Amazon has just announced that the Fire 7 and Fire HD 8 are now available in Canada. These tablets do not come with Alexa, which doesn't make a whole lot of sense since the Echo Plus and other products just became available in the past few weeks.The Fire 7 features a thin and light design, a 7-inch IPS display with high contrast and sharp text, long battery life with up to … [Read more...] about Amazon Fire 7 and Fire HD 8 Now Available in Canada Sans Alexa
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Overdrive Libby and Inkitt on Google Play Top Apps of the Year
There are two e-reader apps on the Google Play Top Apps of the Year and they are both under the Hidden Gems category. Overdrive Libby is one of the apps on the list and the other is a relatively unknown; Inkitt – Free Fiction Books, Novels & Stories.Overdrive Libby came out in 2016 and the app was designed to play audiobooks and read e-books. It can access multiple … [Read more...] about Overdrive Libby and Inkitt on Google Play Top Apps of the Year
Barnes and Noble NooK Glowlight 3 Now Has a Single Partition
Barnes and Noble did something very controversial in 2012 when they released the Nook Simple Touch. They limited the partition of the device and only allowed users 500MB of storage to sideload their own e-books, the rest was reserved for purchases made directly from the Nook Bookstore. Over the next few years the partition was increased, as the Nook e-readers begun to … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble NooK Glowlight 3 Now Has a Single Partition
New Boyue Likebook Air eReader Now Available
Boyue released an e-reader earlier in the year called the JDREAD Venus, which was primarily marketed in China and featured an online bookstore to purchase content. In order to reach customers in Europe and North America, Boyue redesigned the firmware and rebranded the device. They are now calling it the Likebook Air and is it now available.The Likebook Air features an E-Ink … [Read more...] about New Boyue Likebook Air eReader Now Available
Amazon Selling Kindle e-Readers in Australia
Amazon has just opened their Kindle Store in Australia and has begun to sell Kindle e-Readers directly. Compared to the prices customers pay in the United States, the prices Australians pay are on the expensive side. The entry level Kindle is retailing for $109, Kindle Paperwhite is $159, the Kindle Voyage will set you back $299 and the all new Kindle Oasis is a staggering … [Read more...] about Amazon Selling Kindle e-Readers in Australia
Amazon Creates New Fire Tablet and Kindle e-Reader Bundle
Amazon has just created a strange bundle that comprises of their entry level Kindle e-Reader and the super cheap Fire Tablet 7 with Alexa. You can purchase both of these devices for $94, which is a savings of $34 and it is only available for US customers.The Kindle that Amazon is offering is the Kindle 8th generation that came out in 2016. It employs an older E-Ink Pearl … [Read more...] about Amazon Creates New Fire Tablet and Kindle e-Reader Bundle
Amazon has Discontinued Kindle Oasis Standing Covers
The second generation Amazon Kindle Oasis is a fairly good e-reader, but the official cases have been fraught with consumer ire. Last month public pressure has prompted Amazon to slash the prices of the Kindle Oasis 2 covers. The company discounted the fabric covers by $15 the final cost was $29.99. The  Premium Leather Standing Covers used to be $59.99 and are were retailing … [Read more...] about Amazon has Discontinued Kindle Oasis Standing Covers
Poll – What Devices Do you Read eBooks On?
We live in a world where everyone has a smartphone in their pocket and a tablet in their home. E-Readers continue to be be popular with serious readers and in 2017 they have undergone a resurgence in popularity. What is the one device people read eBooks on the most? Over 3,000 people responded to our latest poll and the results are not at all shocking.E-Readers were the … [Read more...] about Poll – What Devices Do you Read eBooks On?
Kobo Aura One 32GB Model Has A New Page Turn System
The Kobo Aura One Limited Edition 32GB E-Reader is going on sale December 6th in Japan and the United States. This model has a new feature that nobody has really talked about, a new enhanced page-turn speed system that lets you quickly skim through your story, so it’s easier to find your favourite passages.The new Kobo pageturn system likely allows you to rapidly turn … [Read more...] about Kobo Aura One 32GB Model Has A New Page Turn System
Contest: Win a free Kindle Paperwhite
Good e-Reader is proud to unveil a brand new contest that is available to all of our loyal readers. In the next two weeks we will be giving away a Kindle Paperwhite 3. This is the latest generation Kindle Paperwhite and it comes with the box and all of the accessories. The unit we are giving away was a product we purchased from Amazon and only conducted an unboxing and review … [Read more...] about Contest: Win a free Kindle Paperwhite
Amazon Kindle Oasis is a Good Comic Book Reader
The Amazon Kindle Oasis has a giant seven inch screen, which means in theory it would be great for digital comics. When Amazon acquired Comixology a few years ago they implemented their Guided View system into the Kindle, which means you can double tap on a frame and it goes fullscreen. Additionally, Amazon is one of the largest digital comic resellers in the world.Today … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Oasis is a Good Comic Book Reader
Amazon Quietly Unveils Kindle Umbrellas, Tote Bags and Water Bottles
Amazon has quietly introduced a myriad of Kindle branded items and accessories. This includes backpacks, coffee mugs, luggage tags, tote bags and umbrellas. Some of the items are bundled together and they range in price from $25 to $50 and they all feature the quintessential Kindle logo with the person reading a book underneath the tree. This is the first time that Amazon has … [Read more...] about Amazon Quietly Unveils Kindle Umbrellas, Tote Bags and Water Bottles
Amazon, B&N, Kobo, Tolino Cyber Monday Deals for E-Readers
Cyber Monday tends to be the one holiday every year where a number of e-reader companies are discounting their hardware and digital content. This allows you to purchase a new device and also to load it up with e-books.AmazonSave $50 on Echo Show, only $179.99 Save $30 on All-New Echo Plus, only $119.99 Save $20 on All-New Echo, only $79.99 Save $20 on Echo … [Read more...] about Amazon, B&N, Kobo, Tolino Cyber Monday Deals for E-Readers
Kobo vs Kindle vs Nook
One of the big reasons why you would buy a dedicated e-reader is to purchase digital content. The Kobo Aura One, NooK Glowlight 3 and Oasis 2 represent three of the best devices on the market and today we look at what makes them unique and what you can expect out of the shopping experience. … [Read more...] about Kobo vs Kindle vs Nook