While some ebook reader companies are calling it quits in light of the heated competition and price wars, iRiver (it’s supposed to be a lowercase R, but I’m a rebel) continues to advance their ereader product line. Just recently iRiver announced the new iRiver Cover Story with WiFi that connects directly to the WHSmith ebook […]
The Death of the Foxit eSlick
It comes as no surprise that Foxit, known for their PDF software, has decided to discontinue the Foxit eSlick ebook reader. Like the Kobo eReader, Astak Mentor, and PocketBook 301, the Foxit eSlick is a rebranded Netronix EB-600. The eSlick was Foxit’s only ereader and it has been on the market since 2009. It originally […]
This Month’s In-Store Exclusive Content for Nook
If you are a proud Nook owner, you can take your Nook to any Barnes and Noble retail store to get access to the free exclusive content listed below. Just tap the “shop” icon to bring up the in-store promotions. Each week the “More in Store” is updated and each new feature is available for […]
New Sony Reader and Nook Coming Soon?
Amazon got the jump on the new Pearl screens from E Ink with the release of the Graphite Kindle DX and the new WiFi-equipped Kindle 3. In fact, that’s one of Amazon’s major selling points: 50% improved contrast! 10:1 contrast ratio! Buy now! Although we were all expecting Amazon’s next Kindle to have a color […]
Kindle WiFi vs Nook WiFi
Now that Amazon has introduced the Kindle WiFi, a.k.a. the Kindle 3, to compete with the Barnes and Noble Nook WiFi, let’s take a look at Kindle WiFi vs Nook WiFi to determine which is the best ebook reader to choose. The good news is that you can’t go wrong with either, they’re two of […]
J&R Now Selling New Graphite Kindle DX
Just checked JR.com this morning to see if they are running any sales (the Ectaco jetBook Lite is down to $99 again) and they now have the Kindle DX listed with all the other ebook readers. It is not sold online, just at J&R retail locations which are located in New York. This a somewhat […]
New Kindle 3 Review
This Kindle 3 review lists all the new features and details about the new Kindle 3, along with what’s best about the Kindle and what its weaknesses are. First off, the only difference between the two Kindle 3 models is one comes with free 3G wireless from AT&T. Both come with WiFi, and the WiFi […]
Nook Boutiques Coming To B&N Stores; This Week’s Free B&N Classics
Getting back into the news, Barnes and Noble issued a press release today announcing that they will be creating 1,000 square-foot Nook boutiques in retail stores to “accommodate this rapidly growing segment of Barnes & Noble’s business”. Details from the press release: The 1,000 square-foot boutiques will feature demonstration tables and multiple operating NOOK devices […]