A long time ago there was once a Kindle with a large 9.7-inch E Ink screen called the Kindle DX. It lasted for two model generations before it was slowly phased out. It wasn’t an unpopular device. Most people seemed to like it quite a bit for what it was at the time; there weren’t […]
eBook Readers
New Kindles and Kobos Very Unlikely Anytime Soon
If you were hoping for a shiny new ereader to get released this summer, like a new Kindle Voyage or an updated Kindle Paperwhite or a new Kobo model, you’re most likely going to have to wait another 6 months at least. There’s a revealing article over at the Taipei Times saying how E Ink’s […]
Onyx Boox Max2 Sheet Music Review (Video)
The Onyx Boox Max2 is one of the most versatile E Ink devices ever released. It’s an ebook reader, a PDF reader, a digital notepad, it can work as a secondary monitor, it can be used as an audio player and recorder, it can install Android apps, among other things. It can also be used […]
Bookeen Saga Now Shipping to US, But There’s One Big Problem
I came across a new video review of the Bookeen Saga on YouTube, posted below (it’s in French), so I decided to check Bookeen’s website and it turns out the Bookeen Saga now ships to the United States. But there’s one serious problem. Shipping costs more than the device itself. I did a test checkout […]
Unrealistic Battery Life Claims for eReaders?
How many ebook readers have you seen being advertised with 1-2 months of battery life per charge? Yeah, that includes pretty much all of them. B&N claims the Nook Glowlight 3’s battery can last up to 50 days on a single charge. Amazon says Kindles can go 4-8 weeks between charges, depending on the model. […]
Onyx Boox Max 2 Off to Positive Start
The Onyx Boox Max 2 is a 13.3-inch E Ink ereader and secondary monitor that was released about 2 months ago now. With upgraded specs, a newer version of Android, and a dual-touch touchscreen, the Max 2 is off to a positive start so far. It sells for $799 from Amazon where it currently has […]
How Often Do People Buy New eBook Readers?
Certain types of electronics like phones and tablets are upgraded so frequently that people often buy a new model every couple of years, sometimes every year. But when it comes to dedicated ebook readers things move a lot more slowly. Some brands like Kindles and Kobos have been using the same processors for 5 years. […]
Amazon Adds New Cover Designs to Kindle for Kids Bundle
It looks like Amazon is experimenting with some new creative cover designs for their Kindle for Kids bundle. The Kids Kindle doesn’t appear to sell nearly as well as the other Kindles (it only has 43 posted reviews after being available for over 1 year) so they’re probably looking for new ways to make it […]