Along with the new Kindle Fire tablets, Amazon announced the release of a pair of new Kindle E Ink ebook readers today, a new Kindle Touch called the Kindle Paperwhite that has a light built into the screen and an updated version of the non-touchscreen Kindle for $69. The new Kindle Paperwhite ebook reader uses […]
eBook Readers
Kobo Glo, Kobo Mini, and Kobo Arc Tablet Incoming
Kobo just announced a compelling new line of ereaders coming out this October, two ebook readers with monochrome E Ink screens and a tablet that runs open Android 4.0. First up is the Kobo Mini. It’s the lightest and smallest E Ink ebook reader and is designed to “fit in your pocket” thanks to its […]
PocketBook Working on eReader with HD Screen and Built-in Light
Now that Barnes and Noble has proven there is a market for E Ink ebook readers with a light built into the screen, several ereader companies are looking to create their own lighted ebook readers, including PocketBook. At IFA 2012 PocketBook had one of their latest developments on hand—an early prototype of a 6-inch ebook […]
Tip: Sony Reader PRS-T1 Covers Fit the New PRS-T2
This is a quick note to mention the fact that covers and cases for the Sony Reader PRS-T1 do indeed fit Sony’s new reader, the PRS-T2. In fact the two ereaders are pretty much the exact same shape and size. Even the official Sony covers for the PRS-T1, including the one with a built-in reading […]
First Look at New Kindle “Paperwhite” eBook Reader
Yesterday some leaked photos of a new Kindle “Paperwhite” got posted by The Verge and if it turns out the photos and information are accurate, this could mark a big change for the direction of the Kindle ebook readers. The new Kindle appears to be a replica of the Kindle Touch from a design perspective, […]
Amazon Launches India Kindle Store and Starts Selling Kindles in Croma Retail Stores
If you live in or just happen to be strolling through India you can now purchase Amazon’s E Ink Kindle from Croma retail stores throughout India and buy Kindle ebooks from Amazon’s new India-specific Kindle Store. The India Kindle Store is launching with over 1 million titles, including 70 of 100 Nielsen Bestsellers, and all […]
Barnes and Noble Finally Sending Nook Across the Pond to the UK
Barnes and Noble announced this morning that Nook devices, Nook reading apps, and Nook content, including ebooks, digital newspapers, magazines, comics, and even Nook Android apps, are headed to the United Kingdom this fall. The first products to reach UK shores in mid-October will be Barnes and Noble’s E Ink ereaders, the Nook Touch and […]
Early Review and Photo Gallery of a Red Sony Reader PRS-T2
A French website called Ebouquin.fr has post an early review (translated version) of the new Sony Reader PRS-T2, complete with a bunch of pictures (see gallery below). A couple of things jump out. First, it looks like the black PRS-T2 is the only one with a matte finish. The red one looks quite shiny in […]