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Amazon Kindle Colorsoft 2026 E-Reader Review: A Colorful New Chapter, but Is It Worth the Upgrade?

Reviews November 6, 2026

Amazon Kindle Colorsoft 2026 E-Reader Review: A Colorful New Chapter, but Is It Worth the Upgrade?

The color e-ink reader world is expanding bit by bit, but if you’re like me, you already have dozens to hundreds of books in your Kindle library, which makes Kindle products a top choice if you’re looking for an e-reader. The combination of an upgraded color e-ink screen and stellar battery life makes for a potent little e-reader in the latest Amazon Kindle Colorsoft 2026 E-Reader, but if you already have the previous edition Colorsoft, the upgrade might not be enough to convince you to splurge on the new model.

The New Amazon Kindle Scribe Has a 10.2" Display That You Can Write On

News & Features September 28, 2022

The New Amazon Kindle Scribe Has a 10.2″ Display That You Can Write On

Do you remember the Kindle DX that came out in 2009? I had one of those, and while I loved the larger, 9.7″ display, having the physical keyboard at the bottom made for a very oversized reading device. I bring up the Kindle DX because after it was discontinued, there were no large-screen Kindle options available. Anyone who wanted a Kindle with a larger display had to buy an iPad or Android tablet just to run the Kindle app. But now, we have the 10.2″ Amazon Kindle Scribe, the first Kindle for reading and writing.

Kobo's Forma Is My Favorite eReader

Reviews March 20, 2019

Kobo’s Forma Is My Favorite eReader

A good eReader is hard to find, and if you’re in the market for one that isn’t an Amazon Kindle, one that will give you more flexibility in the books you decide to read, you should check out the Kobo Forma.

Lawd Help You If Your 1.5 Year Old Amazon Kindle Voyage Dies

Editorials April 30, 2016

Lawd Help You If Your 1.5 Year Old Amazon Kindle Voyage Dies

This is a public service announcement for anyone considering buying a Kindle: be sure to get the extended warranty. Why? Because Amazon doesn’t repair them (at all) when they break; the best option you will get (after a bit of haggling) is $20 off a new one. You’ve been warned.

Inbetween Land

Game Diary June 1, 2015

G5’s Inbetween Land Is FREE on All Platforms This Week!

When I reviewed Inbetween Land for iPad more than two years ago, I echoed sentiments from the Mac review-it was a game I liked but did not love, a fun experience that didn’t match the quality of other G5 releases. But it is still a solid and fun game, and this week it is FREE on all platforms!

Amazon's New Kindle for Kids Bundle Is Great for Everyone!

News & Features May 29, 2015

Amazon’s New Kindle for Kids Bundle Is Great for Everyone!

Amazon really wants to capture the family media market. They’ve already pushed the Kindle Fire as a great kid-friendly tablet, and now they’re selling a similar bundle using the entry-level Kindle. When you look at the whole package though, it’s great for more than just kids-anyone interested in a Kindle should look at the Kindle for Kids bundle!

Why I Cancelled My Kindle Unlimited Subscription

eBooks December 14, 2014

Why I Cancelled My Kindle Unlimited Subscription

A few weeks ago, I was reminiscing about my favorite science fiction book from my childhood. It was an anthology of short stories, and some intense Googling determined it was out of print. My search led me to the local library, and after poking around for just a few minutes, I canceled my Kindle Unlimited subscription.

Amazon Announces Family Library for Kindles!

News & Features November 14, 2014

Amazon Announces Family Library for Kindles!

Amazon announced a big Kindle update today, but the biggest new feature is probably Family Library! Basically, you can now link your household Amazon accounts (and Kindle libraries) together for sharing. This is great news for my house, where Sarah and I have each had Kindle libraries and have physically swapped devices to share books! Check out all the details on Amazon.

7" Kindle Fire HD Kids Edition Tablet: Not Ready for Prime Time

Reviews November 7, 2014

7″ Kindle Fire HD Kids Edition Tablet: Not Ready for Prime Time

When the Amazon Kindle Fire HD Kids Edition Tablet was announced, I was intrigued by the “Everything Kids love. Everything Parents Want.” tagline, and I immediately preordered. These 6″ and 7″ HD Fire tablets come with a 2-Year Guarantee, a kid-proof protective case, and the setup seemed perfect for a child’s first tablet.  After fiddling with one, I’m not convinced.

Red Crow Mysteries Legion for Mac

Game Diary September 8, 2014

G5 Gives Away Red Crow Mysteries on All Platforms

Last year I reviewed the iOS and Mac versions of Red Crow Mysteries: Legion and found it managed to wrap together solid adventure game elements and a story worth following. More than a few hours of gameplay, plenty of content, varied locations, a great story, and a fun adventure. And now it is FREE … grab it now!

Is 'Windows CE Syndrome' Hurting Tablet Adoption?

Editorials August 29, 2014

Is ‘Windows CE Syndrome’ Hurting Tablet Adoption?

Somewhere between Apple’s and Samsung’s last quarterly earnings reports, Dan’s review of the Galaxy S5, Dan & Judie’s Sony Xperia X2s, the Ultra, discussions with friends about a variety of tablets we’ve all used, along with the statement by the Best Buy CEO that ‘tablet sales are crashing’ something occurred to me – we’ve been here before — with Windows CE.

Kindle Unlimited

News & Features August 13, 2014

Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited Isn’t Quite Unlimited

“Kindle Unlimited” has a nice ring to it. That’s probably why Amazon uses that name and not, say, “Kindle 10-at-a-time”, which is the more accurate assessment of the service. If you plan to load up before a vacation, bear in mind, you’re capped at 10 books before you have to “return” one!

Amazon Kindle Unlimited: $9.99, and Coming Soon

News & Features July 16, 2014

Amazon Kindle Unlimited: $9.99, and Coming Soon

Amazon is reportedly testing a new offering named Kindle Unlimited according to a series of images posted on their site which have since been removed. For $9.99 per month, Kindle users could have access to over 600,000 Kindle eBook titles and thousands of audiobooks. It’s not yet known exactly which publishers would be included or which audio titles will appear.

Apple's Missed Opportunity — the Family Tablet

Editorials February 7, 2014

Apple’s Missed Opportunity — the Family Tablet

A coworker came to me recently for advice about buying a tablet for his family, one that he and his wife could use and share with his toddler. Specifically, he wanted a way to create timed parental controls, and he wanted to make sure he was right in believing the Kindle Fire was a better fit than the iPad.

Amazon Offers Indie Bookstores a Small Cut to Sell eBooks, But Will Anyone Bite?

eBooks, News & Features November 6, 2013

Amazon Offers Indie Bookstores a Small Cut to Sell eBooks, But Will Anyone Bite?

  It’s no secret that “Amazon” is a dirty word among independent booksellers. They’ve fought against carrying Amazon-published books, railed against Kindles, and fought Amazon’s no-internet-sales-tax stance. But Amazon really wants to win over the indie booksellers, so they’ve rolled out Amazon Source, an affiliate Kindle program for indie booksellers. Because when someone hates you, they’ll totally sell your competing product…

Innovation Is Creeping Back into the eBook Market!

eBooks November 3, 2013

Innovation Is Creeping Back into the eBook Market!

It feels like after the initial excitement of eBook readers and eBooks taking off, the market had leveled off. There’s still book growth, but as tablets overtook dedicated readers, and Amazon settled happily into the number one spot, the improvements slowed precipitously. But now that Barnes and Noble is showing a new willingness to enter the market, it looks like the signs of innovation are back!

Installing Google Apps on the Kindle Fire HDX? Just Don't Bother!

Gear Bits October 28, 2013

Installing Google Apps on the Kindle Fire HDX? Just Don’t Bother!

Nate over at The Digital Reader had a post about installing Google apps on the new Kindle Fire HDX. Since I use GMail and other Google stuff and have the new Kindle Fire HDX, I figured ‘why not’. Turns out there is a basic reason – not all services work correctly and there are no notifications. As a result, my only recommendation is ‘just say no’. The method to installing everything comes in four steps: • Google Account Manager • Google Play Services • Google Service Framework • Gmail You add one, reboot the Fire the install the next, and…