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 […]
PRS-650 vs PRS-350: Sony Touch or Sony Pocket?
During the initial reviews for the Sony PRS-650 and PRS-350, I said that I liked the PRS-650 better because of the larger screen size and memory card slots. But after using them both for a few weeks, I’m not sure which one I like better. As far as the user interface goes, they are pretty […]
XinXii Goes International – Germany’s Leading Self-Publishing Platform
In line with the previous post about Barnes and Noble launching their new self-publishing platform, PubIt, below is a press release via an email I received about Germany’s leading self-publishing platform, XinXii.
B&N Launches PubIt – Get Your eBooks Published With B&N
Today Barnes and Noble finally launched their own digital publishing platform called PubIt to keep up with the other major e-retailers like Amazon and Apple. The bad news, however, is that their rates are lower than both of those. Amazon and Apple pay 70% of the list price to independent publishers and authors for using […]