Waterproof, dustproof and sporting a high-definition screen – will the Kobo Aura H2O become your go-to e-reader? Up to 2 months’ battery life 4GB storage Dimensions: H179 x W129 x D9.7 mm 265PPI display Resolution: 1430 x 1080 pixels, size 6.8" Carta E Ink HD touch … [Read more...]
Paperwhite – rekindle your love of reading
The Kindle Paperwhite: it’s great, buy it! Fine, fine, I’ll do an actual review – but the above is a pretty good summary of how the following few paragraphs are going to go. My previous experience of a Kindle was with the original, which worked well enough but had the downsides of being laggy … [Read more...]
Book Lights for geeks: Star Wars, Doctor Who, Toy Story Kindle Lights
Pregnancy insomnia means I need to have access to my Kobo eBook Reader in the middle of the night. Currently, I'm using a trusty head torch, but I'm on the lookout for the perfect LED eBook light to clip onto the case. Here are some of the best book lights I've found so far. Peppa Pig Book … [Read more...]
Union Jack gadget gubbins
It's the Jubilee! What does that mean? It means it's time for us to do some themed content! Like every other UK website! Hurray! As we well know, the burning question on every dork's mind is "just how do I make my technology more patriotic?" Luckily, we have the answer: union flag … [Read more...]
Run for Cover: Literary ebook covers
Do you know what the biggest downside of an ebook reader is? When you're on the train, you can't use the book cover impress people with your choice of novel (whether you're reading this year's hottest bestseller, or a high brow thriller). How are we supposed to silently brag about our … [Read more...]
What the Dorks want for Christmas 2011
Want to know what the Dorks want for Christmas this year? Katie Lee: Dork Editor Please may I have a Kobo and an E-One laser hair removal gadget? I had both of them in for review this year and they're the things that have left the biggest hole since they went back. Also, I bought my friend the … [Read more...]
Kobo eReader Touch review
Still in need of a last-minute panic purchase present for your mother-in-law? Pop to WH Smiths and buy a lavender Kobo eReader Touch. That's my tip, anyway. If you want a review that gets into the ins and outs of which is better – Kindle or Kobo – you've probably come to the wrong place. … [Read more...]
Five of the best magazine and book apps for the iPad
Love a read but don't love lugging books and magazines around with you? Here are five of our favourite ways to catch up on your favourite book, magazine or website. Kindle for iPad I briefly considered getting a Kindle before I got my iPad, so the Kindle app (free) is the perfect compromise. … [Read more...]
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