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		<title>Comparison: The Top e-Readers and Tablets</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The e-reader/tablet scene is a little bit crowded. Dozens of manufacturers are scrambling to launch their own digital reading devices while consumers figure out which is the best one and even wonder if they really need a new gadget for their collection (smartphone, ipod, watch, laptop&#8230;).
Just to make things easier, here&#8217;s a comparison table with [...]


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<li><a href='http://blog.mygazines.com/2010/03/10/the-publishing-news-google-exec-sugests-newspapers-to-engage-online-readers-canadians-publishers-not-desperate-for-the-ipad/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Publishing News: Google Exec Suggests Newspapers to Engage Online Readers, Canadian Publishers Not Desperate for the iPad'>The Publishing News: Google Exec Suggests Newspapers to Engage Online Readers, Canadian Publishers Not Desperate for the iPad</a> <small> Summary: Google&#8217;s Chief Economist defends web in newspaper demise;...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://blog.mygazines.com/2010/03/01/the-publishing-news-nintendo-e-reader-ap-ipad-app/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Publishing News: Nintendo Gets on the e-Reader Wagon, AP To Launch iPad App'>The Publishing News: Nintendo Gets on the e-Reader Wagon, AP To Launch iPad App</a> <small> Summary: Nintendo enters the e-reader market with its new...</small></li>
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		<title>The Publishing News: More iPad Details Revealed, Reuters Asks Journalists Not to Break News on Twitter</title>
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Summary: Apple making last minute changes to their publishing apps for the iPad; Reuters sets up social media guidelines

Forbes goes behind the scenes of the iPad launch&#8230; and finds details about its content
Reuters asks journalists not to break news on Twitter
Mashable: 85% of iPad fans are under 25 years old&#8230; A young audience for digital [...]


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<li><a href='http://blog.mygazines.com/2010/03/01/the-publishing-news-nintendo-e-reader-ap-ipad-app/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Publishing News: Nintendo Gets on the e-Reader Wagon, AP To Launch iPad App'>The Publishing News: Nintendo Gets on the e-Reader Wagon, AP To Launch iPad App</a> <small> Summary: Nintendo enters the e-reader market with its new...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://blog.mygazines.com/2010/01/27/all-you-want-toknow-about-the-ipad-apples-tablet/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: All You Want to Know About The iPad (Apple&#8217;s Tablet) [Updated Pics +Video + More Details]'>All You Want to Know About The iPad (Apple&#8217;s Tablet) [Updated Pics +Video + More Details]</a> <small>Just as we expected, Apple announced the release of its...</small></li>
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		<title>Belgian Media Group &#8220;La Derniere Heure&#8221; Launches 3D Newspaper</title>
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A Belgian media group has published Europe&#8217;s first 3D newspaper, complete with viewing glasses.
Editor Hubert Leclercq said it took two months to prepare the trial copy, which had a higher than normal print run of 115,000.
&#8220;The goal was to make the whole paper 3D (&#8230;). This is a trial, there&#8217;s no further plans for the [...]


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<li><a href='http://blog.mygazines.com/2010/03/10/the-publishing-news-google-exec-sugests-newspapers-to-engage-online-readers-canadians-publishers-not-desperate-for-the-ipad/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Publishing News: Google Exec Suggests Newspapers to Engage Online Readers, Canadian Publishers Not Desperate for the iPad'>The Publishing News: Google Exec Suggests Newspapers to Engage Online Readers, Canadian Publishers Not Desperate for the iPad</a> <small> Summary: Google&#8217;s Chief Economist defends web in newspaper demise;...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://blog.mygazines.com/2010/01/08/hottest-e-readers-and-tablets-from-the-consumer-electronics-show/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Hottest e-Readers and Tablets from the Consumer Electronics Show'>The Hottest e-Readers and Tablets from the Consumer Electronics Show</a> <small> E-readers and slates are one of the hottest topics...</small></li>
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		<title>The Publishing News: Google Exec Suggests Newspapers to Engage Online Readers, Canadian Publishers Not Desperate for the iPad</title>
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Summary: Google&#8217;s Chief Economist defends web in newspaper demise; No Canadian publishers working on a version of their magazines tailored to the iPad.

Google’s Chief Economist: “Newspapers have never made much money from news”
Columbia Journalism Review: More than half of the big consumer magazines are profitable
The iPad doesn&#8217;t light Canadian publishing industry
Folio: Print ads to grow [...]


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<li><a href='http://blog.mygazines.com/2010/03/01/the-publishing-news-nintendo-e-reader-ap-ipad-app/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Publishing News: Nintendo Gets on the e-Reader Wagon, AP To Launch iPad App'>The Publishing News: Nintendo Gets on the e-Reader Wagon, AP To Launch iPad App</a> <small> Summary: Nintendo enters the e-reader market with its new...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://blog.mygazines.com/2010/02/25/the-publishing-news-digital-publisher-makes-customizable-e-books-for-professors-buzz-is-not-competing-with-facebook-google-exec-says/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Publishing News: Publisher Makes Customizable e-Books For Professors; Buzz Is Not Competing With Facebook, Google Exec Says'>The Publishing News: Publisher Makes Customizable e-Books For Professors; Buzz Is Not Competing With Facebook, Google Exec Says</a> <small> Summary: Macmillan&#8217;s DynamicBooks offers editable digital textbooks for teachers;...</small></li>
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		<title>POLL: Will You Buy an Apple iPad?</title>
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Now that we know the tech specs, prices (starting at $499) and launching date (April 3), how does your wallet feel about the new iPad? Is it so different from a laptop or your old friend the iPhone? Is it better to wait until a new (and improved) second generation comes out? Are you excited [...]


