Yesterday Amazon announced a new lineup of Fire tablets for 2015. One of the changes with this year’s tablets is an updated user interface and updated software. The new software version is called Fire OS 5 “Bellini”; it’s based on Android 5.1 Lollipop. One of the new features that it adds to Fire tablets is […]
Archives for 2015
New 8-inch and 10-inch Fire HD Tablets
Amazon’s new tablet line for 2015 adds tablets with different screen sizes to the Fire tablet family with new 8-inch and 10-inch models. They also add memory card slots, which is a big change from the way Amazon used to do things. The Fire HD 8 starts at $149 and the Fire HD 10 starts […]
Amazon Introduces New Fire Kids Edition Tablet for $99
Among Amazon’s lineup of new Fire tablets for 2015 is a redesigned Kids Edition Fire tablet for $99. Last year Amazon first started offering a model specifically for Kids. It sold for $149, so they were able to cut back the price considerably with this new one. The Kids Edition Tablet is the same exact […]
New $49 Kindle Fire Tablet With Expandable Memory Announced
Amazon is on a press release issuing spree today. They’ve announced a new lineup of Fire tablets for 2015 that includes an entry-level device for only $49. It’s the least expensive Kindle Fire tablet released, undercutting last year’s Fire HD 6 by $50. Plus it’s a 7-inch tablet instead of 6, and it even has […]
Treasure Island is Free eBook and Audiobook Pair for Kindle
I’ve got some good news for those of you that miss getting the free ebook and audiobook pair from Amazon each month. They’ve finally updated the Whispersync for Voice page to add a new title as the free promo after six months of offering the same ebook and audiobook combo (The Blue Fairy Book, which […]
Kobo Glo HD vs Kobo Touch 2.0 Comparison Review (Video)
Ever since I got a Kobo Touch 2.0 to review, it has really made me question the evolution of ebook readers. It’s amazing how an electronic gadget in a world of constantly evolving technology can remain virtually unchanged for over 4 years. Somehow this is par for the course when it comes to dedicated E […]
E Ink Needs to Discontinue Low Resolution Screens
Last week I posted a review of the Kobo Touch 2.0, Kobo’s latest entry-level dedicated ebook reader. My biggest complaint with the device is the screen. It lacks a frontlight and it uses an old low resolution E Ink screen from 4 years ago. I’m working on a comparison between the Kobo Touch 2.0 and […]
Amazon Likely to Announce New Devices Very Soon
Recent history suggests that Amazon is likely to announce new products soon, and it could happen as early as this upcoming week. Looking back at the past few years, Amazon has announced new Kindle ereaders and Fire tablets in the month of September. Last year they unveiled their lineup of new devices on September 17th. […]