Digital Book Readers: e-readers guide and review

NOOKcolor wins “People’s Choice Award”

Editor — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:15:04 +0000

Barnes & Noble has announced that NOOKcolor, the first full-color touch Reader’s Tablet, today received high honors as the “People’s Choice Award” winner at the celebrated Last Gadget Standing competition at the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The device won in a landslide, besting competitors with more…

E-reader Is Able To Recover Dyslexia

Editor — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:13:04 +0000

98% of active e-reader users noted that these devices allow them to read more books, at a faster speed, and sometimes can provide a richer and more educational read than traditional print books. According to dbReaders survey, e-book readers can save 40-50% of reading time and can also overcome dyslexia problems.

jetBook Color in Russian Schools

Editor — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:25:16 +0000

ECTACO has announced plans to provide Russian schools by jetBook Color.

Saint-Petersburg based physico-mathematical school №239 has become the first place of using jetBook Color.

“You walk into a classroom, sit in the same wooden chair as so many others do on a daily basis and prepare to learn. But…

Kindle Fire is the bestselling product

Editor — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:28:40 +0000

Amazon announced that Kindle devices remain the hottest products this holiday season – for the third week in a row, customers are purchasing well over 1 million Kindle devices per week, and Kindle Fire remains the №1 bestselling, most gifted, and most wished for product across the millions of items…

New Kindle Is A Bargain. Unboxing And Comparing With Nook.

Editor — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 19:16:18 +0000

Three mostly discussed and interesting articles about popular Amazon products and one of the main competitors - Nook Reader. All the texts are from PCmag experts.

The Most Thankful Readers of eBooks are Aged and Impulsive

Editor — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 18:17:48 +0000

A writer of crime fiction, librarian with many years experience, blogger, observer, reading fun and expert in the digital publishing market Barbara Fister tells to dbReaders.com about the last trends and the most critical issues related with digital reading.

Bookeen named winner for its outstanding growth by Deloitte Technology Fast 50 2011

Editor — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:36:48 +0000

With a turnover which has grown by 2537%, Bookeen has taken 4th place for fastest-growing technology companies in the national awards by the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 2011.

Being named one of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 rewards the dynamism of the most promising technology companies. The program ranks the…

Kobo wins at the Digi Awards!

Editor — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:26:49 +0000

Toronto based Kobo has been called the one of Canada’s Top Digital Companies.

“Nominated amongst Canada’s digital elites, ranging from the brightest stars, game changers and industry leaders was an honour in itself”. Is written in official company’s blog.

The Digi Awards showcases remarkable Canadian digital media companies, projects, products…

NOOK Color becomes better with new upgrade

Editor — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:48:03 +0000

Barnes & Noble extends NOOK Color abilities by adding the largest-ever software update to its $199 NOOK Color, an upgrade will allow users to have access to over 100 feature enhancements, movie and television sites like Netflix and Flixster, digital comics, and more. While the update is free for NOOK…

“Steve Jobs” is the №1 best-selling book overall

Editor — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:26:45 +0000

Amazon announced the top 10 best-selling books of 2011 overall (print and Kindle combined). “Steve Jobs” byWalter Isaacson, “Bossypants” byTina Feyand “A Stolen Life” byJaycee Dugardtake the top three spots on the list. “The Mill River Recluse” byDarcie Chanand “The Abbey” byChris Culvercome in at №4 and №9. Both titles…