A lot of the news about how digital reading is affecting bookstores—both major retailers and small independent brick-and-mortars—has focused on ways the physical bookstores can compete with both online book retailers and ebooks. But instead of competing, an article from Publishers Weekly demonstrates one instance in which a bookstore has joined the ebook revolution while still … [Read more...] about Adapting the Bookstore to the Digital Marketplace
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New Low-Power Freescale Chips for e-Readers and Tablets to Debut in Second Half of 2012
One company that we don't hear much about in the consumer electronic market is Freescale. The reason for this is that they are traditionally back stage players. They make the chips which are fitted on e-book readers or other in-vehicle entertainment systems. We see the devices everywhere but are not much aware of the chip that actually makes it run. We rather hear or read about … [Read more...] about New Low-Power Freescale Chips for e-Readers and Tablets to Debut in Second Half of 2012
Sol Computer to launch 7 inch Android and Windows tablets with Pixel Qi displays
Sol is adding some more variety to its line of tablets this year. These would however be of 7 inch sizes with one running on Android and the other on Windows. For those who have come in late, the company already has a 10 inch netbook and tablet in the market, both of which are windows based. These devices have the added specialty that they have Pixel Qi displays which make them … [Read more...] about Sol Computer to launch 7 inch Android and Windows tablets with Pixel Qi displays
Toshiba AT200 Tablet to Debut in the US as the Excite X10
The super sleek AT200 tablet from Toshiba has been the talk amongst gadget lovers ever since the company mentioned it back in September. The tablet is expected to be making its presence known at CES, scheduled tomorrow. Toshiba has kept to their promise and gadget lovers will get to have hands on experience with the tablet device at CES. The tablet will be available in the US … [Read more...] about Toshiba AT200 Tablet to Debut in the US as the Excite X10
Datawind Aiming to sell 15 Million Aakash Tablets This Year
Datawind, the Canada based manufacturer that has been contracted to manufacture the Aakash expect to sell 15 million units of the tablet PCs this year alone. The target, though ambitious should not be too easy to reach considering its single biggest customer will be the Human Resource and Development ministry of India itself that is expected to pick up 10 million of their … [Read more...] about Datawind Aiming to sell 15 Million Aakash Tablets This Year
CES Promises The Latest in Digital Design
As the staff of GoodEReader pack up and head off to Las Vegas for the 2012 International CES, the largest consumer technology showcase available, a full schedule of tech companies and designers are already slated to show us the latest in tablets, e-readers, mobile devices, and more. While all of the exhibitors will be bringing their latest design products, one of the … [Read more...] about CES Promises The Latest in Digital Design
AT&T to offer Pantech Element 4G tablet from Jan 8 for $300
Pantech is an electronics device making company that is not much heard of even though they do make products that are sturdy and stable. Their latest development is the Pantech Element and just as the name might suggest, the tablet is indeed capable of standing up to the elements (water -- to be more specific), at least up to some extent. The tablet would be formally inducted … [Read more...] about AT&T to offer Pantech Element 4G tablet from Jan 8 for $300
Acer and Lenovo to launch Windows 8 tablet in Q3 2012
Acer and Lenovo has made known their intentions of coming up with a Windows 8 based tablet device towards the third quarter of this year. Both the companies already have a presence in the tablet segment though that has been almost exclusively based on the Android OS. However, all of that can change with the coming of Windows 8, the first Windows version that its makers claim … [Read more...] about Acer and Lenovo to launch Windows 8 tablet in Q3 2012
HTC Flyer Discontinued, Is the EVO View Next in Line?
Best Buy not only sold out stock of the HTC Flyer, but stopped further sales of the device thereafter. This had been the only source where one could pick up the HTC Flyer. There is, however, the HTV EVO View that is still available and by the looks of it will be available for some time now. This more so, as the device is about to receive a Honeycomb update, as per the site Good … [Read more...] about HTC Flyer Discontinued, Is the EVO View Next in Line?
Android 4.0 for Galaxy Tab might still be a possibility
Samsung has announced that they would not be coming up with the Android 4.0 update for their Galaxy Tab devices, something that caused quite a bit of stir among users of the company's 2010 flagship tablet. There is however news that Samsung is reconsidering their stand and there is indeed the possibility of Android 4.0 ICS update being made available for the Galaxy Tab … [Read more...] about Android 4.0 for Galaxy Tab might still be a possibility