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Kindle Paperwhite vs Kobo Aura HD Comparison Review (Video)

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The Kobo Aura HD is the newest ebook reader to hit the market, and it comes with a unique screen that is larger than typical E Ink ereaders, plus the resolution is higher. But is the screen good enough to win over would be Kindle Paperwhite buyers? Is the bigger screen size and better resolution […]

Kindle Paperwhite Update 5.3.5 Brings Dictionary and Search Enhancements

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Amazon has issued another firmware update for the Kindle Paperwhite. This new version goes by the number 5.3.5. It includes the usual “general improvements” as well as a couple of new features. The first feature enhancement improves dictionary usage by showing the full definition of a looked-up word in the dictionary window instead of just […]

Amazon Now Selling Certified Refurbished Kindle Paperwhites for $104

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While doing some research over at Amazon this morning I came across a couple of listings for refurbished Kindle Paperwhites. Usually Amazon has a note along the side of the regular listing when they have refurbished units available, but this time they are completely hidden for some reason. In fact they don’t even show up […]

New Firmware Update for Kindle Paperwhite – Version 5.3.4

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Amazon released another update for the Kindle Paperwhite today. The new software version is 5.3.4. It’s a minor update but it’s a large file of about 164MB. The update doesn’t add any noticeable new features. All that Amazon says about the update is that it includes “general improvements for your Kindle Paperwhite”. I downloaded the […]

My Not-$40 Kindle Paperwhite Case

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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 […]

Kindle Paperwhite Now Available Internationally From Amazon.com

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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 […]

How Often Do You Have Your eBook Reader’s Frontlight Turned On?

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I’ve noticed something interesting about my ebook reading habits. Ever since the Nook Touch with GlowLight was released, and now that the Kobo Glo and Kindle Paperwhite have come along, I almost always prefer to have the frontlight turned on when reading. The light always seems to make the screen look a little better, even […]