General Commentary

Is The iPad a Kindle Killer?

July 3, 2011 General Commentary

Amazon’s Kindle is a pioneer in the ereading industry. In fact, some time ago, Amazon announced that sales of ebooks had overtaken sales of actual printed books, at least on its own website. However, has the Kindle, despite its ereading experience, been bested by a consolidated device that delivers so much more? When Steve Jobs [...]

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The Role of eBook Readers and Portable Technology in Education

July 2, 2011 General Commentary

Education is a field that rarely stays static and advances at roughly the same rate as technology in society advances. A case in point would be something that we take for granted and is widespread in its frequent use in educational institutions – the simple video player. It is hard to imagine a classroom without [...]

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The Ugly World of DRM and Ebook Readers

March 3, 2010 General Commentary

DRM is Digital Rights Management, a generic term that is used by companies to control and limit the usage of digital content and devices, including film, video, music and more recently ereaders. It is a very controversial topic because it affects consumers, authors, and publishers alike, although from different perspectives.

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Predictions for Ebook Readers for 2010

February 13, 2010 General Commentary

The ereader market is off to a strong start in 2010, and only in 2nd month of year, it has shown nothing but excitement. From ebook price battles, to frantically produced ereaders that are designed to fiercely compete with the current market leader, calm waters aren’t in sight as yet. Here are some predictions for the rest of the year.

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The Ebook Reader: Is it Truly a Green Gadget?

February 4, 2010 General Commentary

You may still be resisting the digital ebook reader as a gadget that can literally change the way you read, but have you considered the environmental benefits of an ebook reader like the Amazon Kindle?

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Can The Amazon Kindle DX Save Newspapers?

August 20, 2009 General Commentary

While authors may not be exactly enthusiastic about what the ebook reading technology can do for the book industry, the newspaper industry is finding in the Amazon Kindle DX a potential savior that can get consumers’ interest in newspapers reignited.

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How the Electronic Book Reader Can Revolutionize Universities

August 19, 2009 General Commentary

If you think that electronic book readers are only useful for those who are avid readers, think again. This revolutionary gadget could also be an indispensable companion of students and academic professionals.

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