The Hisense A5 E INK smartphone is pretty well the only device of its kind available on a retail level. Every single other phone is either impossible to buy or will come out later this year. In this exclusive Good e-Reader Unboxing Video, we take a look at the Hisense A5 and check out everything that comes in the box. We also checkout all of the documentation, accessories and … [Read more...] about Hisense A5 E INK Smartphone Unboxing Video
Archives for January 2020
Hands on Review of the Tolino Vision 5 e-Reader
The Tolino Vision 5 is considered a mid range e-reader, and the design sensibility is the exact same as the Kobo Libra H2O. The only difference is the software, which is distinctively Tolino. This hands on review checks out the hardware, shopping ecosystem and ebook experience.HardwareThe Tolino Vision 5 features a 7 inch E Ink Carta HD display with a resolution of … [Read more...] about Hands on Review of the Tolino Vision 5 e-Reader
E INK smartphones are continuing to be the big new trend of 2020
There are numerous entrants to smartphones that have e-paper displays that will be released sometime in 2020. The first E Ink enabled smartphone came out in 2012. This was the original YotaPhone and it featured a full color display on the main screen and an e Ink one on the back. In 2013 Onyx developed their own smartphone, which only had a single E Ink screen. The reception … [Read more...] about E INK smartphones are continuing to be the big new trend of 2020
Supernote releases Android App to read your digital notes
Supernote is one of the best new brands when it comes to e-notes or digital note taking devices. They have two products in their modern portfolio, the Supernote A5, which features a 10.3 inch display and the Supernote A6, which has a 7.8 inch screen. Both of these devices come with a standard stylus, but Supernote also has a premium line called the Heart of Metal, which we … [Read more...] about Supernote releases Android App to read your digital notes
Hisense A5 now available on the Good e-Reader Store
The Hisense A5 is one of the only modern E INK phones that are actually available to purchase. The Kingrow K1 was only sold on a crowdfunding campaign for a limited timeframe and the Yodaphone is discontinued. Later on in the year Hisense is going to release a color E INK phone and Onyx is also going to release one too. If you are looking for an affordable smartphone, that is … [Read more...] about Hisense A5 now available on the Good e-Reader Store
The e-Reader industry is on pause for Chinese New Year
The Amazon Kindle, Barnes and Noble Nook, Kobo, Pocketbook, Sony Digital Paper, Supernote and almost every other e-reader in the world is manufactured in China or Taiwan. All shipments from these companies are put on pause due to Chinese New Years, which lasts for two weeks. This means that everyone is on vacation and no shipments are being sent out, until February 3rd.You … [Read more...] about The e-Reader industry is on pause for Chinese New Year
Italy is experiencing a piracy problem with ebooks
Piracy in Italy is not as bad as some countries in the world, but it is a growing concern. The Association of Italian Publishers recently conducted a study and they found that pirated ebooks account for €528 million in loses, which is around 23% of all digital sales.The report stated that “This data reveals the need for the imposition of strong law enforcement and the … [Read more...] about Italy is experiencing a piracy problem with ebooks
Now is the time to buy a Sony Digital Paper
The Sony Digital Paper line of digital note taking devices are getting a bit long in the tooth and it has been a few years since they have been refreshed. Sony is planning on releasing new models this year and they have severely discounted the 13.3 and 10.3 inch models. The Digital Paper DPT-RP1 has received a $100 price slash and can be picked up for $598. The DPT-CP1, the … [Read more...] about Now is the time to buy a Sony Digital Paper
Penguin Random House is removing audiobooks from Scribd
Yesterday, Good e-Reader broke the news that Penguin Random House, one of the largest publishers in the world were removing audiobooks and ebooks from unlimited platforms all over the world. This included companies like Bookbeat from the United Kingdom, Storytel from Sweden and also Nextory. Scribd is one of the largest unlimited platforms in the world, they have over one … [Read more...] about Penguin Random House is removing audiobooks from Scribd
Penguin Random House removes ebooks from Unlimited Platforms
Penguin Random House has just pulled all of their English and Spanish ebook titles from various online unlimited services. This includes Bookbeat, Nextory, Scribd and Storytel. The publisher confirmed the change with Good e-Reader, "at this point in time, Penguin Random House has decided that we will not participate in subscription models with unlimited access. Our decision was … [Read more...] about Penguin Random House removes ebooks from Unlimited Platforms
The Best ebooks of January 2020
The Good e-Reader staff members read a copious amount of books and these are our picks for the top ebooks of the month for January 2020. Leading the way is the Agency by William Gibson, which is his first new book in a few years.The Agency by William Gibson - Top Pick - The year is 2017, and Verity Jane is a talented “app whisperer” who is hired to test a new artificial … [Read more...] about The Best ebooks of January 2020
Amazon provides 20% savings when buying 2 Kindle e-readers
Amazon has just launched a new sales promotion that gives you an incentive when buying multiple Kindle e-readers. If you buy two units, you save 20% off, this doesn't give you a ton of savings if you buy the cheapest models, but it gives you massive discount if you purchase the Oasis. You will basically save $200, so instead of $350 each, you will only be paying $280 … [Read more...] about Amazon provides 20% savings when buying 2 Kindle e-readers
Unboxing the Tolino Page 2 E-Reader
The Tolino Page 2 is an entry level e-reader and is fairly affordable, it only costs 89.00€. This device features a six inch capacitive touchscreen display that utilizes an E INK Carta HD display. The resolution is 212 PPI, whereas most readers tend to have 300 PPI. You don't notice the diminished resolution when reading an ebook, but it is noticeable when looking at PDF files. … [Read more...] about Unboxing the Tolino Page 2 E-Reader
The Remarkable 2 is going to be delayed
Remarkable has been one of the breakout digital note taking devices of the past generation and many people have purchased one and are quite happy with it. The company had developed the Remarkable 2 and submitted an application to the FCC in early December, this is the last step before a product can be sold in the United States. It looks like the Remarkable 2 is going to be … [Read more...] about The Remarkable 2 is going to be delayed