The Onyx Boox Nova 2 is the first major release of 2020 and this product is a digital note taking device that has a WACOM layer and a stylus, so you can take notes or edit PDF files. You can also read ebooks in all of the major formats. If you like installing apps, the Nova 2 is running Android 9.0 right out of the box and has Google Play. Should you buy this $339 device and … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox Nova 2 e-reader Review
Archives for March 2020
Lots of new e-readers are coming out, despite the pandemic
There are plenty of new e-readers that have either come out in the past few weeks or have completed mass production and will be out soon. This is really good news because despite the global pandemic, people are continuing to purchase new devices. The president of E INK Johnson Lee said that the global marketing is exploding and particularly the Chinese market is doing super … [Read more...] about Lots of new e-readers are coming out, despite the pandemic
Indigo Books lays off 5,200 employees
Indigo is the largest bookselling chain in Canada and they closed all of their stores on March 17th and said at the time they would reopen on March 27th. This date, came and went and right now there is no timeline when they will open again, but it will likely be months. The company has disclosed to Good e-Reader that they have laid off 5,200 of their 7,000 employees.Indigo … [Read more...] about Indigo Books lays off 5,200 employees
What is E INK? What type of products are out there?
E INK is best known for e-readers, such as the Amazon Kindle or Barnes and Noble Nook. The e-paper technology is also employed for e-notes or digital note taking devices, such as the Onyx Boox MAX 3 or Remarkable 2. There are other lesser known uses, such as smartphones, grocery store price tags, digital signage and secondary monitors! Today, Good e-Reader has a new video that … [Read more...] about What is E INK? What type of products are out there?
Will you buy the Onyx Boox Nova 2?
The Onyx Boox Nova 2 is the first e-reader and digital note taking device of 2020. This device has a 7.8 inch screen and not only has a capacitive touchscreen display, but also a WACOM layer for drawing and editing PDF files with a stylus. It has a superfast Qualcomm processor, tons of RAM and lots of internal storage. Will you buy the Onyx Boox Nova 2?The Nova 2 features a … [Read more...] about Will you buy the Onyx Boox Nova 2?
The Kindle Oasis 3 is sold out in Canada
The Amazon Kindle Oasis is sold out in Canada for the 8GB and 32GB models. The soonest that they can process and deliver the product is tentatively April 5th. There is no Special Offers program in Canada, so this isn't an option. The only model that is available is the 32GB model with 4G/LTE internet access, but it is expensive, around $429.99. Everywhere else in Canada that … [Read more...] about The Kindle Oasis 3 is sold out in Canada
Barnes and Noble closes over 400 bookstores
Barnes and Noble currently operates around 620 bookstores in the United States and they have just shuttered 400 of them, or 65% of all stores. The company is still delivering online orders to the curb or outside of your apartment. Although delivery times might be slower, because many of their fulfillment centers have closed or are tremendously understaffed.All of the people … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble closes over 400 bookstores
Dasung Paperlike 3 HD Unboxing Video
The Dasung Paperlike 3 HD is the best E INK based secondary monitor that is currently available. Not only does it pair up nicely with your PC or MAC, but also a smartphone. It has a front-lit display with LED lights that project light evenly across the screen, but also a touchscreen. It does not have an internal battery, storage or anything else, it is a monitor. In this … [Read more...] about Dasung Paperlike 3 HD Unboxing Video
Good e-Reader unveils Star Ratings on Products
The Good e-Reader Store has been in operation for since 2017 and our mandate is to offer the best e-readers and digital note taking devices from around the world. There are hundreds of these products around, but we focus on selling the best ones. Today, Good e-Reader is proud to unveil our new star rating system, where all of our products can now be voted on.Good e-Reader … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader unveils Star Ratings on Products
100 Sesame Street ebooks available for free
There is over 110 free Sesame Street ebooks are available on all major ebook platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble Nook, Google Play, and Kobo. The ebooks feature a wide array of characters such as Cookie Monster, Elmo, Big Bird.“Around the world, young children’s lives are being turned upside down, and parents and caregivers are looking for … [Read more...] about 100 Sesame Street ebooks available for free
The American Library Association annual conference is cancelled
The American Library Association annual conference was set to occur on June 25th and it has been officially cancelled. This is the first time in 75 years that ALA will not run an expo, the only other time was during World War 2.“We recognize the magnitude of this decision for the association and our membership,” said ALA executive director Tracie D. Hall. “This year, we … [Read more...] about The American Library Association annual conference is cancelled
Unboxing the Onyx Boox Nova 2
The Onyx Boox Nova 2 is an e-reader and digital note taking device. It has a 7.8 inch screen, which makes it portable to bring to the office or use at home. This unboxing video takes a look at the retail packaging and industrial design of the e-reader, along with everything that comes in the box.The Nova 2 features a 7.8 inch E INK Carta HD display with a resolution of … [Read more...] about Unboxing the Onyx Boox Nova 2
Kindle now has better dictionary support
The Kindle app for iOS now has improved dictionary lookup features, which allows you to scroll lengthy definitions without leaving your book. Many people use the dictionary on a regular basis, so it is very solid to be able to lookup a specific word or a block of text. This update is pretty well the only new feature on the 6.29 version.Amazon considers iOS to be their … [Read more...] about Kindle now has better dictionary support