Amazon is running a promotion for hundreds of popular ebooks by authors you know, for 80% off today. This is a limited promotion, at the time of writing there is only 13 hours left to take advantage. Most of the books are on sale for as little as 0.99 and range to a couple of dollars. There is also dozens of digital and print magazines that can be subscribed to.All of the … [Read more...] about Amazon has an 80% off deal on select Kindle ebooks
Archives for February 2021
Everything you need to know about the Linfiny Digital Paper Color
Linfiny is a partnership between E INK, the company responsible for the e-paper that powers virtually every single e-reader and digital note taking device in the world, and Sony, who has a storied history with their e-readers and Digital Paper line of e-notes. Linfiny has unveiled a new Digital Paper DPT-CP1 Version 2, which is a color digital note taking device. It is … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about the Linfiny Digital Paper Color
First look at the new Linfiny 13.3 and 10.3 Version 2
Linfiny is a partnership between E INK and Sony, Linfiny has developed two new Digital Paper models, a 10.3 and 13.3 inch models. They are using a new E INK Carta 1250 technology and a new WACOM screen. The specs have been increased from the previous generation. The company confirmed with Good e-Reader that they are looking for OEM partners to whitelabel the design, previous … [Read more...] about First look at the new Linfiny 13.3 and 10.3 Version 2
New E INK Carta 1250 will Supercharge Color e-Readers and e-notes
E INK has been developing E INK Carta 1250 for three years and it will be available this summer. This version of Carta is a thinner film to enable the color filter to be closer to the ink film. This will result in even richer colors a wider gamut and higher contrast ratio. It also leverages the same updates of Carta 1200, which is a faster ink, enabling faster page turns and … [Read more...] about New E INK Carta 1250 will Supercharge Color e-Readers and e-notes
Wistron Foldbook concept can be a tablet, a laptop, and a desktop PC
After foldable phones, it is now the turn of the laptops to get the same treatment. It is the Wistron Foldbook that is being referred to here that impresses both with its size as well as the flexible form factor.To begin with, it is a tablet, and a massive one at that with its 17-inch display. However, it is designed to fold across the middle, post which, what you have is a … [Read more...] about Wistron Foldbook concept can be a tablet, a laptop, and a desktop PC
First look at the Hisense A7 CC 5G Color E INK Smartphone
The Hisense A7 CC is a brand new smartphone that just got released a couple of days ago. This device has ultra-fast 5G internet and a wide network of bands that it supports, so it will be usable internationally. This phone blurs the line between e-reader and smartphone, with the giant 6.7 inch screen, which is ideal for reading news, checking out the latest ebooks or playing … [Read more...] about First look at the Hisense A7 CC 5G Color E INK Smartphone
Linfiny has developed New Digital Paper
Linfiny is a joint partnership between E INK and Sony and the two sides announced that they have developed two new digital note taking devices or e-notes. The 10.3 and a 13.3 displays will utilize a brand E Ink Carta 1250, which is reserved just for these products. This screen technology will result in a higher contrast ratio and faster page turns and improvements in pen … [Read more...] about Linfiny has developed New Digital Paper
Hands on Review of the Bigme B1 Pro Color e-Reader and E-note
The Bigme B1 Pro is the world's first E INK device that has a 10.3 inch screen and has a great digital note taking experience. This extra large display is what people have been waiting for, since it is ideal for comics, magazines and newspapers. Bigme is a relatively new brand to the e-reader space, and this is their first commercial product. It is only available in the Chinese … [Read more...] about Hands on Review of the Bigme B1 Pro Color e-Reader and E-note
Here is why the Samsung S Pen is a success with tablets and not with smartphones
Think of a smartphone with an integrated stylus and chances are that the Samsung Galaxy Note series will hit you first. That's a pretty good choice too. In fact, that's the best choice you have given that there isn't any other option to fall back on, at least not when you'd like to keep yourself confined to the flagship phone realm.That again makes for an intriguing … [Read more...] about Here is why the Samsung S Pen is a success with tablets and not with smartphones
E INK is now selling a 31 inch Color E-paper screen
E INK is directly selling a 31.2 inch Triton e-paper screen. It utilizes a reflective electrophoretic technology display module based on TFT active matrix with color filter design. The resolution is 2560 x 1440 pixels, the display is capable to display 4096 colors depending on the display controller and the associated waveform file it used. There are a few applications that can … [Read more...] about E INK is now selling a 31 inch Color E-paper screen
Books, Book Reviews Are Headed to the Moon
This has certainly been a big month for space exploration and advancements, with NASA's Perseverance rover, China's Tianwen-1, and the United Arab Emirates' Hope all reaching Mars this month. and , but a new piece of space news will have bookworms rejoicing: ebooks are going where no books have gone before... and so are some book reviews!It all started when Astrobotic and … [Read more...] about Books, Book Reviews Are Headed to the Moon
What do you want to see in the Kindle Paperwhite 2021 edition?
The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is one of the most successful e-readers ever and this year a new model will be released. It is very likely that there will be a number of new features that would encourage people to upgrade to the latest and greatest.The Paperwhite 5 will likely feature a six inch screen with 300 PPI. The hardware will fundamentally have the same design … [Read more...] about What do you want to see in the Kindle Paperwhite 2021 edition?
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Lite and Galaxy Tab A7 Lite specs leaked
Here is further insight into what likely is going to be Samsung's tablet plans for the foreseeable future. Thanks to Walking Cat that came up with the revelations, we now know there is the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite in the works in addition to the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite that we knew is forthcoming from the company.According to what Walking Cat has to share, the Tab S7 Lite will come … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Lite and Galaxy Tab A7 Lite specs leaked
Barnes and Noble Nook has better support for sideloaded PDF
Barnes and Noble has just issued a new firmware update for the Nook Glowlight 3 and Nook Glowlight Plus 7.8. The new version number is 53.0.36 and include support for Nook Comics and Pageperfect Nook Books. If you have not heard about Page Perfect before, their layout is designed to mirror the print book, including all images. There is also new enhancements for sideloaded PDF … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Nook has better support for sideloaded PDF
Books in the Time of COVID: The Panorama Project Report
Last year was a difficult one for retailers and consumers alike. Lockdowns, vital restrictions on the public, job loss and business closures, and more--coupled with the ever-present fears for health and safety in the face of a deadly global pandemic--led to a lot of financial anxiety in every industry. But a new report not only unearthed some positive news about books and … [Read more...] about Books in the Time of COVID: The Panorama Project Report
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 series to get new S Pen and audio features
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and the Galaxy Tab S7+ are already among the most premium Android tablet offerings at the moment. Now the two tablets are set to have their appeal enhanced all the more thanks to a new update that will allow for a better S Pen and audio experience. No final dates have been announced for the said updates though they likely will arrive by this quarter … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 series to get new S Pen and audio features