I thought I’d add this item to my conspiracy theory of yesterday, where I intimated questionable integrity on the part of the New York Times’ coverage of the Kindle phenomena. Here we have a well-written article in Wednesday’s (May 27/09) online edition of the New York Times called: “Don’t Quit that Kindle Just Yet” by David …
Category: eBook Readers
The machines.
May 29
USA Today Boasts Arrival of Kindle Rival
You know this article kind of spoils the announcement of the Plastic Logic eReader’s impending release by disclosing that USA Today has ‘e-inked’ a content deal with them. How can they be impartial reporting on this topic? USA Today has a vested interest. So the online version of a struggling newspaper likes the Plastic Logic eReader. Since they hope this eReader …
May 24
THIS JUST IN…
Looks like the squeaky wheel gets the grease after all, yah? Consumer discontent has forced Apple to reverse its decision to deny the Eucalyptus eBook reader a place at the App store. Now they’re welcoming it. Read the story here. Let’s face it, Apple’s reasons for ousting them were pretty fishy.
May 24
What’s Apple Doing?
The Apple App store has denied the Eucalyptus eBook reader entry for rather sketchy reasons. Read about Apple’s recent mystifying move here at Techwhack. I have to wonder if this illogical move is a sign that Apple is starting to prepare the ground for the release of its much anticipated media(pad) tablet? It reminds me a …
May 23
How to Pick an eBook Reader
Wired.com‘s Gadget Lab has put together an excellent buying guide to help you choose an eBook Reader. Read the article here. It’s tough enough knowing when to buy into an existing technology, let alone one that’s changing on a weekly basis. I think you’ll find this article a great help, yah?
May 22
More from the Apple Orchard
We’ve mentioned this many times. It’s clear to all that something’s coming. Apple is working on a 7 to 10 inch touch-screen tablet for release in the first half of 2010 according to an article here at eWeek.com. They’re also quoting a price in the $500 to $700 range, and while that’s a lot of …
May 21
Apps and eBook Jackets
A couple of developments in the eBook Revolution today…almost want to say Evolution…yah. Amazon has released a more mobile-friendly Kindle 1.1 App for iPhone and iPod Touch. Among other things it allows portrait or landscape modes for reader preference and a lock so it doesn’t accidentally switch orientation. Check out the full announcement here at cnetnews. …
May 20
Now an eBook Reader that’s more like a Phone…
I love this. Bookeen, the people who brought us the Cybook eBook Reader, is releasing the Cybook OPUS e-book Reader. Read about it here at Slipperybrick.com. Lot’s of cool little features including PDF compatibility, but the main thrust is its pocket-sized profile. It can go where Kindle won’t fit. Just hilarious, if you think about …
May 16
For those who must have color…
and perfect for eMagazines. E Ink, the people who brought you the gray scale screens you see in most eBook Readers, has developed a functional prototype of color e-paper. There are rumors that the new tech will begin to appear in the next generation Kindle and Sony’s Reader. Read the full story here at geek.com. …
May 15
And as predicted….cheaper eBook Readers on the way!
It has to be arrogance that makes the big guys dismiss all other competition. Honestly, Amazon and Sony are glaring at each other across the table–both nervously waiting for Apple’s next move… And along comes Interead‘s Cool-er eBook Reader. Read the story at PCWorld here, about the $249 keep-it-simple eBook Reader that might put the industry leaders …
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