The International Sales Advantage I’ve mentioned in the past that Amazon has enjoyed a considerable advantage in the ebook reader market simply due to the fact that the Kindle 4 and the Kindle Keyboard are both on sale internationally. The Kindle Touch has also, very recently, started shipping internationally – although it must be ordered…
Define Bibliophile Reading has always been a hobby of mine. If someone was to describe me as a “bibliophile” I certainly wouldn’t object. However, over the last couple of years, I have come to understand the word bibliophile in its more literal meaning. According to Dictionary.com, the definition of bibliophile is as below: bib•li•o•phile noun…
200 Years Of Charles Dickens Charles John Huffam Dickens was born on February the 7th, 1812 in Landport, England. So this year would have marked his 200th birthday. Google chose to mark the occasion with one of their special Doodles, as shown on the right. Many of Dickens’ novels were originally written in serial format….
Every year, ebook sales see a pronounced spike in January. It’s due to the fact that ebook readers are becoming an ever more popular Christmas gift choice, especially as the price of these devices is pretty much in free fall. Lucky recipients of ebook readers spend the weeks after Christmas logging onto Amazon, Barnes and…
Kindle 4 – Cinderella Or Secret Weapon? Are you a book lover who just wants a light, small and inexpensive ebook reader to (guess what) read books on? If so, then the new entry level Kindle 4 might be the perfect solution for you. When Amazon announced their new range of Kindles on September the…
I am, in case you haven’t realized it yet, interested in technology. More than that, I’m interested in how technology is used and how it impacts our day to day lives. Without getting on my soapbox too much, I truly believe that ebook readers might be the biggest change in the way that we read,…
Christmas Gadget Gifts – Plenty Of Choice It’s been a fairly busy time in the world of ebook readers and tablet computers over the last few weeks. There are all sorts of new, shiny gadgets to choose from – whether you’re looking for something for a loved one, or just adding it on to your…
Ebook Class Action Lawsuit Raised Against Apple & Various Publishers The right price for an ebook is a question that many people debate. There is a suspicion in some quarters that prices are being artificially inflated to ensure that publisher’s profits don’t suffer. It’s a theory which was only lent further credence when many publishers changed to…
What’s A Fair Price For An E-Book? Just how much should an e-book cost exactly? It’s one of those “how long is a piece of string” type of questions, the answer to which may vary depending upon your point of view. E-Books Use Fewer Materials E-books don’t use paper, ink or bindings. Neither do they…