The Kobo Forma is the latest generation e-reader that will soon be available in North America. This device is considered a flagship model and is brimming with features and enhancements. The purpose of this video review is to give you a sense of what it brings to the table and if it is a worthy upgrade to the Kobo Aura One that came out in 2016. This e-reader features an 8 … [Read more...] about Kobo Forma Video Review
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How to borrow ebooks from Overdrive on the Kobo Forma
Readers can save some serious money on ebooks by borrowing them from the public library. The vast majority of branches and controsiums use Overdrive to power their digital collection and the Kobo Forma has built in support for Overdrive. The first thing you need to do is get a physical library card from your library and a four digit PIN code. Once you have this in your … [Read more...] about How to borrow ebooks from Overdrive on the Kobo Forma
Boyue Likebook Mars vs Kobo Forma
The Boyue Likebook Mars and Kobo Forma are two e-readers that have both been released in the past few weeks. They run vastly different operating systems and the hardware specs warrant your attention. If you are a serious reader, what device is ideal? The Likebook Mars features a 7.8 inch E Ink Carta touchscreen display with a resolution of 1782×1448 and 300 PPI. Underneath … [Read more...] about Boyue Likebook Mars vs Kobo Forma
The Kobo Forma is better than the Kindle Oasis for Canadians
The brand new Kobo Forma e-reader is going to be available in Canada on October 23rd at Chapters Indigo and also big box retailers such as Best Buy and Walmart. This device is a better investment for Canadians than the Amazon Kindle Oasis and it basically comes down to price. The second generation Kindle Oasis E-reader retails for $389.99+tax and the Forma is … [Read more...] about The Kobo Forma is better than the Kindle Oasis for Canadians
The Sony Digital Paper now comes with a free case for a limited time
Sony is running a promotion for their Digital Paper line of e-readers. Starting today and ending October 13th the DPT-CP1 and DPT-RP1 will come with a free case when you purchase it from Amazon, B&H, Adorama & Best Buy. The case normally retails for $49 to $59 so the savings are solid if you want to protect your device. The Digital Paper line of e-readers are geared … [Read more...] about The Sony Digital Paper now comes with a free case for a limited time
Kobo Forma Unboxing and First Look
The Kobo Forma E-Reader is going to be available soon and many people are wondering about the new design. This device is unlike any other Kobo product ever released and it also has a 360 degree automatic orientation mode to read in landscape or portrait mode and take advantage of the manual page turn keys. Today Good e-Reader is proud to give you a sense of the final retail … [Read more...] about Kobo Forma Unboxing and First Look
Kobo Forma e-reader will be available on October 23rd
Kobo has just announced the Forma e-reader and this device features a giant 8 inch screen and manual page turn buttons. Ebooks can be read in both landscape and portrait mode and it even has built-in Overdrive library functionality. The Forma has an E-Ink Mobius display, which is flexible and made of plastic. It is 15% lighter than the Kobo Aura One and weighs 197g. Kobo has … [Read more...] about Kobo Forma e-reader will be available on October 23rd
This is the new Kobo e-reader and it will be released on October 16th
The Kobo Spain Twitter account posted an image of a new Kobo e-reader that will be released on October 16th. The Kobo Forma or Kobo Shape features two physical page turn buttons. The bottom image looks like the square, but the portrait mode image right behind it looks like a typical e-reader. Kobo filed an FCC application for this new device a few months ago, but it does not … [Read more...] about This is the new Kobo e-reader and it will be released on October 16th
The B&N Nook is on its deathbed
Barnes and Noble has no plans to release a new e-reader this year and the bookseller has moved the entire Nook section to the back of the store in almost 600 locations in the United States. The old display areas have been torn down and thrown in the garbage. The Nook e-reading app for Android and iOS has not been updated since April and I have been told by the engineers that … [Read more...] about The B&N Nook is on its deathbed
Dasung is releasing an e-reader that can play video
Dasung has been releasing E Ink secondary monitors for a number of years. They draw power by being plugged into a computer via a series of cables, including HDMI. The company is breaking the mold and is going to be starting an Indiegogo campaign for an e-reader that can play video and also function as a secondary monitor. The new Dasung product features a 7.8 E-ink Screen … [Read more...] about Dasung is releasing an e-reader that can play video
Readmoo launches MooInk Plus in Taiwan
Readmoo launched an e-reader last year called the MooInk in Taiwan and the company has just launched a new device called the MooInk Plus. The hardware was designed by the South Korean company Ridibooks and Readmoo contributed the software and digital bookstore. The Readmoo Plus features a 7.8 inch E Ink Carta display with a resolution of 1404 x 1872 and 300 PPI. It is … [Read more...] about Readmoo launches MooInk Plus in Taiwan
These are the challenges for developing apps for an Android e-Reader
One of the big trends in the past four years has been companies developing E Ink e-readers that use Google Android. This OS provides users with the flexibility to sideload in their own apps or download them via an accompanied app market such as Google Play. There are two major challenges for app developers that want to make a customized e-reading app that has support for an E … [Read more...] about These are the challenges for developing apps for an Android e-Reader
Onyx Boox Note Lite e-Reader Review
The Onyx Boox Note Lite is a dedicated ebook reader. It does have an active digitizer or come with a stylus. The big selling points is the 10.3 inch capacitive touchscreen display and the great hardware that ensures a robust Android experience. Hardware The Onyx Boox Note Lite features a 10.3 inch E-ink Carta display and a resolution of 1872×1404 and 227 PPI. This … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox Note Lite e-Reader Review