So it turns out that getting rid of the advertisements and special offers on the Kindle 4 is as easy as giving Amazon $30. That’s right. If you happened to purchase a Kindle 4 with Special Offers for $79, you can pay the difference for the non-ad version, which is $109, after the fact if […]
Archives for 2011
Nextbook Premium 8 Android Tablet With Android 2.3 and Kobo eBooks
E Fun, makers of the Nextbook line of ereader-based tablets, announced the Nextbook Premium 8 yesterday, an 8-inch Android 2.3 tablet that ties in with the Kobo eBookstore. The Nextbook Premium 8 has an 8″ capacitive touchscreen and is powered by a Rockchip RK2918 processor, which I believe is a single core processor that runs […]
Kindle 4 Working Games and Active Content List
If you saw my Kindle 4 video review and first impressions, you know that not all Kindle apps work on a Kindle 4. The fact that it lacks a physical keyboard and has less RAM than the Kindle 3 leaves a good share of the Active Content out. Purchased apps for earlier Kindles—Kindle Keyboard, Kindle […]
Reader Wi-Fi (PRS-T1) Video Review, First Impressions
Since figuring out that the new Sony Reader Wi-Fi runs Android yesterday, I’ve had plenty of time to get familiarized with the PRS-T1’s new user interface and design. So I put together this ten minute video review below to show the Reader Wi-Fi in action. I also decided to write some first impressions since it […]
Firmware Update for Kindle 4 Adds Page Refresh Setting
There is already a firmware update for the new Kindle 4, version 4.0.1. The update adds the ability to turn on and off full page refresh. Like the Nook Touch and Kobo Touch, the Kindle 4 has a new way of refreshing pages. Instead refreshing the entire screen with every page turn, just the text […]
Proof the Sony Reader Wi-Fi Runs Android, Let the Rooting Begin
I managed to snag a new Sony Reader PRS-T1 at Target this morning. The first thing I wanted to do was find out whether or not the Reader Wi-Fi runs Android as the rumors suggest. After using the Reader Wi-Fi for a few minutes it becomes obvious that it does indeed have Android under the […]
Kindle 4 Video Review, First Impressions ($79 Kindle)
My Kindle 4 arrived yesterday morning so I’ve been spending a lot of time giving it a test drive. I even put together a general video review showing how everything works (below). So far I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the Kindle 4. I’ve noticed a couple of negatives with it too, but then again it’s […]
Kindle Fire vs Nook Color
This Kindle Fire vs Nook Color comparison pits the top two competing tablets with ereader roots against each other. Since the Kindle Fire is still pending release on November 15th, this is an initial comparison of all the main features and specs. Check back in November for an in-depth comparison review and video review comparing […]