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<li><a href='http://blog.mygazines.com/2010/02/01/poll-how-do-you-read-publications-on-a-pc-tablet-e-reader-smartphone-or-paper/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Poll: How do you read publications? On a PC, tablet, e-reader, smartphone or paper?'>Poll: How do you read publications? On a PC, tablet, e-reader, smartphone or paper?</a> <small> People are reading in different ways. Not only they&#8217;re...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://blog.mygazines.com/2010/03/02/the-publishing-news-digital-publishers-move-towards-device-independence-ipad-launch-could-be-delayed/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Publishing News: Digital Publishers Move Towards &#8220;Device Independence&#8221;, iPad Launch Could Be Delayed'>The Publishing News: Digital Publishers Move Towards &#8220;Device Independence&#8221;, iPad Launch Could Be Delayed</a> <small> Summary: Digital publishers want platforms that target many mobile...</small></li>
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		<title>The News: UBM Shut Down 31 Magazines in 2009, Torstar Earns $57.4M Profit in Fourth Quarter</title>
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Summary: British media conglomerate UBM shuts down 31 mags, cuts down 479 jobs; Torstar Corp. reports strong fourth quarter profits; First Alice in Wonderland film (107 years old) restored in the UK

Nepalese newspaper publisher gunned down
Olympics: Russian newspaper blames &#8220;cowardly&#8221; Canada
Torstar reports strong forth quarter profits: $57.4M&#8230; Canwest benefits from it
UK-based United Business Media shut [...]


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<li><a href='http://blog.mygazines.com/2010/02/08/the-news-amazon-e-books-will-be-pricier-up-to-14-99-magazine-circulation-declines-us/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The News: e-Books will be pricier, up to $14.99; US Magazines Sales Down 2.2 Percent'>The News: e-Books will be pricier, up to $14.99; US Magazines Sales Down 2.2 Percent</a> <small> Summary: Macmillan books come back to Amazon, at a...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://blog.mygazines.com/2010/02/10/the-news-new-york-times-profit-goes-up-ap-slips-back-on-to-google-news/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The News: New York Times Profit Goes Up; AP Slips Back On To Google News'>The News: New York Times Profit Goes Up; AP Slips Back On To Google News</a> <small> Summary: NY Times profit triples (helped by cost cuts);...</small></li>
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		<title>VIDEO: First iPad Ad Ever</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s the first iPad ad ever. It was premiered during the Oscars.

We can tell that Apple is trying to exploit all its publishing features. Steve Jobs announced at least six other functions, but the ad showcases basically two: book and news reading.
Thoughts?




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		<title>Apple iPad Pre-Orders Start March 12, Ships April 3 [UPDATED]</title>
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Apple finally made the official announcement: the launch date for the iPad is April 3. The super anticipated tablet/e-reader will be initially available in the US.
Countries like Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the UK will see it in late April. Pre-orders begin on March 12.
UPDATE: Here are the different final prices for [...]


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		<title>The Best Widgets For Your Digital Editions &#8211; Embracing Digital Publishing [Part 6]</title>
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It doesn&#8217;t matter which digital publishing option you choose, Flash flip book or HTML-based, widgets are one of the best options to customize and make your digital editions more interactive and dynamic. There are literally millions of badges, but only a few add real value to your online publication.
First of all, define what you need [...]


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<li><a href='http://blog.mygazines.com/2010/01/11/embracing-digital-publishing-%e2%80%93-where-should-i-start-part-1/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Embracing digital publishing [Part 1] – Where should I start?'>Embracing digital publishing [Part 1] – Where should I start?</a> <small>Going from print to digital publishing or adding digital to...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://blog.mygazines.com/2010/01/14/embracing-digital-publishing-part-3-the-best-apps-convert-any-media-file-into-ready-for-digital-format/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Embracing Digital Publishing [Part 3] &#8211; The Best Apps to Convert Any Media File Into Ready-For-Digital Format'>Embracing Digital Publishing [Part 3] &#8211; The Best Apps to Convert Any Media File Into Ready-For-Digital Format</a> <small>We already know that videos and sounds are one of...</small></li>
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		<title>The Publishing News: Digital Publishers Move Towards &#8220;Device Independence&#8221;, iPad Launch Could Be Delayed</title>
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Summary: Digital publishers want platforms that target many mobile devices; iPad launch may be delayed due to production issues, analysts say

Folio: Publishers adopt platforms to post content on multiple devices: iPhone, Android, iPad, PC, Mac&#8230;
iPad launching could be delayed due to a manufacturing bottleneck
Morris publishing exits bankruptcy protection 
Apple sues HTC over iPhone patents, including [...]


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