Drop over to the Sony Insider to read about the rumored release of two new eBook readers. With so much competition in the explosive eBook marketplace, we knew it was just a matter of time until we heard from Sony. The Sony PRS-650 is said to have a six-inch screen while the PRS-350’s screen will …
Category: eBook Readers
The machines.
Aug 13
Great times ahead for Authors… Not so great for publishers.
eBook Rumors has been saying for some time that in the face of the eBook Revolution the biggest challenge for the traditional publishers will be remaining relevant. At the Guardian.co.uk author Ray Connolly writes an engaging update on the state of the publishing nation entitled: “Who needs publishers?” Connolly’s premise could not be more true …
Aug 12
Que ProReader Fades into the Night
ITProPortal posted on the sad news about UK-based Plastic Logic confirming its plan to abandon the Que ProReader, a beautiful device that was headed for the office and boardroom. Read Plastic Logic’s press release here. It’s a sad day for those of us lusting after its sleek lines. After months of delays the rumor mill …
Aug 11
Is An Amazon Tablet on the Drawing Board?
The New York Times is carrying a rumor suggesting that one look at the job board at Amazon.com’s Lab 126 suggests that the online eBook retailer is getting ready to add more hardware to its arsenal. With Lab 126 responsible for designing Kindle and with Amazon carrying music and digital movies as well as eBooks, do the …
Aug 10
Textbook & eText Rental a Money Saver for Students this Fall
The Christian Science Monitor offers a post and advice on textbook rental for students getting ready for the fall semester. It’s a great move to save money that also seems to be the way of the future if the National Association of College Stores has its way with half of its 3,000 member stores offering …
Aug 09
A Writer Looks at the eBook Revolution
Gigaom.com has a post by author Simon Wood on the writer’s view of digital publishing. I’d have to say I’m in complete agreement with Wood and can only see an upside for the content creator and reader. eBooks are here to stay, but so are their paper progenitors–albeit the paperback might be relegated to a …
Aug 05
Barnes and Noble For Sale?
The Globe and Mail has a story about Barnes & Noble, the biggest U.S. bricks-and-mortar bookselling chain, preparing to “evaluate strategic alternatives, including a possible sale of the company†because of a perception that its shares “are now significantly undervalued.†The news brought B&N shares up more than 19 percent on Wednesday. So, are we …
Aug 04
Barnes and Noble Ready for School
PCMag posted an article about Barnes & Noble announcing a new Web-based textbook rental service that they’ll be offering at back-to-school time to go with their Nook Study software. College students can download the software that allows them to access class materials formatted for PC or Mac. They’ll be able to sign up for the service at Barnes and Noble …
Aug 03
New Kindles SOLD OUT!
Geeky-Gadgets.com has posted a story about the third generation Amazon Kindle selling out in a week. A trip to the Amazon website will show you that the WiFi and 3G versions are temporarily sold out. (New orders ship Sept. 4, 2010.) With the recent price-wars and waves of eBook Readers finally reaching the mainstream en masse, this …
Aug 02
Speculation on the Kindle’s Future
Desire Athow at ITProPortal speculates here on the future of the Kindle as a multi-function tablet device. Athow cites some of the new Kindle’s abilities as clues to the evolution of a hybrid machine that can compete with iPad and the stampede of low-priced Android tablets that are expected on the market.
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