The Ectaco jetBook Mini is now available for pre-order for $99 from the Ectaco website, and is expected to start shipping on October 1st. It is currently available in black and yellow, although the initial leaked picture at the bottom of this page shows several colors . . . so there’s probably more to come. […]
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Sony PRS-350 Now Shipping – Some Odd Observations
The Sony PRS-350 is now listed as “In Stock” on the Sony Style website and I just received an email saying that mine has been shipped—pity it’s a Friday. The PRS-650, however, hasn’t shipped yet and is still listed as pre-order. It’s expected ship date is September 16th. While checking around on some of the […]
Kindle 3 Firmware Update v3.01
Amazon has officially made available a firmware update for the new Kindle 3 that addresses freezing issues that some users are experiencing and adds the ability to create a new Amazon.com account directly from the device itself. Some new Kindle 3 owners have been reporting trouble with frequent freezes, especially when using the web browser. […]
Two New Pixelar MReaders with SiPix Touch Screens
Pixelar has two new ebook readers available for pre-order, called MReaders. There’s a 6-inch version and a 9-inch model. Both come with WiFi and have SiPix touchscreens. SiPix is an alternative to the more widely used E Ink screens. Both utilize the same type of electrophoretic technology, but use different methods to achieve the end […]
Best Buy to Sell Amazon Kindle, Add New eReader Displays
Later this fall Best Buy will start selling the Amazon Kindle alongside the Nook, Sony Readers, and other ebook readers. Best Buy plans to add new end-caps that display all the major ereaders side-by-side so that consumers can easily compare them. “There’s no question that e-readers have found their rightful place in today’s digital lifestyle,” […]
A Mini Review of the New Kobo Desktop App
This morning Kobo released a desktop ebook reader application for PC and Mac computers. Basically, the app allows users to read and download ebooks from Kobo’s 2.2 million titles. Kobo also has dedicated reading applications for the iPad, iPhone, Android, Palm Pre, and BlackBerry. I downloaded the app and tried it out. You can download […]
Nook More In Store Exclusives; Free Nook eBooks
Barnes and Noble issued a press release today announcing the September line-up for the “More in Store” exclusive content for the Nook. Each week Nook owners can take their Nooks to any Barnes and Noble retail store, connect to B&N’s free WiFi, and download the free exclusive material. This only works on a Nook; not […]
In-Depth Video of the New Sony Reader PRS-650
Here’s a really good high-def, informative video from ARMdevices.net of the new Sony PRS-650 that’s expected to be released around the 16th of September. Make sure to visit the recently-updated Sony Readers page to find specs and other videos and photos of the new devices.