Amazon have uploaded a software update for the K3. They’re calling it an early preview, and it will only be available for a limited time. Apparently this isn’t an official release.
If you miss the chance to download it don’t worry. I can’t see that they’ve changed anything. But Amazon did say that “This software [...]
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New firmware available for the K3
September 8th, 2010 · 1 Comment · hardware news
India’s $35 to ship in January
September 8th, 2010 · No Comments · hardware news
Techpp.com are reporting that Indian $35 tablet has gotten a name, manufacturer, and ship date:
The highly anticipated $35 tablet from India, Sakshat is set to arrive in January 2011, as the government of India has handed over the manufacturing contract to HCL Technologies.
HCL Technologies Ltd is a well known Indian computer services firm and [...]
Medion P6101 e-reader launched in Germany (video)
September 8th, 2010 · No Comments · hardware news, video
Medionsat down yesterday with Johannes of lesen.net so they could share their newest e-reader. The P6101 is a Netronix design based on a 6″ E-ink screen (Vizplex, not Pearl) with Wifi and touchscreen. It comes with 2GB Flash and a microSD card slot. Ebook support includes ADE and the usual broad selection of formats.
Hanvon to expand to Taiwan
September 7th, 2010 · No Comments · ebookstore news, hardware news
I don’t know about you, but this story caught me off guard. Hanvon are already active in Europe, USA, Japan, and China; I’m a littl surprised to find out that they don’t already operate in Taiwan.
From english.Cri.com:
The Chinese mainland’s biggest e-book maker Hanvon is set to open a branch in Taiwan at the end [...]
Serioux DigiBook E10 e-reader (video)
September 7th, 2010 · 2 Comments · hardware news, video
Mike Cane found this oddity on Youtube. It’s a basic 6″ e-reader from Serioux, a consumer electronics company based in Europe.
There’s no mention of price or availability.
Here are the specs:
Txtr e-reader isn’t dead yet, could hit the market in October
September 5th, 2010 · No Comments · hardware news
My first reaction: Yes, but October of what year, exactly?
One of the stories from IFA that’s not getting the attention it should is about the long delayed Txtr e-reader. Johannes of lesen.net met with the Txtr people the other day and he’s reporting that the Txtr will soon be going through a beta test and [...]
HP to sell $400 printer/Android tablet
September 5th, 2010 · No Comments · hardware news
Engadget are reporting on a new printer that will ship with a control panel based on a 7″ Android tablet. The Photosmart eStation C510 is listed for $399.99 and according to the product page, with the tablet you can “browse the latest e-book bestsellers or old favorites.”
Everyone’s jumping to the conclusion that this will have [...]
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Hanvon to release color e-reader this November?
September 5th, 2010 · 2 Comments · hardware news
My sources are telling me that Hanvon have announced that they’re planning to release a new e-reader with a color E-ink screen in November. I’d rate this as somewhat more than a rumor but less than a certainty.
This is rather interesting, though. I’d pegged Hanvon as one of the likely Mirasol partners. If they’re working [...]
Hyundai just announced 2 e-readers
September 5th, 2010 · 4 Comments · hardware news
Yes, that is the car company. (They’re more than just a car company; they’re a manufacturing conglomerate with quite a few product lines.) I’m used to finding strange stuff, but this time I think I outdid myself.
Hyundai announced 2 e-readers last week. The HYV-C700 and HYV-C600 have 7″ and 6″ LCD screens, which makes the [...]
Luarna to sell first 9″ e-reader w\Sipix screen
September 5th, 2010 · No Comments · hardware news
The Spanish ebookstore Luarna have added a brand new e-reader to their shelf. The Avant XL is based on a 9″ Sipix screen (16 level grayscale), and it has Wifi, 2GB Flash, a capacitive touchscreen, accelerometer, microSDHC card slot as well as broad ebook format support. Adobe DE DRM is also supposrted.
Retail is 399€.
This is [...]
