A couple weeks ago Amazon released a software update, version 5.17.1, for 10th and 11th gen Kindles, but the new Kindles were left out, and so was the Kindle Scribe. Amazon released two more software updates this week, one for the Kindle Scribe and one for the new basic Kindle for 2024. But the new […]
Kindle Colorsoft vs Paperwhite 6 Comparison Review (Video)
Now that Amazon has finally released a Kindle with a color E Ink screen, let’s compare it to the most popular Kindle model, the Kindle Paperwhite, to see how the two devices stack up against each other and help determine if the color screen is worth the extra cost or not. First off, the Kindle […]
New Software Updates Available for All Kobo eReaders
Kobo has started rolling out software updates for their line of ereaders, and unlike the last update that was only available for their new models, this one is available for pretty much all of them (except the few models they no longer update, like the Kobo Mini and the first couple of non-touchscreen Kobos). It […]
Kindle Colorsoft Lacks Full Dark Mode Feature
In addition to the weird yellow band of light on the Kindle Colorsoft’s screen, there’s another display-related issue that’s going to disgruntle some users. As it turns out, the Kindle Colorsoft lacks the Dark Mode feature that’s available on other Kindles, including the basic model that sells for a fraction of the price. Before getting […]
Kindle Colorsoft Uneven Frontlight Issue, Yellow Bar (Video)
My Kindle Colorsoft arrived last week, and the first thing I noticed during the setup process was a weird yellow strip of light along the bottom of the screen. I usually don’t pay attention to reviews or other people’s comments when a new device gets released because I don’t want to be influenced by outside […]
How to Connect Kindles to Macs to Transfer Connect via USB
One of the differences with the new Kindles for 2024, including the new basic Kindle, the 12th gen Paperwhite, and the Kindle Colorsoft is the fact that they now use MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) instead of USB mass storage when connecting them to a computer to transfer content using a USB cable. The Kindle Scribe […]
Amazon is Shutting Down Kindle Vella
Amazon has announced they’ve started winding down Kindle Vella, and they plan to put an end to it entirely in February of 2025. If you’re wondering what Kindle Vella is, you’re not alone. Amazon first rolled out Kindle Vella in July of 2021, and the serialized platform has failed to catch on. Not unsurprisingly, most […]
2024 Kindle Review and Video Demo – 11th Gen Matcha Green
Review Date: October 2024 – Review unit purchased from Best Buy Overview The latest new basic Kindle was released on October 16th, 2024, alongside the new Kindle Paperwhite 6. Amazon always refers to their base model as “Kindle”; they’ve been reusing the name ever since the first Kindle came out in 2007, so it gets […]