Alcatel Pixi 4 (6): Could this be your dream e-reading budget phablet?
A very interesting budget smartphone, which doesn't seem to be available worldwide, but which I've seen advertised at very persuasive prices in Hungarian supermarkets, even, is the Alcatel Pixi 4 (6)....
It’s simple to buy e-books with the Shelfie bundle discount
We’ve been writing about Shelfie for a while now, and I had Shelfied my bookshelves some time ago (back when the app was still called BitLit) but never done much in...
Desk Set, e-books, and digital vs. analog
How long have the digital and the analog been at war in libraries? Longer than you might expect. This lesson was driven home to me in a fun little movie I...
Do coloring books work in e-book format?
I received an e-mail a few weeks ago from a friendly fellow Canadian asking me to review his coloring 'e-books.' I delightedly accepted---I like crafts and have a few paper coloring...
How I turned my Raspberry Pi into a Chromebox
TeleRead readers will recall that I posted details of a new hack for the Raspberry Pi 2 and Pi 3 for Chromebook-using teachers and students, turning the ultra-cheap minicomputer into a...
Windows 10 e-reader app review: Bibliovore
Although I’m generally happy with reading e-books on the desktop through either Adobe Digital Editions 3 or Google Play Books, I’ve been poking through the Windows Store lately to see if...
Amazon’s Kindle Oasis: A TeleRead hands-on with a Kindle Chronicles video
I've just spent a full day and night with a review unit of the Kindle Oasis. And I am even more delighted with the bold redesign from Amazon’s Lab 126 than I was when I briefly tried the Oasis three weeks ago at the unveiling in New York City.
Review: Anker Bluetooth Aluminum Keyboard & Cover for iPad Mini
This is a review I really didn’t want to have to write, as I had high hopes when I ordered this product a few days ago. But after trying it out,...
Android e-reader app review: Nook reader
Given that I’ve reviewed the Windows 8/10 and iOS versions of the Nook Reader app in previous nights, I might as well complete the trifecta by looking at the Android version...
iOS e-reader app review: Nook reader
Last night I looked at the Nook reader for Windows. Now I turn my attention to the version for iOS. I’ve already reviewed three terrific readers for iOS—Marvin/Gerty and iBooks. Is...