There are numerous reports out of China that the Kindle Paperwhite 5 screens are in mass production. Instead of the traditional 6 inch screen, they will instead use a 6.8 inch screen. Foxconn is assembling all of the components and doing all of the fitting and quality inspection. The one bottleneck right now is the main E INK factory in Yangzhou, eastern China, which provides … [Read more...] about Will the Kindle Paperwhite 5 have a 6.8 inch screen?
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Upcoming eReaders and eNotes people are most excited about
With more people taking to reading, the demand for eReader devices naturally is on the upswing. There also is an array of new eReader devices slated for launch in the next few months that remain of this year. Interestingly, we have a new class of eReaders among us - eNotes which essentially are note-taking tablet devices with an E Ink display.Here is a compilation of all … [Read more...] about Upcoming eReaders and eNotes people are most excited about
First Look at the Hisense Touch Music Reader
If you are looking for a HIFI music player with an E INK screen, the Hisense Music Player might be for you. This device has WIFI to download audiobooks, music or podcast apps, but if you are looking for the best experience, you will want to sideload in your own lossless files. It supports 32-bit/384 kHz audio and it can be played through the AAC dual 1216 stereo speakers or the … [Read more...] about First Look at the Hisense Touch Music Reader
These are the most travel-friendly e-readers
E Ink displays are wonderfully cooling for your eyes and feel fantastic to the touch. They offer great alternatives to traditional LCD and OLED screens and help save millions of trees each year. It's only natural that you'd want to take your trusty e-reader along with you on your travels.The best travel-friendly e-readers and e-paper tablets pack light and don't require you … [Read more...] about These are the most travel-friendly e-readers
Kobowriter transforms the Kobo Glo HD into an E Ink typewriter
Here's introducing the new Kobowriter which essentially is an E Ink typewriter that has been made out of a Kobo eReader. So, this isn't anything new that Kobo has to offer. Rather, it is the work of some enthusiasts who hit upon some ingenious ways to make good use of the USB port that the Kobo eReader has to offer. However, it is specifically the Kobo Glo HD that has been made … [Read more...] about Kobowriter transforms the Kobo Glo HD into an E Ink typewriter
Wisky Epad X is a dual screen LCD Tablet and E-Reader
Wisky is Chinese company who had a successful crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo and Kickstarter for their EE Write E INK writing tablet. They raised over a million dollars and actually shipped their users the product. Since the product was released in 2019, the company has been quiet and has not announced a new product, until now. Wisky has developed a dual screen e-reader, … [Read more...] about Wisky Epad X is a dual screen LCD Tablet and E-Reader
Kindle for Apple iPhone will be able to sell you ebooks again
Amazon Kindle, Barnes and Noble Nook and Kobo will soon be able to offer payments for digital content right on their own website and process payments, without paying Apple 30% of each ebook sold. This also includes other reader apps that sell audiobooks, magazines, manga and newspapers. This new system is planning on being implemented in early 2022. The only caveat is that … [Read more...] about Kindle for Apple iPhone will be able to sell you ebooks again
Topjoy Butterfly now available on Kickstarter
The Topjoy Butterfly 6 and 7.8 inch e-readers are now available on Kickstarter and the company has raised over $200,000 in two days and hit their funding goal in 10 minutes. The 6 inch model is available for $159 and the 7.8 $259. These devices are not using the typical E INK displays, but DES Slurry, which is a new breed of color e-paper technology. The products will be … [Read more...] about Topjoy Butterfly now available on Kickstarter
Grab the best cases for your Kindle Oasis
Amazon has been a dominating presence in the world of e-readers for many years now. The Kindle Oasis, in particular, is a staple E Ink device across thousands of households in the West. There are many benefits of owning a Kindle but we admit its drab looks can be a bit of a downer. If you're looking to spruce up your boring old Kindle Oasis, there is no better way than buying … [Read more...] about Grab the best cases for your Kindle Oasis
Why E-Reading Continues to Reign Supreme
If you go back in time to ten or fifteen years ago, you might struggle to find anyone who was using an e-reader. The world of reading, in particular, e-reading has come a very long way in a relatively short amount of time. Now, when you go on public transport, you will probably come across at least one person who is using an e-reader. As the trend for e-reading is not looking … [Read more...] about Why E-Reading Continues to Reign Supreme
E INK is suffering from an EPD Shortage
E INK is the company that is responsible for the e-paper displays found on popular e-readers like the Kindle Kobo and Nook. They also are found in digital note taking devices such as the Onyx Boox Nova 3 or Fujitsu Quaderno. Many sources have disclosed to Good e-Reader that there is a severe shortage of EPD panels (electronic paper displays) and this is forcing them to not … [Read more...] about E INK is suffering from an EPD Shortage
These are all of the new e-readers that are coming out in 2021
The e-reader industry is experiencing tremendous growth and there are more new devices coming out in 2021, then any other year. There are lots of startups that are taking advantage of new color e-paper technology, as well as established players in the industry. What new e-readers, e-notes and smartphones are coming out in 2021? This is our annual comprehensive list of all of … [Read more...] about These are all of the new e-readers that are coming out in 2021
