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

By Jane • Nov 4th, 2007 • Category: Ebooks

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

By Jane • Sep 30th, 2007 • Category: Ebooks, Letters of Opinion, Misc

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 [...]



A Better Ereader from Bookeen

By Jane • Jun 20th, 2007 • Category: Publishing News

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
[...]



An E-Ink Device to Get Excited About?

By Jane • Dec 7th, 2006 • Category: Publishing News

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 [...]