The iPad is creating a revolution in the way education is imparted in almost all genres. And here is something that will make the iPad a must-have device for all students, rendering it indespensible: interactive textbooks. The iPad is already the best device you can have with you during college lectures and is more portable and compact than a laptop while also having a battery … [Read more...] about Interactive Textbooks for iPads coming soon
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The G6Touch e-reader from Ployer China
Ployer China has come up with a new e-book reader - the G6Touch. E-reader it is but the G6Touch isn't just limited to that for the e-book reader can also double up as a Portable Media Player as well. Up front is a 7 inch touchscreen with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. As far as its e-book reading credentials are concerned, the G6Touch is compliant with a wide range of … [Read more...] about The G6Touch e-reader from Ployer China
Barnes & Noble e-book store up for sale
A war is currently on in the e-reader/e-book business and it seems no one is safe from the firing lines. Not even those who can be described with such superlatives like the biggest, the largest, the best, etc. And the latest casualty seems to the number one book store chain in the United States, Barnes & Noble. According to the latest e-reader news, they have put themself … [Read more...] about Barnes & Noble e-book store up for sale
Borders launches its e-bookstore
Borders Group Inc, it seems is in a hurry and is quickly preparing themselves to make their presence felt in the e-book segment. And as the first step, the company launched commercial operation of their online bookstore on Wednesday. This will allow users to buy books from Borders.com and have them downloaded in their e-readers. The company also took the opportunity to … [Read more...] about Borders launches its e-bookstore
Bookeen Launches Colorful Opus E-Reader
If you are looking for a colorful e-reader, here is one more choice for you – the Bookeen Opus e-book reader named Opus Color. It is the color version of the Cybook Opus and is the latest e-reader to join the colorful e-reader bandwagon. The Opus Color has a 5 inch screen with a resolution of 800x600 pixels and makes use of the print imitating monochrome e-ink technology. … [Read more...] about Bookeen Launches Colorful Opus E-Reader
Two E-Book Store Alternatives to Amazon and Barnes and Noble
E-Book stores are myriad with the top stores getting most of the sales, while the smaller stores get little attention. Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and Sony are the leading e-book market places on the internet. But what if you do not have a Kindle, Nook or Sony E-Reader? Here are two different E-Book stores you have probably never heard of, but there are allot of positive … [Read more...] about Two E-Book Store Alternatives to Amazon and Barnes and Noble
The BeBook E-Reader
The newest e-reader from Netherlands based company – Endless Ideas – is out in the market and going by initial looks, it sure looks one mean machine. There is something in the new Bebook that is sure to appeal to both the avid as well as the occasional reader. So what is it that makes the BeBook so impressive? Let’s find out. With a 6-inch reflective screen, the BeBook looks … [Read more...] about The BeBook E-Reader
The Elonex E-Reader From Borders UK
The proverbial rat race has been replaced with the e-reader race since the beginning of last year. Every manufacturer worth its name has either launched, is in the process of launching or planning to launch a new e-reader. Specs and price tag that are being fixed is consumer beneficial indeed. Take for instance the Elonex that was launched by Borders UK at a remarkable low … [Read more...] about The Elonex E-Reader From Borders UK
The Sony PRS-300: An E-Book Reader You Can Afford
Its not too long ago that the entry level Sony digital book reader has started to arrive at stores worldwide that it has already built a niche for itself, proving to be a competent, feature packed, and inexpensive digital e-book reader. Its like hitting bull’s eye and going by the response of the reading public to their e-book reader the PRS-300, it seems Sony has done just … [Read more...] about The Sony PRS-300: An E-Book Reader You Can Afford
What Operating System is the iPad Going to Run On
After much speculation, Apple’s long-rumored entry into tablet computing has arrived. The most awaited gadget of 2010 is the sleek and resourceful e-book reader which also helps you in staying updated. It is the Apple iPad. With a 9.7inch screen and a rechargeable non-removable battery, the Operating System of iPad is iPhone OS3.2. It will run only on software downloaded … [Read more...] about What Operating System is the iPad Going to Run On