The Quirklogic Papyr is one of the most interesting 13.3 inch e-notes on the market. Not only can you freehand draw, take notes and edit PDF files, but also share everything in real time. Digital content can be shown off on other Quirklogic Papyrs, the smartphone app for Android/IOS or even the Quirklogic Quilla, their 5k digital whiteboard. The Papyr came out a couple of … [Read more...] about Quirklogic releases first firmware update for the Papyr
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The complete history of E INK Color E-Paper
The history of E INK color e-paper dates back to 2009, when the first wave of Triton devices hit the scene. The vast majority of devices that were released between 2009 and 2012 were expensive and did not sell well. E INK developed new color e-paper in 2020 and a slew of new e-readers and smartphones brought color back in a big way. Today, we are going to look at the history of … [Read more...] about The complete history of E INK Color E-Paper
Amazon Kindle on Sale for $60 during Black Friday
Amazon is running a Black Friday promotion for the entry level Kindle e-Reader. The price has been slashed by $30 and you can get one today for a paltry $60 USD. This is the last time this device is likely to go on sale, the last time the price as this low, was back in May. The Special Offers edition is also on sale for $80, if you would rather not sully your home screen with … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle on Sale for $60 during Black Friday
The Remarkable has a vibrant hacking community
The Remarkable 1 and 2 are both running Linux and have a vibrant hacking community. With a few quick steps you can install Google Drive, Koreader, Wikipedia, new keyboards and even an internet browser. There are hundreds of different programs you can install with just a few quick steps.If you would like to know more about hacking your Remarkable 1 or Remarkable 2 you can … [Read more...] about The Remarkable has a vibrant hacking community
Pocketbook Touch HD 3 Limited Edition Now Available
Pocketbook has just announced the Touch HD Limited Edition that is available now for $199.99 from the Good e-Reader Store. This device has a pearl white back platting and comes with a free high quality blue case. The bumper-case firmly holds the device inside and keeps all the parts of the device safe, including the edges, so you can carry the e-reader in a bag or a backpack … [Read more...] about Pocketbook Touch HD 3 Limited Edition Now Available
Remarkable 2 accessories won’t be available to buy until 2021
The Remarkable 2 has many accessories that you can buy in a bundle. This includes the marker, Marker Plus, replacement nibs for both of them and a series of cases. Remarkable has confirmed with Good e-Reader that they have no plans to sell the various stylus or cases individually until sometime later next year. This means if you lose your case or stylus, you are out of … [Read more...] about Remarkable 2 accessories won’t be available to buy until 2021
Here is a first look of the Onyx Boox Poke 2 Color e-reader
The Onyx Boox Poke 2 Color is once again available, Onyx has released a second batch. This dedicated e-reader is the only one on the market that has Android and Google Play, making it a very compelling value proposition. You also have all of the Onyx speed modes, such as X-Mode which will actually let you play games or watch videos. The one major change in this batch was the … [Read more...] about Here is a first look of the Onyx Boox Poke 2 Color e-reader
The Sony Librie EBR 1000 was the first e-reader with E INK
The very first e-reader that was ever released with an E INK screen was the Sony Librie EBR 1000 in 2004. It was only sold in Japan, and retailed for ¥41,790, which was around $260 USD. The Sony had a full QWERTY keyboard with physical page turn buttons on the left side, this was a conscious design decision, because Japanese books flip from the left side, instead of the right … [Read more...] about The Sony Librie EBR 1000 was the first e-reader with E INK
Canada Post is no longer shipping e-readers or tablets via Air
Canada Post has been one of the most affordable options for shipping e-readers and tablets all over the world. They used to ship to over 200 countries, but now they only ship to two. The post office has announced it is no longer going to ship devices with built-in batteries via Air. They will only deliver e-readers, laptops, tablets and other devices via ground, and only within … [Read more...] about Canada Post is no longer shipping e-readers or tablets via Air
Onyx Boox Max Lumi sold out until January
The Onyx Boox Max Lumi has been a big success and many people have ordered one and had it delivered. This device has had such a high demand that Onyx and most of their distributors are sold out until January 15th, 2021. One of the big selling points of the Lumi is that it is the first 13.3 inch device with a front-lit display, making it perfect to use during the day or night. … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox Max Lumi sold out until January
The right to repair does not apply to e-readers
Modern day e-readers do not have the ability to be opened up and have the components upgraded or to swap out an old battery for a new one. The last Kindle to have support for battery removal was the Kindle Voyage. Many devices no longer have screws for easy access to the internals, most are simply glued down to the frame and protected by a layer of glass. This is primarily due … [Read more...] about The right to repair does not apply to e-readers
