Amazon has just added a number of Kindle e-readers to their refurbished page and the discounts are the same as Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The Kindle Paperwhite is available in black or white for a paltry $79, which is a 30% savings. The first generation Kindle Oasis is $179 and it recently received a firmware update that allows you to listen to audiobooks. When you … [Read more...] about Amazon is selling refurbished Kindle Paperwhite for $79 and Oasis for $179
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Did you know the Kindle Oasis 2 is using the IMX.7 Dual Core Processor?
The Freescale IMX.7 dual core processor was announced in 2016 and no e-reader company employed it, until late 2017. The new Amazon Kindle Oasis 2 is the first e-reader in the world to utilize this new processor and many other companies will begin to adopt it in late 2018. One of the big reasons why Amazon is using the IMX.7 dual core processor is because the Oasis is a … [Read more...] about Did you know the Kindle Oasis 2 is using the IMX.7 Dual Core Processor?
Amazon Kindle Oasis 2 Manga Experience
The second generation Amazon Kindle Oasis has a larger screen than most other Kindles and this makes it a fairly effective device to read digital manga. Overall it does a great job with pinching and zooming to isolate specific frames but it lacks Guided View, which it does with comics and also the rapid page turn engine that the Kindle Manga Model employs. The review video … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Oasis 2 Manga Experience
New Kindle Oasis 2 Firmware Allows you to Disable the Touchscreen
Amazon has just released a new firmware update for the second generation Kindle Oasis. 5.9.2.0.1 allows you to disable touchscreen with a new option and exclusively use the physical page turn buttons. This new feature is tremendously useful for people who use their e-reader in the bathtub or in any environment where water will splash on the screen. This is because when water … [Read more...] about New Kindle Oasis 2 Firmware Allows you to Disable the Touchscreen
Amazon Selling Kindle e-Readers in Australia
Amazon has just opened their Kindle Store in Australia and has begun to sell Kindle e-Readers directly. Compared to the prices customers pay in the United States, the prices Australians pay are on the expensive side. The entry level Kindle is retailing for $109, Kindle Paperwhite is $159, the Kindle Voyage will set you back $299 and the all new Kindle Oasis is a staggering … [Read more...] about Amazon Selling Kindle e-Readers in Australia
Amazon has Discontinued Kindle Oasis Standing Covers
The second generation Amazon Kindle Oasis is a fairly good e-reader, but the official cases have been fraught with consumer ire. Last month public pressure has prompted Amazon to slash the prices of the Kindle Oasis 2 covers. The company discounted the fabric covers by $15 the final cost was $29.99. The Premium Leather Standing Covers used to be $59.99 and are were retailing … [Read more...] about Amazon has Discontinued Kindle Oasis Standing Covers
Amazon Kindle Oasis 2 vs Nook Glowlight 3
The second generation Kindle Oasis and Nook Glowlight 3 are the latest e-readers to be released and many people might be wondering what one is the better buy. The Oasis is fairly expensive at $290, whereas the Nook can be purchased for $119 or lower. The Kindle Oasis 2 is waterproof, has Audible integration via Bluetooth and has a bunch of accessibility features. You can … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Oasis 2 vs Nook Glowlight 3
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
Here is what you need to know about the Waterproof Kindle Oasis
Amazon is releasing a second generation Kindle Oasis at the end of the month. It has a large seven inch screen and can play audiobooks from Audible via Bluetooth. One of the most exciting features is that it is waterproof, but there are a number of lingering concerns on where you can use it and where you cannot. The Kindle Oasis has a IPX8 rating which means it can stay … [Read more...] about Here is what you need to know about the Waterproof Kindle Oasis