Somewhere a pig is flying. Amazon announced today that the Kindle and Kindle reading apps will soon be getting support for library books through a service called OverDrive, which currently provides access to over 11,000 libraries in the United States with support for just about every ebook reader but the Kindle. The press release also […]
Archives for 2011
T-Mobile G-Slate Released for $529 with Contract
Another Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablet hits the US market today called the T-Mobile G-Slate. As you would guess by the name, the G-Slate sells exclusively from T-Mobile. It will set you back $529 big ones in you are willing to pen a two-year contract. That price includes a $100 mail-in rebate and $120 instant discount.
Refurbished Sony Reader Daily Edition Now Available for $239
Yesterday Sony added the Daily Edition and Pocket Edition ebook readers to their refurbished products section, the 6″ PRS-650 Touch Edition is missing, however, and once again is out of stock, as it always seems to be. The Daily Edition is selling for $239 refurbished, $60 less than the regular price (don’t pay attention to […]
PocketBook 360 Plus Revealed (Videos)
Charbax from ARMdevices.net got his hands on the new PocketBook 360 Plus at the HKTDC Electronics Fair in Hong Kong. If you recall, this is the same PocketBook 360 that was videoed playing Doom II a couple of weeks ago. Charbax also posted a video of the PocketBook 360 playing Doom (second video below). The […]
Free eBooks and eBook Coupon Codes
First, the ebook deals from eBooks.com. In commemoration of William Shakespeare’s great achievements as a Drama writer, eBooks.com is offering 15% off Shakespeare ebooks with code wshakespearecp. Valid Apr 15-30, 2011. Next, the Easter Promo. 15% off Children’s & Young Adult Fiction, Hobbies, and Religion ebooks with code books4eastercp. Valid Apr 24-30, 2011.
Review: Motorola XOOM Android Tablet (WiFi-Only)
Well, it’s finally finished. Here’s the link to the full Motorola Xoom review. The review includes over 30 pictures and screenshots, a 25 minute video review, and covers all the main features of the Honeycomb-equipped Android tablet, with a special focus on electronic reading. Also, I’ll be posting a direct comparison between the Xoom and […]
E FUN Adding Kobo eBook Store and SlideME App to Nextbook Android Tablets
I received an email from E FUN yesterday that says they are going to add the Kobo ebook store and SlideME appstore to their line of NextBook Android tablets and ereaders. Right now the NextBook tablets tie-in with the Borders ebook store, which is actually Kobo’s store, so it looks like they are taking out […]
Amazon Kindle DX $299 Today Only – $80 Off
The Gold Box deal of the day at Amazon.com is the Graphite Kindle DX. It is selling for $299. The regular price is $379. This is the first time that Amazon has run any kind of one-day sale for a Kindle. All the other times they have dropped in price it was permanent. Makes you […]