CNet compares the new Microsoft Surface Pro to the competition in the tablet marketplace. I think it still fits the definition of an eBook reading device, though it is clearly slanted toward other media.
Category: eBook Stores
A growing list of web sites that sell eBooks. Pros and Cons...
Feb 05
Librarians and the future of eBooks.
The Atlantic Cities posted on what Librarians can expect in an increasingly digital world.
Feb 04
Digital content on the way from GEN Manga
GoodeReader reports that Free eBooks and Korean comics magazines are coming soon from GEN Manga.
Feb 01
eBook Revolution Update
Bloomberg Business Week gets into a little more depth on Amazon’s eBook sales claims via a Gigaom post and suggests Apple is the competitor to watch. Digital Book World provides a list of the top 10 mistakes that Indie writers can make. The DesMoines Register talks about the challenges eBooks can create for libraries. The …
Jan 31
Libraries can score eBook publishers.
The Christian Science Monitor says a new scorecard system is being made available to libraries so they can rate publishers on their eBook offerings in an attempt to improve relationships between the reading facilitators.
Jan 29
Spending on Digital Content continues to rise.
DigitalBookWorld reports on the continuing increase in spending for digital content with almost 25% of Americans each month purchasing $50 worth of digital products for their tablets.
Jan 28
Borrow library eBooks on your iPhone, iPad or Mac.
Gigaom’s Geoffrey Goetz offers this post on how to borrow and read library eBooks on your iPhone, iPad or Mac.
Jan 27
Kobo advances in the struggle for high ground.
GoodeReader reports that the American Booksellers Association is moving their entire online eBook sales program over to Kobo after Google dropped its on-again/off-again affiliates program with independent book stores and resellers. The new system is more flexible allowing any store with an online presence to sell eBooks and profit from each sale via the link …
Jan 25
Digital Publishing Headlines
DigitalBookWorld offers this excellent post with advice on how to get the most out of your Indie eBook cover. The LincolnshireReview says digital publishing technology is giving library patrons better access to books and magazines. JournalPioneer joins others in wondering whether eReaders will make print books obsolete. TechCheck has a story bound to make traditional …
Jan 24
Macmillan almost ready to put eBooks in libraries…
PublishersWeekly says that Macmillan is almost ready to begin an eBook library lending pilot project. Expect some action at the end of the first quarter. (God, these traditional publishers do not trust the digital business model.)
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