Aldiko officially released their new updated Android app today, the much anticipated version 2.0, which adds support for Adobe DRM’d EPUB and PDF ebooks and even library ebooks. I’ve been testing Aldiko 2.0 on the Nook Color this morning and am very impressed. It is quite possibly the best reading app out there. They’ve added […]
Getting Free eBooks From the Library is Overrated
One of the biggest draws and selling points of Adobe DRM-supporting ereaders, especially the Sony Readers, is that you can checkout ebooks for free from your local library to read on them. This applies to most ereaders and tablets on the market, all except the Kindle and a few no name brands.
Sony PRS-650 Finally Back In Stock
The Sony Touch Edition, a.k.a. the PRS-650, is back in stock in both red and black at Sony Style.com after having sold out a few weeks before Christmas. Other retailers still aren’t showing them in stock yet, at least not at a reasonable price. Even the Sony UK site and other international Sony sites are […]
B&N Giving Away a Nook WiFi a Day Through January
Barnes and Noble is running a promotion on Facebook where they are giving away a Nook WiFi each day through January 30th. You need a Facebook account to enter and the sweepstakes are open to residents of the United States over 18 years old. Check out Barnes and Noble’s Facebook page for the official rules […]
Kobo Wireless eReader On Sale for $99
The Kobo Wireless eReader is on sale at Borders.com for $99 and is available in all three color varieties. The sale lasts for 4 days but unfortunately the Borders site doesn’t specify the dates so it’s unclear if the sale just started or is about to end (I was researching for a different article and […]
Review of the Nook Color Industriell Cover
One of the hidden costs of buying a new ereader like the Nook Color is that most don’t come with any kind of cover or sleeve to keep them protected. I forgot to get a cover when I first ordered the Nook Color and was literally using an old stocking cap as a makeshift sleeve […]
Pixel Qi Displays, A Closer Look and Video Interview
Pixel Qi is one of the new display technologies coming to ereaders, tablets, and other portable media devices in 2011. Pixel Qi displays are similar to regular LCD displays like a computer’s screen but are more energy efficient because the backlight can be adjusted and turned off to save on power. In this mode ambient […]
15 Percent off Codes for eBooks at Kobo
Below are some discount codes for ebooks at KoboBooks.com. These coupon codes didn’t say what the expiration date was, so hopefully they are valid for awhile. Kobo’s ebooks use Adobe DRM so they are compatible with most ereaders except the Kindle. They have apps for Android devices, iPad and iPhone, Blackberry, PC and Mac computers, […]