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 […]
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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 […]
Onyx Boox N96CML vs Kindle Paperwhite 3 (Video)
A video was recently uploaded to YouTube showing the 9.7-inch Onyx Boox N96 next to the current 6-inch Kindle Paperwhite. The video lacks narration and it’s not the most informative comparison but it does give a good idea of the massive size difference between the Kindle and the N96. The Boox N96CML is the latest […]
List of 10 E Ink eBook Readers for Under $100
Here’s a roundup of inexpensive E Ink ereaders for under $100. When you consider refurbished units and older models there’s a surprising amount of choices when it comes to getting a dedicated ebook reader for cheap. Previous generation Kindles and Nooks go for as little as $59. Or you can get a brand new Kobo […]
Kobo Aura One In Stock Again, So is Official Sleep Cover
Kobo has a limited number of Kobo Aura One ereaders back in stock again. Both the US and Canadian Kobo stores show that limited quantities are available, while the UK store still says more stock is coming soon. Kobo had some for sale last week for a short time, so they might not last for […]