Amazon has released two new features that will be critical for the new Kindle Fire HD series of tablets. Immersion Reading and Whispersync for Voice take audiobooks and ebooks to a whole different level. Immersion Reading brings new harmony to ebooks from Amazon and Audio Books from Audible. It basically allows readers to synchronize a Kindle text with the Audible audio … [Read more...] about Amazon Unleashes Immersion Reading and Whispersync for Voice
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Amazon Kindle Fire HD and PaperWhite Available at Shop e-Readers
The Amazon Kindle HD line of tablets was just announced yesterday in conjunction with the Paperwhite e-Reader model. These new devices revitalize the entire Kindle line for the upcoming holiday season. Shop e-Readers is proud to announce today that ALL the new Kindle models are now available for international users. The new Kindle Fire HD features a 8.9-inch, 1920 x 1200 … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Fire HD and PaperWhite Available at Shop e-Readers
New Amazon Kindle Fire Lineup to Have Adverts
We were live yesterday in Santa Monica and got some great hands-on video reviews of all the new devices. There is the new Kindle Fire 8.8 inch and the Kindle Fire 2, which should be huge this holiday season. There is also the revamped Kindle Fire at a reduced price. One thing Amazon failed to mention during the event was that ALL models had advertising on the lock screen and … [Read more...] about New Amazon Kindle Fire Lineup to Have Adverts
Hands on Review of the Kobo Mini eReader
The Kobo Mini was unveiled today at an exclusive press event in Toronto, Ontario. Good e-Reader was live at the scene to get the full scoop on what the Kobo Mini eReader is all about. This device should dominate the entry level market due to the amazing price point of $79.99 and the features it packs in. Hardware The Kobo Mini is a very pocket Friendly 5 inch e-Reader … [Read more...] about Hands on Review of the Kobo Mini eReader
Kindle Fire HD 7″ and 8.9″ Tablets Announced
Now that's how it's done! A Kindle Fire HD 7" in one hand, and a Kindle Fire HD 8.9" in the other. This is why we went to this conference. This was obviously the most anticipated announcement we were waiting for during the afternoon, the release of, not one, but TWO tablets. So let us start with the 7" The Amazon Kindle HD, which features something spectacular that I think we … [Read more...] about Kindle Fire HD 7″ and 8.9″ Tablets Announced
Hands on Review of the Kobo Arc
The Kobo Arc is the latest generation tablet and a direct successor of the Kobo Vox. This new device has been revised from the ground up to give you the best reading experience on a full color display. Many companies simply release vanilla tablets and try and sell you on email, facebook, and an internet browser. Kobo has gone the route of Barnes and Noble and Amazon to give you … [Read more...] about Hands on Review of the Kobo Arc
Exclusive: Kobo Glo, Kobo Mini, and Kobo Arc Announced
Canadian based Kobo has announced three new e-readers and tablets that will severely boost its product portfolio. At no time has the company ever released more than one device at the same time and now we have two new e-readers and a tablet. We are live in Toronto for the unveiling event and will be posting comprehensive reviews, videos, and interviewing some of the executive … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Kobo Glo, Kobo Mini, and Kobo Arc Announced
Top Playbook Android Apps – September 2012
Good e-Reader leads the field for Google Android Apps converted over to the Playbook BAR format. Since we launched our app store in January, we now have over 8 million downloads and we wanted to share with you guys the best new stuff you want to check out. Yahoo Fantasy Football 2012 - Football Season is finally here for you sports fiends! Why not start your own fantasy … [Read more...] about Top Playbook Android Apps – September 2012
Amazon Adds Rapid Highlights and Margin Enhancements for iOS
Good e-Reader will be live on the scene in California when Amazon announces new products next week. In the meantime, the company has updated its app for the iPad to include some really nifty features. The first is Rapid Highlights, which is a very robust highlighting tool for your ebooks to mark important passages. Where the feature really shines is it has print replica … [Read more...] about Amazon Adds Rapid Highlights and Margin Enhancements for iOS
Good e-Reader Week in Review – Aug 20th to Aug 25th 2012
Welcome to your favorite weekly roundup of all the latest digital publishing, eBook, e-Reader and Tablet PC news. Over the last week I went on vacation for a few days to sunny Salts Spring Island in British Columbia! Aside from that, lots of news has transpired in the industry. Website Lendink managed to move to a new web-host, which means the nemesis of indie authors is back … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Week in Review – Aug 20th to Aug 25th 2012