Energy Sistem, a small electronics company based in Spain, has some new color multi-purpose ebook readers, 2 of which are available now, and 2 more getting set to be released in November. All four units are very similar. There are red and blue models that both have 2GB of internal memory, a white model that […]
Kindle Singles Coming Soon to the Kindle Store
Amazon announced today a new section will soon be added to the Kindle Store for “Kindle Singles”. No, it’s not a dating website for single Kindle owners looking for romance. Kindle Singles are ebooks ranging in length from 10,000 to 30,000 words, or about 30 to 90 pages. Works of these lengths are generally considered […]
PocketBook Lowers Prices; European Pricing for new PocketBooks
While the new PocketBook ebook readers are getting set to launch next month, the prices for the PocketBook 360 and PocketBook 301 have been reduced yet again. The PocketBook 360 (shown left) is down $40 to $159 for the standard package and $179 for the bundle package. The PocketBook 301 is now selling for $169 […]
Kindle DX vs Kindle 3
When comparing the new Kindle 3 to the new Graphite Kindle DX, you’d think that the Kindle DX would have a better set of features. But it doesn’t. Amazon released the Graphite Kindle DX at the beginning of July. It was the first ebook reader to have the new higher contrast Pearl screen. But it […]
The eBook DRM Guide
If you are new to ebooks and are considering getting an ebook reader, you may be wondering what DRM encrypted ebooks are, and what that means exactly. DRM stands for Digital Rights Management, but most believe a more apt definition would be Digital Restrictions Management, because DRM restricts what you can do with your purchased […]
Sony PRS-950 Listed on Best Buy
I just happened to notice that the Sony PRS-950 is now available for purchase from Best Buy.com for $299, but is backordered. It is still listed as coming soon on Sony Style. The first thing I checked for on Best Buy’s site was to see if the new Daily Edition comes with a cover and […]
October’s More In Store Exclusive Content for Nook
If you own a Barnes and Noble Nook, you can take your Nook to any Barnes and Noble retail location for access to the free exclusive content listed below. Just tap the “shop” icon to bring up the in-store promotions. Each week the “More in Store” is updated and each new feature is available on […]
Blio eReader Review and Toshiba Book Place Too
There’s a new ebook reading platform called Blio for Windows computers and tablets, with apps for iOS, Android, and Silverlight platforms coming soon. With Blio you can read ebooks, purchase ebooks from Blio’s new store, and download free ebooks from Google and Feedbooks (although this last feature currently is not working, but does work for […]