Category: eBook Readers

The machines.

Check out the Amazon Kindle Cloud Reader

InformationWeek has a hands-on review of the Amazon Kindle Cloud Reader. I’ve downloaded it for a test drive and can see how this App is an excellent offering for the swelling tablet and hand-held market. It’s still early, and the Kindle Cloud Reader only supports Google Chrome browser, the Apple Safari desktop browser, and the …

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Apple Inc. named ringleader in Agency eBook Pricing Scam

The Financial Post reports on a lawsuit against Simon & Schuster Inc., HarperCollins Publishers, Hachette Book Group, Macmillan Publishers and Penguin Group Inc. as parties to a price fixing scheme cloaked in the adoption of the Agency Pricing model. The Agency Pricing model leaves the pricing of eBooks in the hands of the publisher rather …

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Amazon books on the Barnes and Noble Nook?

Indeed, Amazon has inked a deal with its enemy Barnes and Noble to allow titles published under the Amazon Publishing imprint to be available for sale and compatible with the B&N Nook.  GoodeReader has the story where Amazon gets its footing in the biggest remaining bricks and mortar bookstore chain in the U.S.

Kindle drops to $99!

CNet reports that minus any fanfare, Amazon has dropped the price of its Kindle to $99. That development goes along with its 3G, ad-free Kindle now priced at $129. With the cheaper refurbished Kindle (plus one year warranty) now clocking in at $99, this is starting to look like a $79 eBook Reader Christmas.

PCWorld reviews the $190 Bookeen Cybook Opus eReader

PCWorld reviews the Bookeen Cybook Opus eReader. I remember previous versions of this sleek little ride hitting the market in the early days of the eBook Revolution. Looks like they’ve kept the machine’s trim lines, and continue to deliver a highly workable single-purpose eBook reader. However, with a market that is hot for integrated book …

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PCWorld reviews the Aluratek Libre Touch Color eReader

PCWorld reviews the affordable Aluratek Libre Touch Color eReader. At $150 can the full-color machine make up for technical shortfalls with a killer price?

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.

PlayBook searches beat iPad.

This is some good news for Research in Motion. Gadgets and Gizmos reported that trend and savings watchers at ILoveCashback.com have statistics that indicate RIM’s BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet has passed Apple’s iPad as the most searched-for tablet on the market. After the PlayBook’s shaky start that accompanied RIM’s recent shortfall in profit and share price, …

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Future/present trends in the eBook Revolution.

Many thanks to Jennifer Lynch, writer at Onlinecolleges.net, for sending us a link to a recent post, “The Next 10 Ebook Trends to Watch For.” You’ll see right away that the trouble with predicting anything in the eBook Revolution is that things are changing so rapidly that the ‘trends’ we’re watching for are happening now. …

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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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