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An Update on eBooks, the Devices that read them, and the truth about Open Format (EPUB)

Sarah Weinman Publishing Industry Reporter for Daily Finance has a timely update on the perils of picking a side in the constantly changing eBook Revolution. Read her article “How to Navigate the Confusing eBook Landscape” for the latest information about the best in eBook Readers and the shocking truth about the supposedly universal and open EPUB format. A must-read …

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BlackPad to Challenge iPad

BlackBerry maker Research in Motion (RIM) is said to be working on a tablet PC to rival Apple’s iPad. The device is rumored to have a 7-inch touch-screen and will go by the name ‘BlackPad.’ The speculation revolves around the April 1st patent application filed by RIM regarding a ‘touch-screen enabled tablet device … capable …

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Google Books Legal Battle Continues

The process of digitizing books started in 2004 for the online search giant, but Google still finds itself embroiled in a court battle. StarTribune.com has a post about a million ‘locked’ digital books that are casualties in the ongoing struggle.

More about the $150 Kobo eReader

If you haven’t taken the plunge into the eBook Revolution yet, the Kobo eReader continues to be the most promising (and affordable) way to test the water. We’ve got a post over at Top Tech News that goes over the pros and cons again.  The only complaint I’ve heard about this $150 dream is its …

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Belkin eBook Light – Shine of the Times

Sorry about the headline. I’m still a bit punchy from all this Google Editions talk. Imagine the chatter when the Google eBook Store actually opens! Here’s a link to a story at Ubergizmo about the Belkin eBook Light. It snaps onto your E Ink eBook Reader for reading in low-light conditions. Not newsworthy? Hardly. This is the …

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Google Edition’s Open Ecosystem

It appears to be a slow news day in the eBook Revolution. That being the case, here’s a link to ZDNet’s story that goes deeper into Google Editions eBook store announcement. They explain what Google Edition’s “open ecosystem” will bring to the eBook market.

Google Opening an eBook Store

Jorgen dropped off a link to a post at Read Write Web about Google’s announcement that it will launch its own eBook store in an open challenge to Amazon, Barnes and Noble and others. The new store will be called Google Editions and should open in June or July. Under Google’s plan, the net search giant will …

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Publishing Strategy for Indie Authors

Jorgen sent us a link to a story by MediaShift’s Carla King detailing a publishing approach for independent authors eager to take advantage of the opportunities presented by advances in digital publishing. The article focuses on industry leading digital publishing platforms Smashwords.com and Scribd.com. Well worth the read, King offers a publishing strategy that uses …

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iPad Sales Reach 1 Million

This certainly deserves some mention. Apple’s iPad has reached a million sold in 28 days. Read the story here at CNN. They’re asking the question: Will the iPad be a greater success than the iPhone? I think we can apply the same argument that we use when people wonder if the iPad will kill the Kindle …

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Win a Kobo eReader

Okay, sorry I’m a little late out of the blocks with this, but there’s still time to enter a draw for a FREE Kobo eReader. Take the link here. Looks like the price of admission is the purchase of one eBook from Kobobooks.com. If you’re not the gambling sort, I thought I’d mention that the …

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