It was so long ago now most people have probably forgotten about it, but Amazon used to sell a large Kindle with a 9.7-inch E Ink screen called the Kindle DX. They first started selling it in 2009 and then they released an upgraded version in 2010. They continued to sell the Kindle DX for […]
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Here’s How to Increase Font Size on Kindle Dictionaries
Here’s a quick tip to read library definitions using larger font sizes on Kindles. I saw this tip mentioned over on Amazon’s Kindle help forum and was surprised I hadn’t noticed it or heard about it before. Unfortunately there is no way to increase the font size within the dictionary pop-up window, but you can […]
Kindle Software Update 5.10.3 Now Available
Amazon has started rolling out another firmware update for Kindle ebook readers. The update is available for all current Kindles and older Kindles dating back to the Kindle Paperwhite 2 (the 6th generation model that was released in 2013). The new software version is 5.10.3. It appears to be a relatively minor update, as they […]
Why is the Kindle Paperwhite Much Cheaper in Canada Than the US?
It’s amazing how much of a price difference there is between the Kindle Paperwhite sold in Canada and the Kindle Paperwhite sold in the US. Amazon’s marketing department has come up with a brilliant way to get people to think they are getting a better deal than they really are when purchasing new Kindles, at […]
Don’t Forget to Take Advantage of 25% off Kindle Trade-in Deal
If you have an older Kindle just sitting in a drawer somewhere that you’re not using anymore, or if you just want to trade up to a newer model, don’t miss the chance to capitalize on Amazon’s 25% off Kindle trade-in deal. I’ve posted about it before like with this tip to get a Kindle […]
New Kindle Paperwhite on Sale for $99
Amazon has put the new Kindle Paperwhite on sale for Valentine’s Day, which is coming up next week. They have the 8GB model available for $99, and the 32GB version is $129. That’s $30 off the regular price. The model with 4G LTE wireless is $209—that’s $40 off the regular price, and there are no […]
Cellular Coverage for Kindle eBook Readers Explained
The Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Oasis both have the option to add cellular wireless so you can easily shop for and download Kindle ebooks on the go, even in places without Wi-Fi. The coverage is provided by AT&T’s 4G LTE network in the US and AT&T partner networks outside the US. Wireless coverage is available […]
Kindle Paperwhite 3 Still Available New and Refurbished
Amazon released the 4th generation Kindle Paperwhite in November 2018, but they’re still selling the 3rd gen version as well. In fact the Kindle Paperwhite 3 still ranks #4 on Amazon’s best sellers list for ebook readers, which is updated hourly. They’re still selling more previous gen Paperwhites than the current entry-level Kindle and Kindle […]