Kno started as a company spearheaded by management coming from a textbook background aimed at educational institutions. They started to develop 2 tablets that would be aimed at schools but it did not pan out due to rising costs. The company decided to refocus itself on applications and just released their first one, an iPad app. This new application allows you shop, read and … [Read more...] about Kno debuts new iPad app with the worlds largest eTextbook store
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Are Dual-Screen Tablets Cursed? A Case Study of Entourage and Kno
The education market is huge and many technology start ups seek to capture fame and fortune aiming devices exclusively at high-schools and higher learning institutions. We have seen many companies such as Entourage and KNO fail to successfully penetrate not only schools, but the consumer market in general. So we have to ask the question, are Dual-Screen tablets cursed? I am … [Read more...] about Are Dual-Screen Tablets Cursed? A Case Study of Entourage and Kno
Kno closes $30 million in Series C funding
Kno has announced today that they have just closed the C series of investment. Leading the charge was Intel Capital who contributed $20 million dollars, also Advanced Publications invested a few million. AP is the parent company of Conde Nast, which in the new direction Kno is moving could prove to be a wellspring of experience. Kno is shifting gears from their two Kno … [Read more...] about Kno closes $30 million in Series C funding
Kno to get out of the tablet game and focus on software
We saw the writing on the wall about Kno and are pleased to announce they are in talks to pull out of their tablet investments and focus on software. Kno has not actually shipped either of the two tablets that have been displayed in many tech shows over the course of the last year. They have two models in development and those who pre-ordered are left high and dry. The … [Read more...] about Kno to get out of the tablet game and focus on software
Kno Educational Tablet Shipping delay
The Kno tablet currently has two iterations, none of which are are in hands of their student ambassadors or the people who pre-ordered them. Emails sent to the sales department normally go answered and it looks like the company is in trouble of folding before it even got off the ground. Firstly the trouble woes had begun at CES with Kno with the company attended without a … [Read more...] about Kno Educational Tablet Shipping delay
Kno Announces Student Ambassador program
Kno recently has developed a few different models of its new educational tablet such as its 14.1 inch dual or single screen edition. The company stands for Knowledge and its firmly set to integrate its technology in the classroom. The company is now taking a direct hand in grooming the kids of today for the jobs of tomorrow by offering students who have demonstrated a passion … [Read more...] about Kno Announces Student Ambassador program
Kno Tablets begin shipping next week!
If you were one of the lucky people to get in on the pre-orders for either the Kno Dual screen 14.1 inch tablet PC or the single screen edition, you are in luck! These units will begin to ship next week! Kno, which is short for knowledge, is a very unique 14.1 touch-screen tablet that blends textbooks, course materials, note-taking, web access, educational applications, … [Read more...] about Kno Tablets begin shipping next week!
Kno tablet makes it through FCC
Kno has already gone on board declaring the availability of their Kno tablet in the US from the 20th December though they had announced it would be in limited quantities. However, the good thing is, the company seems to be well on track in meeting the deadline and as proof of that, there is news of the tablet - both the dual and single screened version - having received the … [Read more...] about Kno tablet makes it through FCC
Dual Screen Kno Tablet priced at $899
The Kno dual screen tablet is inching closer to its launch schedule which its makers Kno have pegged to be around the end of this year though no specific launch dates have been revealed. And as a precursor to it, Kno have come out with the cost of both the single screen as well as the dual screen versions of the Kno tablet. So it will require one to have $599 and $899 to be … [Read more...] about Dual Screen Kno Tablet priced at $899
Kno dual display tablet to make year end debut
Remember the Kno tablet device, a dual screened tablet that is aimed primarily at the educational sector? It has been a long time since we last got to hear of it and it's in the news again. This time with a firm launch schedule which is towards the end of the year. This is also the time when a lot of tablet devices have lined themselves up for a market launch and the Kno is one … [Read more...] about Kno dual display tablet to make year end debut
Kno 14.1 Inch Dual Screen Tablet Computer
The latest Good E-Reader news has coverage from the D8 Digital Conference showing off a new device aimed at students. Introducing the Kno dual 14.1 inch screen tablet! Yes you heard us right two dual 14.1 inch full color screens! The Kno is a Tegra 2-powered dual 14-inch tablet running on a custom Linux build. Both screens are a tremendous 1440x900 resolution and accept … [Read more...] about Kno 14.1 Inch Dual Screen Tablet Computer