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The Boox Go 7 Monochrome let me see life in black and white

Trading simplicity for customizability wasn't an easy process but the trade offs were worth it.

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I tried Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 FE, and it's shockingly good for $500

Are integrated AI features, an iterative chip bump, and a great battery life enough to outweigh the Tab S10 FE's cons?

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An almost-perfect Kindle? Why the Colorsoft left me torn

The Kindle Colorsoft is an amazing e-reader, especially for comic book fans, but its high price is a strong deterrent.

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The Boox Note Air4 C is essentially the Boox Note Air3 C

The latest E-Ink handwriting tablet from Boox only offers subtle upgrades.

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Kindle Paperwhite (2024) review: Bigger is better for almost everyone

I got my hands (and eyes) on the new Kindle Paperwhite (2024). I spent the weekend glued to it, and there was only tiny nit to pick.

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This Kindle (2024) is perfect for your back pocket and won't break your wallet

The 2024 Kindle base model doesn't change much from its predecessor, but it doesn't have to.

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The iPad mini (2024) is great for reading and gaming, but not much else

Unless you're looking for an all-in-one media device and don't mind a lackluster display, most people will be better off using their phone.

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reMarkable's Paper Pro is an E Ink device I can't resist - or afford

ReMarkable's new E Ink tablet is expensive, but undeniably impressive if you want a premium distraction-free reading and writing experience.

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This tiny e-reader is my favorite travel companion

The Boox Go 6 is small enough to bring with me wherever I go.

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The Onyx Boox Go 10.3 is my go-to note-taking e-reader

Then e-ink tablet has Android 12 support plus a wide range of file formats for reading and annotation.

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OnePlus Pad 2 is an amazing tablet, but I wish there was a smaller version

This is a great mid-range Android tablet that offers smooth performance and impressive battery life.

The Onyx Boox Note Air 3 C with the standby screen on sits on a wood table next to plants.
This lesser known color E Ink tablet is my new favorite note taking tool

The Onyx Boox Note Air 3 C offers a fantastic writing experience and so much more.

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After using the Boox Go Color 7, I'm closing the book on Kindle

This device is my ideal blend of a tablet and an e-reader

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This affordable Wacom tablet is my $40 digital art hack

The Wacom Intuos small graphics drawing tablet is an excellent choice for artists and photo editors

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This Kobo color e-reader is perfect for back to school

The Kobo Libra Colour is the perfect option for those looking for a middle ground between an iPad and an e-reader.

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Kobo's Libra 2 was the plot twist I didn't expect in my e-reader journey

Thanks to the Libra 2, I now gravitate to ebooks over physical books because of the convenience.

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Supcase's Unicorn Beetle case makes my iPad Pro thicker yet well protected

The Supcase Unicorn Beetle case offers plenty of protection, although it takes away one of the big selling points from the ultra-light new iPad Pro.

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This ultra-portable e-reader has changed how I read when I travel

The Kobo Clara B&W e-reader single-handedly converted me from an e-reader hater to lover.

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Why I find the Boox Note Air 3 absolutely ink-credible as a librarian

Onyx's Boox Note Air3 is an overall performer in the E-Ink tablet space, and it impressed this librarian with Android 12 and an absurdly long battery.

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Samsung's Galaxy Tab A9+ is definitely an entertainer, but not much else

While Samsung's latest affordable tablet comes with fun features, it also highlights some frustrating limitations.

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