An experiment to kindle interest in the Kindle e-reader was carried out at the Princeton University recently. Fifty students were selected for the experiment and textbook material for three of the courses that they were undergoing was transferred to the Kindle. The students were supposed to utilize only the Kindle for their classes. In two weeks time the kindle dwindled amongst … [Read more...] about Kindle To Replace Textbooks in Schools?
Alex E-Reader to Ship April 16th
People have long been asking when the Alex E-Reader would ship since it was announced at the CES 2010. Spring Design the makers of the Android Powered Alex E-Reader says that it will ship officially April 16th of this year, just two weeks after the Apple I-PAD is released. The Alex E-Reader will retail for $399.00 and features a touch screen full color 3.5 inch bottom … [Read more...] about Alex E-Reader to Ship April 16th
Microsofts Courier Will be a Digital Journal
While the whole world held its breath, waiting for Apple’s much awaited entry into Tablet computing, there is curiosity and excitement building up with another product from Microsoft – the Courier – that is already being touted as the next wonder device to hit us. Will Microsoft’s Courier, the astonishing take on the Tablet, manage to take the wind out of Apple’s sails? While … [Read more...] about Microsofts Courier Will be a Digital Journal
LG’s New E-Reader is Solar Powered
E-Book readers are steadily gaining ground due to their versatility, portability and not to undermine the fact that they are all green. They attempt at undermining the environmental effects of the publishing industry. If they are all green, then LG’s solar powered reader can be considered greener. LG goes a tad further with its built-in solar cell. Now that is as environment … [Read more...] about LG’s New E-Reader is Solar Powered
HP Slate to be cheaper then the Apple I-Pad
If you think that Apple’s much-awaited entry into Tablet computing will give it the pleasure of having the market all to itself, you may be moving away from the truth. Microsoft, Dell and Acer seem to be working on overdrive to develop similar products and steal some cheer out of Apple’s euphoria. HP is supposed to be thinking in the lines of undercutting iPad’s price and the … [Read more...] about HP Slate to be cheaper then the Apple I-Pad
Bridgestone The New Flexible E-reader
Yes you have heard it right. The same company whose tires have become as synonymous with Formula 1 as the screeches and growls of the F1 machines has surprised everyone by offering an e-reader. Such a device from companies like Amazon, Barnes and Noble or Sony is understandable. But to have an e-reader from none other then Bridgestone is sure to raise an eyebrow or two. It’s … [Read more...] about Bridgestone The New Flexible E-reader
The iPad Changes Everything
Now that the way we read books and the way we experience the web is all set to undergo a sea-change, we cannot afford to sidetrack the geniuses at Nvidia, working overtime to make this turn into a reality. Chipmaker Nvidia is on its way to invent a path breaking compendium of cool technologies which they believe has the potential to usher in a major change. Known for making … [Read more...] about The iPad Changes Everything
LG To Enter The E-Reader Arena
The growing e-reader market is going to witness one more contender – LG, the leading consumer electronics company from Korea that is planning to come up with its own range of e-readers very soon. In fact, the company has set itself lofty goals, as it wants to give the likes of Amazon and Apple a run for their money. It will be an interesting move on part of LG, given the fact … [Read more...] about LG To Enter The E-Reader Arena
Unraveling The Secret Of Microsoft Courier
Once we are aware of the basics of the Microsoft Courier, its quite interesting to get an insight into the actual workings of this wonder device from Microsoft. This device is encased with a lot of little systems, which can perform a lot of your average day to day living. You can call it as a virtual booklet, which really looks and opens up like a book and comes with … [Read more...] about Unraveling The Secret Of Microsoft Courier