05:10 AM by batchaesir in E-Book General | News

onyx is carrying out a user testing of their android based eink reader BOOX C65HD/BOOX C65ML. Six members from ONYX official forum have already got the sample devices.
BOOX C65HD/BOOX C65ML features a standard android 2.3 and audio support, also users are free to install third-party apps.
Features and Specs see here:
http://www.onyx-international.com.cn...hp?serial=4631

Onyx is working hard to adapt android to their eink readers, and BOOX C65HD/BOOX C65ML will be their first one on the market featuring android, while sony closes the ability to hack their android based PRS T1/T2/T3.

04:11 AM by anthony81 in E-Book General | News

Folks over at Display Mate have released there comprehensive test of flagship tablet displays. Tested was Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9”, Apple iPad Air, Google Nexus 10. Overall winner was Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9”!

http://www.displaymate.com/Tablet_ShootOut_3.htm

06:59 PM by thomass in E-Book General | News

Here’s how Kindle First works:

• Each month, Amazon Publishing editors select several titles from Kindle’s most popular categories a month ahead of their official publication date, adding a note of recommendation and a behind-the-scenes look at the stories and the authors.
• Customers can choose one of the featured books each month for $1.99. Prime members can make their selection for free – adding yet another benefit of Prime membership.
• Customers can receive a monthly email alerting them of new Kindle First selections. Signup is free and there is no purchase obligation.
• Customers can visit the Kindle store on amazon.com or their Kindle device to select their book. All Kindle First books become part of your permanent Kindle library and can be read on any Kindle device and Kindle free reading apps.

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06:00 AM by Alexander Turcic in Miscellaneous | Week in Review

If you've been absent and are keen to find out what MobileRead was up to this week, check out the links below:

E-Book General - News

• Sony Withdrawing from eBook Reader Market Entirely in US
• Sigil 0.7.4 is available
• Scientific American Article: Screen vs. Paper
• Nook GlowLight Updated
• New Cybook Ocean, 8" ebook reader, first look
• FAA will allow use of electronic devices during takeoff

05:25 AM by ElspethB in E-Book General | News

Now it's up to the individual airlines.

FAA allowing electronic device use throughout flights

06:09 AM by nutsheart in E-Book General | News

Bookeen have announced a new 8" EInk reader on their blog.

Looks pretty cool, eh?

8" 768x1024 screen
4GB storage
Frontlight

05:08 AM by fjtorres in E-Book General | News

Improved lighting, HD screen (about 1024x768), but no physical page turn buttons.

About time! CNET slideshow on new Nook GlowLight:

Engadget article.

TechCrunch article.

It is supposed to go on sale today, but so far no sign of it at the Barnes & Noble web site.

07:52 AM by sdpetersen in E-Book General | News

There is quite an interesting article in the latest issue of Scientific American (Nov. 2013) entitled "Why the brain prefers paper." It cites many studies but fails to give information needed to judge the quality of the studies. Still, it raises many interesting issues. Let me point out that I read on the ipad digital version of the magazine. What is your reaction?

Link to summary of the article at the Scientific American website