The Kindle Paperwhite 2 and Kobo Aura are the latest ebook readers from Amazon and Kobo. Both have unique cutting-edge features, but are very similar devices overall, both from a software and hardware perspective. For this comparison review I’ll point out the areas where one clearly stands out above the other. For more detailed information […]
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Kindle Paperwhite 2 vs Paperwhite 1 Comparison (Video)
After doing the video review for the Kindle Paperwhite 2, I decided to put together a quick comparison review showing the differences between the original Paperwhite and the new Paperwhite. Both are almost identical down to the last detail, but there are some differences, most notably the frontlight and the screen. As mentioned in the […]
New Software Update for 1st Gen Kindle Paperwhite
Amazon has started rolling out a new software update for the original Kindle Paperwhite. The new firmware version is 5.3.9. When I first saw it I thought maybe Amazon was adding the features from the new Kindle Paperwhite, but alas it’s a minor update with just a couple of changes. I still think it’s likely […]
Kindle Paperwhite 2 Comics Review with Kindle Panel View (Video)
A few days ago I posted a review of the Kindle Paperwhite 2. When doing the video review I forgot to discuss comics so afterward I put together a quick video showing how Kindle Panel View works for comic books and graphic novels on the Kindle Paperwhite 2. Kindle Panel View has been around since […]
Kindle Paperwhite 2 Review
Review Date: October 2013 – Review unit purchased from Amazon.com Kindle Paperwhite 2 Review Like with my recent review of the Kobo Aura, I’ve decided not to do a super-long detailed review for the 2nd gen Kindle Paperwhite because it’s 90% the same as the original Kindle Paperwhite from last year. I’ll cover the new […]
Kindle Paperwhite 2 Has Much Improved Frontlight, But Difference with Carta Screen is Marginal
My Kindle Paperwhite 2 arrived yesterday so I’ve had a few hours to analyze the new screen and frontlight. The first thing that jumps out about the new Paperwhite is that from the outside it is pretty much an exact replica of last year’s Paperwhite. The only noticeable difference is the new one says “Amazon” […]
3G Kindle Paperwhite 2 Goes up for Pre-Order – Ships November 5th
Pre-orders for the WiFi Kindle Paperwhite 2 started on September 3rd when it was first announced. It started shipping on Monday for those that pre-ordered, and Best Buy has them in stock now as well. Meanwhile if you wanted the 3G version of the Kindle Paperwhite you were out of luck because it has been […]
My New Kindle Paperwhite Just Turned into a Kindle Keyboard
The new 2nd generation Kindle Paperwhite has started shipping for those that pre-ordered. Amazon shows that it will be in stock on their website starting October 10th. A few people have already received theirs and have started posting reviews at Amazon (I don’t know how anyone can post a proper review after 1 day of […]