The Microsoft Surface Pro series has out for awhile and is starting to look dated. In fact, many had expected the Surface Pro 8 would be released sometime in 2021, and have an all new design. Instead, Microsoft surprised us all by launching the Surface Pro 7+ which is aimed at corporates and the students.However, a new report has emerged claiming the Surface Pro 8 isn't … [Read more...] about New Surface Pro 8 could launch by end-2021
Archives for February 2021
Pocketbook InkPad Color is a 7.8 inch e-reader, now available
Pocketbook has just released a new color e-reader that is using the brand new E INK Kaleido 2 e-paper. This is the first mainstream device that is aimed at an international audience. It will make reading comics, ebooks, manga, magazines and newspapers bright and vibrant. It is available now for $319 from the Good e-Reader Store.The InkPad Color features an E INK Carta HD … [Read more...] about Pocketbook InkPad Color is a 7.8 inch e-reader, now available
Samsung Galaxy S8 Enterprise Edition will be released soon
A successor to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 has been widely speculated for some time. Now, here is proof of it being in existence, given that the same in the form of the Galaxy Tab S8 has spotted on the Samsung Ireland website's support pages. The site, however, lists the tablet as the Galaxy Tab S8 Enterprise Edition.That again makes for an interesting development as the … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy S8 Enterprise Edition will be released soon
Huawei MatePad Pro 2 flagship tablet set to launch in China soon
Huawei's upcoming flagship tablet that is tentatively named the MatePad Pro 2 has recently made it past China's mandatory 3C certification process. This paves the way for the tablet's launch in the country though there is no word yet as to when that is going to happen.Unfortunately, there isn't much information available from the 3C certification site, except that the … [Read more...] about Huawei MatePad Pro 2 flagship tablet set to launch in China soon
Gvido Dual Screen Music Reader 2021 Review
The Gvido dual screen sheet music reader has been on the market since 2017 and Good e-Reader conducted a hands on review, before the device was available to the public. The screens are connected to a proprietary hinge that opens and closes like a real book, making it portable. It is primarily designed for musicians. Users can sideload in their own PDF files or buy sheet music … [Read more...] about Gvido Dual Screen Music Reader 2021 Review
Microsoft Surface Duo set to launch in more countries
The Microsoft Surface Duo has been among the more interesting devices the Redmond-based company has come up with in recent times. That's not just because it features a dual-screen setup; it runs the Google Android operating system as well. Unfortunately, it has failed to evoke the sort of interest among the masses as the company might have thought it would.Nonetheless, the … [Read more...] about Microsoft Surface Duo set to launch in more countries
New Chuwi HiPad Plus launched for $269.99, sale starts Feb.22
Budget tablet buyers have a nice option to look forward to in the form of the new HiPad Plus from Chuwi. Coming in at a quite comfortable $269.99, the new HiPad Plus comes across as a decent package that offers quite a bang for your buck.Under the hood, there is the 12nm MediaTek MT8183 chipset and Mali-G72 graphics processor combo that provides for some serious processing … [Read more...] about New Chuwi HiPad Plus launched for $269.99, sale starts Feb.22
What is Hoopla Bonus Borrows Collection?
Hoopla offers Bonus Borrows Collections to libraries that do business with the company. They initially launched it when COVID first disrupted our lifestyles and has been extended until the pandemic is over. It provides 1000 top titles for audiobooks, ebooks and comics. The digital content does not count toward your monthly lending limits. You can check out Bonus Borrows titles … [Read more...] about What is Hoopla Bonus Borrows Collection?
Thousands of libraries are moving from RBdigital to Overdrive
Overdrive bought the library unit of RBdigital last year, which meant that all of their audiobooks and magazines would be available on the platform. Many libraries had their patrons download multiple apps in order to read or listen to digital content, but this is not the case anymore. Thousands of libraries are now making blog posts, sending out newsletters and starting public … [Read more...] about Thousands of libraries are moving from RBdigital to Overdrive
New iPad Pro set to be thicker by 0.5mm, may launch during spring event
One of the biggest highlights of the iPad models set to be launched this year is the incorporation of mini-LED display technology, and the first iPad model to come equipped with such is set to be the iPad Pro. Such an upgrade will also have several benefits, prime among them being better quality display while also being power efficient as well.While all of that is great, … [Read more...] about New iPad Pro set to be thicker by 0.5mm, may launch during spring event
The best drawing tablets for artists in 2021
Artists have a completely different perspective of life. They see and do things differently. Not to mention, each have their own specific requirement when it comes to their medium to express their artistic bent of mind. All of this makes it quite tricky to zero in on the perfect tablet that can suit most artists, designers, and illustrators.There simply are a lot of … [Read more...] about The best drawing tablets for artists in 2021
First Look at the Bigme B1 Pro Color e-Reader
The Bigme B1 Pro is the first digital note taking device and e-reader that is employing the new E INK Kaleido 2 color e-paper. This device is entirely in Chinese and doesn't have any options for other languages. You can take notes though in full color, and also sideload in your own EPUBS, MOBIS or PDF files. Since it is running Google Android 8.1, you can also sideload in your … [Read more...] about First Look at the Bigme B1 Pro Color e-Reader
First look at the Gvido Dual Screen Sheet Music Reader
Before the Gvido dual screen sheet music reader hit the market in 2017, Good e-Reader gave you a preview of it. The developers flew from Japan to Vancouver to meet with us and in a hotel lobby, we took a bunch of pictures and did a mini-review. Now that the product has been on the market for four years, it is time to revisit this device.There are no true dual screen sheet … [Read more...] about First look at the Gvido Dual Screen Sheet Music Reader
B&N May Reinvent Itself… and It Could Save Bookstores
Barnes and Noble has been outrunning the Grim Reaper's shadow for quite some time, and it has put a valiant effort into new tactics and new approaches in order to keep the doors open. While it hasn't yet taken the advice from many authors, publishers, experts, and readers--namely, get the candles and coffee mugs off the shelves and fill the place with books--a new approach is … [Read more...] about B&N May Reinvent Itself… and It Could Save Bookstores