Hey, I'm Charlie. I make weekly videos about e-ink tech. Kindles, e-readers, and the devices that make reading better. But this channel has always been about something bigger than the gadgets.
Because the best thing any of these devices ever did was get me reading more. And reading changed everything for me.
I told myself learning wasn't for me at school. Then books proved me wrong and took me from an average student to someone who achieved top marks. Now I'm obsessed with the idea that the right tools, the right books, and the right habits can do the same for anyone.
So if you're here for e-ink device reviews and Kindle tips, you're in the right place. And if you stay, you might find yourself thinking differently about reading too.
New videos every week. Subscribe if that sounds like your kind of thing.
Charlie Samways
5,000 subscribers!!! 🎉🎉🎉
I genuinely can't believe I'm typing that.
This time last year, I was debating whether to even start. I almost talked myself out of it completely.
I'm so glad I didn't.
Every comment, every view, every person who's found something useful here makes it all worth it. Thank you. Genuinely.
I have so much I want to cover and explore with you going forward. But first, I'd love to hear what YOU want to see. Let me know in the comments. 👇🎉
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Charlie Samways
You might have noticed something a little different dropped yesterday.
It wasn't an accident.
I've been thinking a lot about intentional tech: the idea that how we use screens matters as much as what we use them for. Getting outside, stepping away, being deliberate about when technology serves us and when it doesn't.
E-ink devices, reading, Kindle tips, all of that continues. If anything, this makes that content more meaningful. These devices are intentional tech at its best.
But I want to explore the bigger picture too. And I think you'll enjoy where this goes.
Wanted you to hear it from me directly. I'm curious... do you ever think about your relationship with technology?
5 days ago | [YT] | 22
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Poll: Which hidden Kobo feature is your favorite? 📚
Just dropped a video revealing 10 Kobo secrets most people don't know about - features that genuinely make reading better (and some that Kindle desperately needs).
Watch the full breakdown here: https://youtu.be/3kW719nuOWc
1 week ago | [YT] | 2
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If you own a Kindle Scribe, what's your current pen situation?
Amazon just released a brand new Kindle Scribe Pen, and I've just put out my honest verdict on whether it's worth the $85 price tag.
https://youtu.be/hJ9lnjJDfQU
But I'm curious where you're at with this one.
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 2
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If you could add ONE Kobo feature to Kindle, which would it be? 🤔
My latest video covered my favourite 6 Kobo features that aren't on Kindle e-readers (yet):
https://youtu.be/wywNpOxa4kM
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 2
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Free guide: 7 Kindle Settings That Transform How You Read 📚
Most people never touch their Kindle settings beyond brightness. But there are 7 specific tweaks that completely change the reading experience - reducing eye strain, improving focus, and making books easier to finish.
I've put together a free guide walking through each one step-by-step.
👉 Grab it here: www.charliesamways.com/freekindleguide/
It's a quick read (takes about 5 minutes), but these changes will