CanadianBusiness offers a story on unreasonable eBook pricing. It’s something we’ve talked about since the beginning of the revolution. The big publishers have to drop their prices or encourage eBook Piracy. Nobody buys their story that an eBook costs just as much to produce as a paperback.
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Nov 03
Barnes and Noble to launch new tablet.
Barnes and Noble is set to launch a new Tablet according to TabTimes (and others) after B&N called a news conference for November 7 in New York. This move was predicted the second Amazon’s cheaper ($199) Fire Tablet hit the market where B&N’s $249 NookColor had enjoyed debated top dog status for months.
Oct 16
A $189 tablet from Epesitec.
Liliputing says tech company Epesitec is releasing a 7-inch, full color tablet priced to sell at $189. This price is clearly intended as a shot across the bow of Amazon’s new $199 Kindle Fire tablet. It remains to be seen if Epesitec’s android device can compete.
Oct 15
The Evolution of the eBook Revolution
Many thanks to our friend Jorgen who dropped in with a link to a New York Times feature on the evolution of the eBook Revolution. Here the writer Alexandra Horowitz laments the questionable future of the old standard: the footnote.
Oct 10
Google eBook Store opens in the UK. Canada and Australia later…
The BookSeller says that Google has launched its long-awaited UK eBook Store and will open storefronts in Canada and Australia… soon. Read more at the link.
Oct 01
Engadget gets hands on with Kindle Fire.
Engadget offers its first impressions and some cool video of the new Amazon Kindle Fire. Take the leap for pics and more.
Sep 23
Profits shifting with digital publishing.
An Aptara study shows 20% of publishers generate 10% of their income via digital titles. More on the study at eBooknewser.
Sep 11
IKEA redesigns the bookshelf.
Time Newsfeed offers a story on IKEA’s redesign of the bookshelf in the digital age. And it’s built with more than books in mind.
Sep 07
Do your kids need an eBook Reader?
Wired.com’s GeekDad questions whether it’s time to include an eBook Reader in your children’s back to school supplies. It’s just a matter of time… The article and suggestions at the link.
Sep 05
Color E Ink Kindle for Christmas?
PC&TechAuthority reports that eReader display king E Ink is in partnership with an unnamed company that plans to bring a full color E Ink device to the market by Christmas. The potential for such a machine to open up the eReader market to magazines and comics is obvious, and does an end-run around open competition …
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