Sony has signed a deal with Kobo to serve as the official ebook partner for Sony in the US and Canada. This will enable users of Sony ereaders, tablets, and smartphone to tap into the vast collection of ebooks that Kobo offers, which runs well above 4 million titles. along with a rich collection of magazines, newspapers, and kids content. The development also marks the end … [Read more...] about Sony Shuts Down Reader Store Signs Deal with Kobo
Canada
26% of Canadians Use a Tablet PC
Tablet PCs make for the youngest segment in the computing scene, but they are witnessing the most activity right now. Media Technology Monitor has come up with a report that provides insight into tablet usage in Canada. While the report points out the explosive growth in the usage of tablet device in the last few years, what has become evident is the overwhelming majority of … [Read more...] about 26% of Canadians Use a Tablet PC
Why eBook Companies in Canada Are Nonexistent
Electronic Books have been around for well over a decade, with PDF files being the primitive format that is still used today. The Canadian ebook market is severely underdeveloped compared to the US and UK, where even Supermarket chains such as Sainsbury’s own an ebook store. The largest ebook store by market value, Amazon, only recently opened in Canada last month. The only … [Read more...] about Why eBook Companies in Canada Are Nonexistent
Microsoft Surface Pro to Be Available Feb 9th
Microsoft will have another jab at the tablet segment with the Surface Pro device, which is set to reach stores on February 9. However, Microsoft is not targeting the tablet segment alone with the Surface Pro, which is also seen as a contender for the notebook/ultrabook segment as well. Prices reflect that; $899 for the 64 GB version and $999 for the version with 128 GB of … [Read more...] about Microsoft Surface Pro to Be Available Feb 9th
Android 4.0.4 Update for Galaxy Tab 10.1 Now Available from Rogers, Bell, and Telus
The long awaited update that would see the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 pushed up to the ranks of Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwitch from the current Android 2.3 in Canada is now finally here. Carriers Telus, Bell, and Rogers have been on the update for quite some time and are now reaching out to the consumers. So if you haven't received the official invitation just yet, you do it … [Read more...] about Android 4.0.4 Update for Galaxy Tab 10.1 Now Available from Rogers, Bell, and Telus
Get Your Digital Reading on with Read an eBook Week! Starting March 4th
Good e-Reader is proud to be the official media sponsor of Read an eBook Week, starting March 4th and running until March 10th 2012. Co-Sponsors of the event include Kobo, e-Ink, Smashwords, and more! This is a national event in Canada, but everyone is invited worldwide to participate reading digital ebooks. From the beginning, Read an E-Book Week has been a champion for the … [Read more...] about Get Your Digital Reading on with Read an eBook Week! Starting March 4th
ASUS Transformer Prime to land in Canada on Dec 22nd
Those who may have been holding on to their breaths for the ASUS Transformer Prime to hit streets in Canada can finally breathe easy. For the quad core tablet is all set to storm on to the Canadian landscape from December 22nd, which is just two days after the tablet breaks loose in the US which is slated to happen on Dec 19. Incidentally, the Best Buy Canada site had earlier … [Read more...] about ASUS Transformer Prime to land in Canada on Dec 22nd
Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G Now Available in Canada
Samsung has reached out to the tablet fans in Canada with the 4G version of its Galaxy Tab 10.1. Local carriers Bell Mobility, Rogers Wireless, TELUS Mobility, Virgin Mobile, and Sasktel will be offering the tablet with pricing left to the individual telecom operators. In that respect, Bell Mobility is offering a 3 year plan that involves shelling out $449.95. As of now, … [Read more...] about Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G Now Available in Canada
Gateway 10.1-Inch Android Tablet A60 Now Shipping
Gateway has entered the tablet domain armed with a tablet device named Gateway TP Series A60. However, before you jump with excitement at the prospect of a whole new tablet (if a new tablet entering the market is that exciting anymore), there's a catch. The A60 in nothing but the Iconia Tab A500 from Acer that has been taken up by Gateway and re-branded as the A60. That should … [Read more...] about Gateway 10.1-Inch Android Tablet A60 Now Shipping
Overdrive Launches Project Gutenberg eBooks to Canadian Libraries
The long wait is finally over and Canadians who want to access free eBooks with minimal difficulty has finally arrived. Starting today, Canadians can now borrow over 23,000 free titles via Overdrive and Project Gutenberg. Project Gutenberg offers a wellspring of public domain and royalty free books. Overdrive mainly takes the best, most well known, and most popular and … [Read more...] about Overdrive Launches Project Gutenberg eBooks to Canadian Libraries
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 News: Will Launch in Australia Next Month, 4G Coming to Telus Canada
Samsung will let loose its Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia on the 11th of August, just 4 days ahead of HP doing the same with its TouchPad Down Under. However, Samsung has only come out with this, and has yet to reveal if the tablet will be available right off the shelf from August 11. Further details have been kept under wraps include the memory size options, price structure and … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 News: Will Launch in Australia Next Month, 4G Coming to Telus Canada