Sep 06

Amazon launches new Kindles!

As rumored, Amazon has launched new Kindle readers and Kindle Fire tablets. Go to the Amazon page for all the specifics.

In brief, they’re offering three new Kindle eBook Readers, two with Paperwhite (read in the dark) display technology (and other features) that run as high as $179 for the 3G version. Also, a very honorable mention is the basic Kindle updated and priced starting at $69. (Who can resist adopting at that price!)

Additionally, they’ve got three new versions of the Kindle Fire HD starting at $199 for the basic HD model and rising in price for the HD 8.9″ for $299 and Kindle Fire HD 8.9″ 4G for $499.

Sep 06

New eReaders coming from Kobo

Laptop reports that Kobo has announced the impending launch of the $129 Kobo Glo backlit eReader, $79.99 Kobo Mini touchscreen E Ink eReader and $199 Kobo Arc 7-inch Android tablet all destined to join Kobo’s growing suite of eBook Reading devices.

The timing is perfect if it was Kobo’s intention to overshadow today’s impending announcement of Amazon’s new Kindle Fire 2 and to set the stage for competition with whatever devices  Amazon is set to launch.

Sep 05

$99 Bebook Pure eReader Review

GoodeReader gives us a hands-on review of the $99 Bebook Pure eReader designed and priced for early adopters and mainstream readers. Pics, stats and video at the link.

Sep 04

Sony PRS-T2 Reader reviewed.

Sony’s new $129 PRS-T2 Reader is given a comprehensive review at the Verge. Specifics and pictures at the link.

Sep 03

New Kindle images leaked.

StudentNews has some leaked images of the new Kindle eReader and Kindle Fire expected to be launched at a media event slated for next week.

Sep 02

E Ink for your smart phone?

Slashgear offers up this post on what I think is the perfect blend of technologies. E Ink showed off its double-display concept at the IFA. The idea is to keep the LCD display on the front of a smartphone while adding an E Ink display layer to the back.

The E Ink’s low energy demands could let it handle static displays for tickets, maps and time (as well offer the all important eBook Reading opportunities). When will this be embraced by the tablet designers? Pictures and video at the link.

Aug 31

eBook Revolution Update

PCWorld says eBook publishers Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins Publishers and Simon & Schuster have agreed to pay $69-million to 54 US state, (correction: districts and territories) as part of their settlement and penalty for being co-conspirators in the Apple Agency Model price-fixing scheme that put them, and others in the crosshairs of a US Department of Justice anti-trust lawsuit.

The Guardian reports that Amazon will launch Kindle Fire 2 tablet on Thursday, September 6 after the first  (and now discontinued) version’s sales top 6-million units.

GoodeReader looks at the new Sony Xperia Tablet.

The National Post posted on Kobo’s shrewd move to ink deals with Indie bookstores in the U.S. that will keep the struggling shops relevant by providing eBook titles, eReaders and tech.

Pocket-Lint tells us that Barnes and Noble is moving its Nook eReader into the UK market.

Aug 30

Amazon Kindle Fire tablet makes room for Kindle Fire 2.

CNET News says that the Amazon Kindle Fire tablet has sold out, coincidentally enough, exactly one week before a Sept. 6 Amazon media event that is rumored to center on the launch of the Kindle Fire 2.

Aug 29

Libraries and publishers debate eBook DRM, access and piracy.

GoodeReader reports that the debate over digital rights management, access, piracy and price still rages between libraries, publishers and readers.

Aug 28

iPad Mini dubbed the “iPad Mini”

PCMAG reports that on a recent foray out of the courtroom, Apple/Cupertino took time to suggest that its much rumored 7-inch iPad Mini will indeed be called the iPad Mini.

The new tablet device is expected to hit the shelves this October.