Amazon has released another software update for the Kindle Scribe that adds some nifty new features. The new software version is 5.16.1.3, dated April 2023. The update is only available for the Kindle Scribe; there is no update for other Kindle models at this time. This is the second update that Amazon has released for […]
10 Free Kindle eBooks and Kindle Deals – 4/23
It’s time for another list of 10 free highly-rated Kindle ebooks for the weekend. There’s also some cheap Kindles available on Woot again, and Amazon still has refurbished Kindle Paperwhites on sale, starting at $89. Please keep in mind the free Kindle books listed below are free as of April 23rd, 2023. Most of these […]
Low Trade-In Value for Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition
Occasionally I used to post a list of trade-in values for all Kindles (the last time was August 2021), but then Amazon changed the format of their trade-in page so now you can only view the trade-in values of Kindles registered to your account. The oldest Kindle registered to my account is the Kindle Voyage, […]
Mini Kindle Scribe Instead of New Kindle Oasis?
Ever since Amazon announced the Kindle Scribe last September, a surprising number of people have voiced their disappointment in Amazon for not releasing a new Kindle Oasis. Some people like the larger notebook format of the Kindle Scribe, and others want something smaller with page-turn buttons. The Kindle Oasis is the last remaining Kindle that […]
$40 off 10.3″ Onyx Boox Tab Ultra
This is a bit unusual. Onyx has the 10.3-inch Boox Tab Ultra on sale at Amazon for $559 with free shipping. That’s $40 off the regular price and it’s the first and only time I’ve seen the Tab Ultra on sale since it was released last November. Onyx occasionally runs sales on their website but […]
Mandatory Software Update for Kobo eReaders
Kobo has started sending out emails to customers notifying them about a “mandatory software update” for older Kobo ereaders (the full list is at the bottom of this article), including the Kobo Clara HD, which they were still selling as recently as last year. According to Kobo, without the update, older Kobo ereaders will no […]
Refurbished Kindle Paperwhite and Oasis on Sale at Amazon
If you’re looking to get a Kindle ereader at a discounted price, Amazon currently has some certified refurbished Kindles on sale for significantly cheaper than new ones, and Amazon Warehouse has some used official Kindle covers available for cheap again too. Amazon’s refurbished Kindles come with the same 1-year warranty as new Kindles so they’re […]
Kobo Elipsa 2E Now Available to Purchase via Walmart
If you were waiting for one of Kobo’s retailers to start selling the new Kobo Elipsa 2E, it’s now available to order from Walmart’s website for $399 with free shipping. The seller is listed as BlueProton, not Walmart, but BlueProton has been selling Kobo ereaders for several years now and is listed as an official […]