Tag: Nook
Has the Kindle Killed the Nook eReader?
While the Nook line is clearly among the most popular eReaders ever to hit stores, arguably second only to the Kindle, it seems that the expense of keeping current has…
How the Kindle Can Benefit Independent Bookstores
I was reading an article a couple of days ago that I thought made a good point. It discussed how despite the surge of e-books and e-readers in recent years,…
A Tribute to Michael Hart, Founder of Project Gutenberg
Michael Hart, the founder of ebooks and Project Gutenberg, died on September 6, 2011 at the age of 64. His death will be a huge loss for the digital book…
What To Consider About A Kindle For College
It’s that time of year again and students new and old are heading back to college for the fall. Now, more than ever, having an eReader just makes sense for…
Office Max Gets the Kindle
Starting August 7, Office Max will start carrying the Kindle. It is the latest major retail chain to offer the e-reader. It joins Best Buy, Target, Radio Shack, Staples, and…
Toys R Us to Sell the Kindle Starting July 31
Toys R Us joins Target, Staples, Best Buy, Radio Shack and AT&T in selling Kindles in their stores. So, from these stores, the e-reader reaches out to consumers in electronics,…
Kobo Opens German Store
Kobo, the e-reader that Borders has partnered with, doesn’t have the successful reputation that the Kindle and Nook have, but it does have an advantage on the international scene. The…
So Many Gadgets! What Do We Choose?
As I read the article about the new Kindle upgrades coming up in October, I started to feel really overwhelmed. There is so much to choose from these days. So,…
Kindle Tablet to Hit the Market in October
I haven’t seen an official Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) announcement yet, but according to the Wall Street Journal, the Kindle Tablet and two other Kindle upgrades are set to arrive in…
Kindle Culture
Stephen Peters, a longtime popular culture writer, has a book called Kindle Culture that I think is worth reading. It is a quick read, and has a lighthearted, easygoing writing…