The Kindle Oasis 3 was released in July of 2019 so it’s been on the market for a long time now by ebook reader standards. In fact, Amazon has never kept a Kindle on the market for this long without updating it or discontinuing it so something has to give eventually, and it’s starting to […]
Are E Ink eReaders Still Too Slow?
Dedicated ereaders like Kindles and Kobos have gone through a number of generations over the past ten years, with each new model promising to be better than the last, but have things really improved all that much? One thing you still hear people talking about, especially those that have just gotten their first E Ink […]
New 5.8″ Veidoo eReader with Android for $59
I came across a really unusual ebook reader on Amazon. At first I thought it might be fake, but the seller actually has a 98% positive rating and it’s being shipped by Amazon, but apparently not until the end of December, and that’s not the only odd thing about the device. First off, the Veidoo […]
Some Kindles Getting New Improved Web Browser
There are some posts on reddit about a new web browser turning up on some Kindles after the most recent software update that Amazon released a couple weeks ago. There was no mention of any web browser improvements in the release notes for the 5.16.4 update, but not revealing all the changes with software updates […]
Black Friday Deals on eReaders and E Ink Tablets – What to Expect
This is the time of year when people start asking about Black Friday deals on Kindles, Kobo ereaders, Nooks, PocketBooks and Onyx’s devices, among others, so I thought I’d explain how it generally works this time of year. Amazon usually starts their Black Friday deals on Kindles about one week before Black Friday so you […]
Why Are Most 6″ eReaders Cheap Basic Devices Now?
It’s interesting how much the ebook reader market has changed over the past 5+ years. There used to be a lot of devices with 6-inch E Ink screens, and that was considered the standard size that was most commonly available. Now there are fewer 6-inch ereaders to choose from, and most that are available today […]
Deal Alert: Kindle Scribe is $205 on Amazon Right Now (Refurbished)
If you’re looking to get a Kindle Scribe for cheap, Amazon currently has refurbished Kindle Scribes available and they’re being advertised as “like-new” condition, and the price is lower than it’s ever been before. The 16GB model with the basic pen is $204.99 with free shipping. That same Kindle Scribe sells for $339.99 new, and […]
Software Update for Onyx Boox Devices Adds Some Interesting New Features
Onyx has started rolling out a new firmware update, version 3.5, for their lineup of Boox eNotes and ereaders, and the update adds several new features, some of which are pretty unique and interesting. There’s a page on Onyx’s website with pictures and videos showing some of the new features with the 3.5 update. They […]