It looks like Pocketbook is now selling their ebook readers in the United States through Newegg, with three different models available to purchase. This is good news for those looking for alternatives to Kindles, Kobos, and Nooks. Pocketbook is one of the oldest ebook reader companies, having been in business since 2007. Pocketbook used to […]
Generic 4.3-inch eReader Turns up on Amazon
If you browse the depths of Amazon’s ebook reader section, you’ll come across a bunch of cheap no-name ebook readers with crummy software and old E Ink screens from like 10 years ago. Most of these devices aren’t worth the time it takes to look at them, but I recently came across several listings for […]
Latest Frontlit Kindle On Sale for $59; Paperwhite Covers on Sale Too
Amazon has put the latest generation Kindle on sale for only $59.99, which ties the all-time lowest price for that particular model. It’s available in black or white and you can also get 3 months of Kindle Unlimited for free with the purchase of the Kindle. It’s not very often that Amazon has the base […]
10 Free Kindle eBooks and Kindle Deals for Memorial Day Weekend
Here’s a list of 10 free highly-rated Kindle ebooks and Kindle deals for Memorial Day weekend. Amazon has some deals on Kindle ebooks. You can get a $5 ebook credit when spending $20 on ebooks, and there’s a list of ebooks on sale for under $5. Kindle Unlimited gift subscriptions are still 20-40% off too. […]
Kobo eReaders: How to Easily Remove Wasted Space on ePub eBooks
With the latest 4.21.15015 software update for Kobo ereaders, it’s now possible to fix the wasted space at the bottom of pages issue that effects many sideloaded ePub ebooks. Davidfor, resident Kobo expert over at MobileRead, noted the change for the long-standing windows and orphans issue with the latest update. Here’s the quote describing the […]
Kobo Software Update 4.21 Released
Kobo has issued another firmware update for their lineup of Kobo ebook readers. The new software update version is 4.21.15015. It’s officially available for all Kobo models, except the Kobo Mini and the early models without touchscreens. The update adds some new options for those that use OverDrive to borrow ebooks from public libraries. They […]
Amazon Releasing Kindle Paperwhite Hunger Games Themed Bundles
Amazon has added a couple of new bundle options when purchasing the latest generation Kindle Paperwhite. The Kindle Paperwhite Hunger Games themed bundle package includes a USB power adapter and you can choose a cover with a design from The Hunger Games (original) or The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes (prequel). The bundle deal also […]
Are Kindles Becoming More Prone to Software Issues?
As far as dedicated ebook readers are concerned, Kindles have always been at the top in regards to overall software performance and reliability, but in recent months it seems like there has been an increase in reports of software-related problems. Amazon seems to have changed how they update the software on Kindles, with most of […]