Nov 4 2012
It’s iPad v. iPad The iPad Mini is the perfect marriage between form and function. It’s perfect for one hand, in the bed reading. Your purse, no matter what size, will be able to carry this. It might even fit in some larger inside suit coat pockets. It’s biggest competition isn’t the Kindle Fire or(…)
Oct 25 2012
The iPad Mini is here, finally. The specs are a 7.9″ diagonal screen with the same resolution as an iPad 2 (which I still own and use. I think the iPad 2 is a great device and while the Retina screen is sharper and clearer, I’ve never felt the lack). The actual device size is(…)
Oct 15 2012
Exclusive: FTC moving closer to Google antitrust case – “Four of the FTC commissioners have become convinced after more than a year of investigation that Google illegally used its dominance of the search market to hurt its rivals, while one commissioner is skeptical, the sources said.” The charges are that Google is requiring companies to(…)
May 17 2012
Sometime yesterday, Monica Jackson passed away due to complications of surgery. Monica was a fierce defender of African American authors and multicultural books. Her voice will be missed in our community. News 7-inch iPad on track for October 2012 release, $200 to $250 price | iMore – “Apple will be going forward with the 7-inch(…)
Oct 16 2011
For those who are upgrading to iOS5 or getting the new iPhone 4S, you may have noticed that Stanza is dead. The app crashes and is completely unuseable. But do not worry, folks, because there are three fairly decent alternatives. 1. eBook Search. Free but ad supported. $.99 to remove ads. This app is merely(…)
Jul 31 2011
As of today, all of the book apps that work on Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, iTouch = iThings) have been stripped of the their in app catalogs and buy links. The apps are not to mention why the catalogs or buy links have been removed and the apps cannot mention how to create an account(…)
Jun 5 2011
I know a number of people received the iPad for gifts this year, either for Christmas or some other event. I’ve got a list of my favorite apps that I think no iPad should be without. Most of them are free. 1-3. Reading Apps (all Free) Nook App – download this ONLY if you are(…)
Mar 2 2011
The big news in the tech world is that Apple is debuting the iPad 2 today which will be lighter and have better resolution and thus be more attractive to those ebook reading folk. I feel super conflicted about Apple because it is acting like such an asshat about allowing content into its stores. John(…)
Feb 6 2011
Last week I gave a round up of the reading apps for desktop systems but many of the readers use mobile devices to read and with the upcoming sale of the iPhone for Verizon and the numerous Android smartphones and tablets that are either for sale or hitting the market, mobile apps are becoming increasingly(…)
Jan 2 2011
Adding books to the iPad, iPhone or iTouch (hereinafter collectively referred to as iThing) is done via a process called sideloading. You must use iTunes. Step 1. Connect your iThing to the computer using the USB cord. Step 2. Open iTunes. iTunes may open automatically when you connect your device depending on your settings. Step(…)
Nov 21 2010
First up, here are the known Black Friday deals for ebook readers. Literati Kohls: $99 Sharper Image: $119 Macy’s: $129 Hastings: $129 Pandigital BestBuy: $139 Kmart: $139 hhgregg: $139 RadioShack: $149 Aluratek eReader Kmart: $89 Sears: $89 Augen (review at Engadget) Menards: $69 Lookbook (review at theDigital Reader) Shopko: $99 CVS: $118 Sony Pocket Wal-mart:(…)
Nov 6 2010
Reposting this momentarily because today and tomorrow, you can buy a $50 iTunes Giftcard at Walmart for only $35. The offer is good only in the store on November 6 and 7 and while supplies last. It is supposed to be limited to 2 per customer but reports are that customers are purchasing more than(…)
Oct 24 2010
Amazon used the Kindle boards to deliver two new announcements. The first is that magazine and newspapers would soon be available for purchase using a Kindle App. Currently magazines and newspapers are only available for Kindle device owners. Second is Kindle will incorporate the “lending” feature. This is a feature that Barnes and Noble launched(…)
Jun 6 2010
This past week saw the release of the BN App for the iPad, an upgraded Stanza which is compatible with the iPad and a major upgrade to Calibre. BN App for iPad [imagebrowser id=85] The BN App for the iPad is a nice reading app that allows you to customize the font, font size, line(…)
Apr 18 2010
There are several ebook reading applications. There is no perfect reading app despite the iPad having multiple advantages over eink devices. I have found myself using iBook, Kindle (for notes), Goodreader, and Readme if I haven’t been able to add something to my iBook shelf. iBook. Has the nicest landscape mode and is the only(…)
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