I knew it! Although I didn’t think it would happen so soon. E-readers are taking off in a big way! Manufacturers are astounded. Understandably, book-publishers and distributors are nervous. You can buy a Kobo (electronic document reader pre-loaded with 100 novels) at Borders in Australia for $200. And it uses e-ink just like the Kindle. Actually – scratch that. No you can’t buy a Kobo because they’re out of stock! (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘ipad’
Since the release of the iPad in Australia this month, things are changing. The iPad is basically a computer without a keyboard and this sort of thing has been a long time coming. Apple is the new market leader amidst a whole range of tablet computers and portable readers. The computer is truly leaving the home office and nuzzling up to us on the couch – right between our cup of coffee and widescreen Plasma (3DTV anyone? Nahhh.) So how does this affect the social media landscape? Or does it? And what the hell is social media really? Why should I care about what my friends are eating for lunch?
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The iPad is coming to Australia. But will it live up to the hype? It has some serious issues and, to my mind, may just be Apple’s final hurrah. , you need to be really close to your wi-fi hub in order for it to work. This problem can’t get fixed with a software update because of a tiny receiver behind the screen and most people use the iPad on their laps / cushions etc. – further reducing the signal. (more…)
