Software updates are usually a good thing. They usually add new features and fix bugs and issues. But the biggest problems with software updates is they can sometimes cause problems and make features not work properly. That seems to be the case with the Kindle Paperwhite 2. A lot of users are reporting problems with […]
Free Kindle eBook, Audiobook Pair: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
This month’s free Kindle ebook and audiobook combination is the classic Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea by Jules Verne. After you “purchase” the ebook copy for $0.00, the professionally-narrated audiobook of Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea will magically drop from $11.95 to free. I noticed that Amazon brought back the option to get […]
Review: Onyx Boox M96 Universe with Android 4.0
Last week I posted a PDF review for the Onyx Boox M96, but that’s not all this Android-powered ereader is good for. Now I’ve got the main review for the Boox M96 finished, and it includes a 15 minute video walkthrough and several pictures. I plan to post some additional reviews and comparisons over the […]
$69 Kindle No Longer Available; New Kindle Imminent?
I was looking around at Amazon.com this morning because I have a feeling that something big is about to go down. New Kindles are likely to be announced soon, and I may have just stumbled across an indicator that hopefully means Amazon will be releasing a new basic Kindle this year. I noticed that Amazon […]
Kobo Aura H2O Pre-Orders Start Today
Last week Kobo announced the upcoming release of their latest device, the Kobo Aura H2O, a waterproof and dustproof E Ink ebook reader. Today Kobo started accepting pre-orders for the new ereader online from Kobo.com. The Aura H2O costs $179, and comes with free standard shipping (oddly there is no express shipping upgrade). Kobo notes […]
Onyx Boox M96 Universe PDF Review (+Video)
Most E Ink ebook readers don’t make very good PDF readers. But the Onyx Boox M96 is an exception. The combination of the large 9.7-inch screen and capable PDF software make it a solid choice for PDF reading. In fact the Onyx Boox M96 is easily the best E Ink PDF reader that I’ve reviewed. […]
In Depth Video Review of Sony Digital Paper DPT-S1
The Sony DPT-S1 PDF Reader first arrived in the United States this past May. Sony calls the device a Digital Paper System. It is being marketed to business professionals, mostly people in banking and legal industries, as a paper replacement system. The Sony DPT-S1 is strictly a PDF Reader. It’s currently the only device available […]
Sony Now Selling DPT-S1 PDF Reader Online Sans Restrictions
Earlier this year, Sony decided to bring their giant 13.3-inch E Ink PDF reader to the United States after an initial release in Japan, but when they did so they opted to only sell them through third-party vendors. Sony has added three resellers to their list over the past few months, but they all seem […]