Benzinga.com has an interesting post about Borders heading into bankruptcy proceedings with both Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com on the sidelines apparently getting their early bids in on the former book giant’s bricks and mortar assets. Such an acquisition might be a tempting addition to Barnes and Noble’s string of locations, but is a step …
Category: eReaders
Machines that read eBooks, Business eDocuments, ePapers, etc.
May 14
Future of publishing, or did they miss the eBook boat?
GoodeReader has an interesting post on the future of publishing, where independent bookstores are finally making the attempt to join the eBook Revolution, in this case, by adopting Espresso (print while you wait) Book Machines. I used to be certain this was the future, and it may still hold, but I begin to think they …
May 12
Audiobook publisher for Indie authors.
eBookNewser offers a link to eBook Voice, a new Audiobook publisher for Indie authors. At first glance the prices look pretty reasonable for all that recording. Check it out!
May 11
Amazon Kindle to generate $5.42 billion in revenue for 2011
The International Business Times reports that analysts predict the Amazon Kindle will generate more than $5.42 billion in revenue with $1.21 billion in gross profit for 2011. Hang onto your hats, they go on to predict Kindle will perform to the tune of $7.96 billion in revenue with $2-billion in gross profit in 2012. This …
May 10
Kobo Books at WalMart Canada
eBookNewser reports that Kobo Books will now be available through WalMart Canada via a partners program. Access to the Kobo library (approx. 2.3 million titles) makes perfect sense since the retail sales giant also stocks the Kobo Wireless eReader. (Mainstream adoption continues!)
May 09
Hands on look at the $114 Kindle with Special Offers
Cnet.com reviewed the $114 ad-supported Kindle eBook Reader with Special Offers. And the reviewer didn’t find the advertisements distracting. I guess it depends how slippery the slope is. A little tolerance today might mean a deluge of ads down the road… We’ll have to see how that develops.
May 07
One stop book shop, or reinvention of the wheel?
The New York Times has a story on a group of publishers that have committed the funds to creating a ‘one stop’ online book shop. Called Bookish, the site is intended to replace the dwindling bricks and mortar experience by creating a meeting place for readers, books and publishers where affiliated titles can be purchased …
May 06
B&N to launch new Nook!
TechnologyNerd offers an enticing bit of speculation about rumored plans by Barnes and Noble to unveil a new Nook to add to their stable of E Ink and color tablet eBook readers. With the NookColor now being respected as a reasonably priced tablet (and fly in iPad’s ointment), I wonder along with the article whether …
May 04
Amazon Places Order for Tablet PCs
IT news site Digitimes reports notebook maker Quanta Computer received OEM orders from Amazon for its rumored tablet PC. The Taiwan-based computer company already has tablet PC OEM connections with RIM and Sony. While the post speculates orders for Amazon’s tablet device will run 700,000 – 800,000 per month, it says Amazon has no plans …
May 03
BlackBerry PlayBook Tour Continues.
Interesting eBook Revolution development. Research In Motion (RIM) continues the BlackBerry PlayBook Tour, taking the device out into the market to pitch to users and allow for some face-time. The tour is a good idea since like most new technology, the hands-on experience seems to clinch the deal for early adopters and mainstream consumers alike. …
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