Feb 10, 2012 : Comments
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E-Readers
Amazon Kindle Fire software update version 6.2 now available
I think I speak for a lot of people when I say that the Amazon Kindle Fire has done better than we thought that it would do. The Kindle Fire currently sits above the iPad 2 and the Nook Color on Best Buy's best selling list, taking the top spot. So, this news might apply to a lot of people out there. Amazon is updating the Kindle Fire to version 6.2 right now.... Read more » Amazon Kindle Fire 8.9 rumored for second quarter 2012 launch
We have all been hearing about the Kindle Fire set to revolutionize the tablet industry. Dates that have been toss around the rumor include a launch in May of 2012 for an 8.9-inch follow-up. Though an exact date has yet to be revealed, new sources around the water cooler that is the Internet say that a 10.1-inch form factor of the Fire could also be in the works... Read more » Barnes and Noble has a very special announcement on November 7
Rumors about the NOOK Color 2 aren't hard to come by these days, and it doesn't look like Barnes and Noble, the brick-and-mortar bookseller that launched the color eReader late last year, is trying to keep the rumor mill quiet, either. If this invite is any indicator as to what's going to be announced on the seventh of November, we can probably expect some new device... Read more » Google Books now available in the UK
For those of you in the UK who have been waiting to get their Google Books on, the time of waiting is over. Google has just made it known that the service, which is a real competitor to the likes of the Kindle Bookstore or other eReaders and digital libraries out there. Unfortunately, the service hasn't been made available to everyone, but it looks like that's... Read more » Barnes & Noble NOOK family and accessories heading to RadioShack
Ever since Barnes & Noble revealed the very first Android-powered NOOK, the eReader line-up has done pretty well for itself. Now that it features one of the best eReaders out there (the NOOK Touch), along with an affordable tablet alternative (the NOOK Color), the book seller is looking to expand its product availability. Starting soon, you'll be able to get your... Read more » Barnes & Noble calling all developers for NOOK Developer Workshop in October
As anyone is well aware, the NOOK Color is a pretty reliable Android eReader. What's more, though, is that the tablet-like device suddenly becomes a real tablet when you get into a little bit of development behind the scenes. But, as anyone might assume, Barnes & Noble wants you to look at the NOOK Color in the way they meant it, and that means without any tinkering... Read more » Barnes & Noble NOOK Color 2 could land as early as this month
If you're in the market for an Android-based tablet, but don't want to spend the money for one of those "high-end" devices, then you've probably heard someone mention the Barnes & Noble NOOK Color. While it's positioned as an eReader, the device itself actually works quite well for a mid-range tablet device, after some modifications. With that in mind, it should be... Read more » Barnes & Noble NOOK Color updated to version 1.3.0
For those of you out there with a Barnes & Noble NOOK Color, today is your lucky day. If you like updates, anyway. The giant book seller has announced via their official blog that the Color has been graced with a brand new update, which is available right now. Along with the standard performance improvements, this update actually packs in a few interesting features,... Read more » Kindle vs. Nook
Introduction: Full disclosure: I am a Nook fan. I have been since my purchase of the first Nook, and my experiences with the Simple Touch (unboxing, review) and Nook Color (review) have been, for the most part, very postivie. Though, I've found that e-ink is the best reason to choose an e-reader over a tablet for reading. (See my comparison of the first two... Read more » Nook to refresh retailer’s shelves
Barnes & Noble announced this week that their Nook Simple Touch (review) and Nook Color (review) e-book readers will be available from OfficeMax and Fred Meyer stores beginning this Saturday, July 30th. OfficeMax locations can be found around the U.S. Fred Meyer is a Pacific Northwest grocery and department chain. Price points are $139 for the black-and-white... Read more » 
