Father's Day Tech Treats For $150 or Less


Updated 06/14/11 1:35 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Father's Day Gifts $150 or Less

For the techie dad who follows gadget announcements, has every sci-fi DVD box collection on the market, and secretly loves solving the household IT problems, we've compiled Father's Day gift guides for every budget. Today's list focuses on the gifts around the $100-$150 range. Round up the siblings, and go in on these gifts to show dad you care. Read more

Barnes & Noble Announces New Nook: The Simple Touch Reader


Updated 05/25/11 2:06 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

New Barnes and Noble Simple Touch Reader Nook

Attention eBookworms! Barnes & Noble has announced a new Nook model: The Simple Touch Reader. It's a no fuss or color reader with some key advancements — it is lighter and thinner than the previous model and has a battery that can read for up to two months on a single charge if you leave WiFi off, according to a press release. The 6-inch eReader is now available for preorder for $139, and Read more

3 Reasons Why You Should Take a Second Look at the Kobo


Updated 03/25/11 12:39 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Reasons to Buy a $60 Borders Kobo Ereader

Remember the Kobo? The Borders-backed ereader never reached the popularity heights of the Kindle or the Nook, but it's always been a reasonable (and cheaper) option for the eink screen lover. And now it's getting even cheaper — with 200 Borders stores closing because of the company's bankruptcy, many have spotted the ereader offered at a price of $60, half off the $120 tag advertised on its Read more

Bookstore Offers Traditional Books For Kindle Trade-Ins


Updated 01/27/11 12:04 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Trade Your Kindle For Traditional Books

In a move that's decidedly backward in the minds of many ereader adopters, one bookstore in Portland, OR, is offering to exchange your Kindle for its worth in free books. Its website reads: "Do you love print? Do you still read books? Did you get a Kindle for Christmas? Do you want to trade in your soulless faux-literary technology for its worth in good old-fashioned books?" Since I love my Read more

Is It the Nook or the Kindle?


Updated 01/16/11 9:31 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 6 comments

Differences Between Nook and Kindle

Once again, ereaders are a hot gadget gift for the holidays, and both the newest-generation Kindle and the Nook are popular choices. Have you been reading up on the two to figure out which to give (or receive)? Take our quiz to see how much you know about these two ereaders or check out the answers to find out which one is for you! Take the Quiz Read more

Barnes & Noble Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals


Updated 11/23/10 11:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales at Barnes and Noble

The Black Friday train keeps on chugging, and this time it's Barnes & Noble that's announcing deals on books, accessories, and other treats your favorite geek will love. If you've got a Nook (or are springing for one this holiday), then you'll be happy to know that during Barnes & Noble's Black Friday sale, you can take 25 percent off any Nook accessory with purchase of a screen Read more

A Gaggle of Nookcolor Cases For Your Shopping Pleasure


Updated 10/27/10 10:13 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Nook and Nookcolor Cases

Just in time for the holiday shopping season, Barnes & Noble announced its follow-up to the Nook ereader, the Nookcolor. Coming with a full color 7-inch touchscreen, the newest edition is more like a tablet than an ebook reader, and comes with the same features Nook users already enjoy, plus a few new ones for early adopters to explore. One of my favorite repercussions of a new gadget? The Read more