At the beginning of July Amazon released the Kindle Paperwhite 3, which gives you the same type of high resolution reading experience as found on the Kindle Voyage. How does this new model compare to some of the readers that were issued late last year? Today, we take a look at the entry level Kindle Basic and the Paperwhite 3. The Kindle Basic for the first time ever has a … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Basic vs Kindle Paperwhite 3
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Amazon Rolls out Paperwhite 2 and Voyage Installment Plan
Every so often Amazon offers an installment plan for their e-readers and tablets. For a low upfront fee, you can get one shipped out and play around for it for a few weeks. If you don't like it, you can return it within 30 days for a full refund or keep it and pay a low monthly fee on your credit card. Today, Amazon has brought back the program for the second generation Kindle … [Read more...] about Amazon Rolls out Paperwhite 2 and Voyage Installment Plan
Kindle Paperwhite 1 Finally gets GoodReads Intergration
Amazon has a very bad track record of updating the firmware for older devices. The original Paperwhite was a critical success for the Seattle based company with over half a million of them in circulation. Today, the Kindle Paperwhite 1 just received a massive firmware update that adds GoodReads functionality and a ton more. Amazon had purchased eBook and social website … [Read more...] about Kindle Paperwhite 1 Finally gets GoodReads Intergration
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 1 vs the Paperwhite 2
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Comparison! Today we check out the previous generation Amazon Kindle Paperwhite and one that just came out this week. We evaluate the hardware, software and glowlight. The hardware for both models is relatively the same with the second generation having a bit faster of a processor. Underneath the hood is a 1 GHZ vs the 800 MHZ on the … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 1 vs the Paperwhite 2
Nook Simple Touch Glowlight Now Costs Just £49 In The UK
The Nook Simple Touch Glowlight has earned itself the distinction of being the first front lit e-reader to breach the £50 mark, thanks to a price cut that has made the device cost just £49. The front lit e-reader had seen its price downsized to £69 from £109 earlier in the year, though the latest round of price reshuffling introduces a new low in e-reader price war. The Nook … [Read more...] about Nook Simple Touch Glowlight Now Costs Just £49 In The UK
Amazon Still Awaiting Its Indian eBook Store to Click
Amazon is yet to build the kind of success it might have expected out of its India operations, but that is because i'ts only now that tablet devices have started to emerge as the preferred mobile computing platform. eReaders, for their part, never enjoyed the popularity in India that they did in other reading markets. Another reason for Amazon to lag behind in ebook sales in … [Read more...] about Amazon Still Awaiting Its Indian eBook Store to Click
Huge Microscope Comparison: iPad 3, Mini, PaperWhite, Fire HD, Nexus 7, and Galaxy Tab Plus
My new microscope arrived and here's the shoot-out between the tablets. Clearly the Retina wins and then the Kindle Fire HD takes second place, followed by the Mini, Nexus 7, and Galaxy Tab 7 Plus, in that order. The PaperWhite also has a very good showing and, to my eyes, comes in second after the iPad, but it's an apples to oranges comparison. Click on each picture for a … [Read more...] about Huge Microscope Comparison: iPad 3, Mini, PaperWhite, Fire HD, Nexus 7, and Galaxy Tab Plus
Which e-Reader Should I Buy for the Holidays?
It's not an easy choice. There is a lot of good hardware on the market right now, so let's break it down into several categories. There are two main areas that you need to give some thought to in making your choice: the platform and the provider. The Platform - tablet or e-ink? Here is the first choice you need to make - tablet or e-ink. Tablets run from … [Read more...] about Which e-Reader Should I Buy for the Holidays?
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Shortage Grips the USA
The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is experiencing a massive shortage across the entire USA. The main website has shipping estimates of around December 21st. Retail websites such as Best Buy, Office Max, Staples, and many others are completely sold out due to pre-order demand. In many cases, these companies have removed the product from their online ordering pages altogether. The … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Shortage Grips the USA
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite WIFI European Launch Delayed
Amazon initially planned to launch the Kindle Paperwhite e-Reader in Europe in 2013, citing supply chain issues. It looks like inventory is not up to snuff and that the Kindle Paperwhite WIFI model will see a 3-5 week shipping delay in the UK, Spain, Italy, Germany, and France. Last week Amazon had announced that they will be entering a few European markets in the next few … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Paperwhite WIFI European Launch Delayed
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Available in the UK, France, Italy, and Spain
Amazon has officially announced today that the new Kindle Paperwhite e-Reader will be hitting the European shores this year after all. This is the latest six inch device that will allow you to read in the dark with a pure white display, while other companies often give you a soft blue hue. The Kindle Paperwhite is available to pre-order in both the wi-fi and 3G variants. The … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Available in the UK, France, Italy, and Spain
Amazon Talks about New Paperwhite Technology
Amazon, Kobo and Barnes and Noble have all developed e-ink based readers that allow you to read in the dark. The main benefit is that your eyes can rest easy because it doesn't cause the same strain as staring at an LCD screen. So what are the main benefits of the new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite? Engineers and Product Managers at the company have developed a new video that … [Read more...] about Amazon Talks about New Paperwhite Technology