Archive for January, 2010

iPad Review

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

Here’s the first review of the iPad, posted online at PCWorld: “Hands On With the Apple iPad The iPad underwhelms in terms of hardware and software, but there’s a lot of potential for innovative content.” Read the full review here: http://www.pcworld.com/article/187956/hands_on_with_the_apple_ipad.html

The New Apple iPad

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

Apple announced the new iPad today…it’s sort of a cross between an iPhone, a Laptop, and an eReader.  The pricing will be around $499, and the iPad is expected to be available in late March.  We’ll post more information as more becomes available. Visit Apple’s iPad site for more information!

Coming Soon: Apps for Your Kindle

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

This from CNet this morning: “Amazon announced Thursday the release of a software development kit for its Kindle e-book reader, which will allow developers to build and eventually sell their own applications for the device. There are only a few hints as to what we’ll actually be seeing: Electronic Arts is building some games, smaller [...]

COLOR eReaders!

Monday, January 18th, 2010

The Asus DR-570, expected to be released later this year, will feature COLOR!   That means your books, magazines, and newspapers can actually display pictures on your eReader in full color!  We’ll post more info as soon as we have it!

Kindle DX

Monday, January 18th, 2010

Just a reminder….if you haven’t ordered your Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device yet, they ship tomorrow!

The Best of CES

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

Check out this video of eReaders debuted at the CES: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-38W1BfKsFo Great info if you’re planning to buy an eReader!

Newest eReaders debut at CES

Friday, January 8th, 2010

Here’s a CNN article about the CES show, and all the new eReaders that are being introduced: http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/tech/2010/01/06/ces.ereaders.cnn

Kindle DX Global Wireless Release

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

This just in from Amazon: Amazon.com has introduced Kindle DX with Global Wireless – a new version of the 9.7-inch wireless reading device now with the convenience of wireless content delivery in over 100 countries. In addition to the features that have made the 6-inch Kindle the bestselling product across all of Amazon, the new [...]

eReader with an eDGe?

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

CNN Money is reporting that the Virginia based enTourage company is introducing a two screen combination eReader/Netbook computer called the eDGe, that will give the Kindle serious competition in the coming year! The eDGe will offer access to both ebook content and most notebook computer functions, including internet access. The eDGe is a serious  attempt to bring live internet together [...]

Skiff (with Sprint 3G)

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

Here’s an exciting new development in eReaders! Digital Trends is reporting that this year’s CED will debut the largest eReader on the market, The Skiff, with Sprint 3G capabilities.  The Skiff, a fully touchscreen capable device, features a large, hi-res display with 1200×1600 pixel resolution, and measures 11.5″ diagonally.  (It’s also the slimmest eReader on the [...]