Category: eReaders

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

Good reasons for free or low-priced eReaders.

Digital Book World offers five reasons why a Free eReader would be good for publishing and readers. As the price of eBook Readers continues to drop, this changes the landscape and opens the marketplace to the mainstream. Free would be nice, but not if it means publishers will try to reinstate their old high prices …

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November release for Cybook Odyssey HD Front Light e-Reader

GoodeReader reports that everyone is getting into the act with Bookeen announcing the November release of the Cybook Odyssey HD Front Light e-Reader. Looks like E Ink is going to stay around a while.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite reviewed at ZDNet

ZDNet posted a hands-on review of the new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite eReader. Looks like the new Kindle is a winner.

iPad Mini coming soon.

ComputerWorld has the latest on the rumored 7-inch iPad Mini including price and release date.

Kobo Mini eReader Reviewed

GoodeReader reviews the new affordably priced Mini eReader from Kobo. Pictures and video of this little gem at the link.

eBook Revolution Update

Albert Berg’s Unsanity Files interviews Indie author G. Wells Taylor. Interesting perspective with someone who’s been involved in digital publishing since the start. BusinessWeek says Google has finally reached a settlement with publishers suing over the digital scanning of books. GoodeReader suggests libraries need to adopt a country-wide paid membership program to smooth the kinks …

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States outline settlement strategy.

PaidContent says states will decide how  Department of Justice anti-trust lawsuit settlements from publishers (HarperCollins, Hachette and Simon & Schuster) will be paid out to consumers.

Kobo Touch compared with Kobo Glo at GoodeReader

GoodeReader compares the 8-month old Kobo Touch with the new Kobo Glo. Video and E Ink fun at the link.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite the best eReader ever?

TimeTechland calls the new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite the best eReader ever in this detailed review and comparison. (If that’s the case I wish they had a version I was free to hook up to Barnes and Noble, Kobo, iBookstore, & etc. Then it might be the best eReader ever.)

Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 Reviewed at GoodeReader

GoodeReader offers an in-depth review of the new Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 tablet. Photos and video at the link.