May 29
I thought I’d add this item to my conspiracy theory of yesterday, where I intimated questionable integrity on the part of the New York Times’ coverage of the Kindle phenomena. Here we have a well-written article in Wednesday’s (May 27/09) online edition of the New York Times called: “Don’t Quit that Kindle Just Yet” by David …
May 29
You know this article kind of spoils the announcement of the Plastic Logic eReader’s impending release by disclosing that USA Today has ‘e-inked’ a content deal with them. How can they be impartial reporting on this topic? USA Today has a vested interest. So the online version of a struggling newspaper likes the Plastic Logic eReader. Since they hope this eReader …
May 28
An article here at Bookseller.com announces the unbelievable. Venerable publisher Random House Group has joined the eBook Revolution by releasing mass market editions for sale at the Apples Apps store . Listen to the way RHG’s digital publisher says this, it kills me: “The iPhone and iPod are fantastic convergence devices and we’re delighted customers can …
May 27
Publisher’s Weekly writer Rachel Deahl wrote an excellent article “The eBook Pricing Conundrum” in which the murky eBook pricing procedures of leading publishers are taken to task. Read the story here. Deahl sets out the twitchy mathematics publishers and resellers use to justify their high prices on eBooks, and shows what shaky ground they’re on. I get …
May 26
Even saying that, I know that something’s going to break out the second after I post this. In lieu of any breaking news, and to save you from my usual eBook Revolutionary blather, I’ll offer a link to an interesting article by Marion Maneker from The Big Money. Read it here. Maneker links publishing’s fertile …
May 25
The people at Fictionwise eBooks, pioneers in eBook sales and distribution, are celebrating their 9th Anniversary with a SALE. They’re offering 30-50% off all titles. A quick look puts their eBooks between $2.99 and $30 dollars each, so that discount can work out to large savings if you’re building a digital library. You know me, I …
May 24
Looks like the squeaky wheel gets the grease after all, yah? Consumer discontent has forced Apple to reverse its decision to deny the Eucalyptus eBook reader a place at the App store. Now they’re welcoming it. Read the story here. Let’s face it, Apple’s reasons for ousting them were pretty fishy.
May 24
The Apple App store has denied the Eucalyptus eBook reader entry for rather sketchy reasons. Read about Apple’s recent mystifying move here at Techwhack. I have to wonder if this illogical move is a sign that Apple is starting to prepare the ground for the release of its much anticipated media(pad) tablet? It reminds me a …
May 23
Wired.com‘s Gadget Lab has put together an excellent buying guide to help you choose an eBook Reader. Read the article here. It’s tough enough knowing when to buy into an existing technology, let alone one that’s changing on a weekly basis. I think you’ll find this article a great help, yah?
May 22
We’ve mentioned this many times. It’s clear to all that something’s coming. Apple is working on a 7 to 10 inch touch-screen tablet for release in the first half of 2010 according to an article here at eWeek.com. They’re also quoting a price in the $500 to $700 range, and while that’s a lot of …
