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Foxit eSlick reader gets an update, now with EPUB support and a virtual keyboard

by Robert Nelson on Nov 7, 2009 at 01:22 PM

The Foxit eSlick reader was originally announced back in mid-December of last year, and since then it seems to have blended into the ever growing collection of available ebook readers. That said, the eSlick was just recently given a firmware update, and a nice one at that. And that update… Continue Reading »

Barnes and Noble Plastic Logic ebook reader with color display coming in the Spring of 2010

by Robert Nelson on Oct 9, 2009 at 06:12 AM

We have seen details before about the upcoming Barnes & Noble ebook reader, most recently was when it made the FCC appearance and although that was a nice step to see, we have something a little more exciting today. The latest details are coming from Daniel Joresson who is a… Continue Reading »

Barnes & Noble ebook reader makes an FCC appearance

by Robert Nelson on Sep 21, 2009 at 06:21 AM

One of the latest gadgets that have shown up with an FCC appearance is the ebook reader from Barnes & Noble.  The FCC listings are nice to see because they tend to give us a hint as to what we can expect to see in a gadget, but sadly this… Continue Reading »

Google goes ebooks, unveils plans to begin competing with Amazon

by Robert Nelson on Jun 2, 2009 at 10:05 AM

Just recently, during the annual BookExpo convention in New York, Google announced plans to begin selling ebooks.  Right off the bat, you would think they have to do something to one up Amazon in order to properly fight in that space, however it seems Google may have a nice plan… Continue Reading »

Sony unveils possible plans to bring third-party advertising to the Reader

by Robert Nelson on May 13, 2009 at 08:09 PM

It looks like third-party advertising may be coming to the Sony Reader.  As of now, the details are pretty limited as to where or when we, as users can expect to begin seeing any ads.  Not to mention, the Reader does not support third party advertising at this time.  Of… Continue Reading »

Amazon Kindle 2 now shipping, also remains in stock

by Robert Nelson on Feb 24, 2009 at 08:01 PM

As of yesterday, the Kindle 2 began shipping out, which should come as good news to those customers who pre-ordered the device.  But what seems a little more interesting is the fact that Amazon is still listing the Kindle 2 as being in stock.  If you remember back, the original… Continue Reading »

Foxit announces the eSlick reader, can it challenge the Amazon Kindle or Sony Reader?

by Robert Nelson on Dec 19, 2008 at 07:00 PM

FoxIt has recently introduced their ebook reader—the eSlick.  To begin with, they seem to have reached a pretty attractive price tag at $229, but the reader is lacking when it comes to format compatibility.  As for features, the eSlick has a 6-inch display with a resolution of 800 x 600,… Continue Reading »

Amazon Kindle sold-out, refurbs available in limited quantities

by Robert Nelson on Dec 1, 2008 at 02:02 PM

Anyone looking to pick up an Amazon Kindle for the holidays seems to be out of luck as Amazon has once again sold out of the Kindle.  Current expected shipping times for a new Kindle are being listed as “11 to 13 weeks” and given that, some may start looking… Continue Reading »

Amazon Kindle 2 now rumored to be launching early-2009

by Robert Nelson on Nov 25, 2008 at 01:08 PM

This certainly is not the first we are hearing about the Kindle 2, however it looks like anyone who was holding out is going to have to wait a little longer.  Initially, the Kindle 2 was expected to hit the market this past October, which would have given it a… Continue Reading »

Amazon killing the Kindle 2.0 rumors

by Robert Nelson on Aug 29, 2008 at 12:12 PM

Lately we have been seeing quite a few rumors about upcoming models of the Amazon Kindle. Just within the past few weeks we have seen some rumored information about a Kindle 2.0 that was expected to be thinner, a little more stylish and best of all, a little cheaper. In… Continue Reading »

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