The eBook Reader Blog

I can’t help but notice that things have sure been quiet at Kobo lately. There hasn’t been any major software updates or new features added in a long time, and they rarely run sales or do any promotions to draw attention to themselves. Releasing a new reading device in 2019 could shake things up a […]

PocketBook is releasing a new “Pro” version of the Pocketbook InkPad 3 that looks pretty interesting. It’s mostly the same as the previous model, except they added Bluetooth support and they made the device waterproof, with an IPX8 rating, meaning it can withstand being submerged in 2 meters of water for up to 60 minutes […]

The Kobo Aura One was the first ebook reader to have a 7.8-inch 300 ppi E Ink screen, and it was also the first to have the option to use a warm frontlight. After Kobo released it most other ereader companies started copying the warm frontlight feature and several new ebook readers were released with […]

Charbax recently uploaded a YouTube video with an Onyx rep about Onyx’s reading and notetaking devices, with some insights on the direction of Onyx as a company. It’s a long-winded video but they show some of the newer features that were added with the last 2.1.2 software update, including some of the different syncing options. […]

Amazon has added a new color option to the Kindle Paperwhite, and the color is fitting considering the device is waterproof. When purchasing a new Kindle Paperwhite, you now have the choice between black and twilight blue. This makes the Kindle Paperwhite 4 the first blue Kindle, and it’s available with 8GB or 32GB of […]

If you follow this blog regularly, you know that I’m a big fan of having dedicated page-turn buttons on E Ink ebook readers. I find it much more convenient to rest a thumb on a button to press down instead of having to reach to swipe the screen every 30 seconds and readjust grip. Lots […]

For those considering buying a dedicated E Ink ebook reader for the first time for themselves or someone else, here are a few things to consider. First off, if you’re new to reading ebooks and you aren’t sure about making the transition, it makes sense to avoid spending a lot of money on your first […]

Here’s a list of the top ebook readers available right now with 7.8-inch and 8-inch E Ink screens. The Kobo Aura One was the first ebook reader to come with a 7.8-inch E Ink screen, and now there are several options in the 7.8-inch screen size category. When it comes to dedicated reading devices, ~8″ […]