Kobo has released a new software update for their full line of ereaders both old and new. The new firmware version is 4.30.18838. It seems to be mostly a stability and bug fixes update, or maybe they just didn’t feel like being very specific in the release notes. The biggest change with the update is […]
Kindle on Sale for $49 – New Low Price
Amazon has the entry-level Kindle on sale again, and this time the price is lower than usual. In fact I’m pretty sure this is a new low price for this particular model, at least from Amazon (I think it might have sold for this price from Woot recently). During the sale you can get a […]
10 Free Kindle eBooks – October 30th
Here’s a list of 10 free highly-rated Kindle ebooks for the holiday weekend. Please note the free Kindle books listed below are free as of October 30th, 2021. Most of these titles are free for a limited time only and will expire in the next few days or hours before going back to the regular […]
Kindle Paperwhite 5 vs Paperwhite 4 Comparison Review (Video)
Here’s a comparison review that outlines the differences between the new 6.8-inch Kindle Paperwhite for 2021 and the previous 6-inch Kindle Paperwhite that was originally released in 2018. Most refer to the new model as the Kindle Paperwhite 5 because it’s the fifth generation Paperwhite model, and I’ll do the same here, but Amazon doesn’t […]
Kindle Paperwhite 5 Video Review and First Impressions
Amazon’s new 6.8-inch Kindle Paperwhite with a warm frontlight started shipping earlier this week. It’s the 5th generation Paperwhite model and the 11th generation Kindle overall. The first thing that caught my eye with the new Paperwhite is the screen looks better than the screen on the Paperwhite 4. I’m not sure why Amazon doesn’t […]
Kobo Libra 2 Review – The Best Kobo eReader Yet?
Review Date: October 2021 – Review unit purchased from Kobo Overview The Kobo Libra 2 was released on October 19th, 2021. It’s an updated version of the Libra H2O that was originally released in 2019. The new model adds some hardware upgrades and a slightly tweaked design, and it also adds support for Kobo’s audiobooks. […]
Differences Between Ad-Free Kindles and Ad-Supported Kindles (Video)
Below is a video showing the differences between ad-free Kindles and ad-supported Kindles, also called Kindles with Special Offers. Ad-supported Kindles cost $20 less than ad-free Kindles. If you get an ad-supported Kindle you can unsubscribe from Special Offers at anytime by going to the Manage Your Devices section of your Amazon account and paying […]
New 10.3″ Onyx Boox Note Air2 Now Available to Order
Last week Onyx unveiled three new Boox devices and they already started shipping the 13.3-inch Max Lumi2 a few days ago, and now the new 10.3-inch Note Air2 is available to order as well. The Boox Note Air2 is now listed on Amazon for $509.99 with free shipping, and it’s being sold by Onyx’s official […]