Today Amazon released a new updated version of the Fire HD 8 tablet. It comes with a number of improvements and a much lower starting price, so it’s a win win. I knew something was going on with the Fire HD 8 last month when all the various colors and model variations suddenly and mysteriously […]
Tablets
What is Going on With the Fire HD 8?
Yesterday I happened to notice that Amazon’s 8-inch Fire tablet has suddenly gone missing. It’s no longer listed at the top of the page with the other Fire tablets, and its price has been removed from the fire comparison charts at Amazon. Yesterday the Fire HD 8 was listed as “currently unavailable”, with no option […]
B&N Releases Samsung Galaxy Tab A Nook
Kobo wasn’t the only company to announce the release of new ereaders yesterday, B&N also announced the release of a new Nook. Except this is Barnes and Noble that we’re talking about so it’s a Nook in name only, and it’s not exactly new since it has been on the market for over 4 months. […]
Review: Amazon Capacitive Stylus for Kindles and Tablets
If you saw my last video review of the new entry-level Kindle for 2016 you probably noticed that I was using a stylus to interact with the touchscreen for most of the review. I don’t know why I didn’t think of using a stylus sooner; it helps not having my hand blocking the view of […]
New Lenovo Tab3 8″ Android 6.0 Tablet Released for $109
Lenovo has started to release their new lineup of Tab3 Android tablets for 2016. Among them is the Tab3 8. It’s only $109, $10 more than the 7-inch model, so it’s likely to be a popular option in the budget category. There aren’t many 8-inch tablets available in the $100 price range, especially not with […]
Tablets vs eBook Readers – Which is Better for Reading?
Below is a list of advantages for tablets and ebook readers summarizing the benefits of each when it comes to e-reading. Some people like using ebook readers to read books and some prefer to read on a tablet or smartphone. One way isn’t necessarily “better” than the other; like most things it just comes down […]
New Galaxy Tab A 10.1 Tablet Released with Full HD Screen, Android 6.0
Samsung has quietly released a new 10-inch tablet in the US, the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 SM-T580. It has a number of good things going for it, including a high-res 1920 x 1200 resolution screen, a 1.6 GHz octa-core processor, and Android 6.0, the latest version of Android that’s still only available on a small […]
How to Make Reading on LCD Screens More Pleasant, Easier on Eyes
Tablets, smartphones, and LCD screens in general get a bad rap when it comes to reading and eye strain. Lots of complaints can be found about reading on LCD screens causing eye discomfort and other problems. There are some things that you can do to make reading on tablets, phones and computers more pleasant and […]