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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//in-depth-review-borders-kobo-e-book-reader.htm http://apcmag.com//in-depth-review-borders-kobo-e-book-reader.htm

Borders' Kobo is one of the best ebook readers launched in the Australian market, and at $199, it's perfect for people who don't want to splash out on a Kindle or iPad.]]> Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:10:34 +1000 http://apcmag.com//borders-is-showing-ebook-leadership-with-kobo.htm http://apcmag.com//borders-is-showing-ebook-leadership-with-kobo.htm

I turned up at Borders' Kobo launch expecting another half-arsed effort by Australia's publishing industry to convince readers it is serious about eBooks. How wrong I was.]]> Fri, 21 May 2010 13:32:36 +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-releases-199-kobo-e-book-reader.htm http://apcmag.com//borders-releases-199-kobo-e-book-reader.htm

Retail chain Borders today started selling the Kobo eReader device in Australia for $199 both through its stores and online, promising the Kobo platform for iPad as well.]]> Wed, 19 May 2010 13:00:05 +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