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Apple iPad and iBook Applications, Tips to Use Now!

by DorothyD on July 13, 2010

My husband and I bought an iPad last week. Exciting, right? There were no 32GB models in the store, and after a brief discussion, we decided to go ahead and jump in with the 64GB Wi-Fi model. We chose not to go 3G, because – unlike the Kindle – a data plan with monthly fee [...]

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eReader Price Wars

by DorothyD on June 23, 2010

Well, the iOS4 for the iPhone and iPod touch was released yesterday. This update will allow iPhone/iPod touch users to use the Apple iBooks app for eBook reading on their devices. I am not jumping up and down because my iPod touch is a first generation. Yup, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the technology [...]

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EBook Readers: Acer LumiRead to Compete with Kindle!

by Peter on May 29, 2010

Are there any companies out there that aren’t creating eBook readers? This week Acer, known for lower-priced computer options, has announced their LumiRead device for eBooks and audiobook eBook titles. Features: The LumiRead will have both WiFi and 3G for downloading content. Acer has agreements with Barnes & Noble, Founder Group, and Libri.de for worldwide eBook [...]

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It’s Earth Day… What about Audio Books and eBook Readers?

by DorothyD on April 23, 2010

Today is Earth Day, a day to celebrate and appreciate the Earth’s environment. Today we raise awareness of environmental issues and discuss ways to preserve and protect the Earth. As readers, you may be wondering what this has to do with books. Well, the huge boom in the eReader market has many people wondering: Is an [...]

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100 Stories for Haiti Audiobook: Behind the Scenes

by DorothyD on April 12, 2010

On January 12, 2010 an earthquake devastated Haiti. The news was filled with horror after horror as the bodies piled up. So many survivors were left injured, sick, and homeless that it was difficult to watch. I sat with my children and talked about how fortunate we are and we discussed ways to help others. [...]

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Countdown to iPad Release

by DorothyD on April 3, 2010

Many people are anxiously awaiting the April 3 arrival date for the Apple tablet computer, the iPad. In preparation for the event, iTunes has updated to 9.1 with features to support the device and Apple recently announced a few key details, and some may be familiar to iPod users. In addition to manual screen brightness adjustment, [...]

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John Grisham Goes eBook

by DorothyD on March 18, 2010

I’ve read about people using audiobooks to pass the time in the car, or while doing housework and yard work, but this is a pretty cool story. 22-year-old Katie Spotz rowed her small 19-foot boat across the Atlantic… and she brought her iPod packed with audiobooks. Sure, she brought other provisions for her 70 day [...]

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