Here’s a list of public libraries that offer library cards to non-residents so that you can barrow library ebooks for a Kindle, Nook, Sony Reader, or a multitude of other devices even if your local library doesn’t have ebooks or if it is lacking in selection and availability. This list comes from the How To […]
Archives for 2011
$89 Ematic Twig is Mini-Tablet with Android 2.2 and 4.3″ Screen
Here’s something different. The 4.3″ Ematic Twig. I can’t decide which name is funnier, the Ematic Twig or the Naxa Noodle that turned up back in July. This is the second new Ematic device in as many months. The other one is a 7″ touchscreen ereader that comes with Kobo eBooks and looks like a […]
Cool Reader App for Nook Touch has Partial Refresh and Page Button Support (Video)
The developer of the Cool Reader Android app has created a version of the Cool Reader app specifically for the Nook Touch. What’s great about the app is that it has settings for partial page refresh. Not only that but the Nook’s page turn buttons work too, and you can even remap them for functions […]
Pandigital Star Android 2.2 Tablet Turns Up for $139
The Pandigital Star just turned up today on the QVC website. It’s the fourth different tablet from Pandigital in the past few months. At $139, the Pandigital Star is the least expensive of the bunch. It’s pretty much exactly the same as the Pandigital Planet and Pandigital Nova, combining elements from both of them. The […]
Kindle Library Books Now Officially Available at 11,000 Public Libraries
Today Amazon officially announced the launch of library ebooks on the Kindle and Kindle apps at 11,000 libraries across the United States. The story of library ebooks on the Kindle already broke two days ago when a couple of Seattle libraries started listing a section for Kindle ebooks.
Review: Pandigital Planet Android Tablet and eReader
Pandigital Planet Review » Pros Low price Solid feature-set and open Android OS Multi-touch resistive screen is a step up from traditional resistive screens Cons Cheap plastic body Typical battery life is 4-6 hours, and battery drains excessively in standby Sometimes high-pitched noises can be heard emanating from it Verdict For the price it is […]
Public Library eBooks for Kindle Now Available, Check Your Library
Amazon and OverDrive have quietly started rolling out Kindle ebook lending from public libraries, albeit in Beta. Even though there hasn’t been any official announcement yet, some public libraries have already started lending ebooks for the Kindle. The image to the left hails from the Seattle Public Library; several other libraries are starting to list […]
19 Free Vook Books for Kindle and Kindle iOS Apps
Amazon has some more free Vook books available for this Sunday morning, lots of how to guides and brief history guides. These books are free for a limited time only so make sure to check the price before clicking the buy button. The Vook books that say “Enhanced Version” or “Video” in the title have […]