It was just a matter of time before technology and hi-fi gadgets make it to what can perhaps be said the last frontiers of our civilization -- religion and places of worship. In a move that is sure to have far reaching impact for those of you that use tablet PCs and e-book reading devices to read your digital content. The Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana, better known as the … [Read more...] about Ancient Vatican Library Texts To Be Digitized
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One In Three In The UK Now Own An e-Reader
The e-book reading class in the UK has gone up by 21%t compared to what is was in 2011. Or to put it in another way, one in every three has now gravitated towards a dedicated e-book reader to consume digital content. However, eBooks in he UK have not really gained mass acceptance yet and printed books still lead the field by a wide margin. The survey team that Wiggin had set … [Read more...] about One In Three In The UK Now Own An e-Reader
GoBook E-Reader Launched at London Book Fair
A survey conducted by children's book publisher Scholastic has revealed some interesting facts. It shows that children have shown a preference to read if it's with an e-book reading device. With this is mind, Ergo Electronics plans to launch two new color e-book reading devices named GoBook at the London Book Fair. The first of the two has been named Imagine and features an … [Read more...] about GoBook E-Reader Launched at London Book Fair
E-book Trailers: Latest Trend To Promote E-books
Now we have trailers of e-books on the cards. Designed much like the way movie trailers are made out, this form of promotion is turning out to be the latest fad and is being used increasingly by e-book authors to showcase their digital creation. Further, e-books are read on e-book readers and tablet devices that boasts of average to exemplary media capabilities. So it was just … [Read more...] about E-book Trailers: Latest Trend To Promote E-books
Sri Lanka’s First e-Book Store – Book Hub
Book lovers living in the island nation of Sri Lanka are in for a treat now that the country is all set to play host to an online e-book store of its own. The emphasis will focus on the literary works by Sri Lankan authors, the electronic versions of which will be hosted for the very first time on the online store for easy download to any PC, Android, or iOS platforms. The … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka’s First e-Book Store – Book Hub
Samsung Galaxy 680 Goes On Sale in India for INR 33,571
Anyone in India with exactly Rs. 33,571 at his disposal will be able to bring home the new Samsung Galaxy Tab 680 tablet device. That's a bit lower than the Rs. 34,900 that the tablet was previously anticipated to sell for. Also, lest you think the Tab 680 is another new tablet device from Samsung, it's the same Tab 7.7 device as is known elsewhere in the world. It's just the … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy 680 Goes On Sale in India for INR 33,571
Kindle Touch Now Available Internationally
The Kindle Touch e-reader is now finally ready for its overseas trip. Those eager for the latest e-reader can place their bookings via the Amazon site, though only the the Wi-Fi enabled version is available, for now at least. The 3G enabled Kindle Touch remains off bounds and Amazon isn't committing to a time frame as to when they would be ready with the international shipment … [Read more...] about Kindle Touch Now Available Internationally
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
Sony PRS-T1 Ships Oct 16 if pre-Ordered Now
Sony's new Wi-Fi only e-reader, PRS-T1, with which it hopes to take the battle to the Amazon Kindle or the Nook Color, is now up for pre-order. Price has been kept competitive at $149, with the official Sony site now accepting pre-orders for the new e-reader. Shipping date mentioned is "on or about" October 16th as of now. The price though isn't the only reason making the … [Read more...] about Sony PRS-T1 Ships Oct 16 if pre-Ordered Now