Read GoodeReader’s inspiring post about the non-profit group, Worldreader’s plans to bring eReaders and eBooks to countries and distant lands that do not have access to the technology.
Category: eReaders
Machines that read eBooks, Business eDocuments, ePapers, etc.
May 23
The eBook Revolution Update
AmericanLibraries has posted an excellent feature on the eBook Revolution and lists all the major players. It’s really worth a read.
May 22
Amazon Kindle Touch Review
Pluggedin.co.uk offers this comprehensive Amazon Kindle Touch review.
May 20
Similar stories to eBooks and digital music.
ArsTechnica compares the eBook Revolution and the music industry’s shift to digital. The similarities continue as eBook publishers are discussing the adoption of DRM-light.
May 18
LCD versus E Ink Screens for reading.
TabletPCReview compares E Ink screens (e.g. Kindle, Kobo, Nook and Sony) with LCD displays (e.g. iPad, Kindle Fire, PlayBook and Galaxy Tab) on their readability. Which one is easier on the eyes?
May 17
Harry Potter casts his spell for Kobo eReaders.
Digital Spy reports on Amazon rival Kobo inking a deal at Pottermore that will make all 7 of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books available on Kobo eReaders and accessible via the Kobo eReading app for cell phones, computers and tablets.
May 16
Kindle with light coming in July
PCMag reports that Amazon plans to have a front-lit E Ink Kindle Reader on the market by July.  (I’d almost bet this will be prelude to the release of a full color E Ink Kindle.) This is coming in response to the recent release of the popular Barnes and Noble’s Nook Simple Touch with Glowlight.
May 15
European launch for Nokia Reading.
CrazyEngineers says Nokia Reading has launched an eBook reading service for Nokia Windows Phones users in France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain and the UK.
May 14
Screen Legend Kirk Douglas to Publish eBook
Hollywood screen legend Kirk Douglas proves that you’re never too old for the eBook Revolution as the 95-year-old gets set to release an eBook entitled: “I Am Spartacus! Making a Film, Breaking the Blacklist.” CBSNews Reports.
May 13
Color Kindle coming?
TechCrunch updates us on an old rumor about Amazon preparing a full color E Ink Kindle for release. According to the post it’s coming later this year. Priced right, it will be a winner.







