Apple and Amazon are the two biggest players in the tablet and e-book reader segment respectively, though it's the iPad that might just have edged past the Kindle as far as the product's age and resale worth is concerned. A recent research report suggests that the iPad has more value then Kindle products. So what type of value do these devices hold? The Apple iPad will lose … [Read more...] about iPad Holds More Value Than the Kindle
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Roundup of Black Friday 2011 Deals on e-Readers
Buying an e-book reader or a tablet (or for that matter, any other gadget) on Black Friday can be rewarding, though if you haven't done your research you could miss out on some great deals. Presented here is a compilation of some the best deals you can have on two of the biggest selling e-readers currently available. Black Friday deals on the Amazon Kindle Think of … [Read more...] about Roundup of Black Friday 2011 Deals on e-Readers
E Ink Revenue Shows Strong Positive Growth in September
E Ink Holdings' revenue has gone up thanks to an increase in shipments to Amazon. The world at large might still be reeling under the influence of a prolonged recession, though not every one is complaining. E-book reader sales continue to show positive growth and is poised for an even bigger jump during the coming holiday season. A number of players in this segment have come up … [Read more...] about E Ink Revenue Shows Strong Positive Growth in September
India’s $35 Tablet “Aakash” Unveiled
The Tata Nano equivalent of a tablet that surprised everyone with its super cheap price tag of just $35 is now finally here. Named Aakash Low Cost Access Device (LCAD), or just Aakash (and not Sakshat as was previously known), the tablet finally got to see the light of the day after a few controversies earlier in its life cycle had led many to doubt if the tablet will ever … [Read more...] about India’s $35 Tablet “Aakash” Unveiled
E Ink Claims e-Book Reader Market Will Increase in 2011
No matter how much noise tablet PCs might be making, e-readers are here to stay if Taiwan based E Ink Holding or EIH is to be believed. In fact, the company believes e-ink based e-readers will continue to flourish in 2011 with shipment volumes expected to reach 25 to 30 million units. However, the actual picture from the industry paints a different picture as market leader … [Read more...] about E Ink Claims e-Book Reader Market Will Increase in 2011
E-Paper Sales Rise in Taiwan
If statistics brought forth by Photonics Industry and Technology Development Association (or just PIDA) are to be believed, e-books sales are on the rise. This is perhaps the clearest signal so far of e-books gaining on consumer preference. In numeric terms, this transforms to NT$13.2 billion (US$444.67 million) in first half, earning of Taiwan's e-paper industry in 2011. This … [Read more...] about E-Paper Sales Rise in Taiwan
Apple Along with Top 5 US Publishers Accused of e-Book Price Collusion
Clearly, its the highest paid lawyers that are more in demand among the top technology firms worldwide. So with the everyone-suing-everyone scenario currently being played out, the latest is against the biggest proponent of court proceedings right now. It's Apple along with a slew of publishers that are being sued by a Washington based law firm on the grounds of price … [Read more...] about Apple Along with Top 5 US Publishers Accused of e-Book Price Collusion
New Sony e-reader reaches FCC
Sony has a brand new e-book reader up its sleeve and the device has already made it past FCC. However, things are more often than not cryptic while they are at the FCC and the latest Sony e-reader is no exceptions. So its almost next to nothing that we know of the e-reader that is currently referred to as PRS-T1 as per FCC listing. Also, the device will boast of 802.11n Wi-Fi … [Read more...] about New Sony e-reader reaches FCC
Binatone ‘Readme Mobile’ e-Reader Launched in UK
Readme Mobile is all set to be the newest member of the e-reader family in the UK, if everything at Binatone Electronics goes as planned. Binatone already has an e-reader in its product portfolio, the ReadMe Daily, and the ReadMe Mobile will be the second e-reader offering from this electronics maker. With a sticker price of £129, the Readme Mobile runs Android 2.1 Eclair … [Read more...] about Binatone ‘Readme Mobile’ e-Reader Launched in UK
Panasonic readying tablet/e-reader for launch in Japan
Japanese consumers will soon have one more tablet / e-reader hybrid device to choose from. Domestic consumer electronic giant Panasonic is working on such a device for a possible release as early as sometime next month itself. Also, a unique aspect with the Panasonic offering is that the company is adopting an approach similar to that of its domestic compatriot Sharp in that … [Read more...] about Panasonic readying tablet/e-reader for launch in Japan