Amazon has rolled out yet another promotion for Prime members. From now until July 14th, Amazon Prime members that spend $20 on Kindle books can get $5 in ebook credit back. Please note that you have to activate the offer on the promotion page before the $20 worth of purchases will count. All Kindle ebooks […]
Video Review Showing Kingrow K1 E Ink Smartphone
One of the first video reviews showing the new Kingrow K1 smartphone recently turned up on YouTube. The Kingrow K1 is a specialized Android-powered phone with a 5.2-inch E Ink screen. Unlike regular LCD phones it’s easily readable outside in bright sunlight, and it doesn’t emit blue light, although it does have a frontlight. The […]
Why Does Amazon Make Such a Big Deal About Audiobooks on Kindles?
I can’t understand the heavy marketing push for audiobooks on Kindles. Now Amazon has started selling Kindle Audible bundles where you can get a free Audible trial with the purchase of a Kindle—the same exact Audible trial anybody can get without buying a Kindle. Obviously audiobooks are another revenue stream that Amazon wants consumers to […]
Prime Members Get Two Free Kindle eBooks in July
Once again Amazon is giving Prime members the option to choose two Kindle ebooks for free from the monthly selection of new Amazon First Reads ebooks. There are eight books to choose from across different genres. The offer can be found on the Amazon First Reads page. If you are an Amazon Prime member you […]
Do People Still Buy Kindles with Cellular Connectivity?
Kindles are the only dedicated ebook readers with the option to have cellular connectivity to download ebooks when away from WiFi connections. Amazon calls it “free” cellular connectivity because there aren’t any monthly fees associated with using the cellular wireless features, but the cellular Kindles do cost considerably more up-front, usually about $70 more. It’s […]
Best 8″ E Ink eBook Readers in 2019
Here’s a list of the top ebook readers available right now with 7.8-inch and 8-inch E Ink screens. The Kobo Aura One was the first ebook reader to come with a 7.8-inch E Ink screen, and now there are several options in the 7.8-inch screen size category. When it comes to dedicated reading devices, ~8″ […]
New 7.8″ Nook Glowlight Plus Finally Back in Stock Online
Barnes and Noble released the 7.8-inch Nook Glowlight Plus last month in stores on Memorial Day, and then two days later they started taking orders online. But the new Nook was only available online for like a day or two before it sold out, and it has remained unavailable for the past four weeks online. […]
Is Having Adjustable Frontlight Color Worth an Extra $50?
It’s interesting how Amazon has started taking pre-orders for the new Kindle Oasis 3 while simultaneously discounting the Kindle Oasis 2 by $50. Considering the Kindle Oasis 3 (more like 2.5) is so similar to the previous version, is it really worth spending an extra $50 just for the option to use a warm-colored frontlight? […]