One of the main things that separates ebook readers from other devices is their E Ink screens that use very little power, making it so ereaders can go weeks without needing their battery charged. Some companies even claim certain models can go up to 2 months between charges, like the Kindle Oasis and Kobo Aura. […]
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Kobo eReaders Cheap on eBay: $99 Aura H2O, $49 Kobo Aura, and More
There are some good deals for older Kobo ereaders on eBay. Some are new, some are open-box, some are customer returns, some are used, but all are good deals for an E Ink ebook reader. The 5-inch Kobo Mini can be had for $39 new, and the original Kobo Aura with a 6-inch flush glass […]
Onyx Boox N96 CML Video Showing Kindle App and HYReader
A couple of weeks ago I posted about a video review from YouTube showing the Android-powered 9.7-inch Onyx Boox N96 next to the 6-inch Kindle Paperwhite. The same reviewer has uploaded a second video showing the Kindle app and HYReader app on the Onyx Boox N96. Again there’s no narration but the video gives a […]
Code Reveals Plans for Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2
It looks like Kobo has plans to release a 2nd generation Kobo Aura H2O later this year. Someone at MobileRead noticed a reference to a device called the Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2 in the code for the latest Kobo software update. Kobo’s tendency to add “Edition 2” to newer devices makes it pretty clear […]
Kobo Aura One Back In Stock, But for How Long?
The Kobo Aura One is back in stock again from Kobo’s website. The US store, UK store, and Canadian store all show a limited quantity back in stock. It remains to be seen how long the “limited quantity” will last. Hopefully they have enough to stay in stock for longer than a day or two […]
Why is Kobo Aura One Always Out of Stock?
There’s something fishy going on with the Kobo Aura One. It’s gotten to the point where there has to be a good reason for it to be constantly out of stock from Kobo’s website, as least from the US Kobo site. Whenever they get more in stock they last for less than one day before […]
Onyx Boox N96 Gets Two Thumbs Down in Note Taking Video
Another video review recently surfaced on YouTube for the Onyx Boox N96, and it doesn’t look good if you were hoping for a note-taking device or sketchpad. The Onyx Boox N96 is an ereader/tablet hybrid that combines open Android 4.0 with a 9.7-inch E Ink screen. The two don’t naturally fit together so results are […]
Thanks to Frontlights We No Longer Need These
Back before ebook readers had frontlights we had to carry around a secondary piece of gear just to be able to read whenever there wasn’t sufficient lighting. If you had an E Ink ebook reader before frontlights came along there’s a good chance you also had a clip-on reading light as well, or perhaps a […]