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 […]
eBook Readers
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 […]
7.8″ Meebook M8 eReader with Android 14 Now on Amazon
A new Meebook ereader was released recently called the Meebook M8, and it has just turned up for sale on Amazon for $259 with free shipping. Meebooks have been around for a while now (they used to be called Likebooks). They’re another Android-powered Chinese brand similar to Onyx, but Onyx no longer offers models in […]
Are People Really Dumb Enough to Buy This?
I was browsing Amazon today and came across this listing for the Kobo Nia, and it’s selling for an absurd $389.68 from Triplenet Pricing, a reseller that’s been around for years and currently has over 70,000 items listed on Amazon, so they’re not just some new scammer listing. You see this kind of thing on […]