Apr 21
DailyTech says Amazon will begin offering a new feature called Kindle Library Lending. (2011 Launch Date Pending.)
The service will allow you to visit a participating library and check out an eBook that you can then read at home. The ‘borrowed’ titles will eventually expire but for their duration will allow you to read all you want, and even jot notes in the margin.
Sort of like a ‘real’ library book. Fantastic stuff, yah?
Apr 20
A GoodeReader story updates us on the explosion of Indie authors taking advantage of the accessibility offered them by the eBook Revolution. There are so many ways for Indie authors to self-publish, that they’ve left the traditional publishers, agents and authors reeling.
There’s a new game in town–not so exclusive–and the readers and writers are taking control of it.
Apr 19
The rumors continue about a possible Amazon Tablet device designed to take on the Apple iPad head-to-head.
Here is a GottaBeMobile.com post that suggests that if Amazon is working toward such a eBook Revolution confrontation, then they’re the only ones capable of taking on the formidable teaming of iPad and iTunes.
Apr 18
Thanks Jorgen for a link to this Futurebook story that calls into question some of the industry claims about eBook Piracy.
In fact, if eBook sales are showing explosive, record growth, how is the rumored “rampant” eBook Piracy impacting it adversely?
Apr 17
The Montgomery Advertiser expands on some of the pros and cons of the eBook Revolution as it enjoys its first year of moving into mainstream dominance.
Apr 16
LASER launches the EB700 multimedia eBook reader. Read the full PRWire post here.
Ghacks.net says Martview is the best PDF eBook Reader.
TopComputerTablets.com highlights the Amazon Kindle DX.
Apr 15
Publishers Weekly reports on eBook sales figures continuing their skyward climb in February posting a 203% increase ($90.3 million) over AAP’s monthly estimate. The reverse side of the coin shows a 43% decrease in hardcover sales.
And the eBook Revolution is just starting…
Apr 14
GoodeReader.com posted the results of several polls conducted on eBook reader preferences. Some interesting statistics for a slow eBook Revolution news day.
Apr 13
BBC News (and others) offers a story on Amazon’s launch of a cheaper, ad-subsidized Kindle eBook Reader. This device retails at $114, a full $25 cheaper than the current starter model. Advertisements for product and Amazon specials will be displayed under eBook pages and on the screen saver.
I think this (called the “Kindle with Special Offers”) would have been a MAJOR release if they’d priced it at $99 (or lower) because, come on, they aren’t sharing the ad revenue, and they aren’t delivering cheaper eBooks. For them to expect Kindle owners to share screen space with advertisements is a trifle presumptuous for a mere $25 savings. The $99 price (and lower) has to be right around the corner, if they want mainstream adoption.
I think it’s a stretch at that price.
Apr 12
PublishersWeekly says Kobo (eBook retailer, software vendor) will extend its reach into Europe by opening local content stores for German and Spanish customers. The May launch announcement comes to the London Book Fair, with the eBooks and service company hoping to add to its 3-million plus customers who already use Kobo for reading on personal computers and mobile devices via English eBook providers in the US, Canada, U.K., Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong.
