iPad pre-orders now being taken

Apple's iPad has no native support for eBooks protected by Adobe DRM

Apple's iPad web tablet, which offers a range of competing eBook reader Apps, is now available for UK customers to pre-order. Although the iPad lacks the e-ink screens of dedicated readers, it does allow users to download and read books from a variety of retailers including Amazon's … [Read more...]

Foyles becomes first UK retailer to sell WiFi eReader

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High Street and online book retailer Foyles is to become the first major UK retailer to sell a wireless eReader with stores stocking the BeBook Neo eBook from World Book Day, Thursday 4 March. With native support for the ePub format the Neo is the first wireless eReader to be sold … [Read more...]

Booken announced Cybook Orizon reader

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eBook reader manufacturer Booken has unveiled a new, ultra-thin model - the Cybook Orizon - which boasts WiFi, Bluetooth and USB connectivity. Booken say a unique new touch technology means users need only gently touch the screen with their finger to control the device and keep … [Read more...]

Why I’m not excited by Sony’s new readers

Sorry to be a grouch but the admittedly sparse details we know about Sony’s leaked new ebook readers really aren’t that exciting. Maybe it’s because I’ve not long had my Sony PRS-505, but I can’t excited about the entry level PRS–300’s reduced 5” screen even if … [Read more...]