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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]