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
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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
iRex Sipix e-paper now good enough for more than 6fps video
AUO's Sipix e-paper technology is hitting headlines and this time, it has some nice cool features to share with us. This since those who have been longing for moving video on e-paper display stand the chance to have their wishes fulfilled at last if the latest e-paper display panel the company has come up with is anything to go by.The panel they have shown is seen capable … [Read more...] about iRex Sipix e-paper now good enough for more than 6fps video
EC Media’s Wink e-Reader – A Preview
The Bangalore based company EC Media would like us to stop reading and start winking. The reason is simple, the Wink e-book reader is here so that reading books will never be the same again. The company right now has two e-readers to offer - Wink XTS and Wink XLite with 5 and 6 inches of screen real estate respectively. However, the XTSÂ e-readers rely on Wi-Fi to get online … [Read more...] about EC Media’s Wink e-Reader – A Preview
E-book workshop planned by Marshalltown Public Library
The Marshalltown Public Library or just MPL is part of a consortium of Iowa Libraries referred to as Wilbor and is in the business of offering both e-books as well as audio books that can be downloaded into suitable devices such as e-readers or tablet PCs. But then, MPL is not only into making available downloadable digital content. Rather, they are willing to reach out to … [Read more...] about E-book workshop planned by Marshalltown Public Library
Hanwang color e-book reader to launch in Q1 2011
According to a report at Digitimes, Hanwang Technology will be coming up with its new color e-reader towards the end of first quarter of 2011. A unique aspect of the e-book reader is that it will be based on EPD panel sourced from E Ink Holdings (EIH) that promises to introduce vivid colors while also being kind to the battery.The e-reader though is targeted mainly at the … [Read more...] about Hanwang color e-book reader to launch in Q1 2011
Sony to re-launch its e-readers in Japan
Sony might be charming book lovers the world over with its alluring range of e-book readers though strangely, the same couldn't be said of its own backyard. The electronics behemoth had pulled back its e-readers from the Japanese market in 2007 citing lack of adequate demand and had set out in search of greener pastures.However, now with as much water that could flow under … [Read more...] about Sony to re-launch its e-readers in Japan
Color Book Series e-reader from Energy Sistem
Here is an e-reader that does not just boast of color display but also comes in stunning shades that make the entire device enticing to say the least. The device is Color Book Series e-reader and is brought out by Energy Sistem.The color display of the Color Book Series e-reader is all of 5 inches of LCD goodness having a display resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. On board … [Read more...] about Color Book Series e-reader from Energy Sistem
Ectaco introduces jetBook mini e-reader
Jetbook has followed up with their new Jetbook Mini from their original Jetbook e-Reader and adds a splash of vibrant colors to the e-reader segment that otherwise was beginning to look boring with just shades of black and white. The only exception might be that of the Sony e-readers that comes in different shades.The colors being talked about is however the color of the … [Read more...] about Ectaco introduces jetBook mini e-reader
Sharp developing 3D tablet
While every other player in this segment is busy putting together a tablet device, consumer electronics major Sharp has gone one step ahead and has stated they are keen to come up with a tablet device with 3D display technology. In fact as per Sharp President Mikio Katayama, its a series of tablet devices that the company intends to launch in future with a 3D tablet being one … [Read more...] about Sharp developing 3D tablet