The Nook Simple Touch Glowlight has earned itself the distinction of being the first front lit e-reader to breach the £50 mark, thanks to a price cut that has made the device cost just £49. The front lit e-reader had seen its price downsized to £69 from £109 earlier in the year, though the latest round of price reshuffling introduces a new low in e-reader price war. The Nook … [Read more...] about Nook Simple Touch Glowlight Now Costs Just £49 In The UK
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Some Publishers Record High Print Circulation in the Face of Digital Onslaught
We might be in the midst of a digital revolution right now, but the digital wave isn’t as all-encompassing as it seems. Take, for instance, the recent trend as seen among publishers in the UK who reported a rise in sales of its print publications in spite of the digital versions selling well. Publications like Toxic or Girl Talk Art, for boys and girls, respectively, have … [Read more...] about Some Publishers Record High Print Circulation in the Face of Digital Onslaught
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Goes on Sale in the UK For £340
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 is now finally on sale in the UK, where the Wi-Fi only version has been priced at £339.99. A 4G compatible model will be launched soon, though those who are eager for the wi-fi only Note 8.0 need to head over to the Samsung Experience Store at the Westfield Stratford City shopping center located in central London. Samsung is also offering a few … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Goes on Sale in the UK For £340
The Times Offers Subsidized Nexus 7 for Digital Subscription
The Times has resorted to offering the Nexus 7 with a deep discount so as to push its digital subscription plan for The Times and The Sunday Times newspaper apps. The newspaper is offering the 32 GB Nexus 7 for just £50, which is £149 less than the £199 that the Google tablet sells for in the UK. The catch is that users will have to agree to an 18 month subscription that … [Read more...] about The Times Offers Subsidized Nexus 7 for Digital Subscription
Barnes and Noble: Taking the Nook to Foreign Markets
It's been five weeks since Nook's launch in the UK, and according to Patrick Rouvoillois, International Director for Barnes and Noble, it went very well. Part of the strategy when introducing the device to a new audience was to work directly with the department store retailers—specifically John Lewis, Foyles, Blackwell’s, Argos, Waitrose and Sainsbury’s—and the booksellers. It … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble: Taking the Nook to Foreign Markets
Amazon Contracts Call for Discount to Cover VAT
As most of the “Amazon Tax” battles have been resolved in the US, Amazon is facing criticism over its practices with publishers in Europe over VAT, or value added tax. VAT battles have waged over ebooks across Europe since the rise in popularity of digital reading, not just with Amazon but with ebooks in general. Some countries levy as much as a 20% tax on ebooks, declaring … [Read more...] about Amazon Contracts Call for Discount to Cover VAT
UK Looks to Mandate eBook Lending
In July of this year, GoodeReader reported on a special task force that had been appointed in the UK to oversee the adoption of ebooks for library lending. The summer initiative worked well for the libraries, with about 70% of UK libraries offering some form of ebook lending, even if the catalog of titles is sadly limited. Now, the government is looking into mandated ebook … [Read more...] about UK Looks to Mandate eBook Lending
Nook Simple Touch, GlowLight Announced in the UK, Prices Start at £79
It seems Barnes & Noble is on overdrive right now. Just back from launching its new range of Nook HD and Nook HD+ tablet devices, the company is now eager to spread its footprint into the UK with the Nook Simple Touch and Nook Simple Touch GlowLight devices. Both the devices are on pre-order in the UK where prices start at a comfortable £79. The Nook has been the first off … [Read more...] about Nook Simple Touch, GlowLight Announced in the UK, Prices Start at £79
Acer Iconia Tab A110 Due in the UK in September for £179
If a tablet is in the 7 inch category, the price has to be less than $200 to ensure its survival. That seems to be the price standard, set by the Kindle Fire and Nexus 7. Acer, following the price standard, intends on launching its new Iconia Tab A110 device in the UK this September for £175 , as per stuff.tv. One of the most exciting elements of this new device is that it will … [Read more...] about Acer Iconia Tab A110 Due in the UK in September for £179
Toshiba AT300 Ready for English Debut
Toshiba has announced its AT300 tablet will be ready for an English debut by the end of June. There will be two different versions available in the form of a 16 and 32 GB of internal memory. The announcement was made in a Twitter update with further details held back for a future post. Both versions will feature a 10.1 inch display and powered by the Tegra 3 quad core CPU … [Read more...] about Toshiba AT300 Ready for English Debut