Boyue used to exclusively focus on the Chinese market for the vast majority of their e-reader career and used to release sub-standard devices. This all changed in 2019 when the company unveiled a new line of digital note taking devices such as the Likebook Muses, Likebook Alita, Likebook Ares and the Likebook Mimas. They started to distribute these devices all over the world … [Read more...] about What is next for the Boyue Likebook in 2020?
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E-Readers with Digital Note Taking Features should have their own Cloud
There are a myriad of digital note taking devices that employ e-paper technology that is easy on the eyes and great in the outdoors, since they don't reflect light. They have long battery life, so you can go weeks without having to charge it. One of the downsides of products such as Sony Digital Paper, Onyx Boox MAX 3, or even the Likebook series is that there is no cloud … [Read more...] about E-Readers with Digital Note Taking Features should have their own Cloud
Save to Pocket is a godsend for the Kobo e-Reader
I remember being in New York in 2013 when Kobo announced a slew of new e-readers and tablets. One of the things they unveiled was their new relationship with Pocket, the read it later service. All Kobo e-readers have this functionality and it is one of most underrated aspects of owning a Kobo. It basically allows you to have a browser based plugin or dedicated app for your … [Read more...] about Save to Pocket is a godsend for the Kobo e-Reader
Picking an eReader That Won’t Distract You From Reading
When you love to read, finding time to read your books and places to store them are familiar problems. The time-worn cliche of book lovers with groaning, double-stacked bookshelves exists for a reason. People who love books usually end up with a significant collection of them.The invention of the eReader seemed like the perfect solution. A device just a little larger than … [Read more...] about Picking an eReader That Won’t Distract You From Reading
Kobo website and apps are down
Kobo is having some problems with their website and all of their mobile apps for iOS and Android are not working. The company has been experiencing downtime for the majority of the day and on the weekend they have a skeleton staff at the office so it is likely everything will continue to be down until tomorrow. Their entire email server is down, so it is impossible to send the … [Read more...] about Kobo website and apps are down
First look at the new Supernote Firmware update
Supernote is going to release a new firmware update on February 25th for the Supernote A5 and Supernote A6. They are going to be revising the menu and note taking system to appeal towards left handed users and there will be a refined system to totally disable the touchscreen display, so it will only recognize the stylus and not your fingers.A few weeks ago Supernote … [Read more...] about First look at the new Supernote Firmware update
Tolino issues new firmware update for modern e-readers
Tolino has just issued the new 13.2.1 firmware update for the Page 2, Vision 5, Epos 2 and a myriad of other devices. There are a slew of new features, such as a new e-reading experience and better lighting controls.Here is a list of all of the new enhancementsImproved reading experience More intuitive operation of the illumination settings Optimized … [Read more...] about Tolino issues new firmware update for modern e-readers
Bookeen Diva E-Reader Unboxing
The Bookeen Diva e-reader has the same design sensibilities as the Diva HD. This device is considered an entry level e-reader and the main selling points the pocket friendly size, front-lit display and integrated bookstore. Today, we look at the unboxing experience and who should buy it. Additionally, you can get a sense of the retail packaging and everything that comes inside. … [Read more...] about Bookeen Diva E-Reader Unboxing
Coronavirus continues to disrupt the e-reader industry
There are a number of recent developments that are disrupting the e-reader industry, due to the Coronavirus. Foxconn, the company responsible for all Kindle manufacturing has texted their employees "To safeguard everyone's health and safety and comply with government virus prevention measures, we urge you not to return to Shenzhen. We'll update you on the situation in the city. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus continues to disrupt the e-reader industry
Good e-Reader Launches New Tech Specs and Comparison Engine
The Good e-Reader Store is one of the world's most popular online retailer, that exclusively focuses on e-readers and digital note taking devices. Almost every day, our team fields questions about the differences between one unit or the other. This has promoted us to launch a product comparison engine for the store, that lists all of the specs and prices, side by side. It will … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Launches New Tech Specs and Comparison Engine
Bookeen Launches new update for Diva and Diva HD e-Readers
Bookeen launched the Diva and Diva HD e-readers late last year, and Good e-Reader will be reviewing these in the next couple of days. The company has just issued their first firmware update that adds a new OpenDys font and also supports a couple of new languages. What are the new features?Integration of OpenDys font Ability to keep the page currently being read … [Read more...] about Bookeen Launches new update for Diva and Diva HD e-Readers
Coronavirus is disrupting the entire e-Reader Industry
The Coronavirus is garnering massive headlines right now, there are hundreds of people who died and thousands that are infected. This entire situation is disrupting the entire e-reader industry. Dozens of online retailers and some of the biggest names in the e-reader industry, such as the Amazon Kindle, Onyx Boox, Pocketbook, Boyue, Sony Digital Paper and a myriad of others … [Read more...] about Coronavirus is disrupting the entire e-Reader Industry
