Good news. If you were one of the first to pre-order a Kindle Touch, it should be arriving at your door earlier than expected. I received an email from Amazon earlier today regarding my Kindle Touch 3G order. It was initially supposed to be released on November 21st, but they’ve moved that up to this […]
Nook Touch with Firmware 1.1 is the Fastest eReader (Video)
When I first installed the new firmware for the Nook Touch that Barnes and Noble released last week, version 1.1.0, I wasn’t impressed. Barnes and Noble claim it is a “major” update, but after installing it I found out that it doesn’t even add any noticeable new features. However, after some further testing, I’ve come […]
Kindle 4 vs Kindle 3 Keyboard Comparison Review (Video)
This Kindle 4 vs Kindle 3 review is a comparison between the new $79 Kindle and the Kindle 3, now known as the Kindle Keyboard. This review does not compare the third 6-inch model, the Kindle Touch, because it has not been released just yet. I’ll post some comparisons with it in a couple of […]
Deal: $99 Cruz Tablet T301 with Android 2.2 and Capacitive Touch
If you are looking to nab a budget tablet or color ereader this holiday season on the cheap, Walmart has the Cruz Tablet T301 online for $99.98, and it comes with an AC adapter, sleeve, stand, and 4GB SD card. I reviewed the Cruz Tablet T301 last January; it was running Android 2.0 back then. […]
Kobo Introduces $99 Kobo Touch with Offers (Ads)
Kobo has taken a page from Amazon by jumping on the ad-supported ereader bandwagon. That’s right. Kobo just quietly introduced the Kobo Touch with Offers for $99. That’s $30 off the regular price. Like the Kindle with Special Offers, the Kobo Touch with Offers features advertisements on the screensavers when the device is turned off […]
Cybook Odyssey with High Speed E Ink Now Available for Pre-Order
Bookeen launched a new ereader this week called the Cybook Odyssey. It is the first ebook reader to use Bookeen’s new exclusive High Speed Ink System technology. Bookeen is a France-based ebook reader company so naturally the Cybook Odyssey is available in Europe. It’s unclear if it will be heading west to North America anytime […]
eBook Coupon Codes for Kobo, eBooks.com, eHarlequin, and Carina Press
Here’s a roundup on ebook coupon codes for Kobo, eBooks.com, eHarlequin, and Carina Press. As usual not all publishers allow discounts on ebooks so these codes will work on non-agency ebooks only. Agency ebooks include any titles from the following publishers: Random House, Penguin, Time Warner, Harper Collins, and Simon & Schuster.
Barnes and Noble to Launch International Nook in 2012
Earlier in the week The Bookseller posted an article that mentions Barnes and Noble’s plans to launch the Nook internationally within the next four months. The United Kingdom is mentioned specifically, which leads to speculation about B&N partnering with Waterstone’s, a major UK book chain looking to expand its ereader selection.