eBook Readers

News, reviews and articles about eBook readers and eBook reader accessories.

Libby makes reading your favorite magazines even easier – for free!

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NEWS – I have always enjoyed going to bookstores like Barnes and Noble to browse the magazine racks. I used to walk out with a couple of issues of unique magazines like the T3 gadget mags, Treasure Hunting, and others that I can’t remember now. I can’t remember because it’s been a long time since […]

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OverDrive users have 1 month to switch to Libby for free ebook access!

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NEWS – How many of you have been using the OverDrive app on your mobile devices to check books out from your local library for free? If you do, then you will want to pay attention to this news. One month from now on May 1, 2023, the legacy OverDrive library app will officially be

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The Onyx Boox Poke2 Color is a long name for a new eReader with a COLOR display

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NEWS – Back when I actually used a dedicated eReader and not my phone or a tablet to read ebooks, I dreamt of having an eReader with a color display. That dream is now a reality with the Onyx Boox Poke2 Color which features Kaleido display technology that has offers a 6 inch E ink

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Walmart and Kobo have launched an eBook and audiobook store

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NEWS – Julie just recently reviewed a Kobo Clara HD eBook reader.  If you were inspired by her review to purchase a Kobo reader for yourself or as a gift, you’ll need a source for eBooks, and Walmart and Kobo’s new eBook store is just what you need.  Kobo’s library features 6,000,000+ titles, and you’ll

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Never worry about dropping your eBook reader in the bath with the new Kindle Oasis

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Back in the day, I ruined a few books by dropping them in the tub when I’d doze off while reading in the bath.  Because of that track record, I never tried reading in the tub with an eBook reader or a tablet.  But now, because the Kindle Oasis is waterproof (IPX8), reading in the

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Amazon just added free ebooks, magazines and comics for Prime members

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Being an Amazon Prime member just got even better! Earlier this week, Amazon announced their Prime Reading perk which offers a rotating selection of more than 1000 ebooks, kid’s books, magazines, and even comics that Prime members in the US can read through the Kindle app for free. Some of the selections include magazines like

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Amazon updates Kindle Paperwhite Resolution

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Amazon this week announced an update to its popular Kindle Paperwhite. The updated ebook reader now boasts a resolution of 300 pixels per inch, the same resolution as Amazon’s more expensive Kindle Voyage. The new Kindle also comes with Amazon’s new font, Bookerly, which claims to give readers a better reading experience — faster reading

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Give your child a gift of reading with Kindle for Kids

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Not so long ago, any time a child had with a screened device was seen as frivolous playtime.  That’s not true now, because kids spend more time reading and doing school work with tablets and computers than parents would have thought possible just a few years ago.  In my household, most of our books were

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Barnes & Noble announces new Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK

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This post is sponsored by Barnes & Noble. This morning in New York City’s Union Square Store, Barnes & Noble & Samsung announced a historic partnership releasing the newest and latest Samsung Galaxy Tab® 4 NOOK®. This new tablet provides the best of both worlds – a well designed technology backend and the excellent NOOK®

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BookBub helps you build your ebook library with free or low-cost books

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Regardless of which eBook device or app you use or which store you purchase from, BookBub can help you obtain books at discount prices or even free.  BookBub doesn’t sell books themselves.  They just “simply alert you by email to fantastic limited-time offers that become available on retailers like Amazon’s Kindle store, Barnes & Noble’s

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Amazon introduces Kindle Unlimited – a subscription service for book lovers

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One of the perks of being a Kindle owner and an Amazon Prime member was the one free book you were allowed to “borrow” each month.  With only one free book, it could take you a long time to try out new authors you’re interested in without having to risk some of your book budget

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Expert Shield Screen Protector review

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I have a Fujifilm X-M1 camera that I purchased not too long ago. I thoroughly enjoy using this camera and intend to take good care of it. I had been thinking about purchasing a screen protector for the LCD screen to protect it from scratches, especially when I wear the camera around my neck and

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