Onyx recently uploaded a YouTube video showing a cool new feature that will be coming to Boox devices with the next 2.2.2 firmware update. Onyx is adding support for handwritten notes to most of the ebook formats that Boox devices support. Maybe there are some other obscure options, but this is the first I’ve heard […]
4 Things to Know About Kindles Before Buying
Dedicated reading devices like Kindles have been around for over 10 years now, but they’re still largely a niche product that is often misunderstood. A lot of people still aren’t sure how they work exactly and how they differ from tablets and phones, so let’s outline some of the main differences. First off, Kindles are […]
Free Tor eBook: Down Among the Sticks and Bones by Seanan McGuire
It’s been a few months since posting about Tor’s free ebook that they give away each month for their eBook of the Month Club so let’s get back to it. This month’s title is from a popular urban fantasy series. Technically it’s book 2 in the series but it’s a prequel to the first and […]
More Kindle Deals at Woot, Plus Onyx eReader Sales
Some new Kindle deals have sprung up again at Woot; it’s like the never ending Kindle sale train. Onyx also has some ongoing deals as well. The new 13.3-inch Boox Max3 is being discounted by $60 with a coupon at Amazon. It also comes with a free reading light when you add both to the […]
Amazon Kindle Trade-in Values Going Down, But 25% off Bonus Deal Still Active
For the past year and a half Amazon has an ongoing Kindle trade-in promotion that takes 25% off the price of a new Kindle when trading in an old Kindle. It’s a great way to save on a new Kindle while getting rid of an older Kindle that you don’t use/need anymore. Even if your […]
Kindle Kids Edition Review and Video Demo
Review Date: November 2019 – Review unit purchased from Amazon Overview Amazon released the Kindle Kids Edition on October 30th, 2019. It uses the same exact hardware as the entry-level Kindle that Amazon released for 2019, so there isn’t anything new about it exactly. What makes the kids model different is simply the fact that […]
Would You Change How Collections Work on Kindles?
One of the biggest complaints about Kindles and Kindle apps is the lack of organizing options. It’s a bit strange how ebooks are always segregated into different genres when shopping for them, but after you start buying ebooks they all just get thrown together in one long list on your Kindle or app with no […]
Get 50% off 6 Months of Kindle Unlimited
Amazon has started another Kindle Unlimited gift promotion where you can get access to their library of ebooks, audiobooks, comics and magazines at a significant discount. The new Kindle Unlimited gift deal takes 50% off the regular price of a 6-month subscription, taking the price from $59.94 down to $29.97. The 6-month offer has been […]