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 […]
Reviews
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 […]
Kindle Paperwhite vs PocketBook Era Lite Comparison Review
Here’s a quick comparison review between the new Pocketbook Era Lite and the current 12th gen Kindle Paperwhite. Both have the same 7″ 300ppi E Ink screen, but the Paperwhite has a flush front screen that’s a fingerprint magnet, whereas the Era Lite has an indented screen (that’s one of the main differences between it […]
PocketBook Era Lite Review – 7″ eReader with Carta 1300 Screen
Review Date: August 2026 – Review unit purchased from Amazon Overview The Pocketbook Era Lite was released in May of 2026, and it’s being marketed as a device with a “premium design” at an “affordable price”. It’s a lot like the original Pocketbook Era that came out in 2022, minus the flush front layer that […]
XTEINK X3 vs X4 Comparison Review – Which One is Better?
After using and reviewing both the Xteink X4 and the Xteink X3 over the past couple of months, I’ve come to the conclusion that I could get along with using either of them. The larger X4 fits my giant hands better (the last time I bought gloves they were XXL and they were still too […]
XTEINK X3 Review and Video Walkthrough
Overview The Xteink X3 is a newer and smaller version of the Xteink X4. It runs the same software as the X4, but it uses a smaller 3.7″ E Ink screen, and the device includes a few features the X4 lacks. Aside from the smaller size, there are six main things that differentiate the X3 […]
Libby on PocketBook eReaders is Poorly Implemented
I decided to test out the Libby “app” on the PocketBook Era Lite today for borrowing ebooks from public libraries, and at first I thought it’s was going to be an upgrade over how Kobo handles library lending on their ereaders, but unfortunately there are some roadblocks that hamper the overall experience. Using the Libby […]
XTEINK X4 with CrossPoint Software Review (Video Demo)
Last month I posted a review of the Xteink X4 with it running the stock software, which has a lot of problems when it comes to formatting ebooks properly, but luckily it’s possible to install open-source alternative software on the X4. There are some different options when it comes to installing custom software, but CrossPoint […]