For a long time, things were quiet around the Tolino Alliance and their e-readers, but now the Amazon competitor is making a strong return: the Tolino partners have unveiled three new devices today. These introduce significant innovations, and the names hint at what to expect: Tolino Shine, Tolino Shine Color, and Tolino Vision Color. E-Ink with Color (and Without) Three devices, two display technologies, and two display sizes—that’s a quick […]
Update: Things can move quickly— the new Tolino color e-readers have now been unveiled as described in the article below. Find all the details here. Original report: A few weeks ago, two new Kobo models appeared at the U.S. telecommunications authority FCC. Previously nameless, these devices have since been identified through leaks in various online stores as the Kobo Libra Colour and Kobo Clara Colour. What does this have to […]
The Epos 3 is Tolino’s latest release for 2022 and closely resembles the Tolino Vision 6, not just in appearance. The strategy and focus behind the new Tolino Epos 3 also mirror those of the smaller Vision model. Rather than reinventing the wheel, the Tolino partners have opted for careful refinement with the Epos 3, making thoughtful enhancements across the board to further improve the user experience. We’ll see whether […]
After last year’s update of the Vision series, it’s now time for the latest Tolino series to receive its update. Today, the Tolino Epos 3 enters its third generation, featuring the latest E-Ink technology, a new hardware platform, a new software foundation, and a subtly refreshed design, replacing the Epos 2, which has been available since 2019. Latest Screen Technology One of the most significant innovations is the introduction of […]
Whenever there are consolidations in the e-reader market, Rakuten Kobo always seems to play a role. This is about to happen again in Italy, where the Italian Tolino partner, “Internet Bookshop Italia”—commonly known as IBS.it—will end its Tolino partnership in favor of a collaboration with Kobo. A brief look back: The Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten purchased Kobo as part of its strategy to position itself as a global competitor to […]
After the launch of the Tolino Vision 5 and Epos 2, which brought a simultaneous leap from firmware version 12.x to 13.x for these devices, early December also saw an update to version 13.2.0 released for other Tolino models, such as the Shine 3, Vision 4 HD, and others. However, this update delivered not only the expected minor improvements included in the 13 series firmware, but also introduced issues for […]
Amazon is not the only company taking advantage of Black Friday to offer steep discounts on e-readers—Tolino partners are also currently providing substantial savings on reading devices and accessories. Hugendubel (including its subsidiary eBook.de) and Thalia are leading the charge, now offering all e-readers from the Page 2 model onward at reduced prices. This gives you the opportunity to purchase even the latest models—the Vision 5 and Epos 2—at attractive […]
For many years, the Kindle was the only affordable option for those entering the world of digital reading. However, the Tolino alliance eventually joined the market and introduced the Tolino Page 1 as a direct competitor. At the time, this entry-level model not only matched the Kindle in terms of display quality but even surpassed Amazon’s device thanks to its E-Ink Carta technology. The competition intensifies with the arrival of […]
Last year, the German book trade alliance introduced a very good mid-range eReader with the Tolino Shine 3. Otherwise, the portfolio remained unchanged, much to the disappointment of digital bookworms. But this year things are different because three new models have just been launched: Tolino Page 2 Tolino Vision 5 Tolino Epos 2 Tolino Epos 2: High-End, 8-Inch Let’s move on to the most expensive but also the most interesting […]
When the Tolino Alliance came into existence five years ago, it was already clear that the German eBook market was about to be transformed. The previously unchallenged market leader, Amazon, suddenly faced the combined strength of German bookstores. One crucial reason for the success of Amazon Kindle is still the self-publishing program “Kindle Direct Publishing,” or KDP for short. Through this, the retail giant offered independent authors an easy, quick, […]
