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.HardwareThe 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
The Best eBooks on How to Beat Slot Machines
Are you a new online slots player looking to increase your odds of winning? Have you been playing slots for a while and want to try a new strategy? Either way, the internet is a wealth of information and you have come to the right place if you are looking for additional reading material.There are books about anything and everything under the sun so obviously there are also … [Read more...] about The Best eBooks on How to Beat Slot Machines
Kobo e-readers are now available in Singapore
Kobo e-readers are now available in Singapore. The company has just ironed out a deal with Ingram Micro for distribution to businesses. Kobo also launched a new version of their website, so readers can buy them directly. This is the first time that Kobo has expanded into a new market in 2019.“Kobo goes where the readers are and we have always found a great community of … [Read more...] about Kobo e-readers are now available in Singapore
Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight Plus is on sale
The latest generation Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight Plus 7.8 is on sale for Black Friday. This is the first time their e-reader has been on sale, since it came out in June. The regular price is $199, but the bookseller discounted it by 15% and it is now available for $169.99. This discount can be attained by purchasing it online or in any of the 650 retail locations.The … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight Plus is on sale
Unboxing the Pocketbook Touch Lux 4 Limited Edition
Pocketbook has just released the Touch Lux 4 Limited Edition. The big selling point behind this e-reader is the unibody gold trim. It looks really good and stands out in the crowd, the original Touch Lux came in three colors, but always had a different color trim and the back was black. The new Lux also has a custom case that Pocketbook developed just for this reader, but it is … [Read more...] about Unboxing the Pocketbook Touch Lux 4 Limited Edition
Scribd intends on expanding into other markets
Scribd has just raised $58 million in capital from various companies, including Spectrum Equity. The last time they had a funding round was in 2015 and to date they have raised a total of $106 million in venture capital. Scribd has confirmed to Good e-Reader that they intend on using the money to hire more staff, expand into other markets and get access to a copious amount of … [Read more...] about Scribd intends on expanding into other markets
Onyx Boox releases new firmware update for the Nova Pro
Onyx Boox has just released a firmware update for the Note Pro and the Nova Pro, two of their most successful e-readers of 2019. Other Onyx branded devices that run Android 6.0 should also receive this update later in the week. There are many new enhancements to the stock e-reading app and digital note taking experience.E-Reading1. Now highlights on flow documents can … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox releases new firmware update for the Nova Pro