Welcome to another Good e-Reader Round Table Discussion. Today Michael and Peter discuss the merits of reading on a dedicated e-reader and tablet. There is a ton of confusion on the virtues of each device and what they excel at doing. Today, the two lads dispel popular myths and give you their perspective on what is better for reading. e-Readers have been around a lot longer … [Read more...] about Round Table – Are e-Readers or Tablets Better for Reading?
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FAA’s New Standards for In-Flight Electronic Devices
Ever since the advent of e-readers and tablets, those devices have been forbidden during certain times in air travel, notably during take-off and landing, due to long-held fears that the devices would somehow interfere with guidance systems, plane control, and the sending and receiving of messages between the flight crew and the tower. Sadly, the initial fears that led to … [Read more...] about FAA’s New Standards for In-Flight Electronic Devices
Kobo Announces the Launch of its India Platform
It's very interesting that the e-reader and ebookstore company that holds the number three market share in the US is the only one who is present in over 190 countries--make that 190 countries plus one--but that is the case for Kobo, who announced today the launch of its bookselling in India. Kobo will be available through retailers across India through its partnerships with … [Read more...] about Kobo Announces the Launch of its India Platform
Kobo at Frankfurt: Devices, Writing Life, and Above All, Books
An event like the Frankfurt Book Fair is such a whirlwind of activity, with tens of thousands of exhibitors and speakers and hundreds of thousands of attendees. This atmosphere actually lends itself well to learning about a wide variety of book related topics. So when Kobo's Michael Tamblyn sat down with Good e-Reader to catch up on the latest news from the growing … [Read more...] about Kobo at Frankfurt: Devices, Writing Life, and Above All, Books
Several Tablets and e-Readers Revealed at Frankfurt Book Fair
With a greater-than-ever focus on digital publishing at this year's Frankfurt Book Fair, several companies took advantage of the attendance and industry focus to launch or offer sneak previews of their ereaders and tablets. One of the rumors before the event was that Tolino would get a facelift, but the European e-reader, created in a unique partnership between five … [Read more...] about Several Tablets and e-Readers Revealed at Frankfurt Book Fair
Frankfurt Book Fair Officially Kicked Off Today
The first official day of the Frankfurt Book Fair has just come to a close, and if the remaining days are as packed with innovation and insight as today was, it will be one of the more memorable publishing events. One of the things that is setting this year's staging apart from some of the recent years is the larger focus on digital publishing, self-publishing, and … [Read more...] about Frankfurt Book Fair Officially Kicked Off Today
Nook and Nook HD + Make a Good Mothers Day Gift
Barnes & Noble has some suggestions if you have been wondering what would make the best Mother's Day gift this year. The company has reduced prices for its lead offerings, the Nook HD and Nook HD+ devices, so that kids can pamper their mothers without breaking the bank. The 7 inch Nook HD can be purchased for $149 and $179 for the 8 GB and 16 GB versions respectively. This … [Read more...] about Nook and Nook HD + Make a Good Mothers Day Gift
Top Digital Comics News: Shop Smart!
Welcome to a special shopping edition of Top Digital Comics News! How much does a digital graphic novel cost? That may depend on where you buy it. As graphic novels proliferate on a variety of platforms—both e-book stores and dedicated comics apps—something interesting has happened: The prices vary, sometimes by quite a bit. Todd Allen investigates this for Publishers … [Read more...] about Top Digital Comics News: Shop Smart!
Worldreader Receives Donation from Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos
Worldreader has one goal: to bring literacy to outlying, under-served areas by supplying towns and villages with e-readers and ebooks. The portability and storage capacity of e-readers makes them ideal for locations that are able to access 3G or wi-fi, but whose physical location makes routine shipments of print books less feasible. As of the end of last year, Worldreader and … [Read more...] about Worldreader Receives Donation from Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos
Amazon Kindle Touch Gets New Firmware Update
Amazon has just provided the Paperwhite treatment to its Kindle Touch device thanks to a comprehensive software update that it has made available. This means the humble Kindle Touch device will now be comparable to the Kindle Paperwhite. The new features include a refreshed user interface that lists the books in your library by their cover images, while the archived books … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Touch Gets New Firmware Update