Earlier this week Amazon unveiled a new 7-inch Fire tablet that’s getting released on June 29th. The main marketing points are 10 hours of battery life, USB-C (2.0), it’s twice as durable as the iPad Mini, and it has double the RAM and a 30% faster processor compared to the previous version. The price for […]
Time for Another Round of Kindle Deals at Woot
If you’re looking to score a Kindle ereader or Fire tablet for cheap, Woot is hosting another sale on Amazon devices, and they also have some covers for the earlier Kindle Paperwhites. Like most Woot deals, these Kindles are listed as refurbished, but most people report them being in like new condition when they receive […]
Buy a Kobo eReader and Get 1-year Free VIP Membership
Kobo has started a new promotion on their website today where you can get a 1-year VIP membership for free with the purchase of select Kobo ereaders. The offer is only valid when purchasing a Kobo ereader from Kobo’s website, and the deal runs from now until June 9th. Both new and existing Kobo customers […]
Kindle Update Fix, Software Version 5.14.3.0.1 Released
Amazon has re-released the 5.14.3 software update for all Kindles dating back to the Kindle Paperwhite 3 that was released in 2015. The new software version is now 5.14.3.0.1. Hopefully it fixes the problems introduced with the last update that Amazon pulled a week after it was initially released. The changelog is exactly the same […]
Kindle Personal Documents Show Covers on Lockscreen but Not in Library?
One thing I can’t figure out about Kindles is why they show covers for personal documents on the lockscreen when the Kindle is sleeping (ad-free Kindles only), but in the library and on the homepage they just show generic personal document covers with hard-to-read titles. It makes no sense. What is the logic behind this? […]
Which eReader has the Best Battery Life?
Some people care more than others about overall battery life on dedicated ereaders, and people often ask which ereader has the best battery life. If you’re one of those people that puts a premium on how long the battery can last between charges, the 6.8-inch Kindle Paperwhite seems to have the best battery life of […]
10.3″ Onyx Note Air on Sale for $419
The 1st generation Boox Note Air is currently on sale for $419.99 at Amazon with free shipping, but the estimated delivery date is several weeks out for some reason, even though it’s being shipped by Amazon. The Note Air originally sold for $479.99 so it’s a pretty decent discount, and it’s $90 less than Onyx […]
Get 10% off eBooks at Barnes and Noble
Barnes and Noble is currently running a deal where you can get 10% off ebooks purchased from Barnes and Noble’s website when using coupon code EBOOKSAVINGS during checkout. This is a rather unusual promotion. I can’t remember Barnes and Noble ever offering a similar deal before, not when it comes to purchasing ebooks—they’re usually excluded […]