Archive for May, 2010

Pandigital New $199 Color eReader

Monday, May 24th, 2010

Pandigital, in partnership with Barnes & Noble, has announced a new $199 color eReader, designed to compete with the iPad and the Kindle.  The eReader runs the Android operating system, and features: Unit is 7″, and full color touchscreen WI-FI connectivity 800 x 600 screen resolution 1/2″ thick, weighs 16 oz. 1GB internal memory, with [...]

Kobo & eBook Store Launched

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

Borders launched sales of the Kobo readers, along with an eBook store, on their website today.  The biggest advantage of the Kobo so far seems to be price, however at $199.00, it’s close enough to the other eReaders that I don’t see price as the deciding factor in purchases. So far, the biggest disadvantage appears [...]

The EB710 – The Mystery eReader?

Monday, May 17th, 2010

Several sources are reporting a brand new ereader, the EB710, however, as of yet, no one is reporting the manufacturer, cost, and if it’s coming to the US soon.  But, looking at the pictures, it looks to be an excellent new eReader! More info as soon as it’s available.

Going to the Beach?

Friday, May 14th, 2010

Going to the beach on vacation this year?  If so, how many books are you planning to take with you?  As a perpetual reader, for a week, I might take three or four books, with visions of laying in my lounger under the umbrella reading them…  or you can just take your Kindle!  Instead of [...]

Google – Verizon Tablet Computer

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Google and Verizon have teamed up to create a tablet computer, running on Google’s OS and Verizon’s network, of course, that will rival the iPad.  This is also Verizon’s entry into the mobile service market for eReaders, tablet computers, etc., since AT&T has the contracts locked in for [...]

Kobo Reporting a Few Glitches

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

Problems with the Kobo? We’ve seen several reports on the web this morning about problems reported with the new Kobo eReader that was released in Canada this past weekend, and is currently available for preorder from Borders book stores in the USA.  Apparently, the most common problem reported is that the font size is exceptionally [...]

HP Hurricane! Yes!

Monday, May 10th, 2010

Just read a story that HP’s much anticipated tablet computer may still be in the works, except it’s now code named “Hurricane!”  Rumor has it this device will be released in the third quarter of this year, running WebOS software, from HP’s acquisition of Palm.    More details will be available as soon as I have [...]

iPad Release Information for Non-US Customers

Friday, May 7th, 2010

For all you Apple fans outside the United States, Apple has announced that the iPad will ship in Canada, Australia and much of Europe on May 28th. Details aren’t available yet regarding whether it will be the iPad or iPad 3G shipping, and pricing hasn’t been released, but here’s the full list of countries where [...]

Spring Design’s Alex

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

At $399.00, Spring Design’s Alex is priced higher than both the Amazon Kindle, and the Barnes & Noble nook, however, there are features that may make it worth the extra cash for many customers: Alex promises extra flexibility not present in the current version of nook 8.9 x 4.7 x 0.4 inches overall 6 inch, [...]

Will there be a Google eReader?

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

The Wall Street Journal said today that Google will begin selling ebooks this summer…now, one can only ask, is a Google eReader right behind?  We think so, and we’ll let you know as soon as we can confirm or disprove this one!