I’ve tested and reviewed a number of tablets and ebook readers in 2011, and as this year comes to a close, I decided to write down a list of my favorite tablets and ereaders of the year, the ones I personally use the most. I’ve broken down the rankings into three categories: 10″ tablets, 7″ […]
Sales and Deals: Tablets and eBook Readers – 12/15/11
Christmas is only ten days away so the sales and deals are still rolling in steadily, especially when it comes to tablets and ereaders. Here’s a roundup of tablets and ebook readers currently on sale as of today, December fifteenth. Some of these overlap from earlier posts, but I didn’t want to leave anything out. […]
Twenty Free Highly-Rated Kindle eBooks from the Kindle Store
Here’s a list of twenty highly-rated ebooks to read on your Kindle or Kindle app. There are about a gazillion free Kindle ebooks floating around in the Kindle store right now so I decided to hand-pick some of the better ones. These are all expensive ebooks normally, not the $1 or $2 variety. As usual, […]
Sony Reader Android App for Tablets
Back in September Sony released a tablet-specific Sony Reader app for Android. At the time it was only compatible with the Sony Tablet S, but they said it would be updated to support other tablets in early December. I happened to remember this fact yesterday so decided to check the Android Market to see if […]
First Look at Flex Lighting Film Illuminating E Ink Screen in the Dark (Video)
Last month I posted an article about how a company called Flex Lighting is working to bring light to ebook readers by incorporating a thin LED light film on top of ereader displays. Today I’m happy to say I can give you an exclusive first look at Flex Lighting in action on an E Ink […]
Nook Color Firmware Update 1.4.1 Now Available, Adds Over 100 Enhancements
Barnes and Noble released the much-anticipated new firmware for the Nook Color today, version 1.4.1. According to Barnes and Noble, the update adds over 100 enhancements. The most prominent change is the addition of Netflix for streaming movies and tv shows.
B&N Giving Away $25 Gift Cards with Nook Purchases Today Only
If you have been holding off on getting a Nook Touch, Nook Tablet, or a Nook Color, today is the day to get one. Barnes and Noble are giving away $25 gift cards with all Nook purchases. The rules require you to use a MasterCard to redeem the offer and the orders have to be […]
Google Currents App Released for Reading Online Magazine and News Articles
Earlier in the week Google introduced a new news reading app called Google Currents. The app works with Android phones and tablets, as well as the Apple iPad and iPhone. Google Currents is a free app, as are the 180+ subscriptions that it offers from Google’s publishing partners. The Google Currents app is also setup […]