Libraries in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead have become the latest to offer eBook and digital audiobook downloads. Powered by digital content distributor OverDrive, the service allows users to check out titles with a library card, and download titles to a PC, Mac, or Windows Mobile phone. Most digital … [Read more...]
COOL-ER 'is Europe's best selling eBook reader'
September 30, 2009
The man behind the COOL-ER readers has revealed the firm has sold "tens of thousands" of the stylish readers is just three months and has already made a profit. Speaking on the Sky News show Jeff Randall Live Neil Jones, founder and chief executive of Interead, revealed that the COOL-ER has become Europe's best … [Read more...]
IREX set to bring 3G eBook reader to UK
September 29, 2009
A new 8.1" eBook reader is heading towards the UK and it looks set to be the first 3G reader to arrive on these shores. The IREX DR800SG will allow users to buy books, newspapers or magazines from a variety of sources and will be supported by Verizon Wireless in the US where the device will debut - a UK wireless … [Read more...]
Booken announce new Cybook Opus reader
September 29, 2009
France-based Bookeen is the latest eBook reader manufacturer to announce a new model, the Cybook Opus which expected to arrive in UK stores shortly. The company says the device is faster, slimmer and lighter than rival readers and claims 8000 pages turns per charge. The 5" has a resolution of 600 x 800 pixels and can … [Read more...]
Borders extends eBook reader range
September 29, 2009
High street and online book retailer Borders has extended its eBook reader range to include the latest Sony readers as well as devices from BeBook and COOL-ER. The company already sells the Elonex reader through its stores which currently sells for £169. Added to the range are the touch screen Sony eReader Touch … [Read more...]
