When I first opened the packaging and inspected the lighted cover for the Sony PRS-T1, I wasn’t impressed. I was expecting something of higher quality from a company like Sony, especially considering the lighted cover costs $49. Things only got worse once I placed the Reader Wi-Fi into the cover. I immediately decided that I […]
Reviews
Sony Reader Wi-Fi Web Browser and Library eBooks Review (Video)
Below is a ten minute video review showing the web browser on the Sony PRS-T1 Reader Wi-Fi, along with how the library book integration works. I already covered the details of the web browser on the second page of the Reader Wi-Fi review so I won’t repeat them again here, but I will discuss how […]
Sony Reader PRS-T1 Review and PDF Review
Here’s the link to the Sony Reader PRS-T1 review. I was finally able to get it wrapped up today. The review ended up being way too long for one page so the PDF review and video are located on the second page, along with information about the web browser and audio player. I plan on […]
Kindle 4 Review
Kindle 4 Review » Pros Lowest priced E Ink ebook reader Solid build quality, nice design, good ergonomics Fast page turns, partial page refresh setting Set device language, dictionaries Access to Amazon’s large library of ebooks and periodicals, plus free library ebooks now too Cons No audio support means no music, audiobooks, or text-to-speech Lots […]
Reader Wi-Fi (PRS-T1) Video Review, First Impressions
Since figuring out that the new Sony Reader Wi-Fi runs Android yesterday, I’ve had plenty of time to get familiarized with the PRS-T1’s new user interface and design. So I put together this ten minute video review below to show the Reader Wi-Fi in action. I also decided to write some first impressions since it […]
Kindle 4 Video Review, First Impressions ($79 Kindle)
My Kindle 4 arrived yesterday morning so I’ve been spending a lot of time giving it a test drive. I even put together a general video review showing how everything works (below). So far I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the Kindle 4. I’ve noticed a couple of negatives with it too, but then again it’s […]
Cool Reader App for Nook Touch has Partial Refresh and Page Button Support (Video)
The developer of the Cool Reader Android app has created a version of the Cool Reader app specifically for the Nook Touch. What’s great about the app is that it has settings for partial page refresh. Not only that but the Nook’s page turn buttons work too, and you can even remap them for functions […]
Review: Pandigital Planet Android Tablet and eReader
Pandigital Planet Review » Pros Low price Solid feature-set and open Android OS Multi-touch resistive screen is a step up from traditional resistive screens Cons Cheap plastic body Typical battery life is 4-6 hours, and battery drains excessively in standby Sometimes high-pitched noises can be heard emanating from it Verdict For the price it is […]