Ever since the new Kindle Paperwhite was released, there’s been some confusion about the screen. Some folks think it has a glass screen and other people say it has a plastic screen. First off, let’s define what part of the screen we’re referring to, because some people probably aren’t talking about the same thing. All […]
Last Minute eBook Reader and Tablet Deals
With Christmas just one week away, there are still some good deals to be had on ebook readers and tablets. In fact some deals are just as good as Black Friday sales, and some are even better. As predicted, the new Kindle Paperwhite that’s on sale for $99 is expected to be back in stock […]
Kobo Forma Getting a Twist Test (Video)
Someone recently uploaded a YouTube video showing the Kobo Forma being subjected to a twist test. There’s nothing like YouTube to turn up weird videos of just about everything. The video raises more questions than it answers. There is no description or any indication why anybody would want to test the Kobo Forma in such […]
Here’s a Trick to Get a Kindle Oasis for 25% off
For some illogical reason Amazon almost never puts the Kindle Oasis on sale. It just doesn’t happen. You’d think once in awhile they could at least take $25 off, especially considering they put the other Kindle models on sale regularly, but they just don’t do things that way. The Oasis costs nearly twice as much […]
New Kindle Paperwhite Out of Stock, Here’s How to Get One Before Christmas
Amazon put the new waterproof Kindle Paperwhite on sale for $99 earlier in the week, and it must be selling well because most variants are currently on backorder until December 25th, according to Amazon’s website. In fact the only version of the new Kindle Paperwhite that’s currently in stock is the most expensive version with […]
Tip: How to Disable Swipe Screen on Kobo Forma
Here’s a quick tip that some Kobo Forma owners will appreciate. Thanks to the new Kobo software update that was released yesterday, one of the smart folks at MobileRead figured out a way to turn off the annoying swipe to turn on requirement that Kobo added to the Kobo Forma. First off, the power button […]
New Software Update Now Available for Kobo eReaders
Kobo has released a new firmware update for pretty much their entire lineup of ebook readers past and present, except the Kobo Mini. The new software version is 4.12.12111, with a release date of December 2018. It adds a couple of nifty new features that were previously only available on the new Kobo Forma. Now […]
List of Devices that Support Immersion Reading for Kindle Books
One question that frequently comes up now that the new Kindle Paperwhite supports Audible audiobooks is can it be used to read along while an audiobook is playing? Amazon calls this feature Immersion Reading. It’s available on some Kindle apps and Fire tablets, and it highlights the words as the audiobook reads them aloud, but […]