Amazon has just released a new e-reader and it goes by many names. Some people are referring to it as the 7th generation Kindle, while Amazon has dubbed it the all new Kindle Paperwhite, while still others are calling it the Paperwhite 3. We currently have one of these bad boys and are running a contest where you can win it!The main selling point of the Kindle Paperwhite 3 … [Read more...] about Free Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3 Contest
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Amazon Kindle Voyage 2 to be Released November 2015
Amazon has driven most of the competition out of the e-reader market because the Seattle company can afford to sell their hardware as cheap as possible, knowing they can make it up with e-book sales. You can purchase an entry level Kindle for $79 or the Paperwhite 3 for $139. Last year, Amazon released the Kindle Voyage, which is a premium e-reader and it carries a hefty price … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Voyage 2 to be Released November 2015
Samsung Gets a Patent for Writing on PDF Files
Samsung has just filed for a patent that will change the course of the PDF format forever. Write on PDF is new functionality that will allow a user to write, edit and save a PDF file. Well, its not really new, companies have been doing it for years, such as the Sony Digital Paper or a myriad of apps. Samsung though, wants the patent so it can likely sue all of their competition … [Read more...] about Samsung Gets a Patent for Writing on PDF Files
Amazon invents their own holiday – Prime Day
Black Friday is the most lucrative day of the year for Amazon and this is apparently not enough for them. Christmas is coming early this July with the advent of a new holiday, Prime Day.Prime Day is a one day shopping extravaganza that will transpire on July 15th 2015. There will be a copious amount of deals that will only be available for Amazon Prime members who have paid … [Read more...] about Amazon invents their own holiday – Prime Day
eBooks and The Environment: A Greener Reading Experience
There's a lot to love about eBooks - they're portable, can be accessed over the Internet, and they can be shared quickly and conveniently.Something most people don't take into consideration when they say they love them, though, is that eBooks can be a greener choice than today's physical books end up being. With more resources at low enough levels to impact environmental … [Read more...] about eBooks and The Environment: A Greener Reading Experience
Top 5 e-readers for Summer 2015
It's summertime and the living is easy! Many people are looking to buy a new device to read e-books at the cottage or just to bring with them to the beach. There are a slew of new resolution devices on the market that not only give you a better overall reading experience but they also allow you to read in the dark! Today, we take a look at the top 5 e-readers for the … [Read more...] about Top 5 e-readers for Summer 2015
Why Did e-Reader Companies Abandon Page Turn Buttons?
Many of the top e-reader brands from Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Kobo have abandoned manual page turn buttons. There was no clear reason for doing so and it's not like thousands of people were complaining about it. Why exactly are they a thing of the past?When the Amazon Kindle first burst on the scene in 2007, touchscreen technology was still in its infancy. There … [Read more...] about Why Did e-Reader Companies Abandon Page Turn Buttons?
There is Little Interest in the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3
Amazon has just released the Kindle Paperwhite 3 and it packs the same high resolution display as found in the flagship Kindle Voyage. Sometimes specs on paper aren't everything and already many users are reporting that they like the old model better. Are you going to buy the Paperwhite 3? This is a question we asked our audience and there is a tremendous amount of apathy … [Read more...] about There is Little Interest in the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3 vs Kindle Paperwhite 2
Amazon has just released their latest e-reader, the Kindle Paperwhite 3. Whenever a new product comes to the market people often wonder what the primary differences are between it and the previous generation. Today, we take a look at the Kindle Paperwhite 3 and the Paperwhite 2.In the video below we document the subtle hardware differences between the two models and how the … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3 vs Kindle Paperwhite 2
New Barnes and Noble CEO Will Kill NooK
Barnes and Noble has lost over one billion dollars on trying to make the Nook brand into a viable business model. Since 2009 the largest bookseller in the US has gone through two CEO's and has just announced they have hired their third, Ron Boire, who starts this September. It looks like the Nook brand is in seriously jeopardy.Boire—who has only been CEO of the faltering … [Read more...] about New Barnes and Noble CEO Will Kill NooK
How to Tell the Difference Between Kindle Paperwhite 2 and 3
Sometimes it can be quite difficult determining what e-reader is the latest generation model and what is outdated technology. The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2 and Kindle Paperwhite 3 look exactly the same in a side by side comparison. How can you tell the difference between the 2013 and 2015 edition? Today, we show you exactly what to look for on the retail packaging in a brand … [Read more...] about How to Tell the Difference Between Kindle Paperwhite 2 and 3
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3 Review
Amazon has just released a new e-reader and it goes by many names. Some people are referring to it as the 7th generation Kindle, while Amazon has dubbed it the all new Kindle Paperwhite, while still others are calling it the Paperwhite 3. It can be a tad confusing for people wanting to buy one, but the only model available on the main Amazon site for Canadian and US residents … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3 Review
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 1 Receives Massive Firmware Update
There are hundreds of e-readers on the market and the vast majority of them receive no firmware updates. Even the big companies like Barnes and Noble hardly ever update their older models with new functionality, opting instead on marketing new devices. Amazon continues to buck this trend by continuing to support older models and today the Kindle Paperwhite 1 has received a … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 1 Receives Massive Firmware Update
Barnes and Noble Launching New Website Next Week
Barnes and Noble has announced that they are redesigning their website that sells e-books, e-readers and consumer products. It will launch next week and this is the primary reason why people have been reporting various issues, such as pages not loading or certain functionality that is missing.During the financial quarterly results released yesterday the bookseller reported … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Launching New Website Next Week