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DeVry, Oklahoma State to run iPad pilot programs

1 July, 201018 April, 2016e-Reading HardwareLeave a comment

First off, the reason I know that Devry (a private university with 100k students ) are running an iPad pilot is because while I was at...

Review: Cybook Opus

30 June, 201015 September, 2016Reviews2 Comments

The Bookeen Opus came out in the Fall of 2009. I tried one in October and was so dissatisfied that I sent it back. There were...

Hall of Shame Nominees

29 June, 20103 August, 2020EditorialsLeave a comment

Below are the first Hall of Shame nominees received from readers. Remember that if you want to participate, send your nominations to hallofshameanamericaneditor.com and be sure to...

Would you like a library book with that candy bar?

29 June, 201029 June, 2010UncategorizedLeave a comment

I was wandering through the exhibit hall when I cam across this. You’re looking at is a vending machine for library books. It’s made by an...

Kindle to be sold in airports

28 June, 201012 September, 2016e-Reading Hardware, KindleOne Comment

From the press release: Starting June 28, travelers will find the Amazon Kindle for sale in HMSHost branded stores-Simply Books and Authors Bookstores at airports across...

Blio: iPhone app (video)

26 June, 20103 September, 2015e-Reading Software3 Comments

I had an interesting visit with a Baker & Taylor rep today, and she showed me the Blio iPhone app. This is the first time anyone...

The Que didn’t ship yesterday (my source was right)

25 June, 20109 August, 2010e-Reading Hardware, Uncategorized2 Comments

So if you’ve been following the story on Engadget, you know that the PlasticLogic Que didn’t ship yesterday and that they’ve canceled all orders. I am...

DC and Marvel Are Killing Digital Comics

25 June, 201012 October, 2014Editorials

by Aaron Tring reposted with permission from Words Finest The iPad was seen as a potential savior for the publishing industry. I was personally excited about...

Review : Pocketbook 301+ & Buyer’s Remorse

22 June, 20101 September, 2016ReviewsOne Comment

by spideyak Editor’s note: I’m reposting this review from MobileRead Forums because I agree with several of the points made here. There are a lot of...

Review: Aldiko vs Kobo on a large Android tablet

18 June, 20101 September, 2016ReviewsOne Comment

The Kobo Android app was announced yesterday, and I thought this was a good idea to try it on a large screen. Everyone knew the Kobo...

Forrester: Tablets To Outsell Netbooks By 2012

17 June, 201017 June, 2010EditorialsOne Comment

By now I’m sure you’re used to me quoting someone and telling you why they are wrong. Well, when I agree with someone I don’t see...

Would the demise of Borders boost ebooks? I doubt it.

14 June, 201031 December, 2012Editorials3 Comments

Laura Dawson thinks so, and I respectfully disagree. Here is what she said: There will be fewer brick and mortar bookstores. By a factor of a...

Review: Pandigital Novel (video)

11 June, 20101 September, 2016Reviews

Update: This review is based on the original firmware. Much of what I say about the software is no longer valid. I hadn’t planned on writing...

Review: Gajah BK6001 e-reader

11 June, 201015 November, 2019Reviews10 Comments

I’ve been waiting for one of these for a while now (you don’t want to hear me whine, beg, and plead; it’s not pretty). But I...

BEA 2010: Hanvon

8 June, 20105 May, 2017Conferences & Trade shows, e-Reading Hardware, interview3 Comments

Hanvon was one of the more interesting booth visits at BEA 2010. They had quite a few models on display, including their current 5″ ereaders, an...