Update: I was able to get my hands on the Pyrus Mini and post a hands-on review, which includes a video review and some comparison pictures with the Kobo Mini and basic Kindle to get an idea of the size difference. If you’ve ever wanted a miniature ebook reader, the Trekstor Pyrus Mini is as […]
5 Reasons to Get a Tablet for eReading Instead of an E Ink eBook Reader
Two days ago I posted an article listing the top 5 reasons why E Ink ebook readers are better for reading ebooks than tablets. This article brings an alternate perspective to list the top 5 reasons to get a tablet for ereading instead of a dedicated E Ink ebook reader. As mentioned in the other […]
5 Reasons E Ink eReaders are Better for Reading eBooks Than Tablets
One question that often comes up with regards to ebook readers and tablets is which is better for ereading? Some people have a hard time trying to choose between something like the Kindle Paperwhite and the Kindle Fire HD, especially when buying them as a gift for someone else. The main thing to consider is […]
Get a New Nook Simple Touch for $39.00
Over the past few months, Barnes & Noble has been offering a lot of incentives to entice consumers to buy their new, old, and refurbished Nook devices, but the offer I received in my inbox today makes the others pale in comparison. From now until January 31st (or “while supplies last”), B&N is offering a […]
How to Remove DRM From Kindle eBooks in 4 Easy Steps
If you’ve ever bought an ebook from Amazon, you’ve likely heard that it comes with Amazon’s proprietary DRM that locks it into the Kindle platform (for more info about DRM see The eBook DRM Guide). The only way to read Amazon’s ebooks on a non-Kindle device or app is to remove the DRM. This may […]
Sales and Deals – 1/25/13
As we enter the final week of January, there are some decent deals to be had on ebook readers and tablets. There are also plenty of sales on ebooks to keep your ereader or tablet fed during these cold winter days. If you happen to come across any other deals feel free to mention them […]
Kindle Paperwhite Now Available Internationally From Amazon.com
Amazon has officially started selling the Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Paperwhite 3G to dozens of countries worldwide. Up until now Amazon’s latest frontlight-equipped ebook reader was only available in the United States, parts of Europe, Japan, and as of yesterday Canada. Now there are international product description pages for both the Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle […]
Android Tablet and eReader Troubleshooting Guide
Over the past couple of years I’ve had the opportunity to use and review around two dozen Android tablets and ereaders, including the Kindle Fire, various Nook tablets, the Asus Transformer, cheap Chinese imports, a bunch of crummy tablets from Pandigital, and even some Android-powered E Ink ebook readers like the Nook Touch and Sony […]