PCMag posted an article about Barnes & Noble announcing a new Web-based textbook rental service that they’ll be offering at back-to-school time to go with their Nook Study software. College students can download the software that allows them to access class materials formatted for PC or Mac. They’ll be able to sign up for the service at Barnes and Noble …
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Aug 03
New Kindles SOLD OUT!
Geeky-Gadgets.com has posted a story about the third generation Amazon Kindle selling out in a week. A trip to the Amazon website will show you that the WiFi and 3G versions are temporarily sold out. (New orders ship Sept. 4, 2010.) With the recent price-wars and waves of eBook Readers finally reaching the mainstream en masse, this …
Aug 02
Speculation on the Kindle’s Future
Desire Athow at ITProPortal speculates here on the future of the Kindle as a multi-function tablet device. Athow cites some of the new Kindle’s abilities as clues to the evolution of a hybrid machine that can compete with iPad and the stampede of low-priced Android tablets that are expected on the market.
Aug 01
Nook Boutiques Coming to Barnes & Noble
Barnes and Noble is deflecting the challenge of a low-priced Kindle by using its bricks and mortar presence in an ongoing effort to take the Nook eBook Reader to the top. PCWorld reports B&N’s plan to create Nook boutiques in its superstores, dedicating floor space near their cafes to display Nooks, Nook accessories and give …
Jul 31
$99 Color eBook Reader Coming from Copia
TechConnect Magazine reports that DMC WorldWide’s Copia will introduce a $99 eBook reader (called Ocean5 or Wave5) this fall with a 5″ color LCD screen designed around the Copia platform. Additionally, they’ve got plans to release six more eBook readers of various sizes bearing from 6″ – 9″ screens and ranging in price from $199 …
Jul 30
The $139 Kindle
Here we go. InformationWeek (and others) reports on Amazon’s launch of a $139 WiFi Kindle. This dramatic price drop is Amazon’s challenge to the already heated eReader pricing war putting this new Kindle model into the clear lead. This in conjunction with a release of the third generation Kindle with Wi-Fi and 3G wireless technology …
Jul 29
Amazon Sells out of Kindles after Price Drop. WELL, DUH!
I’m not sure if we’re supposed to be surprised by this, but CNN (and lots of others) says Amazon has sold all of its Kindles. This after the online book retailer dropped the Kindle price from $259 to as low as $189. So, let me get this straight, Amazon dropped the price of the Kindle (Remember …
Jul 28
The Aluratek Libre eBook Reader Reviewed
At $120 the Aluratek Libre eBook Reader is the “good” part of Border’s online eBook store “Good. Better. Best.” selection of eReaders. Unlike the other book giants, Borders has not released an eReader of its own, and instead sells a suite of options to keep their focus on selling eBooks. It’s an excellent move, and one that I …
Jul 27
A Legal Loophole in DRM
Thanks Jorgen for dropping by with this link to an article at FutureBook.net reporting on a recent US judgment that blows a hole in the digital rights management (DRM) used by eBook publishers. Even though DRM has been widely abandoned by the music industry since it tended to punish or at least inconvenience honest consumers, publishers …
Jul 26
Amazon’s eBooks Outsell Hard Covers and B&N Launches nook App for Android.
While I was away… Just missed this by a hair. A July 20th story at The Wall Street Journal reports Amazon.com announcing eBook sales surpassing hard cover sales for the last three months. This should help any tardy publishers make the decision to join the eBook Revolution. and… American Breaking Headline News says Barnes and …
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