Infibeam working on an Indian version of Kindle, named Pi?

January 22nd, 2010

We are hearing from a pretty reliable source that Infibeam (yes the shopping portal) is cooking up its ebook reader and has already got “killer” tieups with some publications. Currently no ebook reader has really launched in India and local publishers are still battling to get the hang of the social media wave and digital marketing. In such a scenario the possibility of an Indian Kindle is like the Apple tablet for local publishers.

The source goes on to say that the Infibeam reader would support local languages and in all probability will be called the ‘Pi’. No details on the hardware, pricing or launch but this one is said to be “thinner” than the Amazon Kindle (not sure if he was referring to the original Kindle or the Kindle 2 with the thinner remark). We also now note a ebook section on Infibeam that lists a ‘Reading Device’ with a ‘Pie’ symbol that adds some more fuel to the rumor.

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Barnes & Noble launch ‘World’s Largest e-Bookstore’

July 22nd, 2009

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Barnes & Nobles have announced the launch of its e-bookstore on Monday. The e-bookstore would provide online books which can be read on iPhone, iPod Touch, Blackberry phones and also on notebooks and netbooks. Following success of online book stores and platforms, Barnes & Nobles  believes that the number of customers considering the electronic media for reading books is increasing.

Diverting from the Kindle model of Amazon.com, Barnes & Nobles would be providing e-books that can be read on many more platforms than just their e-book reader. The e-book store by Barnes & Nobles would be the “World’s Largest eBookstore” with 700,000 e-books to be offered at a price point of (more…)

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Kindle 2 now official; Faster, slimmer, lighter

February 10th, 2009

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As expected Amazon Kindle 2 has been officially announced. The pricing is the same as rumored i.e. $359 and the device is currently available on amazon for pre-order; ships 24th Feb onwards. Kindle 2 lacks Wi-Fi though and works on the Sprint network. A interesting debate is one whether Kindle would stand alone with most consumers preferring single mobile devices that can take care of all their portable needs.

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Amazon Kindle 2 Pictures leak; Launching this month?

February 8th, 2009

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Amazon Kindle is an e-book reader, an embedded system for reading electronic books (e-books), launched in the United States by prominent online bookseller Amazon.com in November 07.  Above is the leaked shot of the much awaited Kindle 2. The device looks really sleek but we cannot be sure if its real. more pics here

The rumor: The Kindle 2 costs you $359 USD and is going to be available for sale on February 24th, 2009

Via Startupmeme

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