The Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Oasis both have the option to add cellular wireless so you can easily shop for and download Kindle ebooks on the go, even in places without Wi-Fi. The coverage is provided by AT&T’s 4G LTE network in the US and AT&T partner networks outside the US. Wireless coverage is available […]
Kindle Paperwhite 3 Still Available New and Refurbished
Amazon released the 4th generation Kindle Paperwhite in November 2018, but they’re still selling the 3rd gen version as well. In fact the Kindle Paperwhite 3 still ranks #4 on Amazon’s best sellers list for ebook readers, which is updated hourly. They’re still selling more previous gen Paperwhites than the current entry-level Kindle and Kindle […]
The Best Entry-Level eBook Reader for Under $100
If you want to get into ereading but don’t want to spend a lot of money, there’s one ebook reader that stands above the rest in the sub-$100 price range. The best entry-level ebook reader to start 2019 is the Kobo Aura for $99 from Walmart. It’s by far and away a better option than […]
Entry-Level Kindle Comes with Free 3 Months of Kindle Unlimited
Amazon has been trying a new tactic lately with the entry-level $79 Kindle. Instead of putting it on sale they’ve been running a promotion where you can get 3 months of Kindle Unlimited for free when purchasing the entry-level Kindle with or without ads. Amazon started the promotion back in early December, and it’s surprising […]
Are Kindle Protection Plans Worth the Expense?
When purchasing a new Kindle from Amazon, they give the option to purchase a SquareTrade protection plan. Usually they just show the 3-year option in the add-on section, but you can purchase protection plans for 1 and 2 years as well. Kindle protection plans can also be purchased separately up to 30 days after you […]
Older Kobo Devices Require Update; Kobo Ending Support for Sony Readers, Kobo Mini
Kobo has started sending out emails to customers that purchased older Kobo devices and those with Sony Readers that have access to the Kobo store about an upcoming change that will be taking effect on February 28th, 2019. Older Kobo models, including the Kobo Mini, the Kobo WiFi, the Kobo Vox and Kobo Arc tablets, […]
Do eBook Readers Need Higher Resolution Screens?
Back in 2017 Japan Display announced that they would be working with E Ink to develop higher resolution epaper screens with 400 and 600 ppi. By comparison most 6 to 8-inch ebook readers like the Kindle Paperwhite and Kobo Clara HD have 300 ppi E Ink screens. The Kindle Voyage was the first ebook reader […]
Closer Look at Onyx Boox Nova Pro and Note Pro (Videos)
Onyx is getting prepared to launch upgraded versions of their 10.3-inch Onyx Boox Note and 7.8-inch Onyx Boox Nova soon. We saw a couple of videos showing the new Pro models earlier in the month, and now Charbax has uploaded some videos showing the Note Pro and Nova Pro in action at CES, and Charbax’s […]