Category: eBook Stores

A growing list of web sites that sell eBooks. Pros and Cons...

Apr 30

Leading tablets compared.

Siliconangle.com pits Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 against iPad Mini, Nexus 7 + Kindle Fire HD. Pics and specifications at the link.

Apr 29

eBook Revolution Evolution

The Guardian offers some truth about the eVolution of the eBook Revolution.

Apr 28

Tablets and eReaders reviewed.

iTechPost compares and reviews the Kindle Fire HD and the Kobo Arc tablets. The Rambling Thoughts Blog reviews the Kobo Aura HD eBook Reader. (Pics and video at the link.)

Apr 27

Indie booksellers sue Amazon.

Publishers Weekly reports on developments in a lawsuit brought by independent booksellers against Amazon. The booksellers say the Kindle creator’s use of proprietary digital rights management is part of a conspiracy it forged with the big six publishers to control the market.

Apr 25

Pocketbook announces new eReading devices.

GoodeReader says Pocketbook is bringing two new E Ink Readers (one of those utilizing a full color e-Ink Triton 2 display) and a tablet to the eReading market. There’s no telling if or when we’ll see these devices in North America, but the European market is in line to benefit. Pictures and video at the link.

Apr 24

eBook issues on the horizon.

The Guardian offers a quick update on the eBook Revolution and notes some of the possible legal issues that are looming on the horizon.

Apr 23

German court says no to “used” digital book sales.

Publishers Weekly reports that the German court will not allow the sale of “used” digital books without the consent of author and publisher. We’ll see how long this stands up with giants like Amazon and Apple prepping to profit from the sale of used eBooks in a “cake and eat it too’ scenario that neatly …

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Apr 22

Amazon positioning for Russian Kindle?

Engadget posted on Amazon’s rumored move of its Kindle digital publishing platform into the Russian marketplace as the eBook giant continues its push for global domination.

Apr 21

Kobo Aura HD eReader reviewed.

ITProPortal offers a “hands on” review of the new Kobo Aura HD eReader. A must read (with pics) for lovers of all things E Ink.

Apr 18

Established authors joining Indie publishing revolution.

Here’s a link to a New York Times story about Pulitzer Prize-winning writer David Mamet joining in the Indie Publishing game. As other established authors join the digital publishing age, it bodes well for the reader and writer. …not so much for the traditional publishing and agency model.