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.
Category: eBook Software
Oct 14
WH Smith adopts the Kobo eReader
The guardian.co.uk reports on the WH Smith announcement that it will join the eBook Revolution by signing a distribution deal with Kobo. The book retailer will sell two versions of the popular Kobo eReader in an effort to support its list of traditional book titles. The move will expose WH Smith patrons who adopt the …
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 12
Netflix for eBooks?
TheNextWeb Insider offers a report on a rumored move by Amazon.com to sign publishers on to a Netflix for eBooks that would be delivered through the Kindle platform. Not sure how this will develop but the service might be offered as part of Amazon Prime customer’s $79 per year membership. Win or fail, you’ve got …
Aug 21
Libraries and the eBook Revolution
The Globe and Mail explores the impact of the eBook Revolution on the traditional library system, and while there is great change in store, it isn’t the end of the world. The post also walks you through the basics for borrowing an eBook from a library. While the process is bound to have different quirks …
Aug 15
A future for book trailers.
TheStar offers a post on the impact of video trailers on book and eBook sales. Digital video is a perfect fit for the eBook Revolution.
Aug 06
The price of publishing.
Thanks to Jorgen for dropping off a weekend read at the Guardian.co.uk Books Blog that questions the true price of publishing paper and electronic books.
Jul 24
Raboo UT-PB1 eReader coming in August
Ubergizmo reports on Panasonic’s plan to launch its new eReader the Raboo UT-PB1. Available to Japanese readers August 10 for $440 (US), one wonders if Panasonic can use some of the profits from sales to give the device a name makeover. Raboo UT-PB1?
Jul 07
Storm continues over HarperCollins Library Loan Limit
Many thanks to Jorgen for this link to a story at phillyBlurbs about the ongoing discontent surrounding HarperCollins’ arbitrary decision to limit eBook checkouts to 26 before the library has to repurchase it. Here a Philadelphia library activist protests this blatant cash grab with a petition bearing over 69,115 signatures.
Jul 05
Is there a future for paper books?
Technorati posted on the eBook Revolution, and wonders whether this is truly the end for the paper-based book. I believe there will always be room for both. All publishers need to do is get behind the whole print-while-you-wait technology. They’re really dragging their feet on that.
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