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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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eReader Price Wars, First Round
The long anticipated ereader price wars began this week. Apple has cornered the market for the multi-purpose device and can demand a premium for the iPad, but how the dedicated-ereader market plays out will come down in no small part … 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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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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So Many eReaders, So Little Time
While 3D televisions got most of the coverage at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the explosion of ebook readers came in a close second. The Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble Nook, and Sony Reader will be joined by … Continue reading
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