Hey, since everyone on the web’s been chattering about eBooks and eBook Readers for years now, isn’t Time kind of imitating us? Anyway, there is a good story at Time about the upcoming eBook Revolution. (Notice how they waited until things got into full swing before commenting…but I digress.) Read the article, it starts out lamenting how …
Category: eReaders
Machines that read eBooks, Business eDocuments, ePapers, etc.
Oct 13
EXTREMELY COOL DEVICE ALERT!
Ok. This device (not sure it has a name yet…) from LG should make a big impact on the eBook Revolution. Let’s face it, like most hand-held devices, power is a concern for eBook Readers. So here’s LG to the rescue with a solar-powered eBook Reader that harnesses light energy to streamline your eBook reading. Check out the …
Oct 12
Barnes and Noble’s eReader Rumored to Run Android
A special thanks to Jorgen for this story at Gizmodo about Barnes and Noble’s much anticipated addition to the eBook marketplace. Lots of interesting notions in the offered posting about B&N’s mysterious eReader. Looks like the rumors are starting to pile up. Oh, and sorry about the delayed postings. This is the Canadian Thanksgiving so …
Oct 10
The Scourge of Piracy
Jorgen stopped by to direct us to this article at techdirt.com debunking some of the myths that surround digital content piracy and file sharing. It’s an excellent piece that suggests eBook piracy might not be the bad thing publishers want us to believe it is. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Stop …
Oct 09
News on the Kindle Front
Amazon has cut the price of its Kindle 2 to $259. This analysts say, to prime consumers for Christmas. And, Amazon is announcing the release of the (Global) Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6″ Display, U.S. & International Wireless, Latest Generation). That device boasts global wireless connectivity and will cost you $279. Check the site to see if they …
Oct 08
Pack up your eBooks in your Old Kit Bag and…
Hard to avoid being nostalgic about soldiers these days with so many military actions going on around the world. By now most of us know someone who has been over somewhere doing something to protect the free-speech and thought that is slowly migrating across the digital divide. A link from Jorgen discloses a rather interesting …
Oct 07
Electronista Reviews the Sony PRS-600 Touch eReader
This review of the Sony PRS-600 Touch eReader at Electronista – Gadgets for Geeks is by far the most comprehensive I’ve seen, probably because the devices are becoming more common and are dependable enough to warrant such scrutiny. There’s actually something to compare too, with the growing number of competitors on the market. It’s true, …
Oct 04
What better place to develop an eBook Reader?
This article at Daniweb is well worth the read. Writer, Ron Miller sets out the logical premise that post secondary institutions like colleges and universities should be the perfect proving ground for the eBook Reader or eReading Devices because of the high cost of text books, their frequent need of updates and the tech-saavy nature of …
Oct 02
eBooks and the Future of Publishing
Thanks again to Jorgen for digging up this excellent feature in The Globe and Mail’s Technology section. It’s an in depth piece regarding the future of publishing as seen through a digital screen. Impossible to predict, the technological advances leave us in a wide field of speculation. Interestingly, the Globe leads the story with mention of the rumored …
Sep 29
Know Your Mobile
KNOW YOUR MOBILE is a really cool web site that gives the lowdown on pretty much every mobile, cell or smart phone out there. All makes and models are linked to pages with specifications, reviews, themes and downloads. It’s certainly time to give the mobile it’s due as the unsung hero of the eBook Revolution since …
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