Category: eReaders

Machines that read eBooks, Business eDocuments, ePapers, etc.

Tablets edge into lead as eReaders

Authorlink says statistics give the lead in eReader adoption to tablets. The low-price, multi-function Kindle Fire is given credit for this reversal of fortune that used to show E Ink Readers in the lead. As we all know by now, neither the eBook Revolution or Technology permits the either/or outcome, so we can be sure to see …

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Apple iPad best eReader for vision impaired.

Today’siPhone is calling the Apple iPad the best eReader for people who suffer from vision loss. Apparently back-lit trumps E Ink in such cases.

Color E Ink Reader with front light from Pocketbook

GoodeReader has some news on an eReading device that we’ve been expecting to shake up the E Ink eReader market. Pocketbook has announced the launch of a color E Ink eReader with front light. Look for the device in July of 2013.

Amazon Kindle PaperWhite shortage.

According to GoodeReader there is an Amazon PaperWhite shortage in the US.

New digital publishing tools on the way.

GoodeReader posted a story on new publishing tools for iPad Mini and Kindle Fire HD8.9 coming from Adobe.

Digital Publishing Headlines

GoodeReader says that Zinio is currently testing a beta version of a cloud reader for magazines. DigitalBookWorld gives the Pros and Cons on digital books. The Guardian.co.uk reports that the Macmillan English Dictionary will go digital following the announcement of final print editions. CNet posted on DC’s e-comics launch of its titles in multi-format for …

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$50 touch-screen tablet.

I’ve always said that eBook Readers have to be affordable for the eBook Revolution to completely saturate the mainstream market, and for the most part, we’ve seen the price of the devices dropping consistently. But now Time Techland has a story about a $50 touch-screen tablet. It leaves me wondering what would happen if this …

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B&N Nook Simple Touch GlowLight Reviewed

The PCAdvisor offers up this review of the Barnes and Noble Nook Simple Touch GlowLight. Pictures and video at the link.

Sony Reader for iOS devices returns.

PCMag.com reports on the Monday return to the App store of the Sony Reader App for iOS devices.

eBook Mergers and Minis.

SmallBusinessTrends offers more details on the Penguin, Random House merger. GoodeReader posted their comparison of the iPad 3 and the iPad Mini.