A post at Ubergizmo says the Sony Reader Touch Edition has almost sold out in Japan. Looks like adoption is in full swing. Gaj-it – Gadget News reports Amazon’s Kindle App Version 2.0 for Android is now available. The Los Angeles Times is offering a feature on the positive impact eBooks are having on the …
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A growing list of web sites that sell eBooks. Pros and Cons...
Dec 16
Holiday Season eBook Grab Bag!
Wireless Goodness has a post on Bookeen’s Orizon eBook reader claiming the world’s thinnest title with a thickness of .029-inches. BrandChannel has a terrifying story about the possibility (some say eventuality) of eBooks being drafted into the ranks of ad-carrying corporate shills. Please. God. No. PCWorld offers a post about the Wednesday release of Apple’s …
Dec 15
Amazon eBook Sales – US Verus UK
Jorgen dropped off a link to a FutureBook article that chronicles author Stephen Leather’s experiences selling eBooks on Amazon.com versus Amazon.co.uk. Leather goes on to compare the US Amazon Forum to the UK equivalent. An interesting perspective that’s bound to grab the attention of indie authors, small publishers and the readers who love them.
Dec 13
eBooks for Christmas? Might require some research…
With new technology comes new challenges. Okay, so you always give books for Christmas, but all of your friends who read have already purchased eBook Readers, or they’re expecting a Kindle or Nook under the tree. This story at MarketWire will get you started in the right direction. It’s going to be seem more complicated …
Dec 11
eBook Weekend Grab Bag
GoodeReader.com has a how-to post and video on adding eBooks to the Kobo Wireless eReader. PCMag.com offers more here on Google eBooks and experiences in a Cloud. Pocket-lint.com has a review and pictures of Asus’ Eee Note EA800, a new competitor in the tablet market. PublishingPerspectives.com says US children’s publishers are embracing eBook Readers. Read …
Dec 10
eBook Trend Survey at Publishers Weekly
Publishers Weekly offers a new survey on eBook trends here. These surveys are going to become more meaningful, the longer the eBook Revolution has been rolling. It is so explosive right now that it’s hard to bank on any particular trend in eBook title or format, let alone the ever-changing landscape of eBook reading technology.
Dec 09
All Aboard… well, except Amazon Kindle.
This is when playing well with others pays off. A story at Reviews of Electronics highlights the perils of proprietary formats. Google Editions titles are now available on pretty much every eBook Reader on the market other than Amazon’s Kindle. While it hardly leaves Amazon out in the cold, since Kindle eBooks are available through …
Dec 08
Borders Bids for Barnes and Noble
Now this is an interesting post at GottaBeMobile.com where we’re told that American book giant Borders has filed notice with the Securities and Exchange Commission stating its intent to buy American book giant Barnes and Noble. This is seen as Borders’ attempt to acquire Barnes and Noble’s good eBook Mojo. B&N has made enormous strides …
Dec 05
Was Reading Always a Social Experience?
Thanks Jorgen for this link to a Booksquare feature that questions whether digital publishing is really changing the way we read. A thought-provoking piece for a Sunday afternoon.
Dec 03
More on Google Editions
The Guardian.co.uk that takes a deeper look at the technology behind Google Editions’ secure eBook delivery system. It goes on to explain how the anticipated eBook store will be good for independent bricks and mortar stores.
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