Today Kobo unveiled a new ereader, the Kobo Touch Edition. As the name would imply, this one has a touchscreen, as well as some other upgrades over the previous model, the Kobo WiFi. What’s great about the new Kobo Touch is that is uses Neonode’s zForce technology, the same touchscreen technology that the Sony Readers […]
eBook Readers
PocketBook 360 Plus Now Available, First Impressions
Remember a few weeks ago when the PocketBook 360 Plus was videoed playing Doom II? Well now the PocketBook 360 Plus is available for order, although it doesn’t look like Doom is included. The 360 Plus is an upgraded version of the original PocketBook 360; both share the same exact design. The Plus model adds […]
The Nook 2 is Coming May 24th, a New eReader From Barnes and Noble
We’ve all been wondering when Barnes and Noble would finally update their original E Ink Nook—it’s been out nearly 18 months now; that’s pretty long by electronics standards—and now it looks like a new Nook, let’s dub it the Nook 2, will launch on May 24th. This news comes via a federal filing that Barnes […]
Libre Air eBook Reader with WiFi Now Available
It looks like Aluratek has quietly released their new Libre Air eBook Reader. It was first revealed back in January at CES and was supposed to hit shelves in February. Since then it’s been all crickets from Aluratek. But now the Libre Air has suddenly made an appearance on Aluratek’s website. It is selling for […]
Kindle 3 WiFi Now $114 with Special Offers, Sponsored Screensavers
Utilizing an interesting new marketing strategy for US customers, Amazon is now selling a new Kindle 3 WiFi with Special Offers for $114, $25 less than the regular WiFi model. The only difference is the new Kindle displays sponsored screensavers and special offers, along with an advertisement at the bottom of the Kindle’s homescreen—not while […]
Aluratek LIBRE 7" Color Touchscreen eReader
It looks like Aluratek has a new color ereader getting set to be released in mid-April, the LIBRE Color Touch, model number AEBK08FB. It’s up for pre-order for $149 on Aluratek’s factory outlet site, but not their main site for some reason. Unlike Aluratek’s other Libre color ebook reader, this one has a touchscreen and […]
NextBook Next5 and Next6 Android Tablets Released
NextBook quietly released two new Android ereaders/tablets this past week, the Next5 (pictured above) and the Next6. There have been no sightings of the Next4 however, the third new model expected to be released this spring by NextBook. Both new devices are available from JR.com. The Next5 is selling for $199, marked down from $299, […]
Gemei GM2000 7″ Color eReader and Media Player
I happened across a new inexpensive ereader this morning on Amazon called the Gemei GM2000, a cross between an ebook reader and portable media player. The Gemei GM2000 isn’t new exactly; there are a few articles about it from last summer, but it’s relatively new to the US market, having been available in Asia mostly […]