The third generation Amazon Kindle Oasis 3 is the best model the company has ever made. The big selling points is that it has a color temperature system that adds orange LED lights and helps mute the front-lit display. Hardware The Kindle Oasis 3 features a 7 inch E Ink Carta HD capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 1680 x 1264 and 300 PPI. The screen is … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Oasis 3 2019 e-Reader Review
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Here are all of the e-readers that have manual page turn buttons
Manual page turn buttons were on almost every single e-reader around 7-8 years ago when most models did not have a touchscreen. Once most models started to include a touchscreen, the amount of new models using them diminished. You can still find a number of new devices that have page turn buttons, most of them are on flagship e-readers that cost anywhere between $199 and $299. … [Read more...] about Here are all of the e-readers that have manual page turn buttons
A New Indie-Like Day Is Dawning for Barnes and Noble
If you're lucky enough to live in a town with a thriving indie bookstore, be sure to count your blessings. If the only bookstore within driving distance is a Barnes and Noble, you might not be so fortunate. The way B&N has operated for the past few years, you might not even consider it a bookstore, at least not when you look around at the pillows, t-shirts, candles, and … [Read more...] about A New Indie-Like Day Is Dawning for Barnes and Noble
SuperNote Launches Heart of Metal Stylus Series
SuperNote is one of the best emerging brands and the plastic stylus that come with the unit, get the job done. The company has just launched a new brand of styli, called Heart of Metal Series and they come in 10 different colors. The stylus are made of a high grade brushed aluminum and have metal lapel clips and they weigh around 21g. These new styli were developed in … [Read more...] about SuperNote Launches Heart of Metal Stylus Series
Smartphone usage diminishes our ability to analyze and reason
Smartphone usage diminishes our ability to analyze and reason, according to a new study published in Applied Cognitive Psychology. The initial study of 105 undergraduates found that smartphone use was associated with lower performance on measures of delay of gratification and social problem solving. The first study established that heavier usage of smartphones was negatively … [Read more...] about Smartphone usage diminishes our ability to analyze and reason
Are Investment eBooks Still a Worthwhile Purchase?
There is no end of books about investment that can be purchased for an e-reader. Some, of course, are pulpy pop psychology trash; the “I can make you rich in 30 days” type of books. Others are intriguing insights into the mind of successful investors, such as Warren Buffett. Some books can be specific and technical, such as the raft of new books about investing in and … [Read more...] about Are Investment eBooks Still a Worthwhile Purchase?
Good e-Reader is now faster and more secure
Good e-Reader is now faster than ever, due to a new content delivery system and new Firewall suite. We decided to go with Sucuri, which has made a name for themselves in the Malware and Security industry. They are basically the leaders in website cleanups and preventable care. We have been doing business with them for a few years and have always been impressed with their setup … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader is now faster and more secure
Amazon Kindle Oasis 3 is going to be released this week
The third generation Kindle Oasis is shipping out this week and on July 24th, anyone that pre-ordered one will have it delivered. The big selling point behind this new model is the 25 LED lights and half of those are amber, for the new glowlight system. This is the first Kindle ever with a color temperature screen that can be controlled automatically with the ambient light … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Oasis 3 is going to be released this week
Why is there hardly any new ebook stores? The answer is shocking!
There are only a handful of digital bookstores in Canada and the United States. Amazon, Apple, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Google are the major vendors. There are numerous self-publishing companies that appeal to self-published authors, but when it comes to bestsellers, there are only a few. Sometimes a company like Microsoft gets involved in the ebook space, but they don't deal … [Read more...] about Why is there hardly any new ebook stores? The answer is shocking!
Do you use cases to protect your e-reader?
Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo and a myriad of others sell officially branded cases to protect the e-readers from damage. Amazon has the widest selection, they have Kindle cases made of leather, plastic and even cork. Cases often cost anywhere from $25 to $50, depending on if you want genuine leather or synthetic. There is also a ton of aftermarket cases out there that feature … [Read more...] about Do you use cases to protect your e-reader?