There are many companies that offer waterproof e-readers and they are very ideal for reading at the beach or the bathtub. Amazon, Kobo, Pocketbook and Tolino are the major brands that offer various models and if you are looking to purchase a waterproof device, this is the most comprehensive list you will find anywhere. Kindle Paperwhite 4 The thinnest, lightest Kindle … [Read more...] about The best waterproof e-readers for summer 2019
Archives for 2019
Walmart Onn 8 inch Android Tablet Review – A Respectable e-Reader
Walmart has never had their own tablet before, but this all changed with the advent of the 8 inch Onn Android tablet. This is a very affordable $64 dollar device that has Android 9.0 and full access to Google Play. Our review primarily focuses on the audiobook and e-reading experience with the Walmart ebooks app. Hardware and Software The 8 inch Walmart tablet has an … [Read more...] about Walmart Onn 8 inch Android Tablet Review – A Respectable e-Reader
Here are the best audiobooks for a Canada Day Road Trip
Your Spotify playlist might be getting a bit stale and not everyone has the same taste in music. Audiobooks are perfect for a road trip, dock lounging sessions, camping trips or starlight bedtime stories with the family. Here is a list of some Canadian audiobooks that are ideal for Canada Day. Biographies & Memoirs: Never-Ending Present: The Story of Gord Downie and … [Read more...] about Here are the best audiobooks for a Canada Day Road Trip
Amazon Kindle Oasis 2 vs the Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight Plus 7.8
The Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight Plus 7.8 and the Kindle Oasis 2 are two of the most expensive consumer e-readers that money can buy. Both of these devices have large screens to read ebooks, although the Nook has a color temperature system, whereas this version of the Oasis does not. The upcoming Oasis 3 does have this lighting system, but it is not available until the end … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Oasis 2 vs the Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight Plus 7.8
Sony Digital Paper DPT-RP1 White Edition Unboxing
The Sony Digital Paper DPT-RP1 has been available for a few years in the United States. The black edition has been on the only model people could purchase and the Digital Paper in white, was only available in Japan. This has all changed when Sony brought the white model to the US and there is now two color options to choose from. This unboxing video gives you a sense of the … [Read more...] about Sony Digital Paper DPT-RP1 White Edition Unboxing
Indigo and Kobo sign a new agreement for audiobooks
Indigo Books and Music does not sell digital audiobooks, but they have been selling tapes and CD's for the past 15 years. They currently has an assortment of 387 unique physical audiobooks across its retail chain, with about average of 100 unique physical audiobooks in each large format store. The Canadian bookseller cannot ignore the rise of digital audiobooks and they have … [Read more...] about Indigo and Kobo sign a new agreement for audiobooks
Amazon Prime Reading is now available in Canada
Amazon Prime Reading has finally launched in Canada. This will give Canadians the ability to download ebooks, graphic novels and magazines for free, as long as you are an Amazon Prime member. Bestsellers includes J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, and books by Canadian authors like Emma Donoghue’s Room and Sara Gruen’s Water For Elephants. Graphic novels … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Reading is now available in Canada
The Apple iPad Pro with Apple Pencil is suddenly relevant
The Apple iPad Pro has received some performance upgrades for the Apple Pencil. The company has reduced the latency from 20ms to 9ms. Developers who make apps with Pencil support will be able to take advantage of the improvements with the new iPad OS. This news was confirmed by Apple software development chief Craig Federighi. He pointed out most of the support was outlined … [Read more...] about The Apple iPad Pro with Apple Pencil is suddenly relevant
Will you buy the Kindle Oasis 3?
The third generation Amazon Kindle Oasis will be available at the end of July. This e-readers major selling point is the adjustable color temperature display system, that provides a warm candlelight effect. This is the first time a Kindle has employed this technology. Does this feature warrant an upgrade from an older Kindle? Will you buy the Oasis 3? The Kindle Oasis 3 … [Read more...] about Will you buy the Kindle Oasis 3?
E Ink unveils new foldable 32 inch e-paper display
E Ink has just unveiled a new prototype that has a 32 inch foldable display. It opens and closes like a real book and this technology might come to a new e-reader in the near future. It has a custom designed hinge underneath the display, so it does not interfere with the reading experience. Foldable displays are nothing new for E Ink. The company released a dual screen 10.3 … [Read more...] about E Ink unveils new foldable 32 inch e-paper display