Amazon has quietly released a new baseline Kindle E Ink e-reader for $100 that no longer seems so entry-level. While its 6-inch screen makes it a smaller and lighter e-reader than the step-up Kindle Paperwhite ($130), its display has the same 300 ppi resolution as the Paperwhite. However, that step-up model adds waterproofing and incorporates a …
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Let’s face it, electronics are typically expensive. But if you don’t mind forgoing the latest models, refurbished items can be a terrific alternative that can save you a load of cash. If you’re in the market for a tablet or e-reader, Woot currently has deep discounts on refurbished Amazon Fire Tablets for as little as $15 and Kindle e-readers for as …
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Use your tablet or e-reader almost daily? It might be time to invest in a stand that can make using your device even more convenient. And right now you can save 36% on Lamicall’s tablet stand that accommodates iPads, tablets, e-readers, phones and more, bringing the price to just $16. See at Amazon Whether you’re streaming movies and TV shows, …
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We used to think the world was small, but now we can use technology and the internet to make it even bigger. Today, kids can learn almost anything with a tablet, from languages to useful skills using games, kid-friendly programming and music. It can even keep them busy when you need a break too. And of course, there are tablets …
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World Book Day (aka World Book and Copyright Day or International Day of the Book) may have passed, but Amazon is still giving away 10 Kindle ebooks from around the world to celebrate the occasion. You must have an Amazon account to download the books and a Kindle, Amazon Fire tablet or the Kindle app on a phone, tablet or PC to …
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Summer is just around the corner, and there’s nothing better than lounging by the pool with a good book and soaking up some sun. So how about a few hundred good books? Amazon’s Kindle is the biggest e-reader on the market, and right now, you can pick one up for just $47, the all-time lowest price we’ve seen. As part …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. There’s something about reading an actual book that’s a refreshing contrast to video-streaming options, endless video games and a workplace culture built around Zoom meetings. Books always make great gifts, but here we’re focusing on the latest devices on which you can read ebooks. The …
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If you’re still using a first- or second-gen Amazon Kindle e-reader, you may want to download as many titles from your reading list as you can fit — soon, the devices won’t be able to connect to the internet at all, Amazon warned customers this week. “Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) are phasing out their 2G and 3G networks,” an Amazon …
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This week Amazon launched Kindle Vella, a “mobile-first” reading experience for serialized stories. Kindle Vella stories are offered in short 600 to 5,000 word “episodes” that can be purchased one at a time. The first three episodes of every story are free, Amazon said in a press release Tuesday, adding that readers can then buy additional episodes with tokens available …
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It’s no secret I think E Ink is one of the most underused gadget features. It’s one that feels especially useful right now, because after spending the past year glued to screens more than ever, our frazzled eyeballs need a break. One way to get that break (besides reading an actual dead-tree book) is to read on an E Ink …
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