Thinking of buying the Kobo Aura HD? How to does it compare to Kindle Paperwhite or even the Kobo Glo? Since I'm a Kobo kind of person, I thought it only right I take a little look at Kobo's flagship model that's bigger, better and beefier than its smaller, less powerful brethren. The first thing … [Read more...]
Kobo Glo Review – great alternative to Kindle’s walled garden
Is the Kobo Glo better than the Kobo Touch? Yes it is. That's probably all you need to know if you're currently waging a Kobo Glo Vs Kobo Touch war. I'd worried that the lit screen might be too taxing on the eyes -- after all, the e-paper is meant to mimic real paper not the bright, … [Read more...]
What the Dorks want for Christmas 2012
What do the geeks want for Christmas this year? Nick Bryan As Christmas looms, I've been most gripped not by British or American TV, but by the final series of Danish mega-export-wool-hit The Killing (aka Forbrydelsen). Now, yes, you've missed it, but the complete boxset of the whole damn … [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...]
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 to do until Game of Thrones is back
The new series of Game of Thrones starts on Sky Atlantic on 2nd April. If, like me, you can’t wait for your fix of the boys and girls of Westeros, I have some suggestions for you to make the time go a little quicker. Watch the trailers and pore over the pictures: It seems that every week, a new … [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...]