Category: nook

5 Best eBook Readers at Lifehacker

Lifehacker offers a list of its choices for top five eBook Readers on the market. If you haven’t joined the eBook Revolution yet, this post might help you make your decision. And if you’re a veteran, then you’re probably considering an upgrade. I have a feeling we’re going to see some jockeying for position as …

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Kobo eReader Touch better than the new Nook?

ZDNet reviews the Kobo eReader Touch and explains why it might be a better dedicated eReader than the new Barnes and Noble Nook. Check out the story and pics at the link.

Sony’s two new tablets.

You’ve got to hand it to Sony. They’re certainly trying to make their own mark in the growing tablet computer market. CNN has a story about their two new tablets that sport very unique designs. They’re certainly futuristic looking, but since they also read eBooks, then they’re welcome aboard the revolution.

Amazon Tablet Rumors Persist

TechWorld brings us an update on the rumored Amazon (Kindle) Tablet. This device is said to run with Android and is tailor-made to compete with Apple iPad and the Barnes and Noble NookColor. More at the link.

The Gadgeteer Reviews the Nextbook Next6 Tablet

Check out the Gadgeteer’s detailed review of the Nextbook Next6 Tablet. This Android-powered device wants to be a competitor to industry leaders iPad and NookColor but the reviewer thinks the device promises more than it delivers.

Upgrade Nook reader, get free eBooks!

PDFDevices.com posted on a great incentive from Barnes and Noble to upgrade your old NOOK device to their new NOOK Touch or NOOKColor eBook Readers. Starting July 1st B&N will throw in 30 eBooks valued at $315 FREE to readers who do the upgrade.

GoodeReader Reviews Aluratek Libre Color eReader

GoodeReader offers up a comprehensive review on the Aluratek Libre Color eReader.  Specifications and photos at the link.

Barnes and Noble Nookbooks outselling paper…

PCWorld posted on Barnes and Noble’s announcement that its Nookbooks are outselling the store’s offering of ‘paper’ books three to one. This is good news in light of a report at Bloomberg that B&N posted a quarterly loss as a result of its investments in digital publishing and shortfalls incurred by Borders’ bankruptcy.

Sand in your Kindle. Water in your Nook!

Planning to read on your summer vacation? Whether you do it on a Kindle, Nook, Kobo, Sony Reader or iPad it pays to put some thought into their protection and care. With that in mind, GoodeReader has posted some suggestions to help you avoid destroying your device, and to minimize the damage if it occurs.

Read Kindle eBooks on your Nook!

Where there’s a will, there’s a way. We’ve long grumbled about the big eBook retailer’s insistence on proprietary formats, registration, memberships, etc. that force the consumer to read their eBook purchases on specific ‘tethered’ devices or platforms. One could buy an eBook, but had to read it where and how the retailer dictated. Well, this …

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