First, the ebook discount codes. Kobobooks.com hasn’t been issuing very many discount codes lately, but here are a couple that are valid until July 15th. Kobodollaroff: $1 off non-agency ebooks. June20off: 20% off non-agency ebooks. Use coupon code categorysalecp for 20% off at eBooks.com on the following subjects: Body Mind & Spirit, Travel, Law, Poetry, […]
A Review of the PocketBook 360 Plus eBook Reader
Here’s the link to the PocketBook 360 Plus review, a 5″ WiFi-equipped ebook reader with a very unique design. As usual the review includes some photos, several screenshots, and an HD video review. Thanks to Tatiana from E-readers Plus for lending a PocketBook 360 Plus for this review.
Video of Kindle Android App Running on New Nook Touch
So I’ve been eagerly keeping my eyes on this thread over at the XDA forums for the latest progress on hacking the Nook Touch to run Android apps. This morning there’s a YouTube video posted showing the Nook Touch running the Kindle for Android app. It’s not exactly 100% smooth, but it’s progress.
Kobo Touch Edition eReader First Look (Video)
It looks like the new Kobo Touch ebook reader has already started shipping in Canada. Someone has gotten their hands on one and posted an unboxing and first look video on YouTube. I never understood the point of unboxing videos—some kind of strange wish-fulfillment fantasy thing—but at least the video shows the Kobo Touch in […]
Original Kobo eReader on Sale for $59; Kobo Touch Coming Early
If you are looking for a budget ebook reader, Borders is the place to get one. They now have the original Kobo eReader on sale for just $59! The original Kobo eReader has a 6″ E Ink screen, supports Adobe PDF and EPUB, has 1GB of internal storage, an SD card slot, Bluetooth, 2 week […]
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1″ Gets Released, Available for Pre-Order
Today marks the release of Samsung’s much-anticipated 10.1″ Galaxy Tab, Samsung’s first Android Honeycomb tablet. It comes in two color varieties—black and white—and there are four different models, with 16GB and 32GB variations, each are available with WiFi-only or with the option of 4G LTE from Verizon. The price-points for the 10″ Galaxy Tabs come […]
Nook Touch Rooting Directions Posted
That didn’t take long. The Nook Touch just started shipping a week ago and now it has already been rooted. Better yet, directions for rooting the new Nook have been posted over at Nookdevs for anyone who wants to try it out for themselves. The rooting process requires a 128MB or larger microSD card, WiFi […]
The Nook Touch has a Hidden Web Browser! (Video)
So it turns out that you don’t even need to root the new Nook Touch to get a web browser, it has one hidden in the search feature. It’s true. All you have to do is hit the little “n” icon below the Nook Touch’s screen, tap the search icon, then enter a url into […]