Category: eBooks

eBook formats listed and discussed.

Fake eBooks on Amazon’s hit list.

GoodeReader has a story about the growing number of fake eBooks out there, and Amazon’s attempts to take them out of their Kindle store.

Microsoft Reader eBook software on the way out…

I thought I’d mention this because I’m going to miss the Microsoft Reader software and .LIT format. I read some of my first eBooks in .LIT on my PC and always found it a supreme experience: diamond-sharp display and easy-to-read fonts, text-to-speech function, etc. Mobiputing says the software is going to be retired. I’d always …

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A future for book trailers.

TheStar offers a post on the impact of video trailers on book and eBook sales. Digital video is a perfect fit for the eBook Revolution.

Kindle drops to $99!

CNet reports that minus any fanfare, Amazon has dropped the price of its Kindle to $99. That development goes along with its 3G, ad-free Kindle now priced at $129. With the cheaper refurbished Kindle (plus one year warranty) now clocking in at $99, this is starting to look like a $79 eBook Reader Christmas.

PCWorld reviews the $190 Bookeen Cybook Opus eReader

PCWorld reviews the Bookeen Cybook Opus eReader. I remember previous versions of this sleek little ride hitting the market in the early days of the eBook Revolution. Looks like they’ve kept the machine’s trim lines, and continue to deliver a highly workable single-purpose eBook reader. However, with a market that is hot for integrated book …

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PCWorld reviews the Aluratek Libre Touch Color eReader

PCWorld reviews the affordable Aluratek Libre Touch Color eReader. At $150 can the full-color machine make up for technical shortfalls with a killer price?

The price of publishing.

Thanks to Jorgen for dropping off a weekend read at the Guardian.co.uk Books Blog that questions the true price of publishing paper and electronic books.

Future/present trends in the eBook Revolution.

Many thanks to Jennifer Lynch, writer at Onlinecolleges.net, for sending us a link to a recent post, “The Next 10 Ebook Trends to Watch For.” You’ll see right away that the trouble with predicting anything in the eBook Revolution is that things are changing so rapidly that the ‘trends’ we’re watching for are happening now. …

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5 Best eBook Readers at Lifehacker

Lifehacker offers a list of its choices for top five eBook Readers on the market. If you haven’t joined the eBook Revolution yet, this post might help you make your decision. And if you’re a veteran, then you’re probably considering an upgrade. I have a feeling we’re going to see some jockeying for position as …

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Apple In-App rules anger Apple users…

GoodeReader offers an update on the new Apple in-App rules. Apple hasn’t just pissed off eBook retailers who can no longer sell their products directly through their eBook store Apps, they’ve angered iPad, iPhone and iPod users too. The device users are angry at the eBook retailers (who can only sell directly through the App …

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