In addition to the 7.8-inch InkBook Explore that recently went up for pre-order, InkBook has also released a new 6-inch entry-level ebook reader called the InkBook Lumos. Basically it looks like they took the InkBook Classic 2 and added a frontlight with adjustable color temperature. Otherwise the specs and design appear the same, except the […]
Are Flush Glass Screens on eBook Readers Overrated?
Ever since I got the new Onyx Boox Note S, it has me questioning the whole concept of flush glass screens on ebook readers. I’m not sure the negatives outweigh the positives. In fact I’m now convinced that flush glass screens are actually worse than the alternatives. The main thing to consider is the simple […]
10 Free Kindle Books and $129 Kindle Voyage Deal
Here’s a roundup of 10 free Kindle ebooks to help get the week off to a good start. Amazon also has certified refurbished Kindle Voyages on sale again. The Wi-Fi only model is $129 and the model with 3G wireless is $149. Please note that the free Kindle books listed below are free as of […]
Share eBooks Using Google Play Family Library
If you get your ebooks and audiobooks from the Google Play Store, you may not know that you can share them with up to 5 family members using Google’s Family Library. Once you setup a Family Library, you can easily share purchased ebooks and audiobooks with selected family members, as well as apps, games, movies […]
Will Kobo Release a 2nd Generation Kobo Aura One?
The Kobo Aura One was released two years ago next month, and Kobo tends to release updated models just about every 2-3 years. Could they possibly have a 2nd gen model in the works? They’ve already released a replacement for the Kobo Aura 2 that was released at the same time as the Aura One. […]
Kindles on Sale at Best Buy with Prime Day Prices
There’s a big 2-day sale going on at Best Buy right now with some good deals on a bunch of Amazon’s devices. In fact the deals are pretty much the exact same sales that Amazon was offering during Prime Day, and these don’t require having a Prime membership. Here’s the link to the promo page […]
Get Over 400 Free eBooks from Simon & Schuster
I saw this mentioned over at MobileRead and it’s a good tip for folks that want to go free ebook hunting. Right now (and who knows for how long) Simon & Schuster has over 400 ebooks available for free at Amazon, Kobo, and probably other ebook stores too. The hard part is digging through the […]
Is the Kindle Voyage Gone for Good?
A few days ago I posted about how the Kindle Voyage is no longer available in several countries from various Amazon websites. Now we can add Amazon’s US website to the list as well, where the Kindle Voyage is no longer available to purchase new—they only have used and refurbished ones now. Amazon has also […]