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Competing with the iPad: Amazon’s latest Kindle device only $139

by Sheila Tofflemire on Friday, July 30, 2010, 9:18 am · 0 comments

in News,Technology,Trends

Read: Amazon offers $139 Wi-Fi Kindle, challenges iPad Amazon.com launched a cheaper, wireless-only Kindle on Wednesday, betting that the $139 price will turn its latest electronic reader into a mass-appeal device as Apple Inc’s iPad gains ground. I guess if owning a device that is good for only one thing appeals to you then go [...]

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Will eBooks ever replace print books?

by Sheila Tofflemire on Saturday, July 24, 2010, 9:12 am · 1 comment

in News,Publishing,Trends

At Amazon, eBook sales have crossed a major milestone: They are outselling hardcover books. The future is here, and the rate of acceptance is accelerating. But some people still cling to their dead-tree versions. See author David Carnoy’s “tongue-in-cheek” look at this: Top 10 Reasons Hardbacks are “Better” Than eBooks 1. Spilling a drink on [...]

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Fed up with the eReader industry

by Sheila Tofflemire on Monday, January 25, 2010, 6:00 am · 1 comment

in News,Technology,Trends

I don’t own an eReader, I’ve never used an eReader, and I won’t be buying an eReader any time in the foreseeable future. Don’t get me wrong – I really thought I wanted one of these handy little portable devices – but I’m completely fed up with that whole industry. Why? Well, where do I [...]

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Why I won’t buy from Barnes & Noble

by Sheila Tofflemire on Sunday, January 24, 2010, 3:19 pm · 3 comments

in News,Technology

This is just a personal choice of mine, but I refuse to spend money at a company that is this stupid. Case in point: In early December I tried to buy an eBook (for reading on my computer) from B&N’s online store, only to be met with a message stating that this book was not [...]

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How do you feel about eBooks containing advertising?

by Sheila Tofflemire on Wednesday, December 30, 2009, 5:33 pm

in News,Publishing,Trends

We all get tired of the mountains of junk mail we receive, especially around the holidays. Constant advertising breaks interrupt our favourite television shows. Yet, advertising is how we find out about the latest products and when they’re on sale. But, how would you feel about advertisements appearing in the books you buy? It probably [...]

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Our eBook selection of the week: Friday, December 18, 2009

by Sheila Tofflemire on Friday, December 18, 2009, 3:13 pm

in Featured eBooks

Write Where the Money Is From the author: “I don’t have a boss. I set my own schedule. I don’t drive to work. I take time off whenever I want. Magazines pay me to travel all over the world, have cool experiences, meet amazing people, and then write about them.” More from the website below: [...]

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Warning to traditional publishers: Adapt or die

by Sheila Tofflemire on Monday, December 14, 2009, 11:53 am · 1 comment

in News,Publishing,Trends

The publishing industry news is all abuzz with word that several major publishing houses have announced that they will be delaying the release of their eBook versions until four months after the release of hardcover books. I don’t think I’m alone in thinking this: What are they smoking? Seriously, do they really hate their customers [...]

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GalleyCat gives birth to eBookNewser

by Sheila Tofflemire on Monday, December 7, 2009, 2:44 pm

in News

Great news! GalleyCat, dedicated to reporting on the book publishing industry, has launched eBookNewser — a site blog for covering anything eBook related. This site will cover eBooks, digital reading devices, publishing technology, smartphone reading applications, digital self-publishing, and the rapidly evolving future of digital publishing.

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Welcome to eBookNook, everyone!

by Sheila Tofflemire on Thursday, September 24, 2009, 5:39 pm · 2 comments

in Miscellaneous

I’m glad you’ve joined me and other avid readers at eBookNook – the blog platform for eBookPRESS. Why eBooks? If you’re like me, you love books. The problem…SPACE! I do love the feel of an actual physical book in my hands, but I’m being crowded out of my home by them. I really had to [...]

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