If you’ve seen my ASUS Transformer review, you know that I’ve had trouble getting a Transformer without defects. The first one I bought had excessive screen bleeding and other hardware problems, and the one I received as a replacement was even worse. Long story short, I decided to try my luck again (after all, the […]
Reviews
Review: Kobo Touch Newspaper Subscriptions via Kobo and Calibre (Video)
When doing the review for the Kobo Touch last month, I had attempted to test various periodicals but they would not download to the device. Apparently there was an issue with the servers that deliver periodicals, but that issue has since been resolved and now newspaper and magazine subscriptions automatically download to the Kobo Touch […]
Review: iriver Story HD with Google eBooks
The iriver Story HD is the first 6-inch ebook reader to use a XGA 1024 x 768 resolution screen, and it’s also the first ereader to come with the Google ebookstore onboard. But is that enough to make the Story HD a true competitor against the likes of the Kindle, Nook, Kobo, and Sony Readers? […]
ASUS Transformer Keyboard Dock Video Review; Transformer Review Updates
First off, a reader emailed and reminded me that I needed to update the ASUS Transformer review to included the details about my replacement unit. So I’ve done just that. I updated the screen section and keyboard dock section on the first page of the Transformer review, and the conclusion on the second page of […]
PDF Review: Nook Touch, Rooted and Stock
One of the more common questions I get asked here lately is how the Nook Touch handles PDF files. So here it is, the Nook Touch PDF Review, complete with a ten minute video tour. The review covers both the Nook Touch’s stock PDF functions as well as some different Android apps on a rooted […]
Kobo Touch Gets Another Firmware Update, Adds New Features (Video)
The Kobo Touch keeps getting new features all the time. Kobo issued another firmware update this past week, version 1.9.6, as well as an update for the Kobo desktop software. Kobo also added PayPal to their website as another option when paying for ebooks, which can save on extra charges for some customers who had […]
Review: NextBook Next6 eReader Tablet Hybrid
The folks at E Fun were nice enough to send out a sample of the NextBook Next6 for review, an Android powered tablet/ereader hybrid. So here it is, the NextBook Next6 review. Sorry but I don’t have the usual hands-on photos posted. For some reason my camera has problems focusing on the Next6’s screen. All […]
How To Easily Root Nook Touch to Install Android Apps, Market (Video Tutorial)
Rooting the Nook Touch to install Android apps is a lot easier than you may think. I’ve been experimenting with a new method that’s over at the XDA forums. The entire process takes less than 10 minutes and doesn’t require any complicated steps and even includes Android Market access. I put together this Nook Touch […]