News, reviews and articles about eBook readers and eBook reader accessories.
Happy Sunday morning everyone. Since buying the new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite ebook reader (review coming soon), I’ve been toying with the idea of starting a Gadgeteer book club. I’m not sure if you all will have an interest in this sort of thing, but we can consider this an experiment and see if it turns […]
Gadgeteer book club – Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore Read More
Giving someone a gift card is super convenient way to let them know you care by giving them a gift. They are easy to buy don’t require you to wrap them. Now you can give someone the gift of your favorite book. Livrada is an eBook gift card service that has teamed up with Target
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Amazon might have just released a bunch of new Kindles but they haven’t forgotten the Kindle 3 (Keyboard). Amazon has released a new firmware update for this model. Firmware update 3.4 includes: Improved Font: We’ve improved the reading font to have more contrast and be more crisp. Parental Controls: With the latest software update for Kindle
Kindle 3 (Keyboard) Is Not Gone Nor Forgotten – Firmware 3.4 Read More
The LapDawg O-Stand is a strikingly versatile and equally odd-looking stand for a wide range of tablet/reader devices. It arrives in a somewhat imposing box, which hints at the scale of stand you’re about to encounter. Even so, you may not be prepared for the coiled mass that awaits inside. However, if you’ve struggled to
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Remember the Luxo lamps used in Pixar’s logo and cartoons? The Tiny Tim Book Light from Mustard reminds me of that lamp. The Tiny Tim is much smaller than even Luxo Jr., though. The lamp is made of plastic and stands 1.6″ X 2″ X 6.7″, and its LED bulb is powered by three 1.5V
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Yesterday, Barnes & Noble introduced Nook for Web, “an innovative and free new browser experience that offers readers the ability to explore the hottest digital titles and bestselling books right from their computer – no sign-in, software download or NOOK account required to begin reading” on their PC or Mac. With the Nook Cloud service,
Read Your Nook Library from Any Browser with Nook for Web Read More
The TekCharge Pocket Power Pack is a small battery that can be used to power USB-chargable devices for quite a while. Not too expensive, versatile, and easy to take along – what’s not to like? Let’s take a closer look and see.
Tekkeon TekCharge Pocket Power Pack MP1820 Review Read More
Reading eBooks has an advantage that reading paper books doesn’t have: the ability to look up a word without having to reach for the dictionary. With the Point and Click Dictionary from Hammacher Schlemmer, you’ll be able to look up words without having a drag out the Webster’s. You simply lift the integrated flip-up camera
Look Up Words in a Paper Book with a Point and Click Read More
I’ve gotten to review several Sena cases for my iPad and my MacBook Pro, and I can tell you that they are beautiful, rich, and protective. Now, owners of the Kindle Fire can enjoy the luxury of a Sena Magia Cover with their Amazon tablet. The Magia Cover is handcrafted of European genuine leather with
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“The smell of a freshly printed book is the best smell in the world.” Karl Lagerfeld Ebooks are evil, I tell you! Gone will be that smell of new books when you walk into a library or bookshop. Well not if Steidl has it’s way. Designed by Geza Schoen, Gerhard Steidl, and Wallpaper* magazine, with packaging
Paper Passion Perfume – Smell like a Book Read More
The BookWedge inflated wedge is, well, a wedge. A wedge that inflates. At this point you know just about everything you need to know about the product, including its website. I’ll go ahead and prattle on for a few hundred more words anyway, because not only is this a wedge that inflates, it’s actually a
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The Swivel ProFolio case for the Kindle Fire eBook reader from Us+U is a case that will transform itself to fit your various usage styles. A self-adjusting hand strap makes sure you can keep a firm grip as you read your favorite books. When you’re ready for some entertainment, a built in pivot gives you 360 degrees
Swivel ProFolio Case for the Kindle Fire Keeps Your eReader in Hand or Hands-Free Read More
Reading stands and book holders have been around for years, but recently, due to the proliferation of single-slab devices coming out, they seem to have been making a resurgence. The Wedgestand is one of the new line of stands, designed for laps as much as for a table or desk.
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For a limited time, Sony is offering a free code from the Sony Reader Store for a free download of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone when you purchase the Sony PRS-T1 Reader Wi-Fi. You’ll receive the eCoupon upon purchase and registration of the new reader. You’ll redeem the code at the Pottermore website. The
Mother’s Day Gift Idea – Give Mom a Sony PRS-T1 eBook Reader with a Free Harry Potter Book Read More
ReAuthored saves old hardbound books from the shredders and converts them into protective cases for tablets and eBook readers. Books are selected for condition and size, then they are hand-customized into cases for your Kindle, Nook, iPad, or other similar devices. You can choose to leave the exterior as is, or you can elect to
ReAuthored Tablet and eBook Reader Cases Repurposes Old Books Read More
We reported on Amazon’s Send to Kindle for PC utility when it was released, and now Amazon has released their Send to Kindle for Mac client. Send personal documents to your Kindle from your Mac. Drag and drop one or more documents on to the Send to Kindle icon in your Dock or launch the application and
Amazon Send to Kindle – Now for Mac Read More
If you read your ebook reader a lot at night or in the dark, then throw away those additional lights or lighted cases. Barnes and Noble have up for pre-order their Nook Simple Touch with Glowlight. With a click of a switch you can turn on the GlowLight to illuminate the e-ink display. Brightness
BN Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight Read More
On Wednesday the U.S. Department of Justice filed an anti-trust lawsuit against Apple, Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins, Macmillan, Penguin Group USA and Simon & Schuster. (Note: Hachette, HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster have tentatively agreed to a settlement and, if approved, should be removed from the list of defendants.) In the past couple years our
It’s About Time! DoJ Sues Over E-book Price Fixing Read More
The day long awaited by ebook fans is finally here – the complete Harry Potter series is available as ebooks! Even though the books are being advertised at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Sony ebook stores, you’ll be redirected to Pottermore to purchase the books. They are compatible with most popular ebook readers, tablets, and
Harry Potter Now Available as eBooks Read More
How fast do you read? I read a lot, and I can read fast, which came in handy when I was in college. Now that I mostly read for pleasure, I’ve slowed my speed down. When I heard about a new app at Staples that measures your reading speed, I was interested to give it
How Fast Do You Read? Read More