One of the hotly anticipated devices launching July 1 is the HP TouchPad, a new addition to the ever-expanding family of touch screen tablets slated to use the webOS operating system. Computex attendees were treated to a sneak peek of the tablet, but the full launch is finally here. One of the installed features for launch on the TouchPad may surprise some consumers who are … [Read more...] about HP TouchPad Launches July 1st with iStoryTime App
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Upgrade to a Nook e-reader and get a free SD Card with 30 eBooks
Barnes and Noble is starting up a new campaign on July 1st 2011 that will get you a free SD card with 30 free ebooks when you upgrade your e-reader. All you have to do is show the cashier your old e-reader when you buy ANY new e-reader from Barnes and Noble and you will get some free stuff!One of the great aspects of this deal is that you do not have to give up or trade in … [Read more...] about Upgrade to a Nook e-reader and get a free SD Card with 30 eBooks
Samsung Galaxy Tab getting Gingerbread 2.3 update via Sprint
The original 7 inch Samsung Galaxy Tab, which was the companies first tablet offering issued last year is about to get some love courtesy of Sprint. The company has issued an internal memo letting its agents know that it will be pushing the 2.3 Android update via an over the air upgrade July 15th 2011The Samsung Galaxy Tab has been coming down in the price department all … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab getting Gingerbread 2.3 update via Sprint
Hands on Review of the LG G-Slate by T-Mobile
The LG G-Slate first debuted quietly at CES in Las Vegas for about an hour and then went into hiding. The tablet was just released last month and the main selling point is that it is the worlds first 3D Tablet PC. Is this just a gimmick or is there more than meets the eye?HardwareThe LG G-Slate or LG Optimus PAD or known as the T-Mobile G-Slate in its hardware form is … [Read more...] about Hands on Review of the LG G-Slate by T-Mobile
New Kobo Firmware 1.9.5 – eBook Font Video
Yesterday we reported on some of the new changes that occurred with the latest firmware update to the Kobo Touch. Many new features were implemented with this new enhancement fix. It adds new fonts, line spacing, margins, alignment, justification, and many other changes. This video tutorial outlines all of the major changes that have occurred! … [Read more...] about New Kobo Firmware 1.9.5 – eBook Font Video
Aluratek Libre Color e-Reader Review
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Review! Today we take a look at one of the newest ebook reader offerings by Aluratek, the Libre Color.HardwareThe Aluratek Libre Color features 7 inch Color TFT active matrix display with a resolution of 480x800 pixels. The display itself is vibrant and the colors tend to pop out when the brightness setting is turned up to the … [Read more...] about Aluratek Libre Color e-Reader Review
Kobo Touch Firmware 1.9.5 Released – Adds Better eBook Functionality
Kobo has just released new firmware that updates its latest e-reader, the Kobo Touch. The new updates greatly enhance the core functionality when it comes to the overall e-reading experience.The new firmware firmly solidifies the Kobo Touch as a premier e-reader for those who seek to craft their own reading experience. When the Kobo Touch was first released it only had two … [Read more...] about Kobo Touch Firmware 1.9.5 Released – Adds Better eBook Functionality
Barnes and Noble Adds Geolocation for Angry Birds
If you are the proud owner of a Barnes and Noble Nook Color, you have a reason to be extra angry these days. Rovio and Barnes and Noble have teamed up to add a geolocation feature to the popular game Angry Birds. If you bring your Nook Color to any Barnes and Noble Bookstore, you can now unlock the Mighty Eagle character for free with the enhanced application.Starting today … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Adds Geolocation for Angry Birds
Libraries Are Seeing Record Increases in eBook Borrowing
Right now in the USA there is said to be over 21 million e-readers in circulation and many libraries are seeing a boom period in ebook borrowing. Many librarians are not stocking books on the shelves anymore and saving money in the process.The American Library Association Conference is wrapping up in New Orleans and the unilateral consensus is that libraries all over North … [Read more...] about Libraries Are Seeing Record Increases in eBook Borrowing
OverDrive, 3M Bring Their New Projects to ALA
At the 2011 American Library Association Conference going on now in New Orleans, participants eagerly awaited the demonstrations on new launches of two key players in ebook lending, OverDrive and 3M Library Systems. Both companies were staged to introduce new technology in ebook library lending, and conference attendees were not disappointed.While OverDrive has had a hand … [Read more...] about OverDrive, 3M Bring Their New Projects to ALA
e-Reader Ownership Doubles in the Last 6 Months
Ownership of e-readers has doubled from 6% to %12 in the last six months according to a recent report issued by the Pew Research Center. This jump in purchasing ebook readers is a stark contrast to the tablet PC segment which is around 8%.The e-reader market is quickly growing due to recent new additions to the marketplace such as the Amazon Kindle Special Offers, Kobo … [Read more...] about e-Reader Ownership Doubles in the Last 6 Months
Hanvon Ready to Unleash Its New Technology
The purpose of electronics trade shows is to give manufacturers a chance to show off a little, to bring the best that they’ve got and sometimes, to bring the best that they don’t have just yet. At the January 2011 CES expo in Las Vegas, Chinese e-reader and tablet developer Hanvon teasingly announced the upcoming release of their color e-ink reader; ditto their presence at BEA … [Read more...] about Hanvon Ready to Unleash Its New Technology
Health Care Providers Need a Seamless Transition to Tablets
When I joined my family’s chiropractic office in 2001 I felt overwhelmed learning the procedures of the office, which ranged from the intake forms, patient files, and ideal workflow to properly help each person who entered our office. Over the next few years the paperwork became extremely tiresome and monotonous so I began to explore other options to help our clinic. This … [Read more...] about Health Care Providers Need a Seamless Transition to Tablets