There have been a few E Ink smartphones with a single screen that has been released over the years, but most of them have only been available in China and do not work on major networks in North America. YotaDevices is likely the most well-known brand, but they released their products when smartphones were not mature … [Read more...] about Kingrow K1 might be the best E Ink Smartphone ever made
Amazon Kindle e-Reader – 2019 Review
The basic entry level Kindle has been refreshed with some pretty compelling features. It has a brand new E Ink Carta display, whereas all of the other Kindles employed E Ink Pearl, which came out in 2010. It also is employing a front-lit display, which is ideal for reading in the dark, but unlike smartphones which are … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle e-Reader – 2019 Review
Overdrive releases new Audiobook report
Overdrive is the largest digital distributor for audiobooks and ebooks in the public library. The company has just issued a new audiobook report that sheds some light on current trends. It comes as little surprise that Gen Z and Millennials are among the most likely to listen to books on audio, 48% of them regularly … [Read more...] about Overdrive releases new Audiobook report
The best E-Paper displays for secondary monitors
There are a number of E Ink powered devices that act as secondary monitors. The best ones have a dedicated HDMI port that can connect to your video card and can display content. Others can be connected to your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth and use dedicated apps.One of the major advantages of an E Ink display … [Read more...] about The best E-Paper displays for secondary monitors
Mueller Report Already a Bestseller
The long-awaited "fake news! witch hunt! no collusion!" Mueller report has finally been released--or at least, a uselessly redacted version of it--and people on both sides of the aisle and the issue are enthralled with the news. Some, like many members of Congress, still feel the blacked-out details need to be … [Read more...] about Mueller Report Already a Bestseller
Blockchain technology may lead to true ebook ownership
The vast majority of publishers use DRM to encrypt their ebooks and some retailers like Amazon have their own formats. Publishers have mandated that when you purchase an ebook, you are merely licensing it. There is no true sense of ownership. This has led to a crisis in confidence in the digital format because ebook … [Read more...] about Blockchain technology may lead to true ebook ownership
Will you buy the new Barnes and Noble Nook?
Barnes and Noble has developed a new Nook e-reader that will be available sometime in the next few weeks. Retail locations are awaiting the initial shipment and then the customer service staff have to be trained on the key selling factors. Little is known about the new Nook, other than it will have audio functionality … [Read more...] about Will you buy the new Barnes and Noble Nook?
Here is a preview of the Mobiscribe e-reader
The Mobiscribe e-reader has been an Indiegogo sensation and the company behind it has raised over $622,000 in capital. The device should be shipped sometime in May for early bird backers and another big batch should be available in August. Good e-Reader has received a review unit in our studio and would like to provide … [Read more...] about Here is a preview of the Mobiscribe e-reader
There will be no more Yotaphone, the company is bankrupt
Yota devices was a Russian company and they produced the YotaPhone. This device had two different generations that were available. The original YotaPhone debuted in 2013 and had widespread availability. a few years later the YotaPhone 2 was announced, but it never arrived in the United States. A Chinese company bought … [Read more...] about There will be no more Yotaphone, the company is bankrupt
Onyx Boox MAX2 Pro in Black is available early May
The Onyx Boox MAX 2 Pro had limited availability when it was released earlier this year. The body of the e-reader was white and this was to celebrate the company's Diamond Anniversary. They only manufactured a certain number of them and they were completely sold out a month later. Onyx has disclosed to Good e-Reader … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox MAX2 Pro in Black is available early May
This is the big reason why we don’t own ebooks
Digital books have been available to mainstream consumers for the past ten years. Prior to Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo and other platforms, authors sold PDF files online online or a myriad of other proprietary formats. Whenever you purchase an ebooks from a major retailer, you do not own it, instead you are … [Read more...] about This is the big reason why we don’t own ebooks
Onyx Boox releases 2.1.1 update for Max2, Note, Nova and Poke Pro
Onyx Boox has just released a new firmware update for the entire MAX2 series, Note series, Nova series and the Poke Pro. The 2.1.1 update that simplifies the note taking experience and this includes new color options for when you export the document to your PC/MAC smartphone or tablet.This is the full changelog … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox releases 2.1.1 update for Max2, Note, Nova and Poke Pro
