Pocketbook is adding a new trimmed-down entry-level version to their Verse line called the Verse Lite that basically removes all the distinguishing features from the regular Verse model in order to hit a lower price point. The PocketBook Verse Lite is now the 4th different Verse model among Pocketbook’s current offerings, so things are starting […]
eBook Readers
First Foldable eReader Getting Released Soon – Readmoo MooInk V
A Taiwanese company called Readmoo has announced the upcoming release of the first commercially available foldable ereader called the MooInk V that they co-developed with E Ink. The MooInk V features an 8″ E Ink Gallery screen that is capable of bending down the middle in order to fold the device into a size small […]
Have You Gotten Used to Color E Ink Screens Yet?
With devices like the Kindle Colorsoft and Kobo Libra Colour getting released last year, color E Ink has started to become more mainstream. A few years ago color E Ink was something that many people scoffed at, but now there are dozens of ereaders and eNotes available with color E Ink screens. One thing that […]
What the Dickens is This—Dickens Light 2 Pro eReader
I came across an ereader on Amazon today (two actually) that I haven’t seen before because it’s a European brand that isn’t normally available in the US, but if you’re looking for a cheap Kindle alternative it might fit the bill. The Dickens Light 2 Pro has a few advantages over the basic Kindle, and […]
Onyx Boox Software Update 4.0 Now Available for These Models
Onyx has started rolling out a new software update for their line of Boox ereaders and eNotes, and the update is applicable for most models released over the past few years. Here’s the full list Boox devices that are now getting the 4.0 update, according to Onyx: Go 10.3, Go Color 7, Go 6 Note […]
What are the Oldest eReaders Still in Use?
Have you ever thought about the contradiction between ebooks and ereaders? In theory, ebooks are everlasting. They’ll never wear out or break down over time like paper books do, but all the various devices that we use for reading ebooks are always temporary. You might get 10 years or maybe even 15 years out of […]
This New 1.54″ eReader Looks Like an April Fools’ Joke
You never know what kind of weird electronic gadgets are going to turn up for sale on Amazon, but this latest find might be the funniest “ereader” that I’ve ever seen. I present you with the future of reading. This is a new model for 2025, made from “reliable” electronic components, with precision, stable performance, […]
Onyx’s eReaders and eNotes Now $10-$40 More Expensive
Onyx wasn’t kidding about their prices going up in the US. At the end of last week Onyx raised their prices across the board on all models ordered from their website and from their official Amazon store. A month ago I posted about Onyx’s prices going up at B&H, but that only lasted a few […]