Last month a rumor about a new waterproof Kindle surfaced online along with a questionable photo of the alleged new Kindle. At this point the rumor is starting to look less likely with each passing day. Unless Amazon announces a new Kindle within the next couple of weeks, then it’s not likely to happen anytime […]
Kobo Aura One vs Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2 Comparison Review (Video)
The second generation Kobo Aura H2O was released this past week, so let’s go ahead and see how it compares to the larger Kobo Aura One that was released last fall. As mentioned yesterday in the Kobo Aura H2O first impressions review, I feel like the Aura One is the far superior device, with a […]
The 2nd Gen Kobo Aura H2O is Disappointing
Kobo’s latest ebook reader, the 6.8-inch Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2, was released earlier this week on Monday the 22nd. The one I ordered from Chapters.Indigo arrived a couple of days ago and I can’t help but be disappointed with the new Kobo Aura H2O. Honestly I feel like the 1st gen model was better […]
New 13.3-inch Sony DPT-RP1 Now Available to Pre-Order for $699
Sony’s second generation 13.3-inch E Ink PDF ereader gets released in June. Up until now it’s only been shown as available in Japan, but now Sony has started accepting pre-orders for the new DPT-RP1 in the United States. Both Amazon and B&H have the new Sony listed to pre-order for $699, with the release date […]
Boyue T80 eReader with 8-inch E Ink Screen and Android OS
A couple days ago I posted about the Boyue T62 Mega that recently turned up for pre-order on Banggood for $120. They also have another new listing for a second Boyue ereader that’s available to pre-order for $196, the Boyue T80. It’s not exactly new, however. Last year at this time it was selling under […]
Are 400 and 600 ppi E Ink Screens the Wave of the Future?
Yesterday Japan Display announced plans to develop higher resolution epaper displays through a recent partnership with E Ink Holdings, makers of E Ink screens. With resolutions of 400 ppi (pixels per inch) and 600 ppi, the new backplanes that Japan Display has developed are the highest resolution epaper displays in the world, they claim. Current […]
Boyue T62 Mega eReader with 300 PPI Carta and Android for $120
Boyue Technology has released several Android-powered E Ink ebook readers over the past few years, sometimes under other company’s names, and now they’ve got another version of the T62 that’s just turned up on Banggood. The Boyue T62 Mega is available for pre-order for $120 USD with free shipping. It’s expected to get released a […]
Original Kobo Aura H2O with Free SleepCover Deal
The second generation Kobo Aura H2O officially gets released tomorrow so Kobo is trying to clear out stock of the original H2O by offering a free sleepcover with it (but only from the US Kobo store). The Kobo Aura H2O sells for $179 and the sleepcover sells for $39.99 so it’s a pretty good deal […]