Sony has introduced the world’s lightest e-book reader at IFA 2011 expo. The Reader Wi-Fi or PRS-T1 weighs just 168g and includes the ubiquitous Wi-Fi technology and 6-inch e-ink touchscreen display. With the integration of Wi-Fi, Reader allows users to buy or borrow ebooks for free from Sony’s Reader Store or borrow books wireless […]
Sharp unveils Android-based e-book readers in Japan
Sharp has announced a new cloud-based media service that is aimed specifically at the Japanese market. Dubbed as Galapagos (after the Galapagos Islands), the service claims to bring a new user experience to meet “each customer’s changing needs.” The first initiative is an e-book store that will start in December and provide users a […]
Amazon introduces new 6-inch Kindle devices; comes with Wi-Fi, 50% better contrast
Amazon has unveiled new 6-inch Kindle devices sporting a new design, display and color option. The smaller Kindles now come in graphite color and have the same e-ink display as Kindle DX with 50 percent improved contrast and offers 20 percent faster page turns. Amazon has also managed to shave off the extra bulk […]