Icarus runs their own website and online store, where they directly sell their entire portfolio of e-readers. Over the course of the past few weeks every single one of their devices are out of stock. There are also no devices available on Amazon either. The company has just told me that they have a new e-reader coming out in October 2018. During the last twelve months many … [Read more...] about All Icarus e-readers are out of stock
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How would you design the perfect e-reader?
There are two different types of e-readers on the market. One is the consumer segment that has a built in digital bookstore or allows you to install Android apps. Professional e-readers appeal to people who want to make digital notes, draw or edit PDF files. If you had to design the perfect ereader for either consumers or professionals, what types of features would you … [Read more...] about How would you design the perfect e-reader?
Android Lite apps are breathing a second life into e-readers
Major companies are releasing a series of Lite and Go apps that are optimized for lower end smartphones and countries with poor internet connection. Amazon released Kindle Lite for this very purpose, and there are Lite versions of Facebook, Spotify, Instagram. There is also a myriad of communication apps such as Skype Lite and Line Line. This is having a really positive impact … [Read more...] about Android Lite apps are breathing a second life into e-readers
The rise and fall of Pixel QI – How it shaped the e-reader revolution
Pixel Qi is a company that started right at the cusp of the e-reader revolution. It was started in 2008, one year after the original Kindle was released. The Notion Ink Adam was the first tablet to employ the technology in 2011 and four other tablet companies issued their own products. Pixel Qi has shipped over 3 million displays in over fifteen laptop and tablet models in … [Read more...] about The rise and fall of Pixel QI – How it shaped the e-reader revolution
Android e-Readers can no longer access Google Play
Google implemented a new security policy that is preventing users from accessing the Google Play Store on an Android e-reader. Dozens of popular brands in Asia and Europe do not have an official license for Google Play, instead they just load in the framework and the app store. In the past that was enough, but not anymore. If you have an existing e-reader and you have bound … [Read more...] about Android e-Readers can no longer access Google Play
What can Google Android do for e-Readers?
There are two major camps when it comes to e-readers. People who want something that is a dedicated reading device to consume ebooks and those who covet features that multipurpose tablets have, such as games and apps. A Brief History Our reading habits have really changed over the past decade. In 2007, when Amazon released their first generation Kindle, ebooks enjoyed a … [Read more...] about What can Google Android do for e-Readers?
Icarus XL HD Now Available in Canada and the US
Icarus released the XL HD last year and it features a giant 7.8 inch screen and it runs Google Android so users can install their own apps. This e-reader was only available to order from Europe, but now Good e-Reader is proud to offer this e-reader to customers in Canada and the US for $369.00. The Icarus XL HD features a 7.8 inch E INk Carta display with Regal Waveform. … [Read more...] about Icarus XL HD Now Available in Canada and the US
Icarus Illumina XL HD Review
Icarus has released a brand new e-reader that might be the best one they have ever made. The screen is the perfect size for digital reading and Google Play allows users to install any app they want. This device has the perfect blend of screen size and hardware performance. Hardware The Icarus XL HD features a 7.8 inch E INk Carta display with Regal Waveform. The … [Read more...] about Icarus Illumina XL HD Review
The Top e-Readers of 2017
Good e-Reader reviews every single e-ink device in the world and we know a thing or two about digital reading and hardware. This year a ton of new e-readers have been announced or have been on sale for a number of weeks. If you are looking to purchase a new device in the next few months or to give as a gift to a loved one, this is the definitive video for you. The Kindle … [Read more...] about The Top e-Readers of 2017
E-Readers are Undergoing a Resurgence in 2017
The second generation Amazon Kindle Oasis has provided a financial windfall for E-Ink Holdings, the company that powers the e-paper display. E-Ink has reported that they have experienced a four year high for September. EIH September revenues reached NT$1.691 billion (US$56.03 million) for September, up 3.3% on month and 11.3% on year. Revenues for the third quarter of 2017 … [Read more...] about E-Readers are Undergoing a Resurgence in 2017
Icarus XL HD 7.8 e-reader is shipping this week
The Icarus XL HD is a brand new 7.8 inch e-reader that we previewed a few weeks ago. According to the company they are going to be shipping out orders that were placed on their website and their Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign this week. I am bullish on this device and it might be the best e-reader that the company has ever produced. The Icarus XL HD features a 7.8 inch E … [Read more...] about Icarus XL HD 7.8 e-reader is shipping this week
BOYUE Likebook Plus 7.8 inch e-Reader Launches on Aliexpress
Boyue has just launched the Likebook Plus 7.8 inch Carta Screen e-book Reader with a resolution of 1440 X 1880 with 300 PPI and a backlit screen to read at night. Underneath the hood is a Cortex A9 Quad-Core processor, 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. This device needs the beefy specs because it is running Google Android 4.2 and has Google Play. You will be able to … [Read more...] about BOYUE Likebook Plus 7.8 inch e-Reader Launches on Aliexpress
Good e-Reader App Store is on the Rise
Over the course of the past few weeks we have added close to 5,000 new Android apps and have redoubled our efforts to keep everything up to date. The Good e-Reader App Store is a great alternative to the Amazon Appstore and 1Mobile. We have a wide selection of apps not found anywhere else with a special emphasis on digital reading, comics, manga and newspapers. We recently … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader App Store is on the Rise
A Short History of E-Paper and the eReader Revolution
People started paying attention to to the e-reader industry in 2007 when Amazon released the Kindle. The industry exploded in the ensuing years and many other companies started to make their own models, with varying degrees of success. There are a few different companies that have been at the forefront of the e-reading revolution and today we are going to look at some of the … [Read more...] about A Short History of E-Paper and the eReader Revolution