May 13
eBookNewser offers a list of ten websites that have FREE eBooks. If you haven’t had a look, now’s a chance to expand your digital library. (I can’t believe they missed Manybooks.net. One of my favorites!)
Oh, and while we’re at it, check out eBook Rumor’s list of FREE eBook Download Sites. (Sorry for any overlap…)
May 12
eBookNewser offers a link to eBook Voice, a new Audiobook publisher for Indie authors.
At first glance the prices look pretty reasonable for all that recording. Check it out!
May 11
The International Business Times reports that analysts predict the Amazon Kindle will generate more than $5.42 billion in revenue with $1.21 billion in gross profit for 2011.
Hang onto your hats, they go on to predict Kindle will perform to the tune of $7.96 billion in revenue with $2-billion in gross profit in 2012.
This inspiring news for any of the tried and true, the traditionalists, who still cling to the belief that digital publishing is a trend.
May 10
eBookNewser reports that Kobo Books will now be available through WalMart Canada via a partners program. Access to the Kobo library (approx. 2.3 million titles) makes perfect sense since the retail sales giant also stocks the Kobo Wireless eReader. (Mainstream adoption continues!)
May 09
Cnet.com reviewed the $114 ad-supported Kindle eBook Reader with Special Offers.
And the reviewer didn’t find the advertisements distracting. I guess it depends how slippery the slope is. A little tolerance today might mean a deluge of ads down the road… We’ll have to see how that develops.
May 07
The New York Times has a story on a group of publishers that have committed the funds to creating a ‘one stop’ online book shop.
Called Bookish, the site is intended to replace the dwindling bricks and mortar experience by creating a meeting place for readers, books and publishers where affiliated titles can be purchased via direct links.
May 06
TechnologyNerd offers an enticing bit of speculation about rumored plans by Barnes and Noble to unveil a new Nook to add to their stable of E Ink and color tablet eBook readers.
With the NookColor now being respected as a reasonably priced tablet (and fly in iPad’s ointment), I wonder along with the article whether B&N is about to release a low-priced E Ink device to challenge Kindle’s collection of eBook Readers.
Something in the $89 range would turn the eBook Revolution on its ear. The unveiling will take place May 24th.
May 05
Technology Nerd backs up yesterday’s assertion that the book giant has placed an order for tablets with Quanta, while adding to the conspiracy with a second rumor that an Android-powered Amazon Kindle Tablet might be built by Samsung.
This is starting to remind me of the days when the Apple-Tablet was just a rumor.
May 04
IT news site Digitimes reports notebook maker Quanta Computer received OEM orders from Amazon for its rumored tablet PC.
The Taiwan-based computer company already has tablet PC OEM connections with RIM and Sony. While the post speculates orders for Amazon’s tablet device will run 700,000 – 800,000 per month, it says Amazon has no plans to drop its popular and industry-leading Kindle E Ink eBook Reader.
An Amazon tablet would simply open the door for the online eBook giant to compete in the multifunction market that Apple iPad is trying to dominate.
May 03
Interesting eBook Revolution development. Research In Motion (RIM) continues the BlackBerry PlayBook Tour, taking the device out into the market to pitch to users and allow for some face-time.
The tour is a good idea since like most new technology, the hands-on experience seems to clinch the deal for early adopters and mainstream consumers alike. It’s a shrewd move in a tablet market already dominated by Apple iPad, and fast getting crowded with competitors.
Dates and more at the link.
