Other Readers
Are you waiting for a $13 e-Ink eBook Reader? It’s Txtr Beagle from Germany
Txtr, a German company, which has already couple of eReaders and apps for other devices is going to release a new 5″ e-ink reader – Txtr Beagle – expected to sell for under €10 or about $13 when it hits the market, according to Engadget. It’s a very basic eReader with no wifi, 3G, touchscreen; but has got blutooth to share ebooks from the smartphones using their android app on the phone. There is no in-built battery. You have to use AAA battery or 1.5V lithium, alkaline or rechargeable NiMH batteries which will run over a year with an average reading needs of 12-15 books per year, accoring More >
New Sipix Touchscreen eReader from Bookeen – Cybook Orizon – Coming is October in Europe
Bookeen is going to release a new eReader – Cybook Orizon – in France in mid-October at a retail price of €229.99. The device doesn’t use Primeviews eink rather Sipix’s plastic-like flexible epaper. It’ll have muti-touch capability, but still be monochome – no color yet. According to Bookeen:
Cybook Orizon is a real alternative to American competitors, but this time with a European based catalogue.
Bookeen will address all major European countries. Bookeen will bring every local Book catalogue to the Cybook Orizon, enabling European customers to buy their books in their own language. To More >
Comparison Between iPad and SamSung Galaxy Tab by PCWorld
Here is the the excellent comparison chart from PCWorld:
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Apple iPad Mini ME220LL/A (64GB, Wi-Fi + Sprint 4G, White)by Apple (505) Buy new: $674.99 3 used & new from $638.99
Apple iPad Mini MD543LL/A (16GB, Wi-Fi + Verizon 4G, White)by Apple (505) Buy new: $515.99 8 used & new from $414.99
Apple iPad Mini MD538LL/A (32GB, Wi-Fi + AT&T 4G, White)by Apple (505) Buy new: $559.00 22 used & new from More >
Samsung Galaxy Tab as an eReader
SlashGear got it’s hand on Samsung Galaxy Tab – a 7″ touch screen tablet which runs Android 2.2. According to SlashGear:
The 1024 x 600 touchscreen is bright, colorful and responsive, while the TouchWiz 3.0 UI is familiar for anyone that has used the latest Galaxy S family of smartphones……..Samsung has tweaked various parts of the native Froyo experience to better suit the Tab’s display and form-factor.
The device will have access to official Google Market as well as Samsung’s own Android market. The applications installed:
- Calendar
- 3-megapixel camera
- Front-facing video camera
- 3G, More >
Video Review: Viewsonic ViewPad 7
This is probably first video review of the device. It’s not available in the market yet.
Apple iPad Mini ME220LL/A (64GB, Wi-Fi + Sprint 4G, White)by Apple (505) Buy new: $674.99 3 used & new from $638.99
Apple iPad Mini MD543LL/A (16GB, Wi-Fi + Verizon 4G, White)by Apple (505) Buy new: $515.99 8 used & new from $414.99
Apple iPad Mini MD538LL/A (32GB, Wi-Fi + AT&T 4G, White)by Apple (505) Buy new: $559.00 22 used & new from More >
BenQ unveils PV-integrated e-book reader
BenQ unveiled the K60, its e-book reader integrated with a photovoltaic (PV) panel for auxiliary power generation, at its 2010 Global Distributors’ Meeting taking place in central Taiwan on August 30, with the product to be launched in 2011, according to the company.
BenQ also unveiled a notebook with a PV panel built on the external surface of the cover as a concept product.
Source: Digitimes
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Apple iPad Mini ME220LL/A (64GB, Wi-Fi + Sprint 4G, White)Borders Lowers the Price of Kobo, Taking Pre-Order For Cruz Reader & Tablet
On August 31, 2010, TechCrunch reported that Borders will drop price of the Kobo eReader to $129, making everyone wonder when the price war would start.
Borders announced Tuesday that it will lower the price on its Kobo e-reader to $129.99 from $149.99, while its Aluratek Libre reader will now be sold for $99.99 from $119.99.
“We’re committed to making it as easy as possible for all Borders customers to enjoy e-reading,” CEO Mike Edwards, said in a statement. “As the demand for e-readers grows, we believe it is important to provide accessibility to a variety of devices. By reducing the More >
Borders Lowers the Price of Kobo, Taking Pre-Order For Cruz Reader & Tablet
On August 31, 2010, TechCrunch reported that Borders will drop price of the Kobo eReader to $129, making everyone wonder when the price war would start.
