eBook Readers and Accessories

iRiver Story HD: First Google Ebooks-Integrated Ereader Hits The Market

July 19, 2011 eBook Readers and Accessories

Google has finally made their way into the ever-popular world of ereaders. Launched over the past weekend, the iRiver Story HD is the first ebook reader to be fully integrated with Google Ebooks and is aiming directly for the Kindle. Available from Target for the reasonable price of $139.99, the iRiver Story HD is integrated [...]

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Nook Tops The Amazon Kindle in Consumer Reports

June 29, 2011 eBook Readers and Accessories

When you hear the word, “ereader”, chance are you automatically think of the Amazon Kindle. After that initial thought, your mind goes through the rest of the list – Nook, iPad, Sony, and Kobo. It is no surprise that the Kindle has left such a lasting impression on you and the rest of the world. [...]

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How To Find The Best Kindle Covers and Cases

June 13, 2011 eBook Readers and Accessories

As with any piece of technology that you take with you wherever you go, it is essential that you purchase effective protection in order to ensure it lasts longer, looks newer, and doesn’t suffer any accidental damage during travel or use. But there are so many different styles of Amazon Kindle covers and cases that [...]

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Release Date for Border’s Kobo Touch eReader Has Been Delayed

June 9, 2011 eBook Readers and Accessories

For those of us who have been waiting for the release of the Border’s Kobo Touch eReader, we’ll have to wait a little longer than originally told. The first announced release date for the Kobo was early June – just in time for Father’s Day. But the situation has changed, and it is a bad [...]

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A Quick Look at the New NOOK 2 eReader by Barnes and Noble

June 2, 2011 eBook Readers and Accessories

Barnes and Noble officially released their second generation Nook called the, Nook Simple Touch Reader yesterday. At $139 with free shipping, it is a little more than half the price of the ever-popular NOOK Color, but what does it offer in comparison to the NOOK Color and the 1st Edition NOOK? What benefits does it [...]

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Amazon Launches Kindle with Special Offers for Just $114

April 14, 2011 eBook Readers and Accessories

Here’s some welcome news for those who have yet to own a Kindle. Amazon just shaved off a good $25 from the price of the popular ebook reader for a special variant of the Wi-Fi model – the Kindle with Special Offers. As you may surmise from its name though, the $114-Kindle is not without [...]

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Here’s The Scoop On The Kindle Software Update Version 3.1

March 22, 2011 eBook Readers and Accessories

Amazon has recently announced the release of the Kindle software update version 3.1 which can be delivered via Wi-Fi connection to all latest-generation Kindles and on Kindle apps for PC, Mac, iPad, and iPhone. So what good news does this latest software update herald? “Real Page Numbers” Well for one, we’ll finally get to see [...]

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The Literati Joins the World of Ebook Readers But Is There Room For It?

August 29, 2010 eBook Readers and Accessories

In the tech-savvy ebook reading world dominated by Kindles, Nooks, and iPads, yet another ebook reader joins the fray – Literati by the company Sharper Image. But the question is, is there really room for one more ebook reader? And more importantly, what does it bring to the table to make it stand out from the rest? Let’s find out.

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Introducing the Kindle DX International 2: Major Makeover for the Kindle DX

July 3, 2010 eBook Readers and Accessories

Online retailer giant Amazon.com introduced this week the latest generation of its popular Kindle DX. With this new version — the Kindle DX International 2, Amazon has indeed put out all the stops to come up with a device that’s superior in capabilities and striking in looks compared to its predecessor.

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Where’s My iPad?

March 21, 2010 eBook Readers and Accessories

The hype from the iAnnouncement has died down, and now pacing iPad fans have permanently left a path on their kitchen floors, all the while thinking “Where’s my iPad?” It’s been two months and there’s still no sign of this much hyped about gadget reaching consumers. Steve Jobs, are you reading this?

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Sprint Skiff Review: A Flexible Competitor

February 14, 2010 eBook Readers and Accessories

The Skiff, aimed to compete with the Apple iPhone/iPod/iTunes, was introduced back at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Rumor has it that the Skiff will be available in Sprint stores soon so let’s see what we can expect from it.

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Barnes & Noble’s Nook Makes a Turnaround

February 10, 2010 eBook Readers and Accessories

Barnes & Noble’s Nook e-reader owners are finally able to install the 1.2 update, and the software upgrade is reportedly meeting expectations. While it seems like Barnes & Noble is finally perfecting its e-reader, the big question is, “Is it perfect enough so as to be considered as a worthy competition to Amazon’s Kindle?”

