Category: Tablet

More on the Kobo Aura H20

On a slow rumor day ZDNet gives us some more information on the new Kobo Aura H2O waterproof eBook reader. Anyone out there who owns an eReader will agree that at $179.99 this October release is a cool idea.

Kobo’s waterproof eReader Aura H20 arrives

Digital Book World reports on Kobo’s release of its waterproof eReader the Aura H20.

Indie authors can sell more eBooks

PC Pro offers some tips to increase sales for Indie authors and publishers.

eBook quality concerns just another ruse for higher eBook prices

PaidContent has a post declaring publisher concerns over eBook quality. I say publishers shouldn’t pick on digital publishing until they address the long decline of the paperback and hard cover book. The last few traditionally bound books I’ve purchased from traditional publishing houses had various “errors” including typos and were plagued by an overall fragile physical book construction that barely survived …

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An eBook versus paper book flame war in the making?

Lifehacker has attempted to kindle a flame war between eBook lovers and paper book fans.  Read the arguments at the link.

Waterproof Kobo on the way

Geeky Gadgets reports on leaked information that says we should expect the Kobo Aura H2O next month. The rumored waterproof E Ink eReader could be yours for $179.

eBook life after death

Slate ponders the fate of your eBook library after your death. You can’t take them with you, so can someone inherit them?

Scribd to distribute Capstone Young Readers

According to a GalleyCat post eBook subscription service Scribd has signed on to distribute Capstone Young Readers titles.

Blurb and Ingram to open shelf space

Digital Book World reports that Indie publisher Blurb has inked a deal with Ingram to open bricks and mortar shelf-space to its authors.

German authors join protest against Amazon

GMA News says that German authors have now joined the protest against Amazon’s eBook price war.