During the last five years since I started covering the e-reader and tablet PC industry, many companies have risen and fallen. There are some very disturbing trends that all of these failed ventures have in common, and many others are on the cusp of falling suit and hopefully could avoid the same fate. Pandigital, Cool-ER, Endless Ideas, Entourage, and iRex have all fallen … [Read more...] about Feature: Why e-Reader and Tablet Companies Fail
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Pandigital Goes Bankrupt
Pandigital was a California based company that has been releasing lower-end tablets for the last four years. The company basically adopted vanilla Android tablets from companies in China and marketed them as its own. Most of its devices had outdated versions of Android and the hardware was kind of pitiful. The company has officially filed for bankruptcy and all of its assets … [Read more...] about Pandigital Goes Bankrupt
Pandigital SuperNova 8 Inch Tablet Launched
Pandigital has been coming up with tablet PCs with extraterrestrial names, though thankfully, when it is about prices, they are down to earth. The latest from Pandigital, the SuperNova, has debuted with a price tag of just $229. There has been a steady flow of tablet PCs recently and the SuperNova is one more addition to the crowd, which in turn can be considered a notch higher … [Read more...] about Pandigital SuperNova 8 Inch Tablet Launched
Pandigital Super Nova Soon Available at Best Buy
Pandigital has been issuing a bunch of new e-readers this year and many of them have been limited to the USA in terms of sales. The other day we just reviewed the Pandigital Nova, but our hearts remain with the Super Nova. This new tablet will be the best one the company has released to this point in terms of specs and hardware. The Super Nova comes with a 8 inch capacitive … [Read more...] about Pandigital Super Nova Soon Available at Best Buy
Review of the Pandigital Nova e-Reader
The Pandigital Nova is the most recent entrant to the ultra competitive market of lower end tablet computers. The company has been issuing hybrid tablets and e-readers since early last year with the Pandigital Novel as its first device. Pandigital continues to be popular because of its solid distribution chain with most popular electronic stores in both the USA and Canada and … [Read more...] about Review of the Pandigital Nova e-Reader
Video Review of the Pandigital Nova Tablet
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Review Video! Today we give you a solid 18 minute review of the new Pandigital Nova Tablet! This new tablet from Pandigital expands upon their previous offerings, such as the Pandigital Novel line of devices. It runs a more current version of Google Android 2.3 than previous iterations. It has a 7 inch TFT Resistive touchscreen with a … [Read more...] about Video Review of the Pandigital Nova Tablet
Pandigital Nova Unboxing Video
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Video! Today we unbox the brand new Pandigital Nova! This is a follow-up device to the Pandigital Novel line of tablets. This new tablet is a 7 inch TFT Resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 600x800 pixels. It is running Android 2.3, and we show you everything that comes in the box and give you a first time startup of the device! … [Read more...] about Pandigital Nova Unboxing Video
Pandigital Nova Digital Reader hits Bestbuy Today
There is a new Pandigital e-reader and tablet hybrid on the block and it is rolling into Bestbuy locations today! The new device will set you back a modest $169 and is powered by a later version of Google Android 2.3. The new Pandigital Nova is a positive step forward from the companies first forays into the tablet world, with the woeful Pandigital Novel. The company is back … [Read more...] about Pandigital Nova Digital Reader hits Bestbuy Today
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 Pandigital Planet Android 2.2 e-Reader Arrives at the FCC
Pandigital has released a number of tablets billed as e-readers and they enjoy strong sales. However, many reports indicate that most people have a rather lackluster experience with them. We did enjoy to a small degree the new Pandigital 9 inch novel a few months ago and it looks like Pandigital is at it again! They have developed a new 7 inch model that will replace their … [Read more...] about New Pandigital Planet Android 2.2 e-Reader Arrives at the FCC
New Pandigital Novel firmware update out now
Pandigital has released a new firmware update for its 7 inch Novel e-reader today! They have packed in LOADS of new features to really update the unit and give it more Android functionality. One of the best updates to the Pandigital Novel is the revision of the Barnes and Noble e-reader application. It now actually integrates into your home screen and gives you many new … [Read more...] about New Pandigital Novel firmware update out now
What Brand e-Reader do you have? Top 10 Poll Results
We ran a poll in December 2010 and January 2011 on what brand of e-reader proved to be the most popular with the regular visitors of Good e-Reader. This poll was run during the crucial holiday season and the month afterwords. We did not ask what e-reader in particular people had, but only what brand they decided to go with. We had 647 votes total cast in two months and the … [Read more...] about What Brand e-Reader do you have? Top 10 Poll Results
IDC claims 13 million e-readers and 18 million tablets shipped in 2010
International Data Corporation whom is considered one of the leading global market intelligence company has just released some interesting statistics. It seems in 2010 13 million e-readers and 18 million Tablet PC's were shipped globally. Retail giant Amazon led the entire e-reader sales scene, retaining around a total 48% market share, not only in the pivotal 4th quarter … [Read more...] about IDC claims 13 million e-readers and 18 million tablets shipped in 2010
New Pandigital Novel in black launched for just $140
Pandigital has come up with a new budget tablet to pamper those who are looking for low cost. However, the new aspect of the tablet is limited to just its color, as the new Pandigital Novel tablet with a black outfit matches up to the white Pandigital Novel in every other aspect. Pandigital has unveiled the Novel white last year while the new Novel tablet in black is currently … [Read more...] about New Pandigital Novel in black launched for just $140