The Kobo Vox was officially released today and at Good e-Reader we have filmed our own in-house review and comparisons vs. other e-readers, such as the Nook Color. We had plenty of time to experiment with the device and have compiled a fully featured application list you can download right to your device.The Kobo Vox has the ability to load in your own books, pictures, … [Read more...] about Essential Kobo Vox Apps and Tools
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Re-Writable, Flexible, and Electricity-Free e-Paper Set to Be a Reality Soon
Taiwan based Industrial Technology Research Institute, or ITRI, has come up with something that can be considered the nearest to a true blue replacement for paper, a highly flexible electronic paper that's both re-writable and re-usable. Further, the technology which has gone into the making of the e-paper has ensured it does not require any electricity for retention of the … [Read more...] about Re-Writable, Flexible, and Electricity-Free e-Paper Set to Be a Reality Soon
Samsung Shows off New High Resolution Display
Samsung is back to woo consumers with a new super high resolution display demonstrating a massive 2560 × 1600 pixel count. That's a lot of pixels all crammed into a 10.1 inch screen. Compare those figures with the 1024 x 768 pixel resolution that the current iPad 2 boasts of and you may have an idea of what the future tablets and e-book readers with such high pixel density will … [Read more...] about Samsung Shows off New High Resolution Display
Skytex Tremendously Benefited from Groupon Deal
Skytex has quietly been amassing an extensive portfolio of tablets and e-readers over the last few years. The company recently experimented with the popular deal website Groupon to offer customers a way to get some great tech at a low price. We spoke with the Marketing Manager at their company to find out how the entire experience played out, and the success they saw with the … [Read more...] about Skytex Tremendously Benefited from Groupon Deal
Video Review of the Kobo Vox
CEO of Kobo Michael Serbinis and Markus of Good e-Reader walk through the main features of the new Kobo Vox e-Reader! This device is being released in the next few days and this video serves as a worldwide exclusive on what to expect. Make sure to check out our full written review if you have any questions or want to know more about it! … [Read more...] about Video Review of the Kobo Vox
Kobo Vox Review – Full Hands On
Kobo will be releasing their first tablet dubbed "Vox" this Friday at Chapters/Indigo locations and from their website in the USA. It will be competitively priced at $199 vs. the Kindle Fire. We just got back from Toronto, where we were at the Kobo HQ and got a full hands on review a few days before it officially comes out!HardwareThe Kobo Vox features a 7 inch … [Read more...] about Kobo Vox Review – Full Hands On
The HP TouchPad May Live on with Windows 8
New CEO Meg Whitman is re-evaluating the decision to both kill of their entire PC division and the HP TouchPad. The first tablet issued by HP received a lukewarm response by the media and experienced lackluster sales in the retail sphere. It was not until the device came down to $99 was everyone breaking down doors to find one. HP has told Fox News that the HP TouchPad may live … [Read more...] about The HP TouchPad May Live on with Windows 8
iPad Devices Clogging Hotel WIFI Access
Good e-Reader travels to many conferences and tradeshows every year and if one thing is for sure, Hotel Wi-Fi internet access is getting slower and slower. Hotels have a good answer; multiple iPads and other tablets streaming video and other content in the guests' rooms. Hotels are straining under the pressure and most people suffer from very slow speeds.“The iPad is the … [Read more...] about iPad Devices Clogging Hotel WIFI Access
Powerful Tools for People with Autism
There has never been a better time to be a person who is affected by autism. Whether it is a parent of a special needs child who needs a support community, a teacher seeking the tools to reach a student in her classroom, or the individual himself who falls somewhere on the spectrum, the technology that is available today has translated into greater therapeutic interventions for … [Read more...] about Powerful Tools for People with Autism
Dell Latitude ST Tablet Video Leaks
A tablet from Dell running Windows with entrepreneurs as the target audience was forthcoming from the company, though the details were always missing. Not anymore, since a video posted at Dell Malaysia site seems to have spilled the beans.To begin with, the tablet is named Dell Latitude ST. However, the name should already be known to us thanks to an earlier leak that … [Read more...] about Dell Latitude ST Tablet Video Leaks
Interview with Dan Poynter the father of Modern Self-Publishing
We were on location at the SelfPub BookExpo this weekend in New York City. The first interview subject we had lined up was Dan Poynter, who is arguably the father of modern self-publishing. With his first self-published title in the early 80s, through his continuing works that detail the technology and the options that are available for authors, he may know more about indie … [Read more...] about Interview with Dan Poynter the father of Modern Self-Publishing
Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Plus on Sale Nov 13th
The best seven inch tablet of 2010 is getting a reboot and new features in time for the November 13 launch date! The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Plus will be available for pre-order starting October 23rd with Best Buy, Amazon, and Tiger Direct for customers in the USA. The street price is set to be at $399, which is a solid investment.The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Plus will ship with … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Plus on Sale Nov 13th
Amazon to Start eBook Store in Japan This Year
Amazon has opened up many international versions of its ebook store this year which steadily increases its global reach. Germany, France, Spain, and other countries have all been targeted with many other European countries to be opened up by the end of 2011 and during the first quarter of 2012. The company is currently in talks with major Japanese publishing companies, … [Read more...] about Amazon to Start eBook Store in Japan This Year