One big difference with Google’s eBook store from competitors–thanks to the library scans–tons of free ebooks. For instance, there’s A Tale of Two Cities, by Charles Dickens and Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen for free. Full ARTICLE @ TechnologyLIVE
So what e-Reader do you have and will Google’s eBooks work?
Web browsers. You can read Google eBooks on any browser with JavaScript enabled. Learn more about the Google Web Reader.
Smartphones. You can download and install the Google Books reading app for free on any US Android phone (version 2.1 (Eclair) or later) or on the iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. (iOS 3.0 or later).
eReader devices. Google eBooks can be read with any dedicated eBook reader that supports the Adobe eBook platform, including the Barnes & Noble Nook™ and Readers™ from Sony. More than 85 devices support the Adobe eBook platform today including Reader™ from Sony devices (PRS-300 – PRS-700), Aluratek Libre, Astak EZ Reader, Barnes & Noble Nook™ and Nook Color™, BeBook, Bookeen, COOL-ER, Elonex eBook, HanLin eBook, IREX Digital Reader, Neolux Nuut, and more. Please see the full list of Adobe eBook Platform supported devices.
Amazon Kindle. Currently, Google eBooks are not compatible with Amazon Kindle devices, though we are open to supporting them in the future.
Looks like they have a very nice management piece included with multiple book shelves to sort and store both your purchased and Free e-books. Will have to play with it a bit to get a better idea of how th manager works.
I am surprised that they don’t have Kindle support which will close off today about 72% of e-readers on the market! Might be trying to get the Store up and running for the holidays!