We've voiced our thoughts about how e-paper devices serve as the perfect gateway to start your children out with technology. They aren't as harmful to eyesight as mainstream tabs, they help save you a lot of money on traditional paper products and storage spaces, they are safer for the environment as fewer trees have to be sacrificed, and so much more. With the conversation … [Read more...] about Here are some great e-ink tablets and e-readers for kids
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What is next for ereaders in 2020?
The e-reader industry is going to experience a paradigm shift of e-paper technology that will prompt everyone to upgrade to the latest and greatest. Color e-paper will finally be released in a series of new products in the Fall of 2020. Right now e-notes or digital note taking devices will embrace color first, and this segment will be able to take advantage of the new tech in … [Read more...] about What is next for ereaders in 2020?
Are you buying a new e-Reader for Black Friday?
There are only a few e-readers that have not been announced this year, that will be released in the next month or two. The vast majority have already been issued and popular ones include the Kindle Oasis 3, Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight 7.8, Kobo Libra H2O, Likebook Alita and the Onyx Boox MAX3. Every year on Black Friday Amazon heavily discounts their entire line of … [Read more...] about Are you buying a new e-Reader for Black Friday?
The best e-readers to borrow ebooks from the library
In Canada and the United States the vast majority of public libraries have an ebook collection. Overdrive stated that they power 95% of all libraries and there are a number of smaller companies that are involved in this field as well, such as Hoopla and Bibliotheca. There are a number of e-readers that have functionality to deliver ebooks right from the library and read them … [Read more...] about The best e-readers to borrow ebooks from the library
Long Live the e-Reader
An article appeared this week, one that sagely but somewhat inflamingly asks the question, "Is The E-Reader Dead?" But rather than yet another infuriating "print is dead!" or "ebooks are dead!" or (a personal favorite) "self-publishing is finally dead!" toned article, this one provides evidence on the reading habits of US consumers, the purchasing history of total volume … [Read more...] about Long Live the e-Reader
The Best e-Readers of 2015
The Holiday season is right around the corner and many of the top brands have all released new e-readers over the course of the year. There are hundreds of different devices on the market and it can get overwhelming trying to find the best model that suits your needs. Today, we would like to present our end of the year wrap up of the best e-readers of 2015. Six inch … [Read more...] about The Best e-Readers of 2015
Poll – What’s Your Favorite e-reader Company?
There are two different kinds of companies that manufacture and sell e-readers. On one hand you have the ones that merely sell the hardware and leave it up to the users on purchasing their own e-books. The most successful have their own ecosystems and make it very easy to buy digital content right on the reader. Last month we asked the question "whats your favorite e-reader … [Read more...] about Poll – What’s Your Favorite e-reader Company?
Were “Flash in the Pan” Predictions Right?
When ebooks first appeared on the literary scene in a big way, critics and supporters alike had some pretty bold predictions. From the "death of print" side came support for the worldwide benefits of digital reading, while the "flash in the pan" crowd refused to let go of their paper editions and that "new book smell." There was even a solid middle ground as parents--even those … [Read more...] about Were “Flash in the Pan” Predictions Right?
The e-Reader Industry Year in Review – 2014
There has been massive upheaval in the e-reader industry over the course of 2014. Sony abandoned making e-readers for consumers and closed their longstanding digital bookstore. Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Kobo all released brand new devices in the United States and most incorporated brand new technology. Over in Europe, things have been getting more progressive with prices … [Read more...] about The e-Reader Industry Year in Review – 2014
Flight Attendants Union Challenges e-Readers on Airplanes
The FAA relaxed restrictions on airplanes last November that allowed passengers to use e-readers, smartphones and tablets on all phases of travel. This has been a boon to readers, who simply want to immerse themselves in a great book. Not everyone is happy with the FAA, as the Flight Attendants Union filed a lawsuit last Friday, challenging the use of electronics. As … [Read more...] about Flight Attendants Union Challenges e-Readers on Airplanes