Summer is upon us, and it is time to curl up and read a good book. Most people read on their smartphone since it is always in their pocket. However, e-readers have a tremendous advantage because the screen does not get any glare from the sun, and the battery lasts for weeks instead of days. When it comes down to it, e-readers are the closest thing to actual paper. What are the … [Read more...] about The Top e-readers for Summer 2024
Bigme News
First Look at the Bigme Hibreak Color E INK Phone
The E INK phone market has only a few competitors, and most will not be around for much longer. Hisense has developed a series of smartphones, but it looks like they are getting out of the market. Litephone 2 was popular, but Litephone 3 no longer uses E INK. Bigme is trying to chart a future with the HiBreak series of smartphones. They have a black-and-white version and a … [Read more...] about First Look at the Bigme Hibreak Color E INK Phone
Bigme Pocketnote 2 Color B751C now available without a case or stylus
Bigme has announced that the Pocketnote Color 2 with a Kaleido 3 e-paper display is now available without a case or stylus, and the new price makes it very compelling. The case and colour model normally retailed for $299, making it out of reach for most customers. However, you can now buy it without all the accessories for $239, which is very appealing. You can order both … [Read more...] about Bigme Pocketnote 2 Color B751C now available without a case or stylus
Entry-level Bigme HiBreak E Ink Phone Now On Sale
The lower-end Bigme HiBreak smartphone is now available to buy online, something that applies to both the black and white and color versions of the phone. Shipping is likely to commence from end-June. Price starts at $219 for the black and white version while the color version will set you back $249. The color model is the one that seems to be in higher demand given that only … [Read more...] about Entry-level Bigme HiBreak E Ink Phone Now On Sale
Bigme HiBreak Starts at $219 for B/W Model
The Bigme HiBreak E Ink smartphone is all set to go on sale starting May 31. As is already known, there is going to be a black and white and color version of the phone, with each version again coming in two memory and storage size configurations. Prices, as ITHome reported, start at $219 and $249 for the black and white and color versions of the HiBreak respectively, with the … [Read more...] about Bigme HiBreak Starts at $219 for B/W Model
Bigme HiBreak E INK Phone Specs Revealed
A couple of weeks ago, Bigme teased their first smartphones with E INK screens. The promotional image was light on details, but we now know a few things about them. There will be four models with different hardware combinations, and the prices will be unveiled at the end of the month. It remains to be seen if they will be released and sold as usual or if there will be some … [Read more...] about Bigme HiBreak E INK Phone Specs Revealed
Bigme is releasing two HiBreak smartphones at the end of May
Bigme is releasing two smartphones, the first ones they have ever released. The new series is called HiBreak, one phone is using the latest generation colour e-paper technology, Kaleido 3 and the other is using a black and white display. Not much is known right now, but they will have cameras with flash, Google Android OS and full access to the Google Play Store, in addition … [Read more...] about Bigme is releasing two HiBreak smartphones at the end of May
Bigme InkNote X Color – The fastest e-note out there? A Review
The Bigme InkNote X Color is an absolute beast in the guise of an E Ink Android tablet. It has got the specs that leave the competition in the dust. That's at least on paper, it must be said. Or, are things different in the real world? Let's find out in this review. Style and build The InkNote X Color does not break any new ground with the way it looks and feels. There is the … [Read more...] about Bigme InkNote X Color – The fastest e-note out there? A Review
Bigme Galy is discontinued
Bigme has just announced that the Galy is discontinued. This was the only Gallery 3 e-note on the market and has been sold for 18 months. The company will no longer manufacture any more units. Gallery 3 technology might be dead since the only other products displayed using this technology—the Sharp 8 and Pocketbook Viva—look like they will never come out. E INK invested over … [Read more...] about Bigme Galy is discontinued
Bigme launches cheaper version of B751C e-note without the stylus
It was just this January that Bigme launched the B751C e-note device featuring a 7-inch color e-paper display. Just three months down the line the company is following that up with a standalone version of the e-note device that does not include a stylus. This should suffice for those who are in need of a 7-inch color e-reader device sans the note-taking ability. That said, … [Read more...] about Bigme launches cheaper version of B751C e-note without the stylus
Bigme B251 color E Ink monitor and all-in-one PC makes Amazon debut
The Bigme B251 color E Ink monitor as well as the all-in-one PC version of the same is now available on Amazon. The company had initially launched both the E Ink devices via a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter and the devices are already being shipped to the backers. Fortunately for those interested in either of the devices, the two are currently available to buy on Amazon … [Read more...] about Bigme B251 color E Ink monitor and all-in-one PC makes Amazon debut
Bigme inkNoteX Color e-note – first to run Android 13, offers fastest refresh rate
Here comes the Bigme inkNoteX Color e-note device billed as the world's first color E Ink tablet to run Android 13 right out of the box. Bigme is also claiming the inkNoteX Color with a screen refresh rate of 15 frames per second is the fastest around. This can be attributed to the xRapid Fast Flash technology that the e-note comes with and which allows for max refresh speed … [Read more...] about Bigme inkNoteX Color e-note – first to run Android 13, offers fastest refresh rate
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
Bigme Pocketnote Color 2 e-reader review
The Bigme Pocketnote Color 2 is an excellent dedicated e-book reader. The E INK Kaleido 3-color e-paper display makes comics, magazines, and apps shine. It has limited note-taking functionality, mainly due to it not having a WACOM screen. Instead, the stylus that comes with the unit is capacitive. The drawing experience differs from dedicated e-notebooks from Bigme, but it is … [Read more...] about Bigme Pocketnote Color 2 e-reader review