There were more e-readers released in 2024 than any other year in history. The largest companies in this space, such as Amazon and Kobo, dominated the headlines. There was lots of new e-paper technology included in some products that were not seen before. What were the biggest e-reader news stories of the year? There were tons of them, and Good e-Reader is breaking down the … [Read more...] about The Biggest e-Reader News Stories of 2024
ereader news
29% of Canadians use an e-Reader
Canadians love to read digitally and Booknet Canada recently released new information on what devices are used the most. Almost everyone who reads ebooks (90%) own a smartphone, 70% own a tablet, and 42% own a dedicated e-reader. Most ebook readers prefer to read on a tablet (32%), though this is down 3% from the previous year, continuing a slight downward trend in recent … [Read more...] about 29% of Canadians use an e-Reader
E-Reader trends and statistics for 2019
E-Readers are becoming really popular again and more new devices were released in 2018, than other other year. There are a few reasons why people are buying more e-readers and screen size is a big one, no pun intended. You can elect to go with a pocket friendly 6 inch display or 6.8. There are numerous other screen sizes available and they go upwards to 13.3 inches. There is … [Read more...] about E-Reader trends and statistics for 2019
Good e-Reader Store Unveils New Shipping Rates
Good e-Reader is proud to unveil our brand new shipping program. Every product listed in the store now has different shipping rates , on a per item basis. Shoppers can now save money on shipping no matter what country you live in, with new low rates for folks who live in Canada or the United States. Europe, South America, Oceania and other regions will also experience … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Store Unveils New Shipping Rates
Barnes and Noble Unveils Nook Trade in Program
Barnes and Noble has just unveiled a new trade in program that will allow Nook owners to drop off their older devices at any bookstore and get a $30 credit towards the purchase of a Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook. The trade in program is the first of its type and gives owners of the 1st generation Nook, Nook Color and Nook Tablet a viable upgrade path. As long as the devices are … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Unveils Nook Trade in Program
Top 5 e-Readers of the Summer
The summer of 2014 saw many new e-readers get released and some old favorites get used on the beach and cottage. Today, we take a look at the top five e-readers that either came out during the summer or remained perennial favorites. … [Read more...] about Top 5 e-Readers of the Summer
Podcast: Week in Review – Amazon Drama, New Pocketbook e-Readers
Welcome to a short week in review edition of the Good e-Reader Radio Show! Today Michael talks about Amazon pulling pre-orders from all future Hachette titles and how executives from the publisher are in Seattle right now for emergency meetings. Also, Pocketbook has announced two new e-readers that will be out soon. If you want to get a sense of the top 10 new e-readers of … [Read more...] about Podcast: Week in Review – Amazon Drama, New Pocketbook e-Readers
Amazon Introduces New Installment Plan for Kindle HDX
The latest line of Amazon Kindle tablets got a lot of fanfare when they first came out and the lack of major retail distribution partners is hurting sales. Amazon had a resort to a series of popup stores in California just to build demand for them and today introduced a new plan to try and sell more units. Amazon has just unveiled a new installment plan program that works … [Read more...] about Amazon Introduces New Installment Plan for Kindle HDX
Good e-Reader Week in Review – Sept 10th to 15th 2012
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Week in Review report. We break down the most essential stories over the course of the last seven days, and give you a comprehensive breakdown of the most important news items in the world of ebooks, digital publishing, e-readers, and more! Kindle Fire HD Controversy The Kindle Fire HD 7 Inch is now shipping and available in some retail … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Week in Review – Sept 10th to 15th 2012
Good e-Reader Week in Review – We Attended the Kobo and Amazon Launch Events
Over the course of the last week, our core team was split up between Toronto, Ontario and Santa Monica, California. We attended both the Amazon and Kobo launch events where we saw a total of six new devices being launched and went hands-on with every single one! This was the first time that we have ever covered two major launches on opposite ends of North America! Sure, we have … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Week in Review – We Attended the Kobo and Amazon Launch Events
Good e-Reader Radio Show – New e-Readers by Bebook and Sony
Welcome to another edition of the Good e-Reader Radio Show! Today we check out two new e-readers that hit our labs, and we give you the full scoop on what they bring to the table. I am of course talking about the Bebook Pure and the Sony PRS-T2. Over the course of the last week Amazon fever has hit the internet. I am not talking about a new exotic virus, but the impending … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Radio Show – New e-Readers by Bebook and Sony
Good e-Reader Week in Review – Aug 20th to Aug 25th 2012
Welcome to your favorite weekly roundup of all the latest digital publishing, eBook, e-Reader and Tablet PC news. Over the last week I went on vacation for a few days to sunny Salts Spring Island in British Columbia! Aside from that, lots of news has transpired in the industry. Website Lendink managed to move to a new web-host, which means the nemesis of indie authors is back … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Week in Review – Aug 20th to Aug 25th 2012
Good e-Reader Radio – The Best Tablets for Back to School
Welcome to another edition of the Good e-Reader Radio Show! Today we talk about the best tablets for back to school season. We give you an indication of the most cost effective ones on the market today and a rundown of their capabilities. Digital Textbook rental companies are gaining more traction in the industry and we name the top 3 you want to deal with, if you are thinking … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Radio – The Best Tablets for Back to School
Good eReader Week in Review – August 5th to 10th
During the last week, no new e-readers have dropped but rumors continue to swirl about the new line of Amazon Kindle Tablets and e-Readers hitting the market. Sony also intends on releasing a followup to the Sony PRS-T1 in the next few weeks and Blackberry released the Playbook 2! In our Week in Review, we focus on only the MAJOR news items that you might have missed but need … [Read more...] about Good eReader Week in Review – August 5th to 10th