Arta Tech recently released two new Android-based ebook readers, the InkBook Prime and the InkBook Classic 2, and they sent them over for me to review. Both have 6-inch E Ink screens and the two models are somewhat similar to the entry-level Kindle and the Kindle Paperwhite, especially in terms of price. The InkBook Classic […]
eBook Readers
Have Software Updates Ever Broken Your eReader or Tablet?
Occasionally I hear people complaining about software updates killing their ebook reader and making it completely unresponsive. It can happen to just about any brand. I’ve heard of Kindles and Kobos not making it through a software update, and some Android-based ereaders too. You don’t hear much about the Nook having problems with that but […]
Will Memory Cards Be Phase Out for eReaders Altogether?
In recent years the number of ereaders that come with memory card slots has declined dramatically. It used to be common for all ereaders except Kindles to come with a memory card slot. The 1st gen Kindle was the only Kindle to ever have a memory card slot. Getting rid of expandable storage clearly hasn’t […]
Onyx Boox Max with Upgraded 13.3-inch Screen Available to Pre-Order
Earlier this month some rumors started surfacing about a new Onyx Boox Max with a higher resolution screen coming out soon, along with a Max 2 later in the year with some hardware upgrades. Things must be moving along smoothly because one of Onyx’s authorized resellers, eReader-Store.de, has started taking pre-orders for the Onyx Boox […]
New Onyx Boox Max Expected Soon with High Res 13.3″ Screen
Onyx’s authorized retailer from Germany, Booxtor, has been posting a few teaser details about the next generation 13.3-inch Onyx Boox Max over at MobileRead. Apparently they’re going to start making a higher resolution Carta version of 13.3-inch E Ink screens in the next couple of months. This post makes it sound like two new Onyx […]
Will More eReaders with Charging Covers Get Released?
Last year around April Amazon surprised everyone with the release of the Kindle Oasis. To start with Amazon had never released a new Kindle that early in the year before so no one was expecting it. But the biggest surprise with the Kindle Oasis was the new design idea that places most of its battery […]
How Many Weeks Does Your eBook Reader’s Battery Stay Charged?
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. […]
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 […]