A new e-reader tablet device from Kobo has appeared at the FCC. Named the Vox e-book reader, the tablet is being touted as Kobo's answer to the yet to be launched Amazon tablet, though much of it is still shrouded in mystery. However, the images available do deliver some hints. The Vox includes a microSD card slot, which means users get the chance to enhance their storage … [Read more...] about The Kobo Vox eBook Reader is at the FCC
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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
Kindle Special Offers to show AmazonLocal deals
Its showtime for AmazonLocal. Well almost as a new software update to be made live within the coming weeks is all set to bring on the Amazon equivalent of Groupon to the Kindle with Special Offers while it is displaying the screen saver. What is going to be special with AmazonLocal is that its only the deals that are relevant in the area that the reader is based in that … [Read more...] about Kindle Special Offers to show AmazonLocal deals
Pandigital SuperNova tablet e-reader clears FCC
Pandigital is back with a new tablet PC. Called the Pandigital SuperNova, that tablet has also been through FCC. Also, while the SuperNova is being referred to as a tablet, Pandigital though is sticking to its traditional approach of calling tablets as e-readers which is equally applicable to the SuperNova as well. So, how does the latest Pandigital Tablet eReader (as it is … [Read more...] about Pandigital SuperNova tablet e-reader clears FCC
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
HP TouchPad Launches July 1st with iStoryTime App
One of the hotly anticipated devices launching July 1 is the HP TouchPad, a new addition to the ever-expanding family of touch screen tablets slated to use the webOS operating system. Computex attendees were treated to a sneak peek of the tablet, but the full launch is finally here. One of the installed features for launch on the TouchPad may surprise some consumers who are … [Read more...] about HP TouchPad Launches July 1st with iStoryTime App
Ampersand Makes E-Poetry Possible
Poetry publishers have been battling digital publication ever since e-readers appeared on the scene, and it’s not because they don’t want readers to enjoy Walt Whitman on their Kindles. Although poetry makes up only a small percentage of book sales, they are still a highly active part of the publishing industry. As more and more self-publishing and digital publishing … [Read more...] about Ampersand Makes E-Poetry Possible
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
Summertime Damage to Portable Devices
One of the much-touted benefits of a reading-specific device or tablet PC is its go-anywhere capability, the luxury of having an entire reading library and audio collection on hand in any situation. When making the decision to purchase an e-reader or tablet, many first-time device buyers may have envisioned leisure time at poolside with a limitless supply of summer … [Read more...] about Summertime Damage to Portable Devices
Inkling Makes E-Textbooks a Reality
Opponents of the more academically-structured functions of e-readers have long sited the awkward accessibility of search features as one of the barriers to widespread adoption of electronic texts in educational settings. The belief that e-readers aren’t the most user-friendly interface for any digital content which requires rapid movement throughout the text have been … [Read more...] about Inkling Makes E-Textbooks a Reality