Asus has unveiled the Asus Memo Pad, a 7-inch budget-friendly Android tablet that runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The specs are a little disappointing, but the $149 price tag is certainly appealing. Many thought this tablet would be a competitor to the Google Nexus 7 (which Asus also makes) and Kindle Fire HD, but it […]
My Not-$40 Kindle Paperwhite Case
Thanks to increased competition from other eReader companies like Barnes & Noble and Kobo, the cost of purchasing an Amazon Kindle has decreased over the past few years. From the Kindle 1’s highball debut at a whopping $399 to today’s $69 basic Kindle, this device has gradually become more accessible to the average consumer. Even […]
Fire Sale: 8.9″ Kindle Fire HD on Sale for $30 to $50 Off
Once again the larger Kindle Fire HD is on sale at Amazon. Through February 8th you can nab a Wi-Fi 8.9″ Kindle Fire HD for $30 off the regular price or the 4G LTE Kindle Fire HD for $50 off. That brings the price of the base model to $269 and the 4G LTE model […]
N2A Card for 7 Inch Nook HD Review
Review Date: February 2013 – Review unit purchased from N2A Cards. Review written by James Cloud (aka Cloudmann). Overview So, I’m always on this quest for the perfect e-reader. My criteria remain pretty consistent but vary from place to place, depending on what’s available. One thing I won’t compromise on is screen resolution. For reading […]
A Look at the 4.3″ Trekstor Pyrus Mini eBook Reader (Video)
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 […]