Neowin News Feed for: Ereader

Microsoft lowers Windows 8 tablet screen requirements to 1024x768

John Callaham — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 01:08:35 +0000

Microsoft has officially lowered the minimum resolution tablets running Windows 8 can have from 1366x768 to 1024x768, perhaps as a prelude to the launch of smaller seven inch Windows 8 tablets. Read more...

New Amazon Kindle eReaders officially announced

John Callaham — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 19:25:41 +0100

Amazon has officially announced plans to release new Kindle eReaders, including the Kindle Paperwhite with a front-lit screen that will launch in October, and a cheaper version of the basic Kindle. Read more...

Amazon to reportedly launch 8.9 inch Kindle tablet this fall

John Callaham — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:38:21 +0100

A new rumor claims Amazon will launch a new 8.9 inch Kindle tablet device this fall, along with a new version of its eReader with a front light, much like the new Nook Simple Touch with Glowlight. Read more...

Apple named in EU probe on eBook pricing

John Callaham — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:58:35 +0000

Apple and a number of book publishers have been named in an investigation by the European Union over alleged anti-competitive pricing in the selling or eBooks. Read more...

Amazon launches $99 Kindle Touch and $79 Kindle [Update]

Tim Schiesser — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:48:35 +0100

Along with the Amazon Kindle Fire, Amazon have also announced the brand new touchscreen and e-Ink Kindle Touch for $99, and the new $79 Kindle that will be 18% smaller than the Kindle 3. Read more...

Amazon unveils $200 Android-powered Kindle Fire [Update]

Tim Schiesser — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:20:26 +0100

Amazon have just revealed their next generation Kindle, known as the Amazon Kindle Fire. It is a 7-inch tablet running Android that will go on sale for the low price of just US$200 Read more...

Amazon Kindle can now access free books from libraries

John Callaham — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 02:53:29 +0100

Amazon announced today that owners of its Kindle eReader and apps will now be able to borrow and read free books from over 11,000 public libraries via the Overdrive service. Read more...

Study: Many consumers still don't buy electronics online

John Callaham — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 10:03:46 +0100

A new study from the NPD Group claims that while consumers do a lot of research online before buying electronic products, many still don't actually purchase them on a web site. Read more...

Nook eReader selling well, says Barnes and Noble

John Callaham — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:20:42 +0100

Barnes and Noble says that sales of its Nook eReader device, combined with digital content sales and Nook accessories, went up 140 percent in the book seller's last fiscal quarter. Read more...

Amazon cuts prices of Kindle 3; could a new model be in the cards?

Paul Ferson — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 02:22:00 +0100

After prices of the Amazon Kindle 3 eBook reader were slashed, the Internet rumor mill began to circulate the possibility of a new version of the popular device. Read more...

Kindle for PC 1.6.1 Build 32800

Steven Parker — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 10:27:13 +0100

Kindle for PC is a free application that lets you read Kindle books on your PC. Read Kindle Books on Your Computer Get the best reading experience available on your PC. No Kindle required Access your Kindle books... Read more...

Google eBooks gets first dedicated e-Reader

John Callaham — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:52:55 +0100

Google's eBooks format for offering downloadable books is getting its first e-Reader product that's made specifically for the format. Today Google announced, via its blog site, that starting this Sunday, Target stores will begin to... Read more...

Kindle for PC 1.6.0 Build 32771

Steven Parker — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 16:13:57 +0100

New cheaper Nook e-reader announced

John Callaham — Tue, 24 May 2011 19:42:17 +0100

In its battle with Amazon.com for the e-reader market, the bookseller Barnes and Noble has just announced a new version of its original Nook e-reader that's cheaper than previous models. The new Nook, which is... Read more...

New Barnes & Noble Nook due May 24

Michael Collado — Wed, 18 May 2011 08:31:14 +0100

Barnes & Noble, today, sent out invitations to several media outlets to an event taking place next Tuesday, May 24th. The event will be held at the same New York City Barnes & Noble store... Read more...

Amazon Kindle now allows book sharing

Christopher White — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 23:14:18 +0000

Amazon's Kindle has been a runaway success for the company. Not only is it Amazon's best selling product of all time, it has even entered the mainstream with non-technology people either buying or strongly considering... Read more...

Third-generation Kindle is the top selling product in Amazon's history

Kelly Hodgkins — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 17:03:59 +0000

Amazon released its holiday sales figures and confirmed that the third-generation Kindle is now the best selling product in Amazon's history. Holiday sales propelled the eReader past the previous reigning champ, Harry Potter and the... Read more...

Amazon announces new Kindle

Brenton Currie — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:34:34 +0100

Amazon's e-reader, the Kindle, has today received a makeover, with a new, slimmer range announced. The Kindle, one of the first e-reading devices to hit the market, still remains one of the most popular e-reader devices... Read more...

Amazon is basically giving away Kindles, for free

Benjamin Rubenstein — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:30:36 +0000

TechCrunch has confirmed with Amazon that they are, in fact, giving select Amazon users the ability to get a Kindle with no risk involved. If you purchase the Kindle through the promotion and, within 30... Read more...