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- (Electronic-BOOK) The electronic counterpart of a printed book, which can be viewed on a desktop computer or a portable device such as a laptop, PDA or e-book reader. ...
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- Headline 2010: e-Reader device failure
- There might be some bargains to be had in the wreckage ntntDoesn't change the fact the wreck's comingjust a matter of keeping perspective. The way of all new marketsThis is the way of all new markets. It happened with fiber optics, the dot.coms, MP3 players, smart phones, and it...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-02
- E-book reader news and releases round-up
- Why e-books ?Using a "normal" paperback book I have indefinite battery life and extreme portability. I have no need to carry a hundred books at one time and can take along a few books for an extended read time just about anywhere and in any travel bag. I...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-28
- What does the Nook need to be Ed Tech's e-book holy grail?
- Cached Data / Store and ForwardAny device that Chris is proposing would have "Store and Forward" capability as well as the ability to cache dynamic data from the internet, so there would be an "Offline" mode, much like GMail uses "Offline" mode when you have Google Gears installed. The device...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-27
- What does the Nook need to be Ed Tech's e-book holy grail?
- The Nook may not be the holy grail of educational e-readers; I don't think that exists yet. But if its Kindroid lineage can spur a bit of development, we may be a lot closer than we think. by Christopher Dawson
- Blog posts 2009-10-27
- Amazon to release Kindle reader for Windows PCs in November
- "Nook" eReader SoftwareMary Jo, B&N already has their eReader software out. It's available for Windows (XP/Vista), Mac, iPhone/iPod Touch, and Blackberry. I'm assuming the software is probably fully compatible with W7why can't I find a reader for for Linux?Amazon is forcing Linux users to unlock the content and...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-22
- Kindle for PC application revealed at Windows 7 launch
- Hallelujah!Just what the doctor ordered.I'm still waiting to hear if B&N can erase your booksThe fact that Amazon can still erase books you have purchased has killed any chance I'll ever buy a Kindle. If I buy a book, it should be mine. DRM is going to be the death...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-22
- Gallery: E-book e-reader list is growing
- With the introduction of Barnes & Noble's Nook, the market for portable devices that allows you to carry thousands of books is becoming crowded. by Andy Smith
- Image galleries 2009-10-22
- B&N's Nook e-reader: Weirdly unrevolutionary
- An ebook reader is a pretty good idea for limited useI honestly don't see myself buying an e-reader for books, simply because the cost. $25 for a good hardback is something you want to keep. Even paperbacks are worth keeping if the story is there. You cannot keep...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-20
- B&N's Nook e-reader: Weirdly unrevolutionary
- In addition to this posting, please visit this clarifications posting to get the whole picture. It would be nice to say, as Matt Miller has, that the e-book and e-reader market was revolutionized today. It simply got more interesting. A careful reading of the $259 Nook's...
- Blog posts 2009-10-20
- Meet Nook: Barnes and Noble's sexy new book reader
- Much better than a Kindle in a LOT of ways, butThere is still the issue of being able to use my books on any device I own. Plus, what is the pricing on books? If I can read my purchased ebooks on any device I own and the books are...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-20
- B&N Nook ebook reader revolutionizes the ebook world with sharing between friends and more
- reading screen size You forgot to mention that the actual reading window size is 6" diagnol.here is another link with lots of detail (even this doesn't mention the 6"):http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nook/features/techspecs/RE: B&N Nook ebook reader revolutionizes the ebook world with sharing between friends and moreSame display size as seen on the Sony...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-20
- (Gallery: E-book e-reader list is growing)
- Re: Gallery: E-book e-reader list is growingI've been using eBook eReaders for several years now, I started with the eBookwise 1150, then migrated to the Sony PRS505, finally changing to the Sony PRS700. I've come to realize that each of these eReaders, while being a great way to read, are...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-20
- Barnes and Noble e-book reader 'Nook' to be unveiled today
- What is the difference between this and the Que?RE: Barnes and Noble e-book reader 'Nook' to be unveiled todayWell, the Kindle is still pretty pricy for me. I was in Toys R Us the other day and they had a Sony e-reader (1st time I've ever ACTUALLY seen one....
- Discussion threads 2009-10-20
- Spring Design debuts Google Android-based e-book reader, Alex
- Myself, I do not even want a separate device, no matter how cheap. AND, I want to be able to read my books on any of my devices, such as smart phone, netbook, or desktop.ExactlyI would like to read my eStuff on my desktop, laptop or any other device. I...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-19
- Barnes & Noble ebook reader named the QUE, coming 7 January
- It will be interesting to see . . . If they can keep the price down, or will they blow themselves out of the water by making it more expensive than everything else out there . . .Hard to price higher than the Kindle DXNo matter what features you put...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-19
- Google challenges e-readers by taking e-books directly to browser
- Kindle Format?Did they also say how they propose to display Kindle's proprietary format in your browser?Oh myDunraven, go get a good strong cup of coffee, drink it down, and read the article again. You just aren't awake yet.This is cool!NTRE: Google challenges e-readers by taking e-books directly to browserAnyone...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-15
- Will it actually be Microsoft that brings e-books to Ed Tech?
- And it would just kill you knowing that Microsoft is bringing all these technologies to education. You would no longer have your need for Google, and that would be absolutely devastating to you.RE: Will it actually be Microsoft that brings e-books to Ed Tech?So micrsoft's going to go into the...
- Discussion threads 2009-09-24
- Review: Astak EZReader 5 inch Pocket PRO ebook device
- Wheel & price notes...I do not consider the wheel as a great add value. Quite opposite - I had a bad experience with my Sony Clie NX-60 PDA. The wheel broke after two or three years of reading books... :-(Price - from what I see Sony...
- Discussion threads 2009-09-07
- ASUS low-cost touchscreen ebook expected by end of 2009
- XO-2Two pages, and one can function as a touch keyboard? Boy, that sounds a lot like the olpc's plans for the XO-2.display?I wonder what the display technology will be. Epaper is prefered for ebooks because it uses far less power than standard laptop displays. But the article says it...
- Discussion threads 2009-09-07
- Cushing Academy leads the way with e-books
- Oh pleaseEven EnGadget isn't buying this one. They only have 18 ereaders for the whole student body! Are these magic timesharing or multipresence ereaders? And what about the books that aren't available electronically? I guess students 19 through N will be walking to the local libraries that got the donated...
- Discussion threads 2009-09-05
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