Amazon used to put Kindles on sale all the time. Every couple of months, at least, and every major holiday. But this past year it seems like Kindles have gone on sale much less frequently than they used to, especially when it comes to regular sales for non-Prime members. The last couple of Kindle sales […]
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Kindle Voyage Now $69 at Woot, Paperwhite 2 $39
If you want to get a Kindle for cheap, Woot has a couple of bargains on previous generation refurbished Kindles once again. The Kindle Voyage is available for $69.99 refurbished and the Kindle Paperwhite 2 is $39.99. Shipping is free for Prime members. I think this is the cheapest the Kindle Voyage has ever been […]
Amazon Releasing New Kindle Kids Edition with Free Year of FreeTime Unlimited
In addition to the new Fire HD 10 tablet, Amazon has also announced the upcoming release of a new Kindle Kids Edition, which replaces the Kindle for Kids Bundle that they’ve been selling since 2015. Despite some misleading marketing in the press release, the new Kids Kindle Edition isn’t the “First Ever Dedicated Reading Device […]
Kindle Software Update 5.12.2 Released – October 2019
Amazon has released a new software update for all newer Kindles dating back to the Kindle Paperwhite 2 that was released in 2013. This appears to be a typical update that adds a couple of new features, not a required update like the one last week for some older Kindles that had to be updated […]
Some Older Kindles Require Update by October 1st
Some Kindle customers have started receiving emails from Amazon about a software update to keep their Kindle working properly with Kindle Services. It’s unclear exactly which models require an update. According to this post on Amazon’s customer forum, some updates have the same number as before but they’ve changed nonetheless. Some models like the Kindle […]
How to Transfer eBooks and Documents to Kindles from Tablets and Phones
When it comes to sideloading ebooks and documents to a Kindle from a tablet or a phone, you can’t easily transfer content by connecting a USB cable like when using a desktop computer or laptop. It’s just as easy to transfer ebooks and documents to a Kindle from a tablet or a phone, but it […]
Kindle Oasis Battery Life is Excellent and Terrible at the Same Time
When I reviewed the Kindle Oasis 3 in early August, I talked about how I wanted to do an in-depth battery life test. The Kindle Oasis has gotten a reputation for having poor battery life. Read the reviews at Amazon and you’ll find plenty of complaints. But poor battery life can be attributed to the […]
Kindle Oasis 2 Refurbs Now on Clearance for $139
Amazon’s Prime exclusive Kindle sale that has been active for the past week has ended, but now they’ve started another new deal on the previous generation Kindle Oasis, and unlike the last sale a Prime membership is not required. The 8GB Kindle Oasis is now marked down to $139 and the 32GB version is $169. […]