Icarus has a new ebook reader up for pre-order called the Illumina XL HD that is expected to get released in August. It features a 7.8-inch E Ink screen with 300 ppi, making it the first ereader to knockoff the Kobo Aura One. However, aside from having the same screen it’s completely different than the […]
Kobo Aura One vs Fire HD 8 Reading Comparison (Video)
I’ve been using the Kobo Aura One since it first came out last September, and then when I got the new Fire HD 8 earlier this month I was surprised by how much heavier and thicker it is than the Aura One. Both are essentially 8-inch devices so I guess I wasn’t expecting such a […]
Kindle Paperwhite vs Kobo Aura H2O Comparison Review (Video)
Here’s a quick comparison review between the Kindle Paperwhite 3 and the Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2, the latest new waterproof ebook reader from Kobo. The Kindle Paperwhite 3 was released two years ago now, but it’s still the most popular Kindle and is the most comparable to the Aura H2O. I won’t be comparing […]
Tor.com’s Free eBook for June – Old Man’s War by John Scalzi
Tor.com is offering another free ebook for the next week as part of their ongoing ebook of the month club that started a year ago. This month’s freebie is a popular military science fiction book called Old Man’s War that was written by John Scalzi. The ebook is free through June 22nd. To download a […]
New $49 Fire Tablet vs Old Fire Tablet – Is it Worth Upgrading?
So I’ve been testing the new $49 Fire tablet (7th gen) to see how it compares with the previous $49 Fire tablet (5th gen) that was released back in 2015. It turns out there aren’t very many differences between them. There are a few upgrades but nothing major. The screen is the main improvement but […]
Video: Foldable 10-inch E Ink eReader and Other Peculiarities
Charbax is back again with another video showing off E Ink’s latest prototypes from the recent SID Display Week convention in Los Angeles. This time around E Ink is showing off an ereader with a foldable 10.2-inch screen. The flexible display allows the device to be folded in a book-like manner, making a large ereader […]
2nd Gen Kobo Aura H2O Review and Video Walkthrough
Review Date: June 2017 – Review unit purchased from Chapters.Indigo Overview Kobo released the Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2 in May 2017. As the name implies, it’s the 2nd generation model—the original H2O was released back in 2014 and was one of the first waterproof ebook readers. Overall not a lot has changed with the […]
Kindle eReaders and Kindle Bundles on Sale This Week
Father’s Day is one week away so Amazon has put their lineup of Kindles on sale again, as they typically do with any gift-giving holiday. This time around the sale takes $20 off all Kindle ereaders except the Kindle Oasis, which doesn’t get discounted very often. The Kindle Essentials Bundles and Kindle Travel Bundles are […]