The Samsung Galaxy Tab has come onto the market originally for around $700.00 to buy the device outright and many providers did not give much in the ways of discount to give incentive to lock you into a multi-year contract. Even in Canada here, we only get the device for $399 for a 3 year contract. Verizon is mixing it up in the USA so you can get the current generation best … [Read more...] about Verizon offering the Samsung Galaxy Tab for $300
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Whats the deal with Verizon LTE 4G Network?
Verizon has recently developed the company's first true high speed 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) network. You might have heard about the recent hoopla around the Motorola Xoom and its exclusive abilities to use the LTE network. Up until now on 3G, or HSPA networks were inferior for HD video, high quality audio, and other interactive media features synonymous with the internet … [Read more...] about Whats the deal with Verizon LTE 4G Network?
The Spring Design Alex E-Reader final curtain call
The Spring Design Alex e-reader, oh what could have been? The companies main claim to fame was it predated the Barnes and Noble Nook and looked almost identically the same. So much so in fact, that Spring Design sued Barnes and Noble for infringing on its intellectual property for the design.This court case is actually still pending and hurt the small start-up company from … [Read more...] about The Spring Design Alex E-Reader final curtain call
REDgroup, Borders, Angus & Robertson and Whitecoulls go Bankrupt
Just shortly after the downfall of Borders in the United States word is out that the Australian book chains have been placed into voluntary administration by its private equity owners. They are not the only ones. Along with them are Angus & Robertson and the Whitcoulls chain in New Zealand. These locations are also where the Kobo e-reader is sold within the region. With … [Read more...] about REDgroup, Borders, Angus & Robertson and Whitecoulls go Bankrupt
Adobe to issue Flash Player 10.2 for Honeycomb
It's only been less then 24 hours that everyone was up at arms about the Motorola Xoom Price ($799) and the fact it would not ship with Flash capabilities. At least one of these two factors should be squashed as Adobe has mentioned they will be providing Flash Player 10.2 for Google Honeycomb operating systems.Adobe said in a recent blog post that the company is working … [Read more...] about Adobe to issue Flash Player 10.2 for Honeycomb
Kno to get out of the tablet game and focus on software
We saw the writing on the wall about Kno and are pleased to announce they are in talks to pull out of their tablet investments and focus on software.Kno has not actually shipped either of the two tablets that have been displayed in many tech shows over the course of the last year. They have two models in development and those who pre-ordered are left high and dry. The … [Read more...] about Kno to get out of the tablet game and focus on software
New Motorola Xoom Commerical unleashed
Motorola released one critically acclaimed commercial during Superbowl which was a direct stab at Apple. The company just unleashed a new TV Spot which is around 16 seconds and seems to evoke the spirit of HR Giger.The background ambient music of the new TV spot is reminiscent of a heartbeat and when the protagonist touches the Xoom tablet he is enveloped into a weird … [Read more...] about New Motorola Xoom Commerical unleashed
Velocity Micro Cruz Tablet T301 Video Review
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Video Review! Today we take a long look at the newest tablet from Velocity Micro, the T301 Android Tablet. Is this solid value for your money, or a expensive paperweight?The Velocity Micro Cruz Tablet T301 is the newest offering the company has put forth to date. It features a 7 inch TFT LCD capacitive touch screen display with a resolution … [Read more...] about Velocity Micro Cruz Tablet T301 Video Review
How to load eBooks on the Velocity Micro Cruz Reader
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Video Tutorial! In this video we show you how to load ePub eBooks in your Velocity Micro Cruz Reader! This tutorial also is compatible with the Velocity Micro Cruz T301.This tutorial shows you all of the steps you need to follow to copy non-DRM ePub books to your device. The Micro Cruz is an Android Tablet, so it is incompatible with … [Read more...] about How to load eBooks on the Velocity Micro Cruz Reader
Lenovo LePad Android tablet due out June 2011
Lenovo has just confirmed that they are doing a worldwide launch of their much anticipated LePad in June 2011, while the first market to get access to it is China.The LePad was first officially unveiled at this years CES and was met with trepidation due to the sheer amount of offerings from RIM, Motorola and LG. The first android tablet offering from Lenovo will have a … [Read more...] about Lenovo LePad Android tablet due out June 2011
Video Review of the Sony PRS-650 Touch Edition e-Reader
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Video Review! In this exclusive video we review the Sony PRS-650 e-reader. This edition is one of the first Sony eBook Readers to use the pearl screen by e-Ink.The Sony PRS-650 features a 6 inch e-ink touch screen, with 16 levels of grey scale. It has a built in storage capacity of 2 GB, which means it can store up to 1200 ebooks. It also … [Read more...] about Video Review of the Sony PRS-650 Touch Edition e-Reader
Velocity Micro Cruz Tablet T301 2nd Gen Review
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Review! Today we take a long look at the new second generation tablet from Velocity Micro, the T301! This is the latest tablet PC that Velocity Micro has released. Is it a good investment for your money on a mid range Android Tablet, or should you give it a miss?HardwareThe Velocity Micro Cruz Tablet T301 is newest offering the company … [Read more...] about Velocity Micro Cruz Tablet T301 2nd Gen Review
What is e-Ink Pearl and e-Ink Triton technology?
We have a lot to be thankful for in terms on e-ink technology. After all it is what makes e-readers bearable to read from for long periods of time. Some studies suggest that they may even be too easy to read but that’s up for debate. I still comfortably read from my now somewhat dated (really it’s barely a year old) Vizplex screen but e-readers now come in full colour while … [Read more...] about What is e-Ink Pearl and e-Ink Triton technology?
Google launches ‘One Pass’ for digital publishing
Google mentioned in a Blog post today it had a big plan to court newspapers and magazine companies to rival Apples Newstand that they launched yesterday. Google announced that its new service will officially be called 'One Pass' This new platform allows publishers to sell content that consumers can view on websites as well as in specialized apps designed for smartphones and … [Read more...] about Google launches ‘One Pass’ for digital publishing