Ok. You’ve all noticed my undertone of skepticism about old Amazon, but even I’m getting caught up in the promotional campaign that never was. They’re letting geekdom do it for them, yah? Ok. Amazon Kindle 2 is coming this Monday, Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. EST. At least that’s the rumor and scuttlebutt. Get more …
Category: eBook Readers
The machines.
Feb 04
Profit in Silence
Well, love em or hate em, you’ve got to admire Amazon’s handling of the Kindle. They’ve been notorious for their sphinx-like response to questions about the actual numbers of Kindles sold. They don’t say anything! Anyone ever curious about Kindle has by now visited the Amazon Kindle page to see that it’s been listed as …
Feb 03
Mobipocket or Amazon?
We’re all going to have to learn about Mobipocket sooner or later, and since I’ve referenced them a couple times, I’ll provide a link to the whole backstory here. Amazon bought Mobipocket in March 2005. The company produces a catchall reader for PDA’s called Mobipocket Reader software. The package is free and provides digital publishing …
Jan 30
And the Fight is On!
So the fancy footwork before they get up in each other’s grills… In May 2008 Mobipocket president and CEO Martin Gorner said Mobipocket would release updated readers for the various platforms, as well as release a new reader for the Apple iPhone by the end of the year. iPhone and iPod Touch owners cannot read …
Jan 28
Is Foxit eSlick Reader the CHOSEN ONE?
Ok… why aren’t we hearing more about this little gem? The Foxit eSlick Reader is calling itself: “this generation’s way of reading textbooks, favorite novels, magazines and pretty much any…etc.”  With an introductory price of $229.99 (MSRP) $259.99 they might be right. Like I said, why haven’t we heard more about this? While it’s still …
Jan 27
Watch out Kindle!
A five to seven week wait for Amazon’s Kindle eBook Reader might be hurting the leader of the pack. Resupply and availability issues have opened the door to Kindle’s competitors. And after they went to the trouble of creating such a buzz about eBooks. Yah? The frontrunner in late 2007, Amazon claims they’re gearing up for …
Jan 22
Hanlin eReader V3 from Jinke
Say hello to the Hanlin eReader V3 with Vizplex. (Vizplex is the latest generation of E Ink’s microencapsulated ink imaging film. More on that here.)   The Hanlin eReader uses a 6 inch e-ink display, has familiar lines, function buttons and retails for $299. Seems to me that the Hanlin designers have tricked out a nice piece of …
Jan 21
Smartphone learns to Read
Rumor has it that in an effort to stay relevant Palm’s Pre is being reissued with onboard apps, games and eBook software. Its broader hardware profile that people love is being tested for mulitformat reading. Palm is reeling from an $80 million loss last quarter and plans to jump back into the fray with a …
Jan 20
Cybook available from Bookeen
Okay. I had no idea! They’re coming out of the woodwork now. Cybook New Edition is available from Bookeen. It uses e-ink, has 512 MB internal memory storage. For full product specifications, images and price just click here here. It will cost you $350 dollars for Cybook Model: CYBGEN310BS – non-deluxe model. Still too much for …
Jan 19
The jetBook from Ectaco.
The jetBook is a charming little machine from Ectaco. These guys suggest the jetBook is the newest generation of handhelds and is an example of eBooks finally coming of age. While I think it’s still a little early to call that one, it is a sharp looking device. First of all, the price is similar at $299.00 …
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