Borders announced Tuesday that it will lower the price on its Kobo e-reader to $129.99 from $149.99, while its Aluratek Libre reader will now be sold for $99.99 from $119.99.
“We’re committed to making it as easy as possible for all Borders customers to enjoy e-reading,” CEO Mike Edwards, said in a statement. “As the demand for e-readers grows, we believe it is important to provide accessibility to a variety of devices. By reducing the More >
Video Review: Cruz Reader By GadgetNutz
This the first hands-on Review by GadgetNutz:
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Apple iPad Mini ME220LL/A (64GB, Wi-Fi + Sprint 4G, White)by Apple (505) Buy new: $674.99 3 used & new from $638.99
Apple iPad Mini MD543LL/A (16GB, Wi-Fi + Verizon 4G, White)by Apple (505) Buy new: $515.99 8 used & new from $414.99
Apple iPad Mini MD538LL/A (32GB, Wi-Fi + AT&T 4G, White)by Apple (505) Buy new: $559.00 22 used & new from More >
Kindle + Nook = Literaty from Sharper Image – An LCD eReader Powered By Kobo
Literati is a new eReader by Sharper Image. If you look at the picture, you definitely say it’s a hybrid of Kindle & Nook except that the screen is LCD. To me, it looks like a big smartphone like blackberry. No detail on any specification yetexcept that it has 7″ screen (probably no touch, that’s why all the keys), and built-in Wifi. It’ll be powered by Kobo reader. So you would be able to buy ebooks from Borders. The website show some flash videos only. Apparently it will shipped in early October and will be available in over 7,000 stores including Bed Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, JC Penny, More >
eReader For Kids: Cruz StoryPad Coming in September
Cruz StoryPad is a full color storybook ereader for kids from Velocity Micro. It plays lays video, music, and custom storybook content on a 7” 800×600 resolution screen. It is drop and spill resistant. Available in blue, pink, and green at $149 in September. According to the website:
- Simple touch screen interface makes menu navigation completely intuitive.
- Sturdy, lightweight, spill resistant design is remarkably durable, even in the tiniest of hands.
- Integrated speakers create a full multimedia experience
- Extended life, fully rechargeable Li-Ion battery
- SD card slot expands internal More >
enTourage eDGe Has Been Rooted By AndroidPolice & Co
The enTourage eDGe dualbook ebook reader/tablet/notepad device has been rooted By AndroidPolice. What does the ‘rooted’ mean? It means you can get full adb access so that you can install your own applications. It’s a great thing for application developers. For Average Joe, this means nothing. According to Android Police:
This root finally opens the eDGe to developers, enabling the debug bridge and allowing root apps to be used. The possibility of the Android Market being ported to it, over-clocking, and a Froyo based ROM in the near future are real. Hopefully we will see some devs jump More >
enTourage eDGe Has Been Rooted By AndroidPolice & Co
The enTourage eDGe dualbook ebook reader/tablet/notepad device has been rooted By AndroidPolice. What does the ‘rooted’ mean? It means you can get full adb access so that you can install your own applications. It’s a great thing for application developers. For Average Joe, this means nothing. According to Android Police:
This root finally opens the eDGe to developers, enabling the debug bridge and allowing root apps to be used. The possibility of the Android Market being ported to it, over-clocking, and a Froyo based ROM in the near future are real. Hopefully we will see some devs jump More >
So Many Android Tablet PCs, So Little to Buy
There are a lot of Android tablet PCs promised to come by the end of the year. Already you can find different China market websites within the price range $100-$200. However, most of them are running either Android 1.5 or Android 1.6. All of these devices have problems since they are optimized and customized with Android OS. Moreover, the old versions of android OS are buggy. These devices don’t have even access to Google Android Market. You have already heard about Pandigital Novel, which doesn’t run Android OS 2.1, and it even doesn’t have market access. The other device which runs android More >
B&N's eTextbook Target: NookStudy is Now Available for Download
NookStudy is now available for download here. In order to capture the eTextbook market which is the most important one now, several companies are trying to innovate something, like Kno is developing a dual-screen ereader. Ipad is also a possible candidate for eTextbook even though it didn’t take off yet as an eTextbook reader with all it’s possibilitites and popularity. Amazon has already tried with its Kindle DX, but mostly failed. Now B&N is trying to capture by releasing a PC and Mac-based ereader software called NookStudy. It’s not sure how such a piece of software can enhance reading and More >
