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When it comes to longevity, electronic gadgets aren't known for their long lifespan. Manufacturer support, battery life, features and fashion all conspire to consign tech to an early grave. Bucking that trend and heading for a ten year lifespan are e-readers, proving that technology isn't out of date as soon as the box is opened. The original Amazon Kindle came
There are literally hundreds of Android tablets on the market, many of which you have never heard of. Of that group, it is likely that you that you do not wish to hear of most them, but do not get the impression that makes the market bad. While I can not recommend you grabbing that no-name $79 tablet, as it
Microsoft is looking at the Barnes & Noble Nook - and they are willing to pay $1 billion for them. Barnes and Noble stock rose 16% as news flew about Microsoft wanting to purchase the Nook e-reader, tablet and e-book business. This, just days after an announcement that Nook was allowing users to download via Google Play. Barnes and Noble also considered spinning off
One company was hurt big-time because of the HP TouchPad. We look at that, and what Barnes and Noble should have done when their orders were cancelled.
When it comes to ebook readers, I think it's fairly safe to say that there are three main contenders in the market - Amazon with the Kindle, Barnes & Noble with the Nook and Sony with the Pocket Reader range. Three contenders in the US market that is. If you live in the UK, your choice is more restricted with