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Graduation Season. Top Gifts for the New Graduate.

by Blogger ‎06-12-2013 04:46 PM - edited ‎06-13-2013 03:37 PM

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Accomplishments are in the air, as it’s graduation season! Whether you are attending the gradation ceremony for high school, college, or a technical program, a gift will brighten up the day for the new graduate. Check out our top 5 graduation gift ideas. 

 

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Review: Kobo Aura HD eReader

by Blogger on ‎05-18-2013 10:43 AM

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I had the opportunity to get to know the new Kobo Aura HD eReader and really spend some time getting a good feel for the device. When it was first announced it certainly looked like a premium level eReader device but now I can confidently say that it’s certainly the nicest E-ink device I’ve ever used.

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Which eReader is right for you?

by Blogger on ‎04-27-2013 08:11 AM - last edited on ‎04-29-2013 09:28 AM by Administrator

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The world of eReaders has seen a lot of attention lately. On my daily commute it seems like everyone is using one. These days there is a pretty broad variety to choose from. You can get big, luxurious eReaders. You can get compact, inexpensive eReaders. There are all sorts of options to suit all sorts of lifestyles. One of the eReader brands with the biggest selection is undoubtedly Kobo who has a handy tool available on their website which helps you figure out the best model for your particular lifestyle and budget.

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Introducing the Kobo Aura HD

by Blogger on ‎04-17-2013 06:37 AM - last edited on ‎04-17-2013 09:40 AM by Administrator

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Kobo has recently  unveiled it’s new eReader; the Kobo Aura HD. The device is already available for pre-order at Future Shop too! You may have tried other eReaders before but this is something different. It’s a premium, more luxurious experience. It differentiates itself from other eReaders with the most advanced, highest resolution, super large screen with a design more reminiscent of a book than a tablet, making it more comfortable to use and hold.

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CinemaNow expands to Kobo Arc eReaders

by Blogger on ‎02-08-2013 05:01 PM - last edited on ‎02-12-2013 02:26 PM by Administrator

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Like many Canadians, I love to kick-back and relax through my big screen, be it catching up on shows I've taped on my PVR, or through my new-found love for streaming movies and TV shows: CinemaNow.

 

Canadian eReader company, Kobo is the latest manufacturer to add CinemaNow to their Arc line-up.

 

 

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Sweet Valentine's Gift Ideas for Him and Her

by Blogger on ‎02-04-2013 09:19 AM - last edited on ‎02-08-2013 09:50 AM by Administrator

Are you looking for a Valentines gift idea for your sweetie?  OK, let's face it. Roses die.  And chocolates?  Well, they get eaten (and fast!). So why not give him or her something that will last? Show your love with one of these Valentines gift ideas that will bring endless hours of enjoyment!

 

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Sony launches Reader app for iOS

by Blogger ‎11-06-2012 01:54 PM - edited ‎11-08-2012 07:34 AM

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If you have a Sony Reader device, or even just an account, you can now read eBooks through the brand new free app Sony just released for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Transfer over your entire account settings and library of titles over to your iOS device by logging in, but you won't be able to actually buy any new ones through the app.

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Review: Kobo Mini

by Blogger on ‎10-28-2012 03:41 PM

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Kobo just recently launched a series of new eReaders to the market, the smallest of which is the diminutive Kobo Mini eReader. This compact little gadget is the most portable of the set with an E Ink display measuring at just five inches. Its Kobo’s first go at bringing us such a small form-factor eReader so lets see what users can expect.

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Enjoying Facebook & Evernote with the Sony PRS T2 eReader

by Blogger ‎10-02-2012 12:39 PM - edited ‎10-02-2012 12:46 PM

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We’ve already taken a quick look at the new Sony eReader PRS T2 and run down some of its hardware specifications. Today lets take a closer at this eReader and some of it’s software features.

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Kobo Arc Hits Future Shop This November!

by Blogger ‎09-19-2012 10:47 AM - edited ‎09-19-2012 10:49 AM

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A few weeks ago, Kobo announced their latest additions to their eReader family – Glo, Mini and Arc.  These new models are each suited to your particular tastes whether you prefer reading at night, on the go, or while multitasking with your favourite media. 

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Kobo Announces New eReaders to the Family: Glo, Mini and Arc

by Blogger ‎09-08-2012 07:42 AM - edited ‎09-08-2012 07:42 AM

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With more than 10 million users in 190 countries Kobo has pioneered the eReader market, catching the world by storm with their increasingly innovative line of eReaders and tablets.  They've changed the way we think of reading, offering more options and versatility while you enjoy the books you can't help but sink into. To celebrate another successful year of eReading and expand upon their current line, Kobo is introducing three new models to the family: Kobo Glo, Kobo Mini and Kobo Arc. 

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Review: Sony PRS-T2 eBook Reader

by Blogger on ‎09-05-2012 07:37 PM - last edited on ‎09-07-2012 01:51 PM by Administrator

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Sony has a new eReader on the market. The PRS-T2 refreshes their previous model of Reader Wifi which was already quite popular. It brought some unique features to the table and had an attractive price point. This new model keeps all the things we liked about that previous model and adds things like direct integration with Evernote, smoother performance, and a more refined package overall.

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Get your Batman fix before The Dark Knight Rises

by Blogger on ‎07-19-2012 08:10 AM - last edited on ‎07-20-2012 02:17 PM by Administrator

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This Friday the hugely anticipated finale to The Dark Knight trilogy hits cinemas throughout Canada. No doubt a lot of you Batman fans are really looking forward to checking out how the story ends when Batman faces off against Bane for the fate of Gotham city. We have some time to kill before we can actually watch it though, so in the meantime lets get primed by checking out some of the Batman offerings available in the Kobo digital library.

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Meet Google's new Nexus 7 tablet

by Blogger on ‎06-28-2012 06:52 PM - last edited on ‎07-20-2012 02:19 PM by Administrator

tablet-gallery-tilt.pngIt seems like everyone has their sights on tablets these days. This week at Google I/O 2012 we got our first real look at the Nexus 7 tablet. It's Google’s first tablet offering. They’ve partnered with Asus to get it manufactured which means good things are in store for this shiny new gadget. 

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Cool Kobo campaign surprises 100 commuters

by Blogger ‎06-10-2012 09:40 AM - edited ‎06-11-2012 11:09 AM

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Kobo shared some fun news where their marketing team surprised 100 Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) commuters with free Kobo Touch eReaders just for reading while traveling.

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