Author: matthew
Audible Incentives
There are a lot of good reasons to pick up a Kindle. It’s neat to read, occasionally very useful for its ability to be a portable internet device, and it…
Improved eInk Displays
Well, the news of the day revolves around the recently announced improvements to the eInk technology. Honestly, it looks like good news. I know, many people are holding out for…
eInk in the Military
I’ve always been fascinated by the way in which new applications drive new developments in technologies. What’s got me interested today is the military applications of eInk. The potential benefits…
B&N Steps Up the Competition
In recent days, as Apple steps into the market and eReaders are practically falling out of the rafters, one of the major points of comparison that has kept the Kindle…
New Budget-Conscious eReader Enters the Market
Slated for release this May and already available for pre-order, the Kobo eReader provides an inexpensive option for those looking to enjoy the eReader option without breaking the bank. It’s…
Brick & Mortar eReader Sales?
One of the biggest impediments to eBook Reader distribution has always seemed to be exposure. Those of us who enjoy such things were forced, with each product that arrived on…
eBook Education May Be Catching On
Where earlier attempts to target students via eBook readers may have failed to gather steam, as in the case of the Kindle DX, the iPad seems poised for success as…
When do eBooks out-“Green” paperbacks?
This has been a question that I’ve been wondering about for some time. As an avid reader with a habit of finishing at least a book or two per week,…
Living in the future
I know it hasn’t occurred to me alone, partly because I have seen the idea expressed by others before, but I think we often overlook the wonderful fact that we…
eBook emphasis plays to iPad’s weaknesses.
In an bizarre way, people seem to be looking to devices such as Apple’s new iPad as the future of electronic book technology. This seems…shortsighted. Let’s take a moment to…