The vast majority of e-readers and digital note taking devices no longer ship with a user guide or user manual. All you get in the box is a quick start guide, which basically just shows off where the power button is and the USB port. This is especially concerning if you purchase an expensive product and the only website that is available is in Chinese or Japanese. Whatever … [Read more...] about Did your e-reader come with a user guide?
Barnes & Noble Named #1 Most Reputable Retailer in America
Barnes and Noble was named the #1 Most Reputable Retailer in America by Reputation Institute (RI), a global technology-driven provider of reputation measurement and management services, in their annual US Retail RepTrak study. This is the second year in a row that Barnes & Noble has earned the number one spot.“Barnes & Noble is proud to be named the #1 most … [Read more...] about Barnes & Noble Named #1 Most Reputable Retailer in America
Researchers state people absorb audiobooks and ebooks the same
Neuroscientists at Berkeley have discovered that the same cognitive and emotional parts of the brain are stimulated the same when people listen to audiobooks or read ebooks. Lead author Dr Fatma Deniz said: “At a time when more people are absorbing information via audiobooks, podcasts and even audio texts, our study shows that, whether they're listening to or reading the same … [Read more...] about Researchers state people absorb audiobooks and ebooks the same
SuperNote A5 vs SuperNote A6
Ratta is a new company that is based in Japan and they have two products in their portfolio. They are both digital note taking devices that let you freehand draw and edit PDF files. The A5 has a 10.3 inch screen and the A6 has a 7.8 inch screen. We receive a lot of questions on what are the big differences between these two devices and is there anything different, other than … [Read more...] about SuperNote A5 vs SuperNote A6
Sony Digital Paper is on sale in the United States
Back to school season is in full effect and many companies are discounting products in order to generate more sales. The Sony Digital Paper 13.3 and 10.3 are both on sale in the United States from Amazon, and other retailers such as B&H.Now through August 31st all models of Digital Paper are $100 off10-inch DPT-CP1: originally $599.99, now $499.99 - 13-inch … [Read more...] about Sony Digital Paper is on sale in the United States
Book Piracy Hackers now use Catfishing to target unsuspecting readers
In looking through the most “persuasive words” lists in the English language, FREE comes up just about every time. It’s not surprising, as many people reacting to this word become very excited when they think that they are getting something they won’t have to pay for. That’s fine, as long as the giver is doing it legitimately, and the receiver knows what he or she is getting … [Read more...] about Book Piracy Hackers now use Catfishing to target unsuspecting readers
Google Play is now renting ebooks
People who use Google Play have the ability to rent movies, television shows and a select number of digital textbooks. They have just launched a new system to rent out ebooks. There is a small section that just quietly went live last week and features around 200 titles from Open Road Media. The price ranges from $1 to $2 and the rental period is 3 days, which is enough time to … [Read more...] about Google Play is now renting ebooks
US Bookstore Sales are Down 5.1% in the First Six Months of 2019
US bookstore sales are down 5.1% in the first six months of 2019. Sales from January through June saw over $4.59 billion in revenue, down from $4.84 billion a year ago. It is not surprising that sales are down this year, so many political books came out in 2018, primarily from Trump insiders and the biggest-selling novel of the year, The President is Missing. It remains to … [Read more...] about US Bookstore Sales are Down 5.1% in the First Six Months of 2019
Amazon Kindle Oasis 3 vs the Kobo Forma
The Amazon Kindle Oasis 3 and Kobo Forma are the apex of mainstream commercial e-readers that are available in dozens of countries. They each have vast ecosystems populated by major publishers and also self-publishers. The Oasis is rather new and the Forma is over a year old, but does that make a difference? What e-reader is the best?The Kindle Oasis 3 features a 7 inch E … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Oasis 3 vs the Kobo Forma
