The Kindle Voyage looks like it might be on the way out. Most of the model versions are out of stock; the 3G model is currently unavailable and the non-ad versions are sold out too. In fact the only version available to purchase right now is the Wi-Fi Kindle Voyage with ads for $199. So […]
Another Round of Kindle Sales; $50 Trade Bonus is Back
To celebrate National Reading Month, Amazon has some Kindles on sale again, and they’ve also brought back the $50 trade-in bonus when trading an old Kindle toward the purchase of a new Kindle Paperwhite. The Kindle sales extend to the entry-level Kindle, the Kindle Paperwhite, and the Kids Kindle bundle. All are $20 off the […]
Onyx Boox Max 2 Off to Positive Start
The Onyx Boox Max 2 is a 13.3-inch E Ink ereader and secondary monitor that was released about 2 months ago now. With upgraded specs, a newer version of Android, and a dual-touch touchscreen, the Max 2 is off to a positive start so far. It sells for $799 from Amazon where it currently has […]
Light Phone 2 Destined to Disappoint
A crowdfunding campaign has launched for a new cellphone equipped with an E Ink screen called the Light Phone 2. It’s meant to be simple phone with a minimum amount of features in order to cut away at distractions. The plan is to include a few core tools like an alarm clock, messaging, basic maps, […]
Get 2 Months of Kindle Unlimited for $0.99
Amazon has a new deal to get started on Kindle Unlimited, which provides open access to a catalog of over 1 million ebooks and several thousand audiobooks, along with some magazines and comicbooks. The banner for the deal is at the top of the main Kindle Books page. With the promo you can get two […]
Closer Look at Pocketbook InkPad 3 (Video)
The recently announced Pocketbook InkPad 3 is one of the most intriguing new ereaders to surface so far in 2018. A brief video review has turned up on YouTube that makes it look even more interesting. The video is in German but it still gives a good look at the Pocketbook InkPad 3 in action […]
The Freewrite is a Typewriter with an E Ink Screen (Video)
The Freewrite is a very unique type of device that has been on the market for a little while now. They released a 2nd gen model this past fall. The Freewrite is a specialized writing tool that combines a mechanical keyboard with a frontlit E Ink screen. Like a typical ebook reader, it’s made to […]
How Often Do People Buy New eBook Readers?
Certain types of electronics like phones and tablets are upgraded so frequently that people often buy a new model every couple of years, sometimes every year. But when it comes to dedicated ebook readers things move a lot more slowly. Some brands like Kindles and Kobos have been using the same processors for 5 years. […]