The American Library Association has just written a petition, citing their utter and complete disdain for the new Macmillan library terms. Macmillan is basically only allowing one ebook copy to be available for libraries during the first eight weeks of release and libraries can only issue one ebook at a time.In a July memo addressed to Macmillan authors, illustrators, and … [Read more...] about ALA starts an online petition against new Macmillan ebook policy
Kobo releases new firmware for the Libra H2O
The Kobo Libra H2O will be available this week and there is a new firmware update that is now available. This was billed as bug fixes and updates, but Good e-Reader has learned there are many improvements.ImprovementsAbout view now shows advertised storage capacity. Header/footer is now chapter(top)/book progress(bottom). There is an off setting for each. They are … [Read more...] about Kobo releases new firmware for the Libra H2O
Onyx Boox MAX3 Review
The Onyx Boox MAX 3 is a 13.3 inch e-reader that specializes in making notes and annotations, in addition to reading and editing A4 PDF documents. This device is absolulate beast in the specs department, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage and powered by an Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor. If you are looking for a lightweight, replacement for paper, this product … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox MAX3 Review
Amazon is having hardware event on September 25th
Amazon has just disclosed to Good e-Reader that they are having a hardware unveiling on September 25th. Details are slim, with the company only promising that it’ll “share some new things from the Amazon Devices and Services team." They will likely issue new Echo products and maybe a new Fire Tablet or two, there are also rumors swirling that a high-end Echo to compete with … [Read more...] about Amazon is having hardware event on September 25th
Unboxing the brand new Onyx Boox MAX 3
The new Onyx Boox MAX3 is available now for $859 from Good e-Reader and today we conduct a comprehensive unboxing video. The retail packaging is enclosed in plastic film, which you have to remove. The front of the box has a large picture of the e-reader and on the back it shows the specs. Once you remove the sleeve from the box, it has a plain black box with the Onyx Boox logo … [Read more...] about Unboxing the brand new Onyx Boox MAX 3
The Kobo Forma has been reduced in price to $249
The Kobo Forma 8GB model originally launched for $299 USD and Kobo has discounted this model to $249. Walmart has also discounted the Forma and you can pick it up for $263.00. There is no word yet if this is a limited time deal or if this is the all new price.It looks like Kobo is trying to go head to head with the Amazon Kindle line of e-readers. The Forma 8GB is now the … [Read more...] about The Kobo Forma has been reduced in price to $249
Hisense A5 is a single screen E Ink Phone
Hisense has just unveiled new smartphone that has a single screen E Ink Carta HD that is 5.8 inches. You will be able to adjust the screen brightness with the built in front-lit system, but it does not have amber LED lights. Underneath the hood is a Qualcomm 660 Octa-core processor, 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. You will be able to snap pictures via the 13MP rear facing … [Read more...] about Hisense A5 is a single screen E Ink Phone
Amazon Kindle Oasis 3 vs Kobo Libra H2O
The third generation Kindle Oasis is Amazon's flagship e-reader and the recently announced Kobo Libra H2O can be considered their midrange edition. Both of these ebook readers feature the same asymmetrical design and have manual page turn buttons, although the Oasis are indented on the side of the screen, taking a capacitive touchscreen approach, whereas Kobo has raised ones. … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Oasis 3 vs Kobo Libra H2O
The best ebooks to checkout this Fall
This fall a number of new ebooks are coming out from authors such as Stephen King, John Grisham, Lee Child, Michael Connelly, Janet Evanovich, and James Patterson. In order to make sense of it all, Good e-Reader has rolled out our Fall Reading list, featuring some of the most anticipated books of the season.The Institute: by Stephen KingIn the middle of the night, in a … [Read more...] about The best ebooks to checkout this Fall
Apple unveils a new iPad
Apple has just announced a new iPad and the screen has increased from 9.7 to 10.1, giving you more real estate to read comics, ebooks, magazines, manga and digital newspapers. This model starts at the same price, $329, but it has a few improvements over the last-generation iPad. The seventh-generation model has an A10 Bionic processor, which originally debuted in the iPhone 7. … [Read more...] about Apple unveils a new iPad
Kobo Forma vs the Kobo Libra
The Kobo Libra is the latest generation e-reader and it is going to be available in a week or two. This device borrows the same asymmetrical design from the larger Kobo Forma. Although they both look the same, there are MANY differences between the two models.The Libra features a 7 inch E Ink Carta HD display with a resolution of 1,680 x 1,264 and 300 PPI. The screen is … [Read more...] about Kobo Forma vs the Kobo Libra