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The Plastic Logic Que: E-Reader for the On-the-Go Professional

February 6, 2010 eBook Readers and Accessories

With AT & T’s 3G network as the mobile broadband provider to support WiFi, the Plastic Logic Que provides power and ease. It is the first of its kind in the sense that it is marketed to the professional who is on-the-go.

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The Apple iPad: Does It Live Up to the Hype?

February 5, 2010 eBook Readers and Accessories

It’s been over a week now since the launch of the much-anticipated and overly-hyped about Apple iPad, and most review magazines have already put in their initial thoughts about the device. Is it another iPhone and iPod in the making, and put the lights out of the Kindle? Let’s take a closer look at its so-called “killer” features.

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The Best of Both Worlds: Devices Using Both LCD and E-Ink Display Hit the Market

January 28, 2010 eBook Readers and Accessories

In the saturated ebook reading device market, a new reader that boasts of an e-ink display would probably elicit no more than quick glance from us. After all, most, if not all of them are equipped with such technology. But what about if one comes along with both an e-ink and LCD display?

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Amazon Adds Another Notch On Its Belt With the Amazon Kindle DX Global Wireless

January 14, 2010 eBook Readers and Accessories

Just a few days into the year 2010, tech circles were already abuzz with speculations that Amazon was just about ready to launch its Amazon Kindle DX Global Wireless edition. The telltale sign? A link in the Amazon.com site that read Kindle DX Now with Global Wireless.

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The Sony PRS-600: Could Its Touchscreen Be More Liability Than Asset?

August 26, 2009 eBook Readers and Accessories

With the launch of the Sony PRS-600, ebook reader users and techies were curious to see just how much of a competition it can pose to the Kindle 2. Turns out, its much touted touchscreen may prove to be a serious flaw. Read on to find out more.

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Is the Amazon Kindle Ready for a Showdown with the Sony PRS-600?

August 25, 2009 eBook Readers and Accessories

How much better really will the Sony PRS-600 be than its predecessors? Will it really give the Kindle, which is considered to be the ‘darling’ of the ebook reader industry, some real competition? Here’s an early preview.

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M Edge Kindle Cover: Perhaps the Best Kindle Leather Cover

August 15, 2009 eBook Readers and Accessories

If you already spent a few hundred dollars on your Kindle, spending a few for the M Edge Kindle cover isn’t going to break the bank. The M Edge cover does a good job of protecting the Kindle without going overboard with the price. Read on to learn more of the M Edge Kindle Cover.

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Amazon Kindle Leather Cover Review

August 7, 2009 eBook Readers and Accessories

It’s no simple expense to be shelling out $299 for a gadget that’s more for pleasure than necessity — the Kindle 2 — and so naturally, you’d also want to make sure that it gives you years of good use. One way of doing that is by protecting it with a Kindle leather cover.

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Amazon Kindle DX Leather Cover Review

August 6, 2009 eBook Readers and Accessories

At a price of $489, you would most likely want to go to extra lengths to keep your Kindle DX protected from the elements. If you’re in the market for getting a classy-looking yet functional cover for your gadget, check out this Amazon Kindle DX leather cover review.

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Amazon Kindle 1 Users Beware: Upgrading To The Kindle 2 May Not Be Easy

June 5, 2009 eBook Readers and Accessories

Excited to upgrade from the Amazon Kindle 1 to the Kindle 2? Hold your horses just yet. Read on and find out what possible hitches you might have to overcome when switching from the original model to the newer version.

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The Amazon Kindle 2: Casting a Brighter Light

February 10, 2009 eBook Readers and Accessories

Editor’s Update Jan. 2011: The Amazon Kindle 2 has been replaced with the Amazon Kindle 3, which is now available for as low as $139! Just when you thought that wireless reading couldn’t get any more exciting, Amazon comes and launches the Amazon Kindle 2, a sleeker, thinner, and lighter version of the hugely successful [...]

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Foxit eSlick: The New Bargain eBook Reader on the Block

December 19, 2008 eBook Readers and Accessories

Foxit eSlick is the new ebook reader to hit the street. Foxit Software, a PDF software developer, is hoping to carve out a niche with it’s incredible low price of $229.99 but will it be able to compete?

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