The Barnes and Noble Nook Color has been a tremendous success and many people are quite happy with the innovative features it brings to the table. Recent updates gives it the ability to play Adobe Flash content and even access the official Barnes and Noble Android Market to get new games. The Nook Color is an Android tablet but is skinned with a custom User Interface to give … [Read more...] about Dual Boot your Nook Color into Android 2.3 and not Void your Warranty!
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Good e-Reader – New eBook Releases for August 2011
It is the high point of summer for most people and an onslaught of new eBooks are being released! In the summer there is always a lull with big name authors releasing their books. We have September to November to really look forward to the A list titles. Suffice to say we have put together a great list that covers all the major genres for your e-reader. … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader – New eBook Releases for August 2011
Txtr upgrades their Android App to version 4.0
Txtr recently upgraded their all in one application for reading and shopping for books today via the Android Market. This enhancement brings a myriad of new features such as; graphical bookshelf, channels with banner graphics and new shopping features!Txtr continues to provide the German market with the definitive reading application via Android. They currently have over … [Read more...] about Txtr upgrades their Android App to version 4.0
Google+ App on the iPhone but not the iPad
The new social networking app for the iPhone called Google + has officially been released. It contains three major elements that are sure to complete your online adventures. You can access Circles that separates friends from co-workers and casual acquaintances. Then you can check out your stream and get status updates from people in your Circles. Lastly you can participate in … [Read more...] about Google+ App on the iPhone but not the iPad
Further evidence the Blackberry Playbook is being Discontinued
We wrote a piece earlier on today about how the Blackberry Playbook is doomed and being discontinued. The essence of this situation is at an investors meeting some analysts were mentioning the Blackberry Playbook is discontinued. RIM then countered and said this was nothing but pure fiction, or is it? Today Ryan Bidan the executive in charge of the Blackberry Playbook has left … [Read more...] about Further evidence the Blackberry Playbook is being Discontinued
Official Kindle APP for the HP TouchPad Released
Amazon has released a new Kindle Reading application for the HP TouchPad! This a great boon for owners of the WebOS tablet that want to tap into the Amazon ecosystem. Initially the Amazon application was pulled from the app market for some last minute changes, but now is officially released.Kindle for TouchPad gives you the ability to read and buy books directly from … [Read more...] about Official Kindle APP for the HP TouchPad Released
Blackberry Playbook Discontinued?
Capital Markets Managing Director Mike Abramsky announced at a recent investors conference that the Blackberry Playbook WIFI will be discontinued. This is the only tablet that the company produces and does not bode well for their foray into tablet computing.The Blackberry Playbook has been very underwhelming and the corporate market has not accepted the device because it … [Read more...] about Blackberry Playbook Discontinued?
Barnes and Noble Nook is Having Lots of Problems
The Barnes and Noble Nook of e-readers is one of the most successful ventures by a company introducing an electronic book reader to the market place. The company does suffer from a number of lingering issues that have been failed to be addressed. The company could even be accused of trying to do too much too soon and many users are claiming a myriad of problems.One of the … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Nook is Having Lots of Problems
iPad Internet Browsing Accounts for 2% of all Online Traffic
NetMarketShare recently released a web analytics report that demonstrates the origins of web browsing traffic. They had some interesting information to share regarding the iPad and iPad 2, which shows how prevalent the device is in our lives.The company mentioned that the iPad accounts for 2% of all web browsing done in the USA and 1% for the rest of the world. This is an … [Read more...] about iPad Internet Browsing Accounts for 2% of all Online Traffic
Kobo Opens up PAYPAL as a Payment Option Online
A few days ago Kobo ushered in a new way to do business online via PAYPAL. This makes paying for ebooks, e-readers, screen protectors, and other items much easier online. This is true especially for the European and international market where PAYPAL is one of the only viable payment options.Kobo has been dealing with credit cards and online gift cards for some time. … [Read more...] about Kobo Opens up PAYPAL as a Payment Option Online
What eReader Should I Buy? July 2011
What e-Reader Should I buy? This is the most common question that we get here at Good e-Reader! We have put together our essential list of the best e-readers in the market for July 2011.Barnes and Noble Simple Touch ReaderThe Barnes and Noble Nook 2 is being billed as the simplest e-reader ever created! It features a full touchscreen 6 inch PEARL display with a … [Read more...] about What eReader Should I Buy? July 2011
Kobo Touch Firmware 1.9.6 released
The Kobo Touch received its second major firmware update since the official launch and adds some interesting new features that are sure to impress.The e-reader community has been petitioning Kobo and the company has been listening and we now have many great new options to make the Touch e-Reader even more relevant then before. First of all one of the new changes allows … [Read more...] about Kobo Touch Firmware 1.9.6 released
Knovel: Keeping the World Future-Ready
With what is arguably one of the most innovative eras in human history going on at the moment, there has to be a source for designers, engineers, and the technology industry as a whole to gather and quantify its information. As Meagan Cooke, director of content strategy at The Knovel Corporation, puts it, “Knovel is like a walled garden of content, as opposed to an internet … [Read more...] about Knovel: Keeping the World Future-Ready