eReaders

Kobo eReader coming to Walmart

by Sheila Wallace on Saturday, October 23, 2010, 11:41 am

in News,Technology

Have you bought an eReader yet? You might want to consider the Kobo. It should be in Walmart stores in the U.S. for the upcoming holiday season. Read: Kobo Wireless eReader landing at Walmart Walmart stores in the United States are picking up another eReader for the upcoming holiday season: starting next week, some 2,500 [...]

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I’ve finally decided on an eReader

by Sheila Wallace on Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 5:51 pm · 1 comment

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Well, I’m finally giving in and taking the plunge: I’m going to buy an eBook reader — specifically the Sony Reader Touch Edition™. I haven’t made up my mind yet whether I’ll go for the red (pictured here) or opt for either black or silver. Not that it matters anyway; the color is irrelevant to [...]

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

by Sheila Wallace on Friday, July 30, 2010, 9:18 am

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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Hitler responds to the iPad

by Sheila Wallace on Thursday, January 28, 2010, 12:45 pm

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Like I’ve said before, forget the Kindle and its eReader imitators, forget the iPad — Get a netbook.

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Fed up with the eReader industry

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

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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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Great tips for getting the most out of an eReader

by Sheila Wallace on Monday, December 21, 2009, 9:05 am

in Miscellaneous,Technology

Read: 101 Tips for All Your eBook Reader Needs There really are 101 tips in this article with lots of links to provide you with information in the following areas: Selecting an eReader Downloading eBooks Free eBook locations Reading tips eReader accessories Security and protection

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eReaders: To buy or not to buy…

by Sheila Wallace on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 2:28 pm · 1 comment

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That really is the eReader purchase question. I know in the past I’ve said, “Wait!” But perhaps I need to rethink my position. Should we be holding out for better eReaders? Should we wait until dual colour screens are available? I know there’s better selection coming, but is waiting really worth it? What’s got me [...]

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Amazon’s Kindle comes to Canada: I say, “Big deal!”

by Sheila Wallace on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 2:54 pm

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So much buzz surrounding the announcement that Amazon’s Kindle is now available in Canada – but why? I’m an avid reader, and as discussed before, I love eBooks: for the space they save and the portability factor. So, you might think that this announcement by Amazon would fill my heart with glee. Nothing could be [...]

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Musings on eReaders

by Sheila Wallace on Thursday, November 12, 2009, 8:37 am · 3 comments

in Technology

One reason I find it so difficult to decide on an eBook reader – or eReader – is the sheer multitude of available eBook reading formats. While PDFs have been around awhile, the PDF format does not always make an easy-to-read eBook – at least, not on the portable eReader devices. PDFs, for the most [...]

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