Pocketbook is one of those e-reader brands that do not lock you into a specific ecosystem and allow you to load in your own ebook collection or load in titles purchased at other retailers. The Pocketbook InkPad Pro is a new flagship e-reader that does it all. It is waterproof and has Bluetooth, in addition to having a larger screen than the Kindle Oasis.HardwareThe … [Read more...] about Hands on Review of the Pocketbook InkPad 3 Pro
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Top 5 most forgotten e-readers
There have been hundreds of e-readers that have been released over the past decade and most of them came out way ahead of their time. The limitations of E Ink technology have made a good idea, turn into terrible execution. These are the top 5 most forgotten e-readers.Ectaco Jetbook ColorVery early early on, Ectaco was a strong brand that had the Jetbook lineup. They … [Read more...] about Top 5 most forgotten e-readers
HZO is the company responsible for 80% of all waterproof e-readers
HZO is a company that launches in 2011 after recognizing the market need to safeguard electronics from the most demanding environments. IDC predicts that by 2025, there will be over 75B connected devices, which are smaller, more complex, and require protection from the elements. HZO protects electronics with world-class nanocoatings to enable a better, more durable product. The … [Read more...] about HZO is the company responsible for 80% of all waterproof e-readers
Unboxing the new Pocketbook Inkpad Pro
The Pocketbook InkPad Pro is now available and the big selling points is that it has a 7.8 inch screen and is waterproof with IPX8 certification. Bluetooth will allow you to connect up a pair of external speakers or wireless headphones to listen to audiobooks or music. It also has 16GB of internal storage, giving you enough space to house a respectable ebook collection.The … [Read more...] about Unboxing the new Pocketbook Inkpad Pro
Kobo releases new firmware for the Libra H2O
The Kobo Libra H2O will be available this week and there is a new firmware update that is now available. This was billed as bug fixes and updates, but Good e-Reader has learned there are many improvements.ImprovementsAbout view now shows advertised storage capacity. Header/footer is now chapter(top)/book progress(bottom). There is an off setting for each. They are … [Read more...] about Kobo releases new firmware for the Libra H2O
Unboxing the brand new Onyx Boox MAX 3
The new Onyx Boox MAX3 is available now for $859 from Good e-Reader and today we conduct a comprehensive unboxing video. The retail packaging is enclosed in plastic film, which you have to remove. The front of the box has a large picture of the e-reader and on the back it shows the specs. Once you remove the sleeve from the box, it has a plain black box with the Onyx Boox logo … [Read more...] about Unboxing the brand new Onyx Boox MAX 3
The Kobo Forma has been reduced in price to $249
The Kobo Forma 8GB model originally launched for $299 USD and Kobo has discounted this model to $249. Walmart has also discounted the Forma and you can pick it up for $263.00. There is no word yet if this is a limited time deal or if this is the all new price.It looks like Kobo is trying to go head to head with the Amazon Kindle line of e-readers. The Forma 8GB is now the … [Read more...] about The Kobo Forma has been reduced in price to $249
Will you buy the new Onyx Boox MAX3?
The Onyx MAX line is the only established brand that provides a giant 13.3 inch screen for A4 documents and run Android. The only other 13.3 inch device on the market is the Sony Digital Paper DPT-RP1 and it only edits PDF files. They both have fairly good note experience, but Onyx has an AI engine that not only converts handwritten notes to text, but with the microphone can do … [Read more...] about Will you buy the new Onyx Boox MAX3?
Everything you need to know about the Onyx Boox MAX 3
The Onyx Boox MAX 3 is available now on the Good e-Reader Store for $859 and this is the best 13.3 inch digital note taking device currently on the market. The big selling points are the octa-core Qualcomm processor, quick charge system, 5G internet access and Android 9.0The MAX 3 features a 13.3 inch flexible E Ink Carta display panel with a resolution of 2260 x 1650 at … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about the Onyx Boox MAX 3
Onyx Boox will upgrade most e-readers to Android 9.0
Onyx Boox has disclosed to Good e-Reader that a number of their modern e-readers will receive a Android 9.0 OS update in the coming weeks. This includes the Note Pro, Nova Pro, Poke Pro, MAX2, MAX 2 Pro and a number of other models. Basically anything that has Android 6.0 will be updated.Android 9.0 is really good for e-readers because it addresses almost all of the known … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox will upgrade most e-readers to Android 9.0
Kobo announces the Kobo Libra H20
The Kobo Libra H2O is the first e-reader that Kobo released in 2019. This device has the same form factor as the Kobo Forma and Kindle Oasis 3. It is going to retail for $169 when it is available as pre-order on September 10th and will be available from most retailers on the 15h. It comes in black and white.The Libra features a 7 inch E Ink Carta HD display with a … [Read more...] about Kobo announces the Kobo Libra H20
A Remarkable 2 is looking likely in 2020 or 2021
The Remarkable writing slate came out in 2017 and there were very few 10.3 inch digital note taking devices on the market. In the past few years we have seen many new players enter the market and 10.3 is the norm. There is the Sony DPT-CP1, SuperNote A5, Likebook Mimas & Alita and the Onyx Boox Note Pro, among others. Will Remarkable release a new device in … [Read more...] about A Remarkable 2 is looking likely in 2020 or 2021
What is a Renewed e-reader on Amazon?
Amazon introduced a renewed system in late 2017 and we are finally seeing a series of e-readers have this designation. There are currently a number of Kindles, Kobos and Nook e-readers available at serious discounts and also tablets, like the 2019 iPad. What does renewed mean?Renewed is an Amazon brand name for Refurbished. Amazon has a system where basically the buyer can … [Read more...] about What is a Renewed e-reader on Amazon?