Mar 13
While Apple prepares the iPad for shipping to early adopters, they’ve released some more information about how the device will handle eBooks. Read the full story at Top Tech News. Apparently, the iPad will read ePub open format and is configured to convert text to speech. The story also suggests that iPad will allow users …
Mar 12
Thanks to Jorgen for a link to another example of Barnes and Noble thinking ‘beyond the box.’ This story at zdnet says the venerable bookseller is planning to have a Barnes and Noble App in place and ready in time for the Apple iPad’s release. This App would allow iPad users to access B&N’s large …
Mar 11
We all know that Barnes and Noble has its own eBook Reader the Nook. What we didn’t know was that the Nook will soon share shelf space with Samsung’s E60 eReader. eWeek.com has the story here. That’s right, Samsung is going to partner with B&N for the upcoming E60’s release so the new device can access …
Mar 10
Jorgen sent along a link to a Betanews story that suggests the Apple iPad is perfect for baby boomers (55+ years) and older adopters. The author, Joe Wilcox, suspects the device’s multi-functionality yet relative ease-of-use, makes it a perfect fit. It’s a web browser and shopper, movie, music, email and reading device that doesn’t ask a lot …
Mar 09
Microsoft is releasing a sweet little dual-tablet called “Courier” that comes with a unique design as well as reading and writing features that are sure to get sabers rattling over at Apple’s iPad headquarters. Engadget’s got the story here with pictures and video. The device (Microsoft refers it as a “digital journal”) opens from a 5″ x 7″ profile into …
Mar 08
Jorgen sent us a link to an ubergizmo.com post highlighting Spring Design’s Alex making its way to the mainstream by way of a visit to the FCC. We’ve mentioned it before, the device is Android-powered with full browser capability offering the juice to compete in the iPad multi-function market. And don’t forget the Duet Navigator, the …
Mar 07
Thanks Jorgen for this link to a story at Publishers Weekly about Barnes and Noble’s test marketing print books bundled with eBooks. The deal should start sometime in the next 60 to 90 days and involves selling eBook editions of titles at serious discounts when customers buy regularly priced print books. They’re experimenting with the …
Mar 06
Get the full story about the iPad’s release at CNN.com. Pre-Ordering starts March 12, and the devices will be available in the U.S. on April 3. It will be interesting to see how big an impact this machine has on the eBook Revolution. I still think it’s a greater threat to laptops and netbooks. The …
Mar 05
Obviously, this video speaks volumes. Check out Penguin’s “Digital Books” for iPad below. It’s the kind of eBook Reader that Mr. Spock might carry around with him. It’s like having Encarta/Atlas/Video Game/iPhone App/Facebook Reading Circle/Email all in one touch-screen device. (Can anyone say Netbook?) Great for many, and it’s easy to see there will be a big …
Mar 04
Jorgen dropped off a link to a Publishers Weekly post with highlights from a second discussion panel: From Book to E- Book: Aesthetics, Design and the Digital in their Think Future series. Panel guests included Matteo Bologna, founder and creative director of Mucca Design, a branding agency responsible for delivering “many, many book jackets” to clients like Penguin …
