http://apcmag.com/ APC Magazine covers the latest in computing with a critical, independent eye to help you make the most of your tech dollar. http://apcmag.com//how-to-sync-ebook-reading-progress-between-devices.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-sync-ebook-reading-progress-between-devices.htm

If you read ebooks on your tablet, you may find yourself in the position where you’re dying to read that next chapter but you didn’t bring your tablet with you...]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:43:17 +1000 http://apcmag.com//trailblazing-the-low-end-amazons-us199-kindle-fire-redefines-the-tablet-market.htm http://apcmag.com//trailblazing-the-low-end-amazons-us199-kindle-fire-redefines-the-tablet-market.htm

Despite lukewarm reviews, Amazon's US-only budget tablet is rocketing to the number-two spot in global tablet shipments, easily leapfrogging its lumbering Android competition.]]> Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:43:45 +1000 http://apcmag.com//tiny-tablet-resurgence-toshiba-backs-7-inch-form-with-at1s0-aka-thrive.htm http://apcmag.com//tiny-tablet-resurgence-toshiba-backs-7-inch-form-with-at1s0-aka-thrive.htm

The runaway success of the iPad 2 convinced many that the smaller 7-inch tablet form factor was done and dusted. But a batch of recent releases shows new life in the category.]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:41:56 +1000 http://apcmag.com//boom-amazons-us199-tablet-is-sticker-shock-done-right.htm http://apcmag.com//boom-amazons-us199-tablet-is-sticker-shock-done-right.htm

In a wide-ranging & pocket-friendly update to the "Kindle family", the star attraction is Amazon's new ultra-cheap Android tablet, Kindle Fire. Sadly, it's US-only for now folks.]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:06:48 +1000 http://apcmag.com//amazons-kindle-fire-set-to-heat-up-the-android-tablet-market-this-week.htm http://apcmag.com//amazons-kindle-fire-set-to-heat-up-the-android-tablet-market-this-week.htm

Having essentially written the book (ahem) on e-reader success, Amazon now sails into the choppier waters of the 'post PC' tablet market. So... who should be worried, and why?]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:57:13 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-calm-before-the-cloud-apple-quietly-begins-music-streaming.htm http://apcmag.com//the-calm-before-the-cloud-apple-quietly-begins-music-streaming.htm

Despite iCloud's download-only approach to music, Apple is quietly experimenting with streaming on the iTunes Music Store, courtesy of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.]]> Thu, 25 Aug 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//taking-on-the-amazons.htm http://apcmag.com//taking-on-the-amazons.htm

Not afraid of thinking big (and acting even bigger), three Aussie university students have created a cloud storage startup service to take on Amazon.]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:44:46 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-icloud-faq-top-five-qas-to-clear-the-air.htm http://apcmag.com//the-icloud-faq-top-five-qas-to-clear-the-air.htm

After months of speculation iCloud is here, and it's an ambitious play by Apple to integrate all aspects of your digital life (again). We take a look at the would-be Google-killer.]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:20:34 +1000 http://apcmag.com//googles-killer-entertainment-push-youtube-movie-rentals-google-music.htm http://apcmag.com//googles-killer-entertainment-push-youtube-movie-rentals-google-music.htm

Google is taking big steps into mainstream entertainment with its just-announced YouTube movie rental feature, and its Google Music service is expected to be unveiled overnight.]]> Tue, 10 May 2011 17:30:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//two-australian-ebook-retailers-reviewed.htm http://apcmag.com//two-australian-ebook-retailers-reviewed.htm

Amazon.com and Apple aren't your only options to buy eBooks. We look at how two Australian eBook retailers -- Ebooks.com and Read Without Paper -- compare.]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:28:43 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-ebook-price-war-what-it-means-for-australia.htm http://apcmag.com//the-ebook-price-war-what-it-means-for-australia.htm

eBook reader makers are slicing prices in the wake of the iPad's success. But what does that mean for Australians?]]> Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:59:52 +1000 http://apcmag.com//kobo-review-ebook-reader-borders.htm http://apcmag.com//kobo-review-ebook-reader-borders.htm

A $199 price tag hits the sweet spot as the Kobo reader looks to kickstart the Australian ebook market. Here’s our quick hands-on review of the would-be ‘Kindle killer’.]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 00:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//borders-australia-takes-on-amazon-for-ebooks-and-online.htm http://apcmag.com//borders-australia-takes-on-amazon-for-ebooks-and-online.htm

Borders is gearing up to take on Amazon as both the bookstore and ebookstore of choice for Australian readers.]]> Wed, 19 May 2010 17:10:07 +1000 http://apcmag.com//borders-prepping-kobo-e-book-reader-for-aussie-launch-next-week.htm http://apcmag.com//borders-prepping-kobo-e-book-reader-for-aussie-launch-next-week.htm

