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Dear Authors 2007 Christmas Buying Guide for Ebook Readers:  The Dedicated Reader

Dear Authors 2007 Christmas Buying Guide for Ebook Readers: The Dedicated Reader

I’ve used both dedicated eReading Devices and Multi-function devices and if I had a dedicated eReading device that had a backlight, I would use that one probably exclusively. Dedicated eReaders are those devices whose primary function is to serve as an ebook reader. Most dedicated devices also have an mp3 player, but for the most(…)

Various Odds and Ends

Various Odds and Ends

First up is the Apple iPhone issue. On Thursday, Apple released an iPhone firmware update that adds several functions incluing TV out functionality (meaning you can hook up the iPhone to the TV and watch the video iPhone content on the TV) and the ability to buy music over a wifi connection from the iPhone.(…)

A Better Ereader from Bookeen

Bookeen’s newsletter just arrived in my inbox. The specifications and high resolution photos are up at the Bookeen site. Specs of the Bookeen v. Sony Reader   Bookeen Sony size 7.4" x 4.7" x 0.3" 6.9” x 4.9”x 0.5" weight 6.13 ounces apprx. .8 oz screen 6" E Ink® Vizplex600×800 pixels 166 dpi B&W, 4 gray-scale Daylight(…)

An E-Ink Device to Get Excited About?

Bookeen, the french ebook manufacturer of the Cybook, has had its Cybook discontinued for a couple of months now. Recently, the site has unveiled a new e-ink device it will be selling. Why get excited about this one instead of the Sony Reader? First, Bookeen bundled the best, imo, ebook reading program on its Cybook–Gowerpoint’s(…)