12 percent of US adults own e-readers: survey
Ownership of electronic book readers such as Amazon's Kindle has doubled among US adults over the past six months, from six percent to 12 percent, according to a survey published on Monday.
Ownership of electronic book readers such as Amazon's Kindle has doubled among US adults over the past six months, from six percent to 12 percent, according to a survey published on Monday.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jun 27, 2011
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(AP) -- When Amazon.com's ground-breaking Kindle e-book reader came out in 2007, it cost $399. Now, some e-readers, including the most recent Kindle entry, can be had for just north of $100.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jun 15, 2011
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It's the question I field most often from readers: Which e-reader should I buy?
Consumer & Gadgets
Jun 2, 2011
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Online retail titan Amazon.com and bookselling giant Barnes & Noble dueled Tuesday for the devotion of digital book lovers with bargain-priced versions of their popular electronic readers.
Consumer & Gadgets
May 25, 2011
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Online retail giant Amazon said Thursday that sales of digital books for the Kindle electronic reader have surpassed sales of print books.
Business
May 19, 2011
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Researchers at the University of Washington are about to present a report on a pilot project that had computer science students use a Kindle DX for their course reading.
Consumer & Gadgets
May 9, 2011
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Barnes & Noble Inc. on Monday added an applications store and an email program to its Nook Color e-reader, bringing the $249 device closer to working like a tablet computer in the vein of the iPad.
Consumer & Gadgets
Apr 25, 2011
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Most e-readers are E-Ink. On devices, such as the very popular Amazon Kindle, they allow users to have a clear and paper-like viewing experience, and no glare in high light or outdoor situations. The E-Ink ...
Motorola's Xoom is the best non-iPad tablet so far. But it helps illustrate just how far ahead of its rivals Apple remains.
Consumer & Gadgets
Mar 9, 2011
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Apple, in a move long awaited by publishers seeking new sources of revenue, unveiled a subscription service on Tuesday for digital newspapers and magazines purchased through its online App Store.
Business
Feb 15, 2011
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