It’s been six months since Kobo last released a software update for their line of dedicated ereaders. They used to release updates a lot more frequently than that, so what has changed? It was the same story last year. After 6 months of nothing for the first half of the year, they finally released a […]
Looks Like There’s a Market for Smaller eReaders After All
For years I’ve been saying ereader companies like Amazon and Kobo should release smaller ebook readers that you can easily fit into a pocket to take with you everywhere, but instead it seems like most dedicated reading devices keep getting larger and heavier with each new generation. Onyx is one company that’s willing to try […]
Kindle Oasis Has Been Removed From Kindle Lineup
Over the past few months there have been some signs that Amazon was in the process of phasing out the Kindle Oasis, and it looks like that time has officially come. The Kindle Oasis has been removed from the main Kindle landing page at Amazon, and it no longer appears in Amazon’s Kindle comparison tables […]
What are the Most Durable Brands of eReaders?
When it comes to dedicated reading devices and eNote devices with E Ink screens, overall durability is a key factor to consider before buying one, but which brands are considered the most durable? The problem with these kinds of things is no one is out there buying every new device that comes out and testing […]
Don’t Waste Money on Kindles with Too Much Storage Space
People often ask which storage option to choose when buying a new Kindle, and I always say to choose the lowest option if you only plan to read ebooks because 8GB is more than enough for that, but there are other cases where getting more storage space makes sense. Amazon is the only company that […]
The eReader With the Best Screen in 2024
When it comes to buying a new ereader, some people want one with a lot of storage space, or they want one with page buttons, or waterproofing, or a warm frontlight, or some other feature, and some people prioritize the screen over everything else. I often see people asking which ereader has the best screen, […]
New 9″ Lenovo Nook Tablet Available to Pre-Order
Barnes and Noble has started advertising a new reading-centric Nook tablet on their website creatively called the Nook 9″ Lenovo Tablet. They’ve started accepting pre-orders for it on the Barnes and Noble website, even though it’s not expected to start shipping for another 3 months. The list price is $149.99 with free shipping, and B&N […]
Audible 3 Months for Free Deal – Get 3 Free Audiobooks
If you like listening to audiobooks, Audible has a couple of deals going on right now for new and possibly returning customers (there are a lot conflicting reports regarding these deals so your results might vary). Over on Amazon, they’re advertising 3 Months of Audible for Free for the Audbile Premium Plus plan, but it […]