e-Readers have come a long way since the original Kindle was unveiled in 2007. e-Books have drastically altered the way we read and many bookstores have went out of business because their once loyal customer bought a Kobo.There are hundreds of e-readers that have come out in the last few years, some have offered some very innovative features, but the vast majority have … [Read more...] about The Ultimate e-Reader – Round Table Discussion
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e-Readers – The Race to the Bottom
When Sony and Amazon first got into the e-reader business, they were considered a new breed of luxury items. The first generation Kindle retailed for $399 and the PRS-500 was $349. Needless to say, only the most hardcore of readers were buying into the new way to consume digital books. In the last few years, you can pick up a ultra modern device for $79. Whats … [Read more...] about e-Readers – The Race to the Bottom
Amazon Optimizes iPad App for Kindle Unlimited
Amazon may not be selling eBooks in their iPad or iPhone Kindle app anymore, but there is a new reason to open it up again. If you are a Kindle Unlimited subscriber, the app has now been optimized so you can browse over 700,000 eBooks, borrow them and immediately start reading.The  new Kindle reading app update for iOS is certainly one of the largest in recent memory, in … [Read more...] about Amazon Optimizes iPad App for Kindle Unlimited
How to take Screenshots on the Kindle Voyage
The ability to take screenshots is not just relegated to phones or tablets, but your Kindle Voyage too. It is rather simple to take a screenshot of anything displayed on your screen. Today, we show you exactly how to do it in another Good e-Reader Video Tutorial.Taking screenshots just needs you to click on opposing corners on the very edge of the touchscreen. You need to … [Read more...] about How to take Screenshots on the Kindle Voyage
What Features Would the Ultimate e-reader Have?
e-Reader technology has come a long way since the first Kindle hit the market in 2007. Not only have the prices come down from over $300 for your standard six inch device, but e-paper has been polished and more refined. Companies such as Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Kobo invest copious amounts of money in research and development to give customers the best reading experience … [Read more...] about What Features Would the Ultimate e-reader Have?
Video: Cybook Ocean Frontlight Display Test
The Cybook Ocean is the first eight inch touchscreen e-reader and the main selling point is that you can fit more text on the screen at any given time than your standard six inch device. One of the big advancements of the Ocean is the new illumination technology that allows you to have control over the brightness of the screen during the day or night.Today, we take a look … [Read more...] about Video: Cybook Ocean Frontlight Display Test
Kindle Voyage – Hands on with Family Sharing and Wordwise
In late November the Amazon Kindle Voyage e-reader received a massive firmware update. It brought new features like Kindle Family Sharing and Wordwise. What exactly are these new features all about? Today, we give you all a comprehensive hands on review of all of the new features found in the biggest Kindle update ever.Wordwise is basically a thesaurus of sorts that … [Read more...] about Kindle Voyage – Hands on with Family Sharing and Wordwise
Massive New Update Available for the Sony Digital Paper
Sony has unveiled the first major firmware update for their 13.3 inch Digital Paper e-reader. It brings a number of notable enhancements such as the ability to lock your device with a password  and encrypt it for total security. They have also changed the way the toolbar is presented, it used to be on the top, its now on the side. This small move makes the task manager work … [Read more...] about Massive New Update Available for the Sony Digital Paper
Kobo Starts Selling e-Readers and e-Books in Saudi Arabia
Kobo has opened up a digital bookstore with over 4.2 million titles and started to sell their latest generation e-readers in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.Kobo is selling the Kobo Touch, Kobo Aura and Kobo H2o in 34 stores in the G.C.C. region in the Dubai Duty Free Stores, Virgin Megastores and Xcite. If you feel like forgoing the … [Read more...] about Kobo Starts Selling e-Readers and e-Books in Saudi Arabia
How Kobo Leverages their Biggest Fans to Make Firmware Better
Kobo is an anomaly in the e-reader world because they perfectly blend ease of use, for the general public and super advanced options for the hardcore readers. The Toronto based company simply did not get to this point overnight and unlike their competition, they frequently speak with the general public, programmers and beta testers.If you have ever used a Kobo e-reader, … [Read more...] about How Kobo Leverages their Biggest Fans to Make Firmware Better
Bookeen Cybook Muse with Frontlight Review
Bookeen has just released a new e-reader that seemingly came out of nowhere, with no fanfare or advance hype. The Cybook Muse with Frontlight gives users the ability to read eBooks in many different formats and read in the dark. It allows you turn pages with both the touchscreen and manual buttons. Is this e-reader a valid investment?HardwareThe Cybook Muse has a 6 inch … [Read more...] about Bookeen Cybook Muse with Frontlight Review
Findaway World Debuts the Aero e-Reader
Findaway World has developed a severely locked down e-reader that they have been marketing to the US armed forces. The big selling points is that there are no USB ports or wireless internet access to limit security breaches. Instead, the readers are loaded up with bestselling books and shipped out to submarines and other vessels. Today, Findaway World has announced the Aero … [Read more...] about Findaway World Debuts the Aero e-Reader
Barnes and Noble Unveils Nook Trade in Program
Barnes and Noble has just unveiled a new trade in program that will allow Nook owners to drop off their older devices at any bookstore and get a $30 credit towards the purchase of a Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook.The trade in program is the first of its type and gives owners of the 1st generation Nook, Nook Color and Nook Tablet a viable upgrade path. As long as the devices are … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Unveils Nook Trade in Program