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NOOKcolor – Don’t Be Fooled
Barnes & Noble has officially announced the color version of the Nook. The problem is, this isn’t really an ebook reader like the original Nook. It is more of a low-grade tablet like a stripped down iPad. B&N had an … Continue reading
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Kindle now $139!
Amazon announced the release of a $139 Kindle. This version will have wi-fi but will not have 3G mobile technology. A new $189 version will have both. The new version will also have an improved gray-scale contrast (i.e. brighter screen). … Continue reading
Library of Congress rules on DMCA Fair Use
So the Library of Congress has ruled that jailbreaking an iPhone amounts to fair use under DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) rules. They also ruled on a number of other DRM related issues involving DVDs and eBooks. While everyone salivates … Continue reading
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An Introduction to Project Gutenberg
Any serious reader with an ebook device needs to be familiar with Project Gutenberg. Founded in 1971 by Michael S. Hart, it is the oldest digital library. Most of the items in its collection are the full texts ofpublic domain books. The project … Continue reading
E-Book sales outstripping hardcovers
Amazon sold 180 ebooks for every 100 hardbacks last month. But publishers said it is still too early to gauge for the entire industry whether the growth of e-books is cannibalizing sales of paperback books, a huge and crucial market.
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Get free books at paperbackswap.com
I love my Kindle (and my Sony eReader)! But, this site is about books – both ebooks (and devices) AND paper (actual hold-in-your-hand) books. And one of our favorite words here is “FREE.” A great place to get free books … Continue reading
Fostering a love of reading
I am constantly reading more than one book. Generally, my reading list includes something to feed the varied interests of my eclectic life – something on finance or economics, maybe some non-fiction biography or history, possibly some science fiction, and … Continue reading
Converting EPUB files for Kindle
One of the best things that Amazon could do for the Kindle is to support the EPUB format. The iPad, not being a specialized device, appeals to a broader audience; but serious readers still prefer e-ink to backlight. So that … Continue reading
Download free books from the library for your Kindle
Many public libraries have started to offer ebooks for download by their patrons. Most of these are managed through Overdrive and are offered as PDF, EPUB, and MOBI formats. The DRM is managed in such a way that the ebook … Continue reading
3D Viewing Mode in Google Books
When you read a book, do you want the words to “jump off the page?” Google has announced that it is bringing back its 3D viewing option for Google Books. While I’m not sure that I would use it, I … Continue reading