Amazon announced last week that a new Kindle was going to come out in the first two weeks of April. This is the first entry level Kindle with a better e-paper display and an adjustable front-light to read in the dark. It is going to retail for around $89, which is a solid price, but the Paperwhite is a better overall e-reader. Will you purchase the new Kindle? The entry … [Read more...] about Will you buy the new Kindle with front-light and Audible?
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New Kindle with Front-Light and E Ink Carta Display Available for $89
Amazon has just unveiled a new entry level Kindle e-reader with an E Ink Carta display and a front-light. This e-reader refreshes the old model that has been heavily discounted in the past few months, as Amazon was trying to get rid of as many units as possible. The entry level Kindle e-reader features a 6 inch E Ink Carta display with a resolution of 800x600 and 167 PPI. … [Read more...] about New Kindle with Front-Light and E Ink Carta Display Available for $89
Kindle Paperwhite 4 is on sale for $99
The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 4 is on sale for US customers for $99 and Canadian residents can purchase one for $109. The total discount for both countries is $30, which is solid if you are looking for one of the best e-readers around, but it is also waterproof and can play Audible audiobooks. The Paperwhite 4 features a 6 inch E Ink Carta HD capacitive touchscreen display … [Read more...] about Kindle Paperwhite 4 is on sale for $99
The Kindle has a new price in the US and discontinued in Canada
The entry level Kindle normally retails for $99 without Special Offers and $79 with them. It looks like Amazon is implementing a new pricing strategy in the United States, in order to get rid of them. You can now purchase the entry level Kindle for $89, without Special Offers and although the $79 price has not changed, it likely see a price drop in the near future. Meanwhile … [Read more...] about The Kindle has a new price in the US and discontinued in Canada
Should e-Reader companies support SD Cards?
Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Kobo have abandoned on-board SD cards and these three brands represent the vast majority of e-reader sales in North America. In Europe and China many e-reader brands have also removed support for SD cards, this is evident with most of Onyx Boox's new devices and ditto with Tolino and Pocketbook. Boyue seems to be the only one that continues to … [Read more...] about Should e-Reader companies support SD Cards?
Entry level Kindle and Voyage 2 will be released this year
Amazon has plans to refresh their entry level Kindle with an E Ink Carta HD screen, instead of Pearl. The Voyage 2 will also be released and not much will change with the overall design, instead most of the enhancements will be under the hood, such as Bluetooth for Audible audiobooks. The entry level Kindle came out in 2016 and it is the most affordable e-reader that Amazon … [Read more...] about Entry level Kindle and Voyage 2 will be released this year
Amazon Kindle 5.10.3 Update Makes Page Turn Speed Faster
Amazon has implemented a new firmware update for most of their Kindle e-readers, such as the Oasis 2, Paperwhite 4 and Voyage. Version 5.10.3 simply states that it increases performance issues, but does not go into detail on exactly what that means. I have found that this update drastically increases page turn speed with swipes or taps, this should be a boon for anyone who … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle 5.10.3 Update Makes Page Turn Speed Faster
How to get the most of out of your new Kindle e-Reader
The Amazon Kindle is the most popular e-reader in the United States and United Kingdom. There are a few different models that are currently available, such as the entry level Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite 4 and the Kindle Oasis 2. If you are a new Kindle user, it sometimes can be daunting to figure out how everything works and get the most out of your new device. Here is everything … [Read more...] about How to get the most of out of your new Kindle e-Reader
Amazon and Google have the last Cloud Readers
The Amazon Kindle Cloud Reader and Google Play Books Cloud Reader systems allow users to read ebooks they have downloaded for free or purchased in all of the major internet browsers. The provide fully functional e-reading experiences where the text, spacing, margins and fonts can be changed. Barnes and Noble and Kobo had their own online readers that they ran for a few years, … [Read more...] about Amazon and Google have the last Cloud Readers