Only a handful of e-reader brands focus exclusively on the North American market or worldwide. Amazon, Rakuten Kobo, Pocketbook, Meebook and Remarkable tend to sell their devices pretty well in every major country. Other companies focus on only one market, such as Tolino in Germany, Kyobo in South Korea, Barnes and Noble Nook in the United States, and HyRead and Mooink in … [Read more...] about Would you buy a Chinese e-reader?
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iReader Neo 2 e-reader is now available
The iReader Neo 2 might be the best e-reader in the world. It utilizes the latest generation E INK technology, Carta 1300. This provides a massive 35% increase in overall performance vs the previous generation. This means if you thought the 11th generation Kindle Paperwhite was fast, this trounces it. It even supports English, so there is a massive market for it. It retails for … [Read more...] about iReader Neo 2 e-reader is now available
iReader Neo 2 e-reader – 300 PPI Carta 1300
The iReader Neo 2 might be the best e-reader in the world. It utilizes the latest generation E INK technology, Carta 1300. This provides a massive 35% increase in overall performance vs the previous generation. This means if you thought the 11th generation Kindle Paperwhite was fast, this trounces it. It even supports English, so there is a massive market for it. It retails for … [Read more...] about iReader Neo 2 e-reader – 300 PPI Carta 1300
New cheaper iReader Color 7 variant launched
The iReader Color 7 e-reader was first launched towards the end of last year. Now, the company has introduced a new slightly downgraded version of the same at a cheaper price point. The newest iteration of the e-reader features 2 GB RAM along with 32 GB of storage. The processor remains the same, having 4 cores. The latest version of the e-reader is priced at 1,499 yuan, which … [Read more...] about New cheaper iReader Color 7 variant launched
iReader Neo 2 with 6-inch Carta 1300 display launched
The iReader Neo 2 is here, and one of its biggest USPs is that it comes with an E Ink Carta 1300 display. This makes the new Neo 2 the smallest e-reader to feature the latest Carta 1300 display. The company claims response time has gone up by 27 percent while contrast has improved by 20 percent compared to its predecessor. Similarly, clarity too has improved by 15 percent while … [Read more...] about iReader Neo 2 with 6-inch Carta 1300 display launched
iReader Neo2 e-reader set for launch on February 27
iReader has stated they will have a new e-reader to offer later this month. As ITHome reported, it is the iReader Neo 2 that the company said will launch at an event scheduled to take place on February 27, 2024. Unfortunately, there is nothing else that is available in the public domain as of now though for reference, the iReader Neo launched in April last year features a … [Read more...] about iReader Neo2 e-reader set for launch on February 27
Amazon Kindle Oasis was removed from the Kindle comparison chart
Amazon looks like they are totally discontinuing the Amazon Kindle Oasis e-reader. They have just removed it from the Amazon comparison chart in the United States, the largest market for Oasis sales. They have also scrubbed all advertising banners and imagery. The Kindle Oasis has been out of stock for months, and it looks like Amazon is either working on a new model or the … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Oasis was removed from the Kindle comparison chart
There are all of the e-readers coming out in 2024
There are a copious amount of ebook readers and e-notebooks that are going to be released throughout 2024. Good e-Reader is bringing back our roundup of every single device that is coming out or has come out. This post will be updated regularly, so bookmark it if you need new hardware. Rumours Amazon plans on releasing at least one new e-reader this year Kobo plans … [Read more...] about There are all of the e-readers coming out in 2024
What is new for E INK screen technology for 2024?
One of the downsides of the e-paper industry is that e-paper innovations tend to move slowly and only have minor incremental updates. One company powers everything from the Kindle to the Nook to Kobo, and that is E INK. The company is responsible for every part of the screen, from the touchscreen layer to the front light and how text is displayed. There is only one new thing … [Read more...] about What is new for E INK screen technology for 2024?
iReader Ocean 3 Turbo – the turbo-charged e-reader: A Review
It wasn't just the iReader Ocean 3 that the Chinese company had launched during end-2023 but also followed that up with another iteration of it by the name iReader Ocean 3 Turbo. The company is justifying the Turbo badging with a more beefed-up internal build, which includes double the storage and memory along with a more powerful processor as well. That should allow for a more … [Read more...] about iReader Ocean 3 Turbo – the turbo-charged e-reader: A Review
Is there a reason to buy a Kindle anymore?
The Amazon Kindle has lost its edge in the past few years. Instead of innovating, they issue minor incremental updates through an unnecessary amount of generations, which are currently at 11. They have a tremendous lack of features that are missing at an inherent level, like expandable storage or even speakers. Amazon disregards trying new things like colour e-paper, offering … [Read more...] about Is there a reason to buy a Kindle anymore?
Why is everyone recommending e-readers for 2024?
If you search Google or Google News for e-readers, there is an avalanche of posts, recommending the best e-readers of 2024. The vast majority of these recommendations are all of the latest generation Kindle e-readers, that all came out a couple of years ago, or a myriad of other devices, such as Kobo or Boox. It is only January, and every major brand is going to release new … [Read more...] about Why is everyone recommending e-readers for 2024?
How the Chinese e-reader and ebook industry works
The Chinese market is one of the most profitable in the world regarding ebook sales. As of June 2023, the number of people who had read ebooks in China reached around 528 million, and ebook sales are projected to reach a revenue of US$1.96 billion by the end of 2024. The vast majority of people read on their smartphones, the most recent report states that 327 million read … [Read more...] about How the Chinese e-reader and ebook industry works