The Kobo Aura HD is the newest ebook reader to hit the market, and it comes with a unique screen that is larger than typical E Ink ereaders, plus the resolution is higher. But is the screen good enough to win over would be Kindle Paperwhite buyers? Is the bigger screen size and better resolution […]
The Best Tablet for Web Reading and Web Browsing
When you stop and think about it, there are many forms of ereading. It’s not all about reading ebooks. One of the more overlooked aspects of ereading is web browsing and reading online. Even though we may not think of it that way, the vast majority of web browsing is in fact reading. Sure there […]
Review: Nook HD+ with Official Google Play (Video)
First and foremost, it should be noted that this article is more of an addendum to my initial review of the Nook HD+ that was posted back in November when the device first came out rather than a completely new review. I’m not going to cover any of the hardware details or any specific Nook […]
The Great Gatsby eBook is Free – Don’t Waste Money Buying It!
It irritates me to no end when I see big companies trying to capitalize off of a book being turned into a movie so they can rake in every little cent that they can squeeze out of consumers. Unfortunately that is the case with The Great Gatsby by Francis Scott Fitzgerald. Ever since it has […]
B&N Slashes Prices on Nook HD and Nook HD+ for Mother’s Day
Lately I’ve been getting tired of posting about all of Barnes and Noble’s various Nook sales and promotions every week, but this one is too good to pass up. Through Mother’s Day, May 12th, Barnes and Noble is selling the 7-inch Nook HD tablet for $149 and the 9-inch Nook HD+ tablet for $179 both […]
B&N Adds Support for Google Play to Nook HD and Nook HD+
Barnes and Noble just did something that could very well resurrect the declining Nook brand. In a surprise move that no one saw coming, Barnes and Noble has decided to make the Nook HD and Nook HD+ more appealing by adding support for Google Play for access to over 700,000 Android apps, including popular Google […]
Sales and Deals for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is drawing near so it’s time for all the Mother’s Day sales to start kicking in. There are some good deals to be had on tablets, ebook readers, Kindle covers and cases, and ebooks too. Even Sony is getting in on the action with a sale on the PRS-T2. And B&N is selling […]
Archos Titanium HD – Dead After Just 34 Days
Last month I posted a review of the Archos Titanium HD, a cheap Android tablet with a high resolution IPS screen like the Apple iPad. In the review I was on the fence with regard to recommending the Archos Titanium HD. On one hand I really like the IPS HD screen. It’s super clear and […]