I’ve been using the new iPad as my primary tablet since it arrived in March, and I really like a lot of things about it, especially the high resolution screen, but like any gadget there are some things that I flat out don’t like. And since I have a unique perspective in that I’m just […]
T-Mobile Sure Makes Buying a Mobile Hotspot an Unpleasant Experience
Earlier in the week I posted about how T-Mobile has new no-contract data plans for their 4G mobile hotspots. As mentioned in that first post, I planned on getting one of their mobile hotspots this week and then writing a review of it after some extensive use. The problem is that T-Mobile makes trying to […]
Nook Touch Lids – I Want One
I often look at my Nook Touch and now the Nook Glow and think about how something like a specially-designed Tupperware lid would be a perfect solution to keep the screen protected. For a long time I’ve been waiting for someone to come out with a lid for the Nook Touch but it just never […]
New Icarus Excel 9.7″ E Ink eBook Reader with Wacom Touchscreen
I stumbled across an interesting new ebook reader listed on Amazon this morning called the Icarus Excel. It sells for $349, which is actually $30 less than Amazon’s own Kindle DX, and from a features standpoint the Excel looks like a better choice. There’s hardly a shred of information about the device on Amazon so […]
T-Mobile’s 4G Mobile HotSpots Get New Contract-Free Data Plans
Just in time for the busy travel season, T-Mobile has launched new contract-free data plans for their 4G mobile hotspots and laptop sticks. Mobile hotspots are the best solution for getting internet access on the go for tablets, ereaders, and pretty much any gadget with Wi-Fi.
Nook Glow Review Part 2: Battery Life Test, GlowLight Followup, and Verdict
In a followup to my initial Nook Touch with GlowLight review, this second part of the Nook Glow review focuses on battery life when using the GlowLight and includes some additional thoughts on the light in general and my final verdict after having used the device for a few weeks. Let’s start with the battery […]
Lighted Kindle Touch Expected to Launch in July to Compete with GlowLight Nook
Now here’s a rumor that makes sense, unlike the color Kindle rumor from last week. Reuters is reporting that Amazon is likely to release a new Kindle in July with built-in front lighting similar to Barnes and Noble’s new GlowLight Nook Touch. The inside source says that Amazon has started production of the new Kindle […]
Sales and Deals: Tablets and eReaders – 5/17/2012
Here lately there are some really good deals to be had on ereaders and tablets. Barnes and Noble is running yet another sale on the Nook Tablet and some Target stores are clearing out the Sony PRS-T1 for super-cheap. Here’s the list of deals…