Chapters Indigo CEO Heather Reisman slammed Amazon for being anti-competitive on so many levels. She said in an interview with BNN that “I think Amazon is anti-competitive on so many levels. They knock off products directly. You cannot deal in a world against Amazon.” While Reisman looks to expand and transform her business, she says Indigo isn’t trying to compete with the … [Read more...] about Indigo CEO slams Amazon as anti-competitive
Archives for November 2019
Everything you need to know about E INK Color E-paper
Good e-Reader had the worldwide exclusive of the new E INK color e-paper that debuted at the one day Wacom Connected Ink event in Japan. The only people who were invited to the event were people involved in the e-paper industry, and of course Good e-Reader was there. We have learned this technology now has an official name, Print-Color e-paper. Print-Color e-paper E Ink can … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about E INK Color E-paper
Remarkable revises their UI and menu system
Remarkable is going to be releasing a second generation device very soon and it has just passed FCC certification a couple of days ago. The company has just issued a huge firmware update 2.0 for the original model and for the new one. This latest update brings not only a clean and organized new look, but some new functionality as well. Home sweet home The first thing you … [Read more...] about Remarkable revises their UI and menu system
The Remarkable 2 will be out soon
Good e-Reader has heard from the upstream supply chain a couple of months ago that there was going to be a Remarkable 2 developed. It happened quicker than I originally thought. The product has completed mass production and is ready to be released sometime in the next few weeks, since it just attained FCC certification. This is the last step a product needs before it can be … [Read more...] about The Remarkable 2 will be out soon
Amazon has discounted the Kindle Oasis 3 for Black Friday
Amazon has run a hefty number of discounts for their entry-level Kindle and Paperwhite over the course of the past week, but they aren't done yet. The company has just added the Kindle Oasis 3, the latest generation model with a color temperature screen to the list of devices that are on sale for Black Friday. The base model of the Amazon Kindle Oasis 8GB is $75 off and you … [Read more...] about Amazon has discounted the Kindle Oasis 3 for Black Friday
Preview of the Haier Leadpie P9 Smart Digital Paper
The Haier Leadpie P9 Smart Digital Paper is a new product that was just unveiled at the Wacom Connected Ink 2019 event in Japan. This device is geared towards the educational market and is only available in Asia, although Good e-Reader is trying to carry them in our own store. Hardware The Leadpie P9 features a 9.7 E Ink Carta HD display with a resolution of 1200x825. It … [Read more...] about Preview of the Haier Leadpie P9 Smart Digital Paper
Kobo Clara HD is on sale for $99 for Black Friday
The Kobo Clara is on sale in the United States at various online retailers for $99 USD, the regular price is $129. The main Kobo website is selling it for $99 for Black Friday and Walmart and Amazon are also selling it at this price too. This is the only e-reader they have discounted this year and there is zero savings on anything for Canadian residents, which includes Indigo … [Read more...] about Kobo Clara HD is on sale for $99 for Black Friday
Pocketbook Touch Lux 4 Limited Edition Review
The Pocketbook Touch Lux 4 came out at the end of 2018 and was one of their most successful e-readers. This was because of their front-lit display and the overall design was completely refreshed from prior Lux models and borrows the hardware sensibilities from the InkPad. The new Touch Lux 4 Limited Edition software experience is the exact same as the Lux 4, but the hardware is … [Read more...] about Pocketbook Touch Lux 4 Limited Edition Review
Textbook Publishers file a lawsuit against pirate websites
Cengage, Elsevier, Macmillan Learning, McGraw-Hill, and Pearson have just filed a lawsuit against a pirated website that is distributing all of their digital textbooks for free. This is not the first time they have banded together to deal a crippling blow to pirates. In 2018 they won a case against another site and won a judgement of $34 million. According to the lawsuit … [Read more...] about Textbook Publishers file a lawsuit against pirate websites
E Ink and Wacom have just unveiled a new type of color e-paper
E Ink and Wacom have just unveiled a new breed of color e-paper. It does not have a name yet, but the two sides are going to market this new technology to other major players in the game. Wacom has disclosed to Good e-Reader at Connected Ink 2019 about the new technology and it will be in a series of products in late 2020 and target the digital note taking or e-note … [Read more...] about E Ink and Wacom have just unveiled a new type of color e-paper