E-Readers are becoming really popular again and more new devices were released in 2018, than other other year. There are a few reasons why people are buying more e-readers and screen size is a big one, no pun intended. You can elect to go with a pocket friendly 6 inch display or 6.8. There are numerous other screen sizes available and they go upwards to 13.3 inches. There is … [Read more...] about E-Reader trends and statistics for 2019
Archives for December 2018
Electronic Paper and E-Paper Trends and Statistics for 2019
E-Readers are on the rise and more devices were released in 2018, than any other year. Companies like Boyue, Onyx Boox and Pocketbook are beginning to be household names due to innovative hardware and great user experiences. Amazon and Kobo are the two largest companies in the world, still heavily invested in e-readers and selling ebooks. There is some interesting new e-paper … [Read more...] about Electronic Paper and E-Paper Trends and Statistics for 2019
Tolino Shine 3 e-Reader Review
Tolino has issued three different generations of the Shine e-reader, which is their mid level device. This is the first model in the lineup that was designed by Kobo and the Shine 3 is basically the Kobo Clara HD shell and internals. It does have Tolino software and the Tolino bookstore, which is appealing to the German audience. In late 2017 Kobo purchased the Tolino … [Read more...] about Tolino Shine 3 e-Reader Review
Digital Comic Platform ComicBlitz has been sold to Cinedigm
ComicBlitz is one of the few independent companies that offer an unlimited comic platform for iOS. They are a good alternative to Comixology, because their service is available to people in 133 different countries. They have a network of 30 publishers including IDW, Valiant Comics, Dynamite Entertainment, Zenescope and Lion Forge. In late November Cinedigm announced they were … [Read more...] about Digital Comic Platform ComicBlitz has been sold to Cinedigm
Boxing Week Deals on Audiobooks
Many audiobook retailers are heavily discounting a number of titles until the end of the year and most will continue to offer savings until the first week of January. If you are looking to kill some time and listen to a great audiobook, here are all of the known deals. This post will be constantly updated with new deals, so check back often. Kobo - Save up to 30% off all … [Read more...] about Boxing Week Deals on Audiobooks
Bookbeat is quietly taking on Audible and Scribd
Bookbeat is an unlimited subscription service for audiobooks. They primarily operate in Europe and the majority of their customers are located in Scandinavia and the United Kingdom. It costs £12.90 per month to subscribe and unlike Scribd, they do not throttle their users if they read too many books or listen to a copious number of audiobooks. Audible issues credits for … [Read more...] about Bookbeat is quietly taking on Audible and Scribd
Boyue Likebook Mimas will be available in a few weeks
Bouye released the Likebook Mimas in China a little a while ago and the device is locked to Chinese and there are no options to switch it to another language, such as English. Boyue has been fervently developing an English version of the Mimas because they hope they will sell more units than the Likebook Mars. Boyue has told me that the English version of the Mimas will be … [Read more...] about Boyue Likebook Mimas will be available in a few weeks
Good e-Reader is now a distributor for Bookeen
Bookeen has a long and storied history in the e-reader arena. The company is based in France and has been making e-readers since 2006. Good e-Reader is now the North American distributor of Bookeen e-readers, but we ship all over the world. The Bookeen Muse Light and Muse HD are experiencing stock shortages, but will begin shipping in March 2019 and can be purchased as a … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader is now a distributor for Bookeen
Onyx Boox releases new update for the Note and MAX2
Onyx has just released a new 2.01 firmware update for the Onyx Boox Note and Onyx Boox MAX2. It solves a number of problems with editing PDF files and split screen view for digital books. This new firmware is available to download right away in the settings menu. Neo Reader 2.0 Fix the bug of cannot open certain PDF files. Fix the bug of system crash when to … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox releases new update for the Note and MAX2
Amazon Digital Day is happening right now
Amazon Digital Day is occurring right now and there are plenty of deals to populate your new Kindle or Fire Tablet with a ton of ebooks and graphic novels. This is the last major discounting program until the end of the year and this is the 3rd year in a row that Amazon has been running it. Amazon Digital Day Highlights Save up to 75% off Kindle best-selling books, … [Read more...] about Amazon Digital Day is happening right now
Getting started with your new Kobo e-reader
Did you just get a new Kobo ereader as a gift for Christmas or just purchased one for yourself? Kobo is globally recognized as the second most popular brand in the world and their devices are easily accessible at thousands of bookstores. Although Kobo e-readers are not overly complicated, but there are a number of tips and tricks to help you get started, and save money on … [Read more...] about Getting started with your new Kobo e-reader
Kindle ebook gifting is now available on Amazon UK
In early December Good e-Reader reported that Amazon was working on an ebook gifting program and it now available for everyone in the United Kingdom. This system allows someone to buy a digital edition and a link would be sent to the recipients email address, with instructions on how to redeem it. The ebook can then be read on a Kindle e-reader, Fire tablet, Kindle Cloud … [Read more...] about Kindle ebook gifting is now available on Amazon UK
Amazon Kindle New York Times Best Sellers are 80% off today
Amazon is running massive Kindle ebook campaign that expires later tonight. You there 98 New York Times Best Sellers that are 80% off and the average title is around $2.99. This includes the new autobiography of Michelle Obama and other popular authors such as David Baldacci, J.K. Rowling, A.J. Finn and others. You have until tonight at 11:59 PM to buy them and then the prices … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle New York Times Best Sellers are 80% off today
Swedish startup Rdot is trying to take on E Ink
Rdot is a company based in Sweden and they have just developed an e-paper display that they think is better than E Ink. The Rdot Display is an electrochromic display. It categorized as a reflective display - meaning that it reflects ambient light instead of using a backlight. All layers are screen printed on a plastic substrate. The display stack consists of organic layers … [Read more...] about Swedish startup Rdot is trying to take on E Ink