Jan 28
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
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 26
Having gone to such lengths to spread my love for Adobe Digital Editions, I thought it might be helpful to point you to some free PDF’s to try on it. Planetpdf.com, brought to you by Nitro PDF Software, offers free eBooks, PDF software trial downloads and tips to visitors. Sweet of them, yah! The eBooks are nicely …
Jan 25
We’ve all seen Adobe Acrobat in action. Do we have a choice? We’ve all dealt with its foibles, and its bigger and bigger upgrades. Yah… I’ve got to say though, if you’re a serious or novice eBook reader, take a look at their Adobe Digital Editions. I know that lots of people are uncomfortable with Adobe’s PDF …
Jan 24
Okay. I always intended this site to be for people who are curious about eBooks and might be interested in reading or writing or selling them. I didn’t want to get too technical, (if you haven’t noticed) since I’ve always been more comfortable using machines than taking them apart. And I frankly never cared much …
Jan 23
Sorry for dissing you Kindle… Author Boy, Brendan Halpin, straightened me out on Kindle’s format reading capabilities. They go beyond the Kindle format alone, and you are not limited to Whispernet for downloads. You can access other eBooks via a USB cable. Also, Amazon converts Word files and structured html files for a small fee. …
Jan 22
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
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
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 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 …
