The second generation Amazon Kindle Oasis is now available and this is the first e-reader larger than six inches since the Amazon Kindle DX, which was released in 2009. This device is also waterproof, dustproof and has Bluetooth to play audiobooks purchased from Audible. I believe that this is the best e-reader Amazon has ever made.HardwareThe new Kindle Oasis … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Oasis 2 Review – 2017
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Audible will soon be available on all Kindle e-Readers
Amazon is preparing a firmware update that will allow users to purchase audiobooks directly from Audible and listen to them on the Kindle. The first generation Kindle Oasis and entry level $79 Kindle will unlock the Bluetooth chip and introduce an audiobook player. These two models do not have a headphone jack but you will be able to hook up a pair of bluetooth headphones or a … [Read more...] about Audible will soon be available on all Kindle e-Readers
Amazon is Forcing New Users to Signup for Kindle Unlimited
Amazon is pulling some dirty tricks to rope people into signing up for their Kindle Unlimited program. When you are setting up a Kindle e-reader for the first time and registering an account, users are cornered into a free 30 day subscription to Kindle Unlimited. There is no text or arrow to bypass the screen, the only way to complete the registration process is to sign up for … [Read more...] about Amazon is Forcing New Users to Signup for Kindle Unlimited
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
New Amazon Kindle Oasis is Waterproof and can Play Audiobooks
Amazon has just announced a new Kindle Oasis and this device is waterproof and can play audiobooks. This seven inch e-reader maintains the same asymmetrical shape as the first generation model and there is no built in case. One of the things I like about this device is that it has six weeks of battery life, whereas the original model would barely last a few days.The Kindle … [Read more...] about New Amazon Kindle Oasis is Waterproof and can Play Audiobooks
Amazon is Running a Huge DC Digital Comic Sale
Amazon has run many sales where it gave away thousands of Marvel digital comics over the course of the past year and the company has just launched a new DC campaign. You can download 60 or so titles are free and hundreds of standalone and graphic novels range from 99 cents to $5.99. You do not need to be a Prime Member to take advantage of this promotion and you can read them … [Read more...] about Amazon is Running a Huge DC Digital Comic Sale
Amazon eReaders on Sale for Prime Members
Amazon is discounting their entire line of Kindle e-readers for Prime members. They tend to do this once a month for certain models, but it is rare that they discount everything. People believe Amazon is doing this to dump stock for a number of new Kindles that should be announced sometime in the next few weeks.The Kindle Oasis 3G - This model is on sale for $309, which is … [Read more...] about Amazon eReaders on Sale for Prime Members
This is why Amazon did not release a new Kindle Yesterday
Amazon had a private media event yesterday, where they unveiled a new 4K Fire TV and a myriad of Echo based products. Many people were hoping they would unveil a new Kindle, but it is not surprising they did not. Amazon has not had a Kindle media event in a number of years, they ceased having Fire Tablet launches a few years ago. The main reason the Kindle was not unveiled is … [Read more...] about This is why Amazon did not release a new Kindle Yesterday
Amazon fails to control the iPhone in my pocket
Amazon has a dominant market share when it comes to ebooks and their Audible unit. They sold over three hundred million Kindle books in 2016 and control 75% of the US market. The Kindle, Echo and Fire tablets are all gateways to the Amazon ecosystem, but they fail to have a meaningful presence on my iPhone.Longtime Apple users remember the day when their entire world … [Read more...] about Amazon fails to control the iPhone in my pocket
Amazon Partners with Alibaba for a Huge Kindle Promotion
There was a time when Amazon thought they could seriously compete against Alibaba in China, but it looks like this is not going to happen. Amazon has just partnered with them for a large Kindle promotion across Alibaba’s shopping sites in China on Saturday.Kindles have been on sale in the country since 2013, and e-books from Amazon since 2012, when the company launched an … [Read more...] about Amazon Partners with Alibaba for a Huge Kindle Promotion
Amazon Kindle Audio Adapter with Voiceview Review
The Amazon Kindle Audio Adapter is a piece of hardware you can purchase for your Kindle Paperwhite, Voyage or Oasis. It plugs into the USB port of your device and in conjunction with a pair of headphones you can have everything read aloud. This is useful for navigating around the device, it tells you exactly what you are clicking on and e-books, which have a text to speech … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Audio Adapter with Voiceview Review
Amazon Kindle e-Readers Now Available at Myer in Australia
Amazon Kindle e-Readers are now available at Myer, Australia’s largest department store chain. The retailer is now the sole provider of Kindle e-readers and accessories. You will be able to pick up one up in their stores or order one online. They are currently carrying the entry level Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Voyage.“We are thrilled to announce our program with … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle e-Readers Now Available at Myer in Australia
Amazon Discontinues their Whispersync for Voice Promotion
Amazon has been running their Whispersync for Voice promotion for the past five years. This was a promotional system where every month Amazon would giveaway a free classic audiobook each month. When a user downloaded the free ebook and audiobook, it would start immersion reading. This is where the word in an book would be highlighted as the audiobook plays. Amazon has just … [Read more...] about Amazon Discontinues their Whispersync for Voice Promotion
Kobo is doing a better job than Amazon
Amazon and Kobo both have a number of electronic readers in their portfolio. Each of these devices are bundled with a digital bookstore that customers can easily purchase e-books, comics and manga. Amazon was first to market and Kobo a few years later. Over the course of the past four years Kobo has managed to out-innovate Amazon with a number of features never seen on … [Read more...] about Kobo is doing a better job than Amazon
The Latest Amazon Kindle News – August 7th
Amazon is planning on announcing new devices within the next few months and the company is starting to discontinue a number of e-readers. Kindle Direct Publishing has also launched a new writing contest in India and plugged a loophole that scammers were taking advantage of.Kindle NewsOasis - Amazon will be announcing new Kindle e-readers soon and they are quietly … [Read more...] about The Latest Amazon Kindle News – August 7th
Amazon Needs to Release the Kindle DX 2
Amazon has been making making e-Readers since 2007 and this year the company is celebrating their ten year anniversary of the Kindle. They have only made one single that is larger than six inches and this was the Kindle DX. This was brought back from the grave on a few different occasions, but it was developed when the vast majority of E-Ink devices did not have a touchscreen. … [Read more...] about Amazon Needs to Release the Kindle DX 2