The Boyue Likebook Alita can be considered a second generation Likebook Mimas, which is the most successful e-reader that Boyue has ever released. The main selling points is that it has a flush screen and bezel design, which should make it easier to make notes and edit PDF files. It also has double the RAM, which should make multitasking and running Android apps, much more … [Read more...] about Boyue Likebook Alita e-Reader Review
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Boyue Likebook Mars e-reader review
The Boyue Likebook Mars is the most powerful e-reader in the world. The software experience is really innovative and the home screen is super polished and intuitive. Whether you are reading books, listening to audiobooks or playing around with Android apps, the octa-core processor handles it all like a champ. Hardware The Likebook Mars features a 7.8 inch E Ink Carta … [Read more...] about Boyue Likebook Mars e-reader review
Pocketbook Aqua 2 Review
Pocketbook has just released their second generation waterproof e-reader, the Pocketbook Aqua 2. This device is designed to handle anything you can throw at it and is ideal for people who read outdoors or in the bathtub. Hardware The Pocketbook Aqua 2 features a six inch E Ink Carta display with a resolution of 1024 × 758 and 212 PPI. It has eight LED lights on the … [Read more...] about Pocketbook Aqua 2 Review
Kobo Aura One Does Not Work Underwater
The Kobo Aura One e-Reader is rated IPX8 for waterproofing, so it can be immersed in up to two 6.5 feet of water for up to one hour. When the e-reader is completely submerged in water it has limited functionality. You cannot turn the pages of an e-book or access anything that relies on the touchscreen. Once you take it out of the water the touchscreen functionality returns. … [Read more...] about Kobo Aura One Does Not Work Underwater
Kobo Aura Edition 2 Review
The Kobo Aura Edition 2 is the latest e-reader to hit the market and it is closer to the Kobo Glo HD than a true spiritual successor to the Aura. It is an entry level device and very affordable. Hardware The Kobo Aura that was released in 2013 featured several improvements to its immediate predecessor, the Kobo Glo. The screen had a flat plastic panel, featuring an … [Read more...] about Kobo Aura Edition 2 Review
Amazon Makes it Easier than Ever to Leave a Review
Book reviews are the bane of many authors' existence, not for their negative remarks or hurtful nature, but mostly for the fact that many authors feel the frustration of not getting reviews in the first place. This is especially common among authors who run free book promotions or offer their titles for free or reduced prices as part of the KDP Select benefits. The complaint is … [Read more...] about Amazon Makes it Easier than Ever to Leave a Review
Death Parade: The Review
Every season comes a plethora of brand new animes to be watched, but with so many new releases, how do you figure out which are worth it? Well today I will be reviewing an anime that was released during the 2014 winter line up and that has been making quite a buzz. Death Parade, written and directed by Yuzuru Tachikawa, is a series that originally spawned from a short film … [Read more...] about Death Parade: The Review
Reticare Ocular Protective Sheet Review
Many people buy screen protectors for their tablets and smartphones because they want to protect their devices against the rigors of nature and day to day activities. Most of them were made to preserve the lifespan of your gadget, but Reticare is more concerned with saving your eyes. The Reticare ocular protective sheet took twelve years of research and over 100 scientists … [Read more...] about Reticare Ocular Protective Sheet Review
Star Wars Commander for iOS Review
Star Wars Commander is an attempt to cash in on the entire Clash of Clans phenomenon. The premise of the game is to enhance your resources, upgrade your town hall and build defensive walls to keep your enemies out. There is a big army component to it, and depending if you choose the Rebels or the Imperials a host of custom troops, mechanized and airstrikes that can turn the … [Read more...] about Star Wars Commander for iOS Review
Book Review: Sharky Marky and the Big Race
Verdict: 4 Stars I first came across the creatives behind Sharky Marky and the Big Race at this year's BookExpo America event. It's a great thing when someone walks up, engages you in conversation, and then offers you a copy of a book. That's exactly how publishing industry events are supposed to work. It happened a number of other times during the event, such as when Pam … [Read more...] about Book Review: Sharky Marky and the Big Race
Review of the Amazon Kindle HDX 8.9
Amazon has an extensive track record of releasing seven inch tablets, but has only ever released two 8.9 inch models. The Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 is being billed as the definitive e-reader that excels at reading magazines, newspapers, eBooks and graphic novels. The entire Amazon ecosystem has a copious number of titles to keep you  basically reading forever. Today, we look … [Read more...] about Review of the Amazon Kindle HDX 8.9
Hands On Review of the Kobo Arc 7 HD
Good e-Reader is live at the Kobo launch event today, in which the company is expanding their tablet line with the unveiling of the Kobo Arc 7 HD. This new device brings next generation screen technology, and packages it unlike any other device on the market. The core focus is, of course, the e-Reading experience, which refines book discovery. Hardware The Kobo Arc HD … [Read more...] about Hands On Review of the Kobo Arc 7 HD
Review of the New Kobo Aura
Earlier in the year Kobo had released the Aura HD, which was a 6.7 inch e-Reader that bucked the trend of the standard six inch device. It was said when it was first released that this model was a limited edition and would not see the same sort of mass market push as the Kobo Glow. The Canadian company has gone back to the drawing table and just announced the new Kobo … [Read more...] about Review of the New Kobo Aura
Review: Sony Xperia Tablet S
Another Android tablet has hit the market hoping to wear the crown as the ultimate gadget to have: the Sony Xperia Tablet S. Interestingly, Sony isn't gunning for the iPad with its second gen Tablet S, but has set its sights on Samsung and wants to seem just as popular as the South Korean company is with its Galaxy Tab range of devices. However, does Sony have what it takes to … [Read more...] about Review: Sony Xperia Tablet S