Ever wish eBook readers had two screens so you could open them up like a real book? Me either… but that’s because I use my Kindle for reading text. But if you’re reading graphic content like manga or other comics, you might be missing out on the full experience of viewing imagery that’s meant to […]
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Calibre eBook manager hits version 3.0
Calibre is a powerful tool for managing a collection of eBooks on Windows, Mac, and Linux computers. It also includes tools for converting eBooks from one format to another and supports a wide-range of third-party plugins for doing things like finding duplicates, searching your local public library’s OverDrive eBook collection, and… other things. It took […]
Kobo launches updated Aura H20 waterproof eReader
Nearly four years after launching its first waterproof eBook reader, Kobo is releasing an upgraded model with more memory and an improved screen illumination technology. The 2nd-gen Kobo Aura H20 will be available for $180 starting May 22nd. Like the older model, the new Kobo Aura H2O features a 6.8 inch, 1430 x 1080 pixel Carta E […]
Report: Onyx 13.3 inch eReader coming this fall
Most popular eBook readers have screen sizes of about 6 inches, give or take. That makes a Kindle, Kobo, or NOOK eReader about the same size as a paperback book. But some material looks better on a big screen. There’s still a small market for Amazon’s discontinued 9.7 inch Kindle DX. And Sony sells a […]
Bookeen to launch solar-powered eReader in 2016
Bookeen offers a range of eBook readers including models with big screens, small screens, and optionally front-lit displays. Next year the company plans to launch something new though: an eBook reader with a built-in solar panel that lets you recharge the battery just by leaving the eReader in a well-lit area. Bookeen and SunPartner are working together […]
Kyobo launches eReader with Mirasol color display
Qualcomm’s Mirasol display technology combines some of the best features of E Ink and LCD displays. Mirasol displays offer a full range of colors, but use far less power than most color screens. You can also view the screens in direct sunlight or using other ambient light, because they don’t need require a backlight. They […]
Rumor: New Nook Color announcement coming Nov 7th?
Nate at The Digital Reader hears that Barnes & Noble will hold an event on November 7th, and that the company could be ready to unveil its next-generation NOOK Color. Meanwhile, Microsoft is holding a Windows Phone event on November 7th. Coincidence? Man, I hope so. Seriously, I know Nokia generated a lot of excitement […]
Amazon unveils next-gen Kindle eReaders for $79 and up
The Android-toting Kindle Fire tablet with a full color screen isn’t the only new member of the Amazon Kindle family. Today Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos took to the stage to introduce several new devices including a model with an E Ink, touchscreen display and a dirt cheap eReader which will sell for just $79. Kindle […]
Amazon Kindle “Fire” Tablet coming in November?
Amazon is holding an event in New York on Wednesday, and plenty of folks are expecting the company to introduce its long-rumored Android tablet. In advance of the event Amazon has announced that it’s reached a deal with FOX to add thousands of TV shows and movies to its online video streaming service and there’s […]
Panasonic to launch an Android tablet/eReader in Japan
Consumer electronics company Panasonic is getting ready to follow Sharp into the niche Android tablet market. Panasonic has started to show off a device that looks a lot like a general purpose Android tablet, but which the company will position as an eBook Reader with access to a digital bookstore with over 10,000 titles. It […]