Many kids are finding themselves back in the classroom wallowing in the doldrums, but their online alter-egos can find some solace in some new updates from J.K Rowling's virtual world, Pottermore. Young wizards attending Hogwarts are enjoying the second installment of the Chamber of Secrets, which encompasses chapters five to eleven.This latest edition to the Harry Potter … [Read more...] about A New Semester Starts at Pottermore with Chamber of Secrets Expansion
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Project Austin Revives the Microsoft Courier with a New Windows 8 Note APP
When Good e-Reader first started many moons ago, one technology we were plenty excited about was the Microsoft Courier. It was designed to be a dual-screen tablet that appealed to business professionals, designers, and artists. This project was unceremoniously canceled, but the technology was recently revised. It has transitioned from hardware into a new note taking app … [Read more...] about Project Austin Revives the Microsoft Courier with a New Windows 8 Note APP
Sony PRS-T1 Vs. the Sony PRS-T2
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Comparison Video! Today we check out the core differences between the Sony PRS-T1 released in 2011 and the new Sony PRS-T2 that came out a few weeks ago. We dive into the core differences that really make these two devices very unique.If you take a look at the hardware, there is not much of a difference between these two units. They both … [Read more...] about Sony PRS-T1 Vs. the Sony PRS-T2
Gardners Books to Launch Its Own Color e-Reader in the UK
Gardners Books has just announced its own color e-reader called GoTab at a trade show in the United Kingdom. This new six inch Android Tablet comes with the Hive Reader, which allows customers to download thousands of ebooks directly from the Hive Website. It is going to launch this October and will only cost a respectable £59.The GoTab GBT6 features a capacitive six inch … [Read more...] about Gardners Books to Launch Its Own Color e-Reader in the UK
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 and Updated e-Reader Shipping Today
The initial batch of orders for the Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 are shipping today and many customers are reporting their orders on UPS trucks for delivery in the USA. The big hyping factors surrounding this model include the superior resolution of 1,280 x 800 and the dual WIFI antennas. This should give you a better and faster internet experience. It is also rocking dual-cores, a … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 and Updated e-Reader Shipping Today
Toys “R” Us to Launch Its Own Kid Friendly Tablet Named “Tabeo”
Toys "R" Us was one of the first large companies to get into the tablet game a few years ago. It found great success in tablets aimed at children by V.Tech, Meep, Lexibook, and Fisher Price. This has promoted the company to develop its own tablet in-house to make wider profit margins. The new Android device will be called "Tabeo."The Tabeo features a seven inch capacitive … [Read more...] about Toys “R” Us to Launch Its Own Kid Friendly Tablet Named “Tabeo”
Amazon to Allow Users to Opt out of Kindle Fire HD Special Offers
When the Amazon Kindle Fire HD line of tablets was unveiled last week, one of the factors the company did not mention was that all of the devices were jam packed with advertisements. If you decide to purchase a Kindle Fire HD, you will see these ads on your homescreen and screensaver. There are no options to purchase one of these without the ads and this has created quite a … [Read more...] about Amazon to Allow Users to Opt out of Kindle Fire HD Special Offers
New Amazon Kindle Fire HD Tablets Available in the UK Starting October 25th
Amazon has officially announced today that the Amazon Kindle Fire HD series of tablets will available in the UK starting October 25th.The new models will be available at bookstore chain Waterstones and will cost £129 for the improved first generation Kindle Fire, £159 for the Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire HD 7in 32GB for £199. Right now there is no availability for the 8 inch … [Read more...] about New Amazon Kindle Fire HD Tablets Available in the UK Starting October 25th
Amazon Unleashes Immersion Reading and Whispersync for Voice
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
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.HardwareThe 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