US chain Borders is the latest to release an ebook reader with the US$150 Kobo, which Borders Australia will showcase next week ahead of a local launch.]]> Wed, 12 May 2010 07:31:26 +1000 http://apcmag.com//up-next-for-apple-the-ipad-mini.htm http://apcmag.com//up-next-for-apple-the-ipad-mini.htm

The iPad is barely one week old and already rumours are swirling about a next-gen Apple touchscreen tablet with a 5-7 inch display.]]> Fri, 09 Apr 2010 01:30:09 +1000 http://apcmag.com//samsung-preps-four-ebook-readers-for-aussie-release-starting-at-299.htm http://apcmag.com//samsung-preps-four-ebook-readers-for-aussie-release-starting-at-299.htm

Samsung plans to enter the Australian ebook market later this year with readers with screens from 5 inches to 10 inches, e-ink note-taking, Wi-Fi and support for Google Books.]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dell-prepping-mini-5-streak-android-tablet-.htm http://apcmag.com//dell-prepping-mini-5-streak-android-tablet-.htm

Bigger than a smartphone but smaller than an iPad or Kindle, Dell hopes its Filofax-sized Mini 5 tablet will hit the sweet spot for slates.]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:18:59 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ebooks-dead-or-alive-in-australia.htm http://apcmag.com//ebooks-dead-or-alive-in-australia.htm

Ask Australian science fiction and fantasy author Kim Falconer what she thinks of eBooks, and you get a pretty straight answer.]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//internet-enabled-tvs-we-dont-want-em.htm http://apcmag.com//internet-enabled-tvs-we-dont-want-em.htm

CES 2010: Aussies might complain at the lack of Net-enabled TVs here, but people who have them can't be bothered using them.]]> Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:34:06 +1000 http://apcmag.com//2010-to-be-the-year-of-the-e-book.htm http://apcmag.com//2010-to-be-the-year-of-the-e-book.htm

Tech analyst firm Gartner reckons e-books will boom next year – provided they overcome hurdles in price, availability and lack of popular mainstream content.]]> Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-muscles-in-on-music-and-ebooks.htm http://apcmag.com//google-muscles-in-on-music-and-ebooks.htm

The search supremo is tipped to launch an online music service this week, with the Google Editions ebook store to follow next year.]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:29:15 +1000 http://apcmag.com//barnes-noble-nook-ebook-runs-android.htm http://apcmag.com//barnes-noble-nook-ebook-runs-android.htm

The US$260 ebook reader launches overnight and turns out to be running Google’s Android OS...]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:30:53 +1000 http://apcmag.com//exclusive-first-look-amazon-kindle-in-australia.htm http://apcmag.com//exclusive-first-look-amazon-kindle-in-australia.htm

HUGE PHOTO GALLERY | We've got it in our hot little hands -- the first 'international' Kindle.

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US bookseller giant Barnes & Noble will add its weight to the e-book push with next week’s launch of its own reader, putting it head to head with Amazon's Kindle.]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:49:03 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-prepping-199-eeebook-reader.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-prepping-199-eeebook-reader.htm

Starting at a rumoured A$199 target price, the Asus ‘Eee Reader’ will take on Amazon and Sony and could also offer dual screens and netbook-style Tablet PC functionality.]]> Sun, 13 Sep 2009 21:19:06 +1000 http://apcmag.com//manage-your-e-books-on-linux-with-calibre.htm http://apcmag.com//manage-your-e-books-on-linux-with-calibre.htm

If you're hankering for a Kindle but can't get one, check out the Calibre software.]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:05:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hp-printer-that-connects-to-the-web.htm http://apcmag.com//hp-printer-that-connects-to-the-web.htm

Can Amazon's Kindle cripple printing? HP's not standing by to watch that happen.]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//amazon-says-send-us-your-hard-drive-and-well-seed-your-cloud.htm http://apcmag.com//amazon-says-send-us-your-hard-drive-and-well-seed-your-cloud.htm

Got too much data to upload to Amazon’s S3 cloud-based storage service? Amazon is testing a system whereby users can physically ship their data to the company on a USB 2.0 or eSATA]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:32:08 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hacker-weev-takes-credit-for-amazon-anti-gay-glitch-amazon-refutes-rumors.htm http://apcmag.com//hacker-weev-takes-credit-for-amazon-anti-gay-glitch-amazon-refutes-rumors.htm

A hacker has come forward claiming he was responsible for duping Amazon into delisting gay/lesbian books.]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:45:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//tivo-internode-unlimited-movie-downloads.htm http://apcmag.com//tivo-internode-unlimited-movie-downloads.htm

With the economy in decline, it's no wonder that people are ditching the video store for online movie downloads -- a trend that Tivo and Internode hope to capitalise on. ]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//2009s-first-e-book-reader-runs-on-linux.htm http://apcmag.com//2009s-first-e-book-reader-runs-on-linux.htm

Linux runs on the first e-book reader released this year ... and on the second ... and the third.]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:00:00 +1000