Category: Kindle Killer
Steve Jobs Continues to Dismiss eReaders
Steve Jobs had some harsh words to say about the Kindle, and eReaders in general, in a recent interview with David Pogue. Jobs had previously stated his view that eReaders…
Want to Compete With Amazon? Slate Has Some Advice
Slate has an article about the best way to beat the Kindle in the eBook market. Their arguments are fairly compelling. They compare the eBook market to mp3 players, as…
iRex Reader Will Also Use Barnes & Noble’s Platform
It looks like Plastic Logic won’t be only company taking advantage of Barnes & Noble’s online book store. iRex Technologies has announced that their upcoming device will also be able…
Will ePub be the Death of the Kindle?
One of the recent major developments in the eReader market is Sony’s announcement that they will be fully adopting the ePub standard. Sony plans to completely abandon their own, proprietary…
Interead’s COOL-ER eReader
Interead’s attempt at a Kindle-killer, the COOL-ER reader, begins shipping this month. Designed in a style that clearly mimics the iPod Nano, it seems that Interead hopes to fill the…
Google Digital Bookstore by the end of 2009?
It looks like Amazon Kindle will see more competition in 2009. Google announced that it will start selling digital books by the end of 2009. Publishers and authors welcomed this…
Pixel Qi demonstrates hybrid reflective/backlit display
While Pixel Qi on their website explicitly states that their displays are not based on eInk technology and that they are not affiliated with eInk Corporation this piece of news…
Fujistu FLEPia features color eInk
Fujitsu has launched FLEPia – “color e-paper mobile terminal”. It features: 8″ 1024×768 e-Ink resistive touchscreen that can display either 260,000, 4,096 or 64 colors. Depending on the number of…
Onyx Boox revealed at CeBIT 2009
Onyx International presented Onyx Boox e-reader at CeBIT 2009. Endgadget has video and some photos of the device. Current plans are for it to start shipping to US customers around…