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. […]
Does Kindle Oasis 2 Have Page Turn Button Bug?
The Kindle Oasis 2 was released last October, and some people really seem to like it a lot, but it has received a fair amount of criticism as well. By far the biggest complaint that comes up is about the battery not lasting as long as expected between charges. Another complaint circling around various forums—including […]
Older Kobo eReaders Cheap on eBay – Refurbished
Earlier in the week I was reminiscing about the 5-inch Kobo Mini and how Kobo should release a 2nd gen model. I checked eBay to see if the Kobo Mini was still for sale anywhere but the search didn’t turn up anything good, just overpriced pre-owned ones. But I did come across a store selling […]
Waterproof Waterfi Kindle Paperwhite $99 Refurbished
Waterfi has been selling the Kindle Paperwhite with aftermarket waterproofing for several years now. For a long time that was the only option for a waterproof Kindle, until the new Kindle Oasis came along. Now Waterfi has a cheaper option available where you can get a refurbished Kindle Paperwhite for $99 that’s waterproof. The 3G […]
Night Mode on Nook Glowlight 3 is Surprisingly Nice
I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve never been a fan of reading while using the night mode options available on some ebook readers and reading apps. The thing is I just want ebooks to look like paper books for the most part, and I’ve never once read a paper book that had orange […]
Too Bad Kobo Never Released a Kobo Mini 2
When you look at Kobo’s current lineup of ebook readers, it feels like there’s something missing at the lower end of the price scale. They used to offer the Kobo Touch 2.0 for $89, which was very similar to the current $79 Kindle (both have the same low-end 167 ppi E Ink Pearl screen with […]
10 Free Kindle Books and Kindle Book Deals
There’s not much action this time of year regarding ebook readers so let’s do another roundup of 10 free Kindle books. Please note that the free Kindle books listed below are free as of February 20th, 2018. Most of these titles are free for a limited time only and will expire in a few days […]
What Could Amazon Have In Store for a Kindle Paperwhite 4?
When you look closely at the current Kindle Paperwhite, it’s starting to lag behind other ebook readers in certain areas. Not just other brands like the Nook Glowlight 3 and Kobo models that offer more storage space and have frontlights with adjustable color temperature, but also other Kindles. For instance, the basic $79 Kindle has […]