Let’s face it. Kindles makes good gifts, but not everyone that receives a Kindle makes good use of it. It’s not uncommon for a Kindle to get placed in a drawer or closet somewhere where it gets forgotten about for weeks or months or maybe even years. Forgetting about a Kindle in a drawer can […]
10 Free Kindle eBooks and Kindle Book Deals
Here’s a list of 10 free highly-rated Kindle ebooks for the weekend. Amazon also has a list of Kindle books on sale for under $3.99 for one of their main Deals of the Day for Sunday. Please note the free Kindle books listed below are free as of September 13th, 2020. Most of these titles […]
Get a Kobo Clara HD for $89 Refurbished, or Kobo Aura H2O for $139
If you’re looking to get a 6-inch ebook reader with a 300 ppi E Ink screen and a frontlight with adjustable color temperature, the Kobo Clara HD is currently available from Kobo’s US shop for $89 with free shipping. The Kobo Clara HD usually sells for $119 new so you can save $30 by getting […]
Ranking eBook Reader Frontlights from Dimmest to Brightest
One thing that sometimes comes up in regards to dedicated ebook readers with E Ink screens is the frontlight being a touch too bright at the lowest setting to be comfortable for night reading when all the lights are turned off in the house. Now that I’m reviewing the Pocketbook Color I’ve become aware of […]
Anyone Want a 7.8″ Nook Glowlight Plus for $149?
The Nook Glowlight Plus is currently available “renewed” for $149 with free shipping at Amazon, but is anybody even interested in buying Nooks anymore? That’s the lowest price I’ve seen Barnes and Noble’s 7.8-inch Nook selling for since it was introduced in May 2019. It’s being sold as “renewed”, which is Amazon’s new term for […]
New Microsoft Surface Duo Can Display Kindle Books in 2-Page View Like Paper Books
Microsoft is releasing a new Android smartphone on September 10th called the Surface Duo that has two 5.6-inch OLED screens with a hinge in the center to fold the two screens together. One particular detail might catch the eye of some of those that read Kindle ebooks. It turns out the Kindle Android app has […]
How to Install KOReader on Pocketbook eReaders
One of the nice things about Pocketbook’s ebook readers is they are open to install alternative reading apps. Pocketbooks run a Linux-based operating system so they can’t install Android apps, but they can install a few apps that works alongside the built-in reading software, including KOReader. KOReader is a popular reading app that’s available for […]
TCL NXTPAPER – New Alternative Display Technology (Video)
TCL has announced that they’ve developed a new reflective display technology called NXTPAPER that doesn’t require a backlight and aims to rival LCD and E Ink screens. TCL claims their NXTPAPER display technology has 25% higher contrast than E Ink screens, and they are 65% more power efficient than typical LCD screens. The specifics are […]