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- Sorry Kindle owners, the new firmware still doesn't support local public libraries
- Library DRM'ed contentThat is one of the few circumstances where DRM actually makes sense, legally as well as traditionally/historically. Maybe the publishing industry should compete with libraries in this regard - DRM'ed content for dirt cheap, valid for a couple of weeks. On top of that they should offer non-DRM'ed,...
- Tags: E-books, firmware, e-book, Amazon.com Inc.
- Discussion threads 2009-11-25
- Sorry Kindle owners, the new firmware still doesn't support local public libraries
- A few months ago I wrote about the fact that the Amazon Kindle did not support local public library offerings through Overdrive while the Sony Reader did. Since then we have seen the Barnes & Noble Nook and other ebook readers appear that all support local public library content. Local...
- Tags: Firmware, Amazon Kindle, E-books, Personal Technology, Matthew Miller
- Blog posts 2009-11-25
- Does Amazon know where it's going with the Kindle?
- Amazon, please ignore AdrianNormally I'm right with Adrian, but he obviously doesn't have a Kindle, which is my favorite device. To Amazon: don't add battery sucking features (like wi-fi), we don't care about multi-purpose (it's a bookreader!), i don't want cr@apps on my Kindle (it's a bookreader!) and I don't...
- Tags: Amazon.com Inc.
- Discussion threads 2009-11-25
- Barnes and Noble eReader 1.0.1 (Windows)
- Barnes and Noble eReader downloads of your latest Barnes & Noble eBook purchases and samples automatically, access to download eBooks from your Online Library anytime, bookmarks, note taking, and highlight functionality, portrait or landscape display modes, customizable font, margins, and page gestures.
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, Barnes & Noble Inc., E-books, Personal Technology
- Software downloads 2009-11-19
- Calibre 0.6.24 (Windows)
- Calibre is program to manage your e-book collection. It acts as an e-library and also allows for format conversion, news feeds to e-book conversion, as well as e-book reader sync features and an integrated e-book viewer. Calibre's features include: library management; format conversion all major ebook formats; syncing to e-book...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, Kovid Goyal, Calibre, E-books, Personal Technology
- Software downloads 2009-11-16
- CHMate Lite for iPhone 1.1 (Mobile)
- CHMate Lite for iPhone is a CHM Microsoft Compiled HTML Help document and ebook reader for iPhone and iPod Touch, and aiming for improving experiences for small screen reading, especially on: reflowing document to fit devices screen size, customizable text formatting, and reading by tapping, also can scrolling depending on...
- Tags: Apple iPhone, Mobile, Lazy Apps, E-books, Smart Phones, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics
- Software downloads 2009-11-16
- CHMate for iPhone 1.1 (Mobile)
- CHMate for iPhone is a CHM Microsoft Compiled HTML Help document and ebook reader for iPhone and iPod Touch, and aiming for improving experiences for small screen reading, especially on: reflowing document to fit device's screen size, customizable text formatting, and reading by tapping, also can scrolling depending on your...
- Tags: Apple iPhone, Screen, Mobile, Lazy Apps, E-books, Smart Phones, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics
- Software downloads 2009-11-16
- Calibre 0.6.23 (Mac)
- Calibre is a one stop solution to your e-book needs. It is free, open source and cross-platform in design. Calibre is meant to be a complete e-library solution and thus includes library management, format conversion, news feeds to e-book conversion, as well as e-book reader sync features and an integrated...
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, Kovid Goyal, Calibre, E-books, Personal Technology
- Software downloads 2009-11-13
- Holiday Gift Guide 2009: E-book readers
- In the second half of 2009 we saw some major updates to the market leading ebook readers, followed by announcements of new products coming at the end of 2009 and into 2010. We now see wireless and touchscreen functionality being added to these electronic readers, as well as access to...
- Tags: Touch Screen, E-book Reader, Keyboards, E-books, Monitors & Displays, Hardware, Peripherals, Personal Technology, Components, Matthew Miller
- Blog posts 2009-11-01
- B&N Nook beats Amazon Kindle & Sony Reader, here's why
- Thanks for double-checking on WiFintLooks good butNo international support. Like the Sony not available outside the US. Again Amazon Kindle is ahead of the curve even if the device is not as sophisticatedRE: B&N Nook beats Amazon Kindle & Sony Reader, here's whyI have a Kindle, the service for...
- Tags: Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless and Mobility, B&N Nook, B&N, Amazon Kindle, Sony Reader, Amazon.com Inc., Sony Corp.
- Discussion threads 2009-10-21
- B&N Nook beats Amazon Kindle & Sony Reader, here's why
- I posted yesterday about the Barnes & Noble Nook and then read Mitch's post where one of his four points about the Nook not being revolutionary focused on the apparent limited use of WiFi. I just posed a couple of questions on the Nook press call and have to now...
- Tags: Sony Corp., Amazon.com Inc., Amazon Kindle, Sony Reader, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Matthew Miller
- Blog posts 2009-10-21
- 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...
- Tags: Wireless LANs, E-books, Wireless and Mobility, ebook reader, nook, Wi-Fi, e-book, B&N, e-reader
- Discussion threads 2009-10-20
- B&N Nook ebook reader revolutionizes the ebook world with sharing between friends and more
- Rachel posted about the leaked details of the Nook and then I found that Engadget posted the full press release. After reading way down in the details and FAQs I saw that the Nook supports the EPUB format so will work with local library ebooks so I just pre-ordered mine...
- Tags: E-books, Personal Technology, Matthew Miller
- Blog posts 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....
- Tags: E-books, Kindle DX, e-book, Nook, Barnes & Noble Inc., e-book Reader, Kindle2, pricing strategy
- 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...
- Tags: E-books, Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, Google Android, Google Inc., e-book Reader, e-book, digital-rights management
- 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...
- Tags: Web browsers, E-books, e-reader, Web browser, Google Inc., e-book
- Discussion threads 2009-10-15
- jQuery Enlightenment: For the intermediate to advanced Javascripter
- jQuery evangelist Cody Lindley, creator of Thickbox, has just published a great book for the not-so-beginner Javascript coder called jQuery Enlightenment. Lindley wrote the book for three kinds of people: The intermediate Javascripter that...
- Tags: JavaScript, Scripting Languages, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Andrew Mager
- Blog posts 2009-10-05
- Can we let the Kindle/1984 thing go already?
- I wanted the Red TruckBut I wanted the red truck.Oh no, that was a limited time offer, says so right here in the fine print.Even kids know its wrong to hide behind fine print...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiAvHPPc8M8$150,000 is a little excessiveBut I like to think that Mr. Orwell's spirit is smiling at the...
- Tags: Litigation, Amazon.com Inc., Kindle/1984 thing, Kindle/1984
- Discussion threads 2009-10-02
- Sony helping independent authors get books on the eBook Store
- As readers here know I am becoming more and more of a Sony Reader fan due to their continued support of open formats and public library checkout systems. I was reading some feeds this morning and stumbled upon some great news on Mobility Site that links to a new press...
- Tags: Sony Corp., Sony Reader, E-books, Portals, Personal Technology, Internet, Matthew Miller
- Blog posts 2009-09-29
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