Amazon released two different versions of the 6″ Kindle for 2026. I already posted a review of the Aluminum Kindle, and it includes some additional information about the 2026 Kindles in general, with a list of pros and cons, but I wanted to post a separate summary for the plastic version to talk about and […]
Reviews
Xteink X4 Classic Review with XT Licorice Update (Video)
Review unit purchased from Amazon. Overview The Xteink X4 Classic is a replacement for the original Xteink X4, and it comes with some controversy because they removed the USB-C port and replaced it with pogo pins for charging. Xteink also changed the button placement on the new model. Instead of having of a single rocker […]
Kindle Aluminum Review with Video Walkthrough
Review unit purchased from Amazon. Overview With the release of the 2026 Kindles, this is the first time Amazon has offered two different versions of the entry-level 6″ Kindle. This review is focused on the upgraded version, the Kindle Aluminum. It comes in two colors, Alpine Sky and Seaglass Green, and it sells for $189. […]
XTEINK X4 Pro Review with XT Licorice Software (Video)
Review unit purchased from Amazon. Overview The Xteink X4 Pro is the first Xteink device to come equipped with a frontlight and a touchscreen. It has a similar form-factor as the original Xteink X4 with the 4.3″ E Ink screen, but they did away with the physical buttons below the screen, and they repositioned the […]
2026 Kindles vs 2024 Kindle Comparison Review (Video)
With the release of the new basic Kindle for 2026, people are wondering how much of an upgrade it is over the 2024 Kindle, especially considering the basic Kindle is now $40 more expensive than it was in 2024. On the software front, nothing has really changed. The new model got a bit of a […]
Kindle Ube vs Kindle Aluminum Comparison Review (Video)
For the first time Amazon has released two distinctly different versions of the basic Kindle. I decided to buy both to see how they compare, and after testing them I’m still not 100% sure which one I like better. The aluminum version looks classier and it feels like a premium device—it’s very nice for a […]
PocketBook Era Lite is What Kobo Libra BW Should’ve Been
Ever since Kobo released the Kobo Libra Colour in April of 2024, people have been eagerly waiting for Kobo to release a version with a black-and-white E Ink screen, but it’s been over two years now and it looks like that’s never going to happen. It would be different if Kobo hadn’t discontinued the Libra […]
Video Demo of PocketBook’s Faster Highlighting and Dictionary Modes
When I posted the video review for the PocketBook Era Lite, I kind of glossed over the faster dictionary and highlighting modes, so I put together another video showing how those work. There are two ways to add highlights and two ways to use the dictionary on PocketBook ereaders. The standard way where you long-press […]