The United States has implemented a new policy that prevents you from taking your e-reader or tablet on direct flights from Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Morocco, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The United Kingdom has imposed a similar ban from Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and Tunisia. Smartphones are allowed to be brought into the cabin to … [Read more...] about US and UK Restrict E-Readers on Direct Air Flights from the Middle East
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A New 13.3 Inch e-Reader has been Revealed
The e-reader industry is obsessed with six inch displays, which are often too small to read PDF files or have much of a screen area to consume e-books. There are thousands of users all over the world that are demanding a 13.3 inch screen, but there is only one commercially available product right now, the Sony Digital Paper. What if there was an e-reader that gave you a better … [Read more...] about A New 13.3 Inch e-Reader has been Revealed
What do you look for in a new e-reader?
Over the course of 2015 there has been a number of notable new e-readers that have hit the market. Barnes and Noble released their first new model in almost three years with the Nook Glowlight Plus, while Kobo released two different units. All eyes are on Amazon right now for their Kindle Voyage 2, Kindle Paperwhite 4 and entry level Kindle Basic, which should be announced in … [Read more...] about What do you look for in a new e-reader?
Crowd Funding Campaign for the Ultimate e-reader
Unlike tablets and phones, dedicated e-readers don’t distract you with social media, emails, and text messages. They don’t beep at you or tire your eyes when you read for hours at a time. By design, e-readers are purpose-built for reading and create a sanctuary so you can lose yourself in a book. The big trend in e-reader development over the course of the last four years is … [Read more...] about Crowd Funding Campaign for the Ultimate e-reader
The Energy Sistem PRO+ E-Reader is Now Available
We first reviewed the Energy Sistem PRO back in February and were impressed by the fact it ran Android and allowed users to install their own apps. One of the drawbacks that it was running e Ink Pearl, which is fairly old by today's standards. This has since been remedied with the advent of the Energy Sistem PRO+ that has e Ink Carta. E Ink Carta displays utilizes a new … [Read more...] about The Energy Sistem PRO+ E-Reader is Now Available
Why Are e-Readers Great for Reading in the Sun?
I am sure everyone has run into the situation where you need to hunt around for a bit of shade and get out of direct sunlight to read on your phone or tablet. LCD screens tend to reflect light like nobodies business because the average screen has multiple layers. Serious readers often turn to their trusty Kindles or Nooks because E Ink enabled displays are easily readable even … [Read more...] about Why Are e-Readers Great for Reading in the Sun?
Netronix Debutes 13.3 inch e-Reader at CES
Netronix has debuted a new 13.3 inch e-reader at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. This device features a resolution of 1440x1600 and its powered by a Freescale i.MX6 Solo Lite CPU processor. It is running an older version of Android right now, but they promised it will be upgraded to Kitkat within a few weeks. This 13.3 inch e-reader has a capacitive … [Read more...] about Netronix Debutes 13.3 inch e-Reader at CES
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
Oyster eBook Subscription Service Now on Android
Fellow bookworms will be thrilled to know that their appetites can now be satiated much like movie and television show lovers are by Netflix using the new Oyster - Read Unlimited Books app. Functioning as a subscription service with a library of over 500,000 titles (with additions every week, including New York Times bestsellers), Oyster is a bargain at $9.95 per month … [Read more...] about Oyster eBook Subscription Service Now on Android
RosettaBooks Goes Mobile with New E-Book App
Many of you will be familiar with RosettaBooks as an E-Book publisher (producing backlist works of familiar authors ranging from Winston Churchill to Kurt Vonnegut), but now you can use their new e-reading app for mobile phones and tablets. Think of this app like a portal, allowing you to discover new titles, explore various genres (like biography/memoir, science fiction, … [Read more...] about RosettaBooks Goes Mobile with New E-Book App