Pocketbook has released a bunch of new e-readers in 2017 and the ones we are looking at today is the Touch HD and the Touch HD 2. The main difference with the second generation model is that it is a candlelight screen, which is the same technology found on the Kobo Aura One and Nook Glowlight 3. You can use the slider bar to mute the bright white screen and get various degrees … [Read more...] about Pocketbook Touch HD vs Pocketbook Touch HD 2
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Kobo Aura One Limited Edition 32GB Review
The Kobo Aura One Limited Edition has two major selling points; it has 32GB of internal storage and a new rapid page turn engine. This device is only available in the United States and Japan, it is roughly costs $40 more than the regular model that came out in 2016. One of the reasons why this device was made was to appeal towards people with large manga and PDF … [Read more...] about Kobo Aura One Limited Edition 32GB Review
Amazon Launches Beta Program to Publish eBooks in Arabic
Amazon is launching a new beta program for authors and publishers who use Kindle Direct Publishing to submit ebooks in Arabic. These digital titles will have a built in font that will allow Arabic users to increase the font size, margins and everything else. The ebooks will be able to be read on the Kindle, Fire Tablet and various Kindle apps for Android and iOS.The Beta … [Read more...] about Amazon Launches Beta Program to Publish eBooks in Arabic
Pocketbook Touch HD 2 e-Reader Review
The Pocketbook Touch HD 2 has just been released and the most compelling aspect about this new e-reader is that it features a 300 PPI screen and a new lighting system that warms the screen. It also has audio functionality so you can listen to an audiobook or music while reading an ebook.HardwareThe Pocketbook Touch HD 2 features a six inch E Ink Carta display with … [Read more...] about Pocketbook Touch HD 2 e-Reader Review
Amazon Kindle Oasis 2 Manga Experience
The second generation Amazon Kindle Oasis has a larger screen than most other Kindles and this makes it a fairly effective device to read digital manga. Overall it does a great job with pinching and zooming to isolate specific frames but it lacks Guided View, which it does with comics and also the rapid page turn engine that the Kindle Manga Model employs.The review video … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Oasis 2 Manga Experience
How to use the Internet Browser on the Kobo Aura One
The Kobo Aura One has an internet browser that is hidden in the settings menu. This allows you to browse the internet and visit your favorite websites. This is a fairly barebones system and is labeled as experimental. In this video tutorial we will show you how to access the browser and what the experience is like.How to access the browserGo to your Home screen. … [Read more...] about How to use the Internet Browser on the Kobo Aura One
Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight 3 on Sale for $89
The Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight 3 was released last month and the regular price is $119. In order to sell as many units as possible, the bookseller has just put it on sale. You can pick one up for a paltry $89 and if you are a B&N member, you can save an additional $9.00. This deal is only available online and not in their bookstores. I think this is a tremendous deal … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight 3 on Sale for $89
Barnes and Noble Sends Millions of Nook Related Emails
Barnes and Noble has sent out millions of emails to anybody who as an account with them. They thanked everyone for registering your new NOOK and provided some helpful hints for getting the most out of your device. This included some tutorials on customizing fonts and and hyping up their bestsellers lists. The problem is that these emails are sent by mistake and the vast … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Sends Millions of Nook Related Emails
How to Disable the Kindle Oasis 2 Touchscreen
Amazon recently added the ability for users to disable the touchscreen on the second generation Kindle Oasis. This is tremendously useful for people who want to exclusively rely on the manual page turn buttons.In order to disable the touchscreen you need to have an e-book open and click on the three bars on the top righthand corner. There is an option that says disable … [Read more...] about How to Disable the Kindle Oasis 2 Touchscreen
Kindle and 1st Gen Kindle Oasis Have Audiobook Support via Audible
The entry level 8th generation Kindle and first generation Amazon Kindle Oasis have both received firmware updates today that allow users to purchase and listen to Audible audiobooks with a pair of bluetooth headphones or a wireless speaker.Once the firmware update has been installed automatically or downloaded from the Amazon website you will be able to enjoy all of these new … [Read more...] about Kindle and 1st Gen Kindle Oasis Have Audiobook Support via Audible
New Kindle Oasis 2 Firmware Allows you to Disable the Touchscreen
Amazon has just released a new firmware update for the second generation Kindle Oasis. 5.9.2.0.1 allows you to disable touchscreen with a new option and exclusively use the physical page turn buttons. This new feature is tremendously useful for people who use their e-reader in the bathtub or in any environment where water will splash on the screen. This is because when water … [Read more...] about New Kindle Oasis 2 Firmware Allows you to Disable the Touchscreen
Onyx Boox MAX2 PRO eReader Will be Released in a Few Weeks
Onyx Boox intends on releasing their 3rd generation 13.3 inch e-reader in a few weeks. It is called the MAX 2 PRO and it will retail for €671.34 and likely will be available on Amazon by the end of the year.The MAX2 surpasses that MAX Carta in every way. It features a flexible E-Ink Carta 13.3 inch display with a resolution of 2220×1650. It ha something the company is … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox MAX2 PRO eReader Will be Released in a Few Weeks
Amazon Fire 7 and Fire HD 8 Now Available in Canada Sans Alexa
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