Amazon is sending out emails to some Kindle owners about an anniversary of Kindle ownership, with a 20% off discount code to buy a new Kindle. It’s a targeted discount so it won’t be available for everyone, but I noticed something odd about the offer. I received one of the anniversary emails, and one of […]| The eBook Reader
Companies are always changing the appearance of the user interface on just about everything, but why is it that whenever Amazon makes changes to Kindles it always seems to be for the worse? A lot of people really dislike the look of the new page view layout on Kindles that Amazon switched to with recent […]| The eBook Reader
In May of 2024 I posted an article about how Amazon had put the international version of the Kindle Oasis on sale for 50% off. It’s now 16 months later and it’s still on sale—they can’t seem to get rid of them. It’s hard to believe they’ve had the International Kindle Oasis on sale for […]| The eBook Reader
Back in March, Amazon added a new way to turn pages and scroll on the Signature Edition Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Colorsoft that works by double-tapping the sides or back of the device (sometimes it works when tapping the front too). As an owner of the standard Kindle Paperwhite, I was annoyed to find out […]| The eBook Reader
Amazon has quietly started rolling out a new revamped text-to-speech feature on Kindles called Assistive Reader. It’s been available on Kindle apps for some time, but now Kindle ereaders are getting the ability to read ebooks aloud via a software update too. Kindles used to support text-to-speech back in the early years, but then Amazon […]| The eBook Reader
Amazon has put a few of their Kindle models and kids bundles on sale, including the new 16GB version of the Kindle Colorsoft that was just released last month—those who were waiting for it to go on sale didn’t have to wait very long. The 16GB Kindle Colorsoft can now be had for $219.99. That’s […]| The eBook Reader
It looks like Amazon has another problem related to ebooks spontaneously disappearing on Kindle ereaders, and this time it affects ebooks from Amazon, not sideloaded books. I’ve been using Kids Mode on my ad-supported Kindles for a while now to avoid seeing the annoying screensaver ads (and I also like some of the screensavers that […]| The eBook Reader
The new 16GB Kindle Colorsoft has a significantly higher user rating on Amazon's website than the original Colorsoft ever had.| The eBook Reader
Amazon has released a software update for Kindles, version 5.18.4.0.1, that adds accessibility features and a new page view layout.| The eBook Reader
Sometimes I see people saying online that Kindles should run Android instead of the custom Linux-based software that Amazon has used since Kindles first came| The eBook Reader
Someone has posted some images and details on reddit about a new color Kindle that is supposedly getting released later this year.| The eBook Reader
Amazon has some really good deals on "like-new" Kindle Paperwhites again, and even the upgraded Signature Edition model is included this time.| The eBook Reader
After the latest 5.18.3 software update, Kindles now have a bunch of new spacing settings to adjust line spacing, paragraph, character, and word spacing.| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
I've used a lot of ereaders over the years, and there's no denying the fact the Kindle's home screen is the most cluttered and most useless of them all.| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
It's becoming harder to find really good deals on Kindles, but you can still find occasional good deals if you know where to look.| The eBook Reader
Amazon recently changed the wording on their website when it comes to buying Kindle ebooks. As the screenshot above shows, they now have a disclaimer under the buy now button that says, "By placing your order, you're purchasing a license to the content and you agree to the Kindle Store Terms of Use". It also| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
Ever since Amazon put a note on their website about removing the ability to download and transfer ebooks via USB, people have started freaking out and some misguided souls are turning the issue into something that it's not, so I wanted to clear up some of the misinformation that's currently permeating online and especially on| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
It's time to start backing up your purchased Kindle ebooks if you haven't already. It looks like Amazon intends to remove the Download & Transfer via USB option from their website for Kindle ebooks as of February 26th. Over on reddit, some people are saying they've been greeted by a new prompt when trying to| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
A list of all the differences between the new Kindle Scribe for 2024 compared to the original Kindle Scribe that was released in 2022.| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
Today is the release date for the new Kindle Scribe 2, and Amazon has released a software update for the first Kindle Scribe that adds the new software features they're advertising for the Scribe 2. The new software version is 5.17.2, and it's the biggest update that Amazon has released for the Kindle Scribe in| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
Whenever there's an issue or a lot of negative reviews surrounding a new Kindle or a Kindle-related product, Amazon puts up a "We Want You To Know" disclaimer on their website. This has happened several times over the years, and now Amazon has two "We Want You To Know" warnings on their website regarding the| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
Amazon has rolled out their Black Friday deals on Kindle ereaders, including the new Kindle Paperwhite and new Kindle for 2024, and Amazon's official Kindle covers and accessories are on sale too. The deals are better this year than they were last year, especially considering the new models were just released last month, but Amazon| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
If you're thinking about buying the new Kindle Paperwhite, here's something to think about before pulling the trigger so you don't make the same mistake that I did. If you've seen my review of the new Kindle Paperwhite you know that I'm a big fan of the upgraded screen with better contrast, but there two| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
Review Date: November 2024 - Review unit purchased from Amazon Overview The Kindle Colorsoft was released on October 30th, 2024. It's the first Kindle to use a color E Ink screen, but other companies have been using similar color E Ink screens since 2020; Amazon is one of the last ereader companies to jump on| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
Here's something that's going to bring out some more criticism about the Kindle Colorsoft.| The eBook Reader
Now that Amazon has finally released a Kindle with a color E Ink screen, let's compare it to the most popular Kindle model, the Kindle Paperwhite, to see how the two devices stack up against each other and help determine if the color screen is worth the extra cost or not. First off, the Kindle| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
In addition to the weird yellow band of light on the Kindle Colorsoft's screen, there's another display-related issue that's going to disgruntle some users. As it turns out, the Kindle Colorsoft lacks the Dark Mode feature that's available on other Kindles, including the basic model that sells for a fraction of the price. Before getting| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
My Kindle Colorsoft arrived last week, and the first thing I noticed during the setup process was a weird yellow strip of light along the bottom of the screen. I usually don't pay attention to reviews or other people's comments when a new device gets released because I don't want to be influenced by outside| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
Review Date: October 2024 - Review unit purchased from Best Buy Overview The latest new basic Kindle was released on October 16th, 2024, alongside the new Kindle Paperwhite 6. Amazon always refers to their base model as "Kindle"; they've been reusing the name ever since the first Kindle came out in 2007, so it gets| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
Review Date: October 2024 - Review unit purchased from Amazon Overview The latest Kindle Paperwhite was released on October 16th, 2024. It's the sixth Paperwhite model that Amazon has released since 2012, and it's considered a 12th generation Kindle. The last Paperwhite, the Paperwhite 5, introduced a lot of changes from the previous model, but| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
Now that Amazon has released new Kindle Paperwhite and basic Kindle models for 2024, it's time for an updated comparison review between the two new Kindles. Both models are largely the same as the previous models that they're replacing, so most of the key difference are more or less the same as before. In fact,| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
Amazon announces the release of Profiling Your Life: How to Use Criminal Profiling to Protect Yourself and Your Family from Dangerous People by Dale Yeager. The book provides a guide map for the pu…| The DALE YEAGER Blog
I thought it would be interesting to compare the current state of the lower end Kindle with the new Kobo Clara BW and the Kobo Clara Colour. I recently posted about how Kindles are lagging behind the competition, and this is good example of that. There's only a $10 price difference between the Kindle and| The eBook Reader Blog | The eBook Reader Blog keeps you updated on the latest...
Which Fire Kids tablet should you buy and how do you set it up? This guide will walk you through it. For families with young kids, a tablet is one of the first screen time/gaming tools they may use. iPads are versatile and intuitive, but also fragile and expensive. Amazon Fire Kids (formerly known as … Continue reading THE guide to Amazon Fire Kids Tablets The post THE guide to Amazon Fire Kids Tablets first appeared on The Gamer Educator.| The Gamer Educator
Seasons Greetings! Here's to the end of 2014 and an even better 2015!| A H Gray