Video: Sony Xperia S Android Tablet Demoed

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Here's the demo of the Xperia S Android Tablet from Sony. Integrating a quad-core Tegra 3 processor, Bravia screen technology, advanced universal remote control functionality plus all the goodness you get from Google Android Ice Cream Sandwich.

The Xperia S tablet is available now from Sony Stores for $399 for the 16GB version and $499 for the 32GB version, both offer expandability via SD Card.

First impressions are that it is improved over last year's plastic model. Design is more subtle, there is an aluminium component that gives it a more premium feel while keeping the weight low. Sony is also launching a gamut of accompanying docks, cases and connectors to expand the ecosystem. The Xperia S tablet is also water resistant and is designed to be used in kitchens or by the pool. This could be the first lifestyle-focused Android tablet with some practical use cases.

Kobo closes $50 Million investment round, aims for global market

The eBook Reader segment is one of the fastest growing markets today. Toronto-based Kobo has closed a $50 Million investment round led by a leading institutional investor. The company plans on, among other things, a European expansion of its products and services. Existing investors also participated in the round; investing $13M. Hit the jump to see the details from the official release.

Click to read more ...

Why the Samsung Galaxy Tab may be the best eBook reading device today

Updated on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at 4:14PM by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

If you discount the Samsung Galaxy Tab's relatively high price and focus on its  unique features (mobile hotspot, only 7-inch tablet in the market, dual-cameras and, okay, yeah, Adobe Flash) it really is a compelling tablet which can only get better once the Honeycomb OS (Android 3.0) is released by Google and Samsung sometime this year. With all the major eBook reader apps now available,  the Samsung Galaxy Tab is turning out to be the ultimate eBook reading device today.

Click to read more ...

Amazon Kindle 3 is all-time bestseller on Amazon.com

A triumphant moment for electronic books and publishing, Amazon's Kindle 3 was the all time bestseller on Amazon.com. Introduced a few months ago with a new price, an improved form-factor and scaled down connectivity options, the Kindle 3 is a huge success not just for Amazon.com but also for booksellers and publishers who have welcomed the eBook route and consumers who are adopting electronic readers. Hit jump for Amazon's complete release plus an interesting peek at what people have bought this season.

Click to read more ...