Amazon is having a big spring sale from March 25 to 31, and you can expect some excellent sales on Kindles and Fire tablets. However, some of the sales for Kindle Bundles have come early. These usually include the e-reader and accessories, such as cases, power adapters, and other goodies. Many people forgo cases altogether, but many like the stock Amazon ones since you can … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Bundles Are On Sale Early For Big Spring Sale
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Amazon Keeps on Limiting the Kindle e-Reader
Amazon seems to be locking down the Kindle e-reader to try and curb piracy. The company recently disabled the USB File Transfer Tool, allowing people to back up their Kindle books locally. They also patched Kindle for PC to prevent backing up titles. A few years ago, they turned off the MOBI format from Send to Kindle, and only yesterday, they severely limited it further. The … [Read more...] about Amazon Keeps on Limiting the Kindle e-Reader
What e-reader to buy if you want to escape the Amazon Kindle
There is a vast number of people who are looking to switch to another e-reader due to Amazon suspending the ability to use the USB File Transfer system on February 26th. They see Amazon killing off so many services in the past year that it is no longer worth staying with the ecosystem and hardware. They are wondering what e-readers they should buy that have fewer draconian … [Read more...] about What e-reader to buy if you want to escape the Amazon Kindle
Amazon is not to be trusted anymore with their Kindle e-reader
Amazon has a long and storied history of discontinuing services that people use. Last October, the company announced that in February 2025, they were shuttering Kindle Vella, their serialized stories platform. Last year the company killed off Kindle Flash Cards Now, Amazon has announced they are killing off USB File Transfers for all Kindle Books. Amazon is pulling a Google, … [Read more...] about Amazon is not to be trusted anymore with their Kindle e-reader
Amazon Kindle and Rakuten Kobo e-readers have better value
The Amazon Kindle, Pocketbook and Rakuten Kobo have better value for users who want to read for years to come. E INK technology does not dramatically change every couple of years. I know some Amazon users with 5-6-year-old devices, which are perfectly suitable for their needs. The Kindle and Kobo also have a better software experience; both companies issue firmware updates for … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle and Rakuten Kobo e-readers have better value
Amazon Kindle Packaging has Recycled Fibre and Less Ink
Amazon has prioritized environmental friendliness in its Kindle e-readers and Scribe e-notebooks packaging. Over the past few years, Amazon has made several changes to its device packaging to make it more recyclable. Last year, 90% of the devices we launched in the U.S. were boxed in 100% recyclable materials. One of the key changes they made was removing the plastic bags … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Packaging has Recycled Fibre and Less Ink
Many Amazon Kindle e-readers have massive shipping delays
Amazon Kindle e-readers are very popular and are now facing shipping delays. The Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition and Kindle Colorsoft are shipping not in weeks but months. Customers post their estimated shipping in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, which ranges from January 2025 to March, and some models are unavailable until June … [Read more...] about Many Amazon Kindle e-readers have massive shipping delays
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft e-reader shipping is cancelled
Amazon is cancelling the shipping of their first color e-reader, the Kindle Colorsoft. They are suspending the delivery for up to a week or more. Anyone who ordered or pre-ordered the device will not receive it until November 9th to 18th in the US and November 26th in the United Kingdom. Customers who received shipment notifications are now being housed in an Amazon warehouse … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Colorsoft e-reader shipping is cancelled
Amazon Kindle 11th Generation 2024 e-Reader Review
The Amazon Kindle e-reader can be considered entry-level. It is the most affordable Kindle, and many people who buy a digital book reader for the first time go with this option. It is not very expensive, and most people are unsure if a Kindle might be for them, so rather than buy a more expensive model, they go with the cheapest one. However, the base Kindle has a ton of value … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle 11th Generation 2024 e-Reader Review
New Kindle e-readers no longer appear on computers
The latest generation, Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Scribe 2, Kindle Scribe 1, and Kindle and the upcoming Kindle Colorsoft, all have something in common. When you plug them into USB into your PC or MAC, they no longer appear as external drives. This prevents users from using file managers to back up their books or to sideload new books onto the Kindle. Amazon has also removed the … [Read more...] about New Kindle e-readers no longer appear on computers