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Is iPad Really Going To Kill Kindle? No, It’s Not

The iPad has been announced. But does it mean Kindle will be dead? No, not at all. Remeber, iPad is still a multimedia device. You can do a lot of things including reading ebooks; but it’s not focused on reading ebooks. Those who prefer to read a lot of fiction, and text-only non-fiction still need [...]

Written on January 27, 2010 | Posted in Kindle-killer?, Opinion, feature, iPad | No comment

Is Kindle Going To Be Dead? Some Videos To Watch While Waiting For iSlate/iTablet Announcement

From FOX News:

From CNBC:

The SAK Freesia Cross-Body,New Gold,one size
Puma Men’s Puma Cat Tee,New Navy,X-Large
The Twilight Saga: New Moon [Blu-ray]
New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh
Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads

Written on January 27, 2010 | Posted in Kindle-killer?, News | No comment

B&N e-reader Nook Available for Pre-Order – Only USA, and Kindle VS Nook

B&N is taking pre-order of nook, their new e-reader. But’s it’s not available for international shipping. Here are the differences between kindle and nook as described by B&N (please see the table):

Triple Feature
The SAK Freesia Cross-Body,New Gold,one size
The Greatest Show Unearthed (Album Version)
Barnes & Noble Nook E-Reader Kroo Case Protective Melrose with Memory Slots [...]

Written on October 21, 2009 | Posted in Kindle 2, Kindle-killer?, News, Nook, feature | No comment

NOOK: B&N e-book Reader Confirmed by WSJ

The WSJ has received a full page ad on B&N’s new e-reader nook to be published on October 25. The ad will also be published the NYT Book Review section. The WSJ confirms that it’s a dual screen as we saw in the pictures leaked. It’s touchscreen. You can download e-books wireless. And the price [...]

Written on October 20, 2009 | Posted in Kindle-killer?, eBooks, feature | 1 comment

Alex: First Google Android-based Dual Screen e-book Reader – e-Ink and LCD

Here is the full story from Spring Design, the creator of Alex. Some description:

Dual Screen: e-ink and color LCD
e-ink screen: 6″, LCD: 3.5″
Full browser capability over wi-fi, 3G, EVDO/CDMA, and GSM
text and multimedia: text can be dynamically hyperlinked with multimedia for the color LCD screen
There will be removable SD card
Currently in discussion with content [...]

Written on October 19, 2009 | Posted in Kindle-killer?, feature | 4 comments

Que Reader From Plastic Logic: 8.5″X11″,Touch Screen, AT&T 3G, Wi-Fi, Debut January 2010

plastic logic ebook from Gizmodo on Vimeo.
Que Reader webpage: here

Triple Feature
Some Kind Of Salvation
The Greatest Show Unearthed (Album Version)
Wooden Heart
Exhibit A

Written on October 19, 2009 | Posted in Kindle-killer?, feature | 1 comment

New BN ereader Pictures Out: Would it be Kindle-Killer?

Source: Gizmodo
Would it be a kindle-killer? Probably we’ve to wait until 20th October when details will be announced.
Update: Gizmodo Australia has more detail description.
Update: Barnes & Noble eReader: kindle Crossed With an iPhone , kindle killer? New e-reader reportedly has touch screen , Know your kindle killers , Leaked Barnes & Noble e-Reader is a [...]

Written on October 14, 2009 | Posted in Kindle-killer?, feature | 1 comment

YouTube Video Confirms Barnes & Noble E-Reader

Other links: NYTimes
PC Magazine
The Wall Street Journal
Gizmodo
Engadget

The Greatest Show Unearthed (Album Version)
Triple Feature
Lions
Exhibit A
Exhibit A

Written on October 11, 2009 | Posted in Kindle-killer?, feature | 2 comments

Apple Tablet Due in February 2010, Price $800-$1000

This is from Taiwan Economic News reported by 9t05mac: The tablet PC features a 9.6-inch screen, finger-touch function and built-in HSPDA (high speed download packet access) module, and adopts a P.A. SEMI processor chip and long lasting battery pack, selling for between US$799 and US$999. DynaPack International Technology Corp. has been exclusively contracted to supply [...]

Written on September 16, 2009 | Posted in Kindle-killer?, News, Opinion, eBooks, feature | No comment

e-book Reader from ASUS by the End of the Year?

This is from TimesOnline. ASUS, the leader in netbook market, is planning to enter the market with two e-readers to compete with Sony and Amazon. The one you see in the picture is a premium version with “a foldable spine, it will open like a traditional book and close so it can be read in [...]

Written on September 7, 2009 | Posted in Kindle-killer?, News, Opinion, feature | No comment

What it means to be ‘kindle killer’?

‘kindle killer’ has recently become a buzz word as much as the kindle is. People are used to this or that will be kindle-killer. For example, if apple comes with a big-screen ipodTouch or a tablet, that would be a kindle killer. I understand,

some people are not happy with amazon’s kindle .awz format with is [...]

Written on May 25, 2009 | Posted in Kindle-killer? | No comment