Here at Student Monitor, we stay alert to the myriad of course material options students have to choose from. One innovative option that students are turning to is the Inclusive Access (IA) delivery model, which allows publishers to partner with higher education institutions to provide digital materials on or before the first day of class at the lowest possible cost, with … [Read more...] about Inclusive Access: A New Frontier for Accessing Course Materials
Things to do if your Kindle gets wet
Sometimes when you are reading on an e-reader, such as Kindle, mistakes happen and it can get wet. Thanks to the emergence of the new crop of waterproof e-reader devices such as the Kindle Paperwhite, poolside reading is now much safer. You can also carry your waterproof Kindle out in the rain or to your next beach-side vacation though the latter can still pose some challenges, … [Read more...] about Things to do if your Kindle gets wet
Here is how you remove an e-book from your Kindle
One of the reasons the Kindles are so in demand is their ability to hold plenty of books, maybe your entire library, and then still have space for some more. Amazon has also ensured buying new e-books is super easy, it’s just a few taps and you can start off with your favorite title right away. It’s the same the other way round as well, that is removing e-books from your Kindle … [Read more...] about Here is how you remove an e-book from your Kindle
Review of the Good e-Reader and Bigme InkNote Color
The Good e-Reader and Bigme InkNote Color might be the best e-note of the year. It has things that nothing else on the market brings to the table. One of the major selling points are the dual camera system with OCR functionality. You can take a picture of some documents, textbooks, schematics and it will convert it to editable text, which you can make annointatins in 16 … [Read more...] about Review of the Good e-Reader and Bigme InkNote Color
Why are Kindle ebooks so expensive?
Digital books on the Kindle, Nook or Kobo are way more expensive now, than ever before. Major publishers who control the vast majority of the market, control the prices and users end up paying more than the paperback and in some cases, the ebooks are more expensive than the hardcover. Why are ebooks so expensive now? Agency Model Keeps the Prices High Digital books used to be … [Read more...] about Why are Kindle ebooks so expensive?
How many ebooks or manga titles can a Kindle hold?
The Amazon Kindle is the worlds most popular e-reader and they come in various storage configurations. Users can have a choice between 8GB on the entry level Kindle or choose between the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 11th Generation 8GB, Signature Edition with 32GB or the Kindle Oasis, which also has a maximum of 32GB of storage. How many ebooks can fit on a Kindle? One of the … [Read more...] about How many ebooks or manga titles can a Kindle hold?
Apple rumored to launch new iPad Pro and iPhone 14 Mini next month
Apple has an event scheduled within the next few weeks where it is expected to launch the next generation iPhone and iPad devices. Now, thanks to a new leak on this, we may have an idea of what devices Apple has lined up for launch at its upcoming event. According to noted leakster Evan Blass, there is the 2022 iPad Pro 12.9 (6th Gen), the iPad Pro 11 (4th Gen), and the iPad … [Read more...] about Apple rumored to launch new iPad Pro and iPhone 14 Mini next month
Kobo launches new commercial for Kobo Plus
Kobo rarely launches commercials, they might do one a year, normally around the holiday season. They have just launched a new advert that is promoting Kobo Plus, their online subscription service. The campaign has two goals: To show that there’s no shame in reading something that falls more into genre fiction than bestseller, but also to highlight Kobo Plus’ wide array of … [Read more...] about Kobo launches new commercial for Kobo Plus
Overdrive for Kobo e-readers will not be affected by the Overdrive shutdown
One of the big advantages of a Kobo e-reader is being able to attach your library card in the settings menu and unlock a new UI entry for your local library branch. This is done through Overdrive, which is the largest digital distributor that power libraries digital collections. Overdrive announced that it was discontinuing their app, which is old and clunky, and instead … [Read more...] about Overdrive for Kobo e-readers will not be affected by the Overdrive shutdown
The Best Kindle back-to-school deals
Amazon is having a huge back-to-school sales program at the moment which has brought the prices down on several of its devices. That includes the Kindle range of e-readers and Fire tablet devices, among others. So, whether you are looking to set up the student in your home with the latest devices or are on the lookout for a nice deal, here is your chance. Read on to find out … [Read more...] about The Best Kindle back-to-school deals
Here is how you can share or loan your Kindle books
Reading a book can be an extremely fulfilling exercise, something that perhaps only a die-hard book lover can relate to. It’s like a journey into a world of your own making. You shut down the book (or put down the e-reader) after you have finished reading and close your eyes, you seem to relive all that you had visualized while reading and get immersed in it all. Sometimes … [Read more...] about Here is how you can share or loan your Kindle books
Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight 4e is on sale
The Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight 4e is the latest generation e-reader and for the first time ever, it is on sale. The bookseller has discounted this model by 8% and you can buy one in one of their retail stores or online for $109.99, the regular price is $119. The major selling points are the manual page turn buttons on the right and left of the screen. It also has 8GB of … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight 4e is on sale
Amazon Kindle Reading Progress Explained
The perfect reading device that the Kindle is, it shouldn't be surprising the host of reading-oriented features that the device has to offer. Among it happens to be the one that shows the reading progress, or how much you have made it through a book. This is beneficial as you get to have an idea of how much is left in a given book, how much more time it likely is going to take … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Reading Progress Explained