Most ebook readers have the option to use sleep mode or turn them off completely when not in use, but I’ve come to the conclusion that powering them off is an unnecessary endeavor that serves very little purpose. The problem with powering off is it takes longer to startup when you want to read again. […]
Big Gap in Kindle Lineup Now that Kindle Voyage is Gone
The Kindle Voyage has been unavailable new from Amazon.com since the end of last month, and it’s been gone from some of Amazon’s international websites for a lot longer than that, so it’s fairly safe to assume that it isn’t coming back at this point, especially since they removed it from the Kindle comparison tables […]
Promotional Deals Available on Onyx eReaders at Amazon
Onyx has some promotional deals going on right now at Amazon when purchasing the Onyx Boox Note, the Max2 or the Note S. They aren’t on sale like the Sony DPT-RP1, which is currently $100 off the regular price, but they all come with some free stuff—but only if you’re paying close attention to the […]
9.7″ Onyx Boox Note S Review and Video Walkthrough
Review Date: August 2018 – Review unit purchased from Amazon Overview The 9.7-inch Onyx Boox Note S is a less expensive, trimmed down version of the 10.3-inch Onyx Boox Note that I reviewed a couple months ago. Basically the Note S has half the storage space and RAM, and a lower resolution glass-based screen with […]
Free Tor eBook: Acheron by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Tor is giving away another free ebook as part of their monthly ebook club. This month’s freebie is a popular fantasy title. It has a 4.7 star rating at Amazon, where the Kindle edition currently sells for $8.99, and it has a 4.6 star rating at Goodreads. The free ebook is Acheron by Sherrilyn Kenyon. […]
It’s Crazy How Slow Kindles Evolve and Get Upgraded
Back in 2010 you could buy a Kindle 3 from Amazon, also known as the Kindle Keyboard, with 4GB of storage space and a new upgraded E Ink Pearl display with a resolution of 800 x 600. Fast forward to 2018 and you can buy an entry-level Kindle with 4GB of storage space and an […]
13.3″ Sony DPT-RP1 Digital Paper Device on Sale for $599 ($100 off)
The Sony DPT-RP1 is currently on sale from Sony’s authorized retailers, including Amazon, B&H, and Adorama. The RP1 is Sony’s 13.3-inch model, and the sale puts it at the same price as the new 10.3-inch model, the Sony DPT-CP1, that was released in June. There’s really no reason to get the smaller version when they’re […]
How to Make a Literary Clock from an Old Kindle (Video)
If you have an old Kindle laying around gathering dust, there are several different things you can do with it. You can use it as a coaster for drinks, or as a serving platter for lizards, or you can turn it into a clock that displays literary quotes with the time of day embedded in […]