Welcome to an exciting New Year's edition of the Good e-Reader Radio Show. Michael and Peter break down all of the major occurrences in the e-paper, e-reader and e-note industry in 2022. You will learn about all of the major new products that came out and and their thoughts on them. Most of the time perspective changes from the day the products are first reviewed, to how they … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Radio – 2022 Year in Review
Archives for December 2022
iReader Smart Air launched in Italian White shade
The iReader Smart Air digital note-taking device launched earlier came only in a shade of black. The company has now announced the launch of the same in a shade of Italian White and it does look cool. Everything else remains the same, which includes the design, features, and specs. The model is currently on pre-order via JD for 1899 yuan. Among the key specs of the iReader … [Read more...] about iReader Smart Air launched in Italian White shade
New E Ink calendar draws inspiration from Portal game
Here comes another DIY project courtesy of Redditor Wuspy that uses an E Ink display and shows calendar information. However, as Hackster.io revealed, that's just half the story as the calendar does not show just the usual day, month, and year information but something more that again has a lot to do with the maker's strong affinity to the video game Portal. As is shown in the … [Read more...] about New E Ink calendar draws inspiration from Portal game
Lenovo SmartPaper E Ink tablet leaked
A few leaked images of an upcoming digital note-taking device from Lenovo have appeared online. Named Lenovo SmartPaper, the device is however believed to be the rebranded version of the Lenovo Yoga Paper E Ink tablet that Good e-Reader recently conducted a first look. As the noted leakster Evan Blass (@evleaks) who came up with the images opined, the Lenovo SmartPaper could be … [Read more...] about Lenovo SmartPaper E Ink tablet leaked
Why are bestsellers getting shorter?
Are novels getting shorter? In recent years, the trend has become even more pronounced, with over half of #1 bestsellers falling into the narrower 250-350 page range. A recent study conducted by Wordsrated (June 2022) looked at 3,444 titles (fiction and nonfiction) from 2011 to 2021. All of the books were at one time ranked in the top three spots of the New York … [Read more...] about Why are bestsellers getting shorter?
Hisense Hi Reader Pro is an e-reader that can make phone calls
Hisense has been focusing on dedicated e-readers and music players with E INK screens. The Hisense Hi Reader was one of the best portable devices of the year and it is pocket friendly and brimming with great specs. The company has just released a follow-up, the Hisense Hi Reader Pro, which has the ability to support a SIM card to make phones and use data, to use it on the go, … [Read more...] about Hisense Hi Reader Pro is an e-reader that can make phone calls
Mobiscribe Wave is a 7.8-inch color e-note
Mobiscribe has not really released anything new for a couple of years, since the Origin. The company filed an FCC application in December for a new device called the Mobiscribe Wave. This product will be an e-note with a 7.8-inch screen and have color e-paper. The model number is E70P24 and it will have WIFI and Bluetooth. The hardware specs, software, pictures and user manual … [Read more...] about Mobiscribe Wave is a 7.8-inch color e-note
Latest rumor rules out foldable iPad Mini for now
It has been in October 2021 that Apple launched the latest generation iPad Mini though there already are reports of the company working on its successor. As MacRumors reported, the noted Apple analyst Ming Chi Kuo has claimed via a Twitter update that the new iPad Mini will be ready for mass production by end-2023 or early 2024. Kuo also stated the upcoming iPad Mini will only … [Read more...] about Latest rumor rules out foldable iPad Mini for now
XIAOMI MOAAN Air e-reader with 6-inch 300 PPI E Ink Carta 1200 display launched
A new e-reader has come onto the scene. It is the Moan Air that is being referred to here which recently saw a release in China. The Air comes with a 6-inch E Ink display having 300 PPI resolution, which means texts and images are really going to pop out. Moan said it is a new generation E ink Carta 1200 E Ink display technology that the Air comes with which it claimed offers … [Read more...] about XIAOMI MOAAN Air e-reader with 6-inch 300 PPI E Ink Carta 1200 display launched
The best e-books for aspiring economists
If you're looking to become an economist, there is a vast selection of literature available to build your knowledge. Traditionally, this took the form of paper-based books located in libraries and university libraries all over the globe. However, since the rise of the internet, e-books are now considered just as popular as their traditional counterparts. Not only are they … [Read more...] about The best e-books for aspiring economists
Onyx Boox will soon announce the Tab X – 13.3 inch e-note
Onyx Boox is gearing up to officially announce the Tab X. This is a brand new 13.3-inch e-note that has the same phenomenal refresh system has the Tab Ultra. It will make freehand drawing, editing PDF files or using apps, very robust. The company has recently added an official Amazon listing for it, but it is placeholder for now, so it looks like they might make an … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox will soon announce the Tab X – 13.3 inch e-note
Padmu Single and Dual Screen Lumi models available in January
Padmu is a great company that exclusively focuses on musicians. They developed their own operating system for Android that allows users to sideload or purchase sheet music in PDF. You can edit or make annotations with them via an accompanied stylus. Page turns can be done with virtually any Bluetooth enabled foot pedal or other type of device, it can even be plugged into the … [Read more...] about Padmu Single and Dual Screen Lumi models available in January
New Bigme S6 Color with 7.8-inch on-cell Kaleido Plus E Ink display launched
Bigme has a new color e-note device to offer in the form of the Dawo S6 Color. As ITHome reported, the Dawo S6 Color comes with a 7.8-inch color E Ink display that is based on a new generation of on-cell Kaleido Plus E Ink display technology. Bigme stated the new color display has a smaller number of layers over the touch surface, something that has led to better light … [Read more...] about New Bigme S6 Color with 7.8-inch on-cell Kaleido Plus E Ink display launched
First look at the Lenovo Yoga Paper e-note
Lenovo has invested in E INK e-paper in the past. They released a couple of laptops with a secondary screen, but they were fairly expensive and did not sell that well. Within the past few weeks the company decided to capitalize on the growing e-note space to issue their first dedicated E INK product, the Yoga Paper. Lenovo is a big player in the consumer tech market, so … [Read more...] about First look at the Lenovo Yoga Paper e-note