+ demand is at an all time high. Pre-Orders in the USA have surpassed prior records for their line of devices by over 240% The company is only offering their new line of e-Readers in the USA and UK. International users have the ability to now order them via Shop e-Readers! The Nook Tablet HD is a seven inch high-resolution display … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Nook HD and HD+ Available at Shop e-Readers
How to Load eBooks on the Kobo Mini eReader
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Video Tutorial! Today you will learn how to copy ebooks to your new Kobo Mini! In some cases you might purchase books in EPUB format from Barnes and Noble, Sony, Smashwords, and many others. You will need Adobe Digital Editions to transfer them to your device and we show you how! Calibre is a free open source program that allows you to change … [Read more...] about How to Load eBooks on the Kobo Mini eReader
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 VS. Kindle Fire 2012 Model
When Amazon initially announced its new Kindle Fire HD lineup, the company also announced it was rebooting its Kindle 4th generation and original Kindle Fire with updated specs. This marked one of the first times Amazon has ever revised devices with new hardware to appeal to multiple price points. The Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 features a seven inch IPS display with 1,280 x 800 … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 VS. Kindle Fire 2012 Model
Skytex Announces Imagine Line of Android Tablets
Today California based Skytex has announced two new Android tablets to be released in the next few weeks. The Skytex Imagine 10 and Imagine 9 are poised to take advantage of higher resolutions on larger screen devices. Each tablet features 16GB of internal storage, Bluetooth technology, and customizable Go Launcher UI. The Skytex Imagine 10, a 10.1 inch widescreen Android … [Read more...] about Skytex Announces Imagine Line of Android Tablets