Monthly Archives: January 2010

Yudu Development with the Apple iPad and other eBook Readers

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We at YUDU are excited by the opportunity presented by the Apple iPad and other eBook readers and have been working for some time on a cross platform solution that will deliver a great reading experience for users and a valuable solution for publishers.

We consider it important not only to fully engage with the Apple iPad proposition, but also to deliver the leading solution for other mobile reading devices to complement the awarding winning YUDU technology for Netbooks and PC’s.

In keeping with the YUDU principles, we will deliver a ubiquitous self publishing solution that is world class for Professional publishers.  We will be working with our existing Partners and new clients prior to launch to ensure our development team delivers the best solution. “

Please click the link www.yudu.com/info/ebook-reader to register for advance briefing and Beta testing opportunities.

Free Whitepaper – Apple iPad and eBook Readers: A Market Comparison

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After today’s unveiling of the iPad, the buzz surrounding ebook Readers is only set to increase, making 2010 without doubt the year of the eReader.

But before you jump in head first to buy the iPad, take some time to read our eReader comparison whitepaper – check out the pros and cons of all the top devices on the market.

View the whitepaper online here Apple iPad eBook Reader

The Apple Tablet is announced… as the iPad

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After intense speculation and interest from bloggers, publishers and iPhone fans, today’s the day for the unveiling of the iPad, Apple’s latest device.  Unlike many announcements, this is an entirely new form factor, sitting squarely between the iPhone and Apple’s range of consumer and professional laptops in both size, power and portability.  Running on a new faster 1Ghz processor, it has a 9.7 inch screen and weighs 1.5 pounds, putting it into the same size level as the Kindle DX, leading to a potentially worrying time for Amazon.

It targets many different potential markets, but in the publishing world, aims squarely at the Kindle.  With its’ new built in iBookstore (similar to an iTunes store for books), it’s signing up with five partners initially – Penguin, HarperCollins, Simon&Schuster, Macmillan, and Hachett book group.

Unlike the Kindle however, the iPad has to deal with WiFi-only internet access on the basic models, being priced between $499-699 depending on storage options (16,32 and 64 GB), unlike Kindle’s built in WhisperNet which works anywhere there is a mobile signal, for free (having been paid for by Amazon).  Apple will offer a version including 3G mobile access, for an extra $129 per model, plus another $14-30 per month for a data plan from AT&T (in the U.S.).

More news on the international launch soon…

How to Select an ePublishing Supplier

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Read our free whitepaper to help you decide

With so many professional ePublishing suppliers to choose from, how do you know which one to select? We’ve pubilshed a free whitepaper that highlights the eight key questions you need to ask to give you a clear indication of the size, scope and experience of your prospective supplier, as well as quality of their technology.

Click to launch the full edition in a new window.

You can also download the whitepaper to view it offline (click ‘Options’ on the toolbar and then ‘Download offline version’).

Remember most ePublishing suppliers will let you sample their technology for free – so if you’re still undecided, simply test the different options side by side. To sample YUDU Pro technology for free – request a free preview here.

Kindle DX now available in the UK

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Amazon have announced they will now be releasing the Kindle DX on UK shores. The DX is a slightly bulkier model of the popular e-reader, with a hefty 9.7″ display.

The device seems to be targeted at getting newspapers and magazines on board, and blogs as well. It will hopefully help make a broader selection of content available to Kindle fans and help to push boundaries for eReader devices in general. We’re excited!

Read the full story here.

For men in need of some 'me-time'

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Fancy escaping the rat-race for a little while and embracing your inner-child? OK, so your inner-child was never really very well hidden, but never mind! The Boyz Toyz 2010 catalogue is full of useful gadgetry and equipment to make you happy, from camping gear to practise nunchucks – everything you could possibly want.

Check it out here

Featured Publication: Time Together

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Time Together is a charity that helps people recover from mental illness. This issue features an article on Paul O’Grady, and discusses how he helped mental health charity Together (who publish the magazine) by inviting them onto his TV show to help dispel myths about mental illness.

Read Time Together here, and visit the Together charity homepage here.

Marketers – are you making the most of YUDU?

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When trying to push your brand new marketing manifesto, there’s so much more you could be doing when it comes to spreading the word. The trouble is that the marketing sector can get crowded – with so many marketers claiming their strategies are the most powerful, how do you stand out from the herd?

One easy method is to publish your brochure or catalogue with YUDU digital publishing technology. It’s free, incredibly simple to distribute and share, and it allows potential buyers to check out the quality of what you have to offer for themselves. Best of all, YUDU content is embeddable, so you can add them to your website, without having to refer visitors elsewhere or send costly printed versions in the post. If you sign up for YUDU Pro, then you can do a whole lot more – manage subscriptions, track analytics and more.

Sign-up for free with YUDU right here, and see how it can be an essential part of your marketing strategy.

Aspiring authors – how can YUDU help you?

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Traditionally the hardest part of becoming an author was finding someone to publish your work. The Internet is changing how these processes work, and YUDU is a big part of these ongoing developments.

So, if you’re trying to make it as a writer, how can YUDU help you?

Well first of all, if what you’ve written is in a Word document or a PDF, then you can publish it yourself. Simply upload your document and let YUDU convert it into a page-turning eBook within minutes. You’ll be sent a link once it’s been converted and it will also appear in your YUDU library.

Once your work is published you’ll be able to flick through its virtual pages, send it to people via email, links or social media tools, and with our embed function, you can even make it available to read in full on your blog or website.

If you’re not quite confident enough to share your work with the world yet, YUDU also lets you keep your eBooks private – for your eyes only, or password protected – so you can share it with a select few.

The Telegraph reports on the boom in self-publishing

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The children's author GP Taylor began his career by self-publishing

Check out what UK paper The Telegraph have to say about the huge increase in self-publishing. They included YUDU technology in their review – a great way for authors and writers to get their work published online. They were kind enough to include a link to www.yudu.com at the bottom of the article!

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Thanks to the web, this is the kind of thing we’re going to be seeing more and more. YUDU is proud to say it’s part of the revolution!