Last month Onyx announced the release of a new ereader called the Nova Air C that features a 7.8-inch color E Ink screen. Initially it was only available to order from Onyx’s website with shipping from China, but now the new Nova Air Color is also available to purchase from Amazon. The price is $419.99 […]
Kindle on Sale for $55, Kids Kindle $65
Amazon has the entry-level Kindle on sale again, along with the package for the kids version of the same model. The Kindle is marked down to $54.99 from $89.99 and the Kids Kindle is on sale for $64.99, down from the regular price of $109.99. You can also get an additional $20 off when buying […]
E Ink Has Released New Kaleido 3 Color ePaper Screens
A couple days ago E Ink issued a press release announcing the release of their next generation color displays called Kaleido 3. They don’t really give many details about the improvements; they just say color saturation has increased by 30 percent compared to their previous generation Kaleido Plus screens, but they don’t say under what […]
How to Send Feedback to Amazon About Latest Kindle Updates
Ever since Amazon started drastically changing the user interface on Kindle ereaders to be more like the Kindle apps for iOS and Android, a lot of people have voiced their displeasure with the changes and some have asked for a way to contact Amazon to complain about the updates. Last fall when Amazon first started […]
Coupon Code for 10% Off Kobo eReaders
If you want to get a Kobo ereader at a discount but don’t want to wait for the next sale, there’s an active coupon code that takes 10% off the purchase price of any new Kobo ereader from Kobo’s website. Just use coupon code perkopolis during checkout to get 10% off from Kobo.com. They also […]
The New Kindle Home Page Is Useless
Last month I posted a video review of the new home and library layout on Kindles, but one thing I didn’t talk about enough is how useless the new homescreen is. The homescreen is just a glorified storefront now littered with recommendations and advertisements. I count 14 levels of advertising on my Kindle Paperwhite Signature […]
Possible Way to Revert to Old Layout on Kindles
If you hate the new user interface on your Kindle ereader, there is a way to revert to the old layout, but your Kindle needs to be jailbroken (which simply means you need to remove the restrictions imposed by Amazon to be able to modify your Kindle’s software). If you have a Kindle that’s already […]
Kindle Spring Reading Challenge Now Live
Amazon has started another Kindle reading challenge where Kindle app users can unlock achievements and complete tasks when reading Kindle ebooks. I’m not sure what the stipulations are to participate in the challenge, but it’s probably a regional thing that’s limited to US accounts. You also have to use the Kindle app for Android or […]