Tag Archives: iPad
Here Cometh Google: Thoughts on Google eBookstore
Google made its long awaited entry into the world of ebooks today, with the launch of Google eBookstore. The program has a number of things that make it unique in the ebook world. Check out Publishers Weekly or Google’s own … Continue reading
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Kobo eReader: Is It the Real Kindle Killer?
What a difference an eReader launch can make? The Kobo eReader is available today in Canada, and the lack of attention on this side of the border is almost deafening. It seems that gadgets need bells and whistles to attract … Continue reading
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Is This the iPad Version of a Picture Book?
The SCBWI conference was both amazing and exhausting. I learned tons, and will write a full post about it later. For now, check out this snippet from the newly released Alice for the iPad. I’m not sure what to think … Continue reading
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Is the iPad a Kindle Killer, or Mouse Killer?
Apple announced sales of 300,000 iPads as of midnight Saturday, the first day it was on sale. More than 1 million apps and over 250,000 ebooks have also been downloaded, in spite of reported wifi woes. TechCruch’s list of the best … Continue reading
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Barnes & Noble Nook, Rest in Peace
You can’t help but feel sorry for the Nook. It launched to so much fanfare back in October, was heralded as a Kindle Killer with its color screen, and almost instantly sold out for the holidays. Then in January along … Continue reading
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Amazon and Macmillan: Who’s the Real Winner?
The war over ebook pricing got toasty this weekend. On the heels of the iPad release, Macmillan delivered an ultimatum: either Amazon agree to let it control ebook prices (Apple agreed to similar restrictions for the iPad) or Amazon wouldn’t be … Continue reading
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Do iPad and Kindle Both Appeal to Niche Markets?
The Apple iPad launch has made me realize something that should have been apparent a long time ago: I’m not a gadget guy. My current cell phone was built in ancient Roman times. In the not too distant past I … Continue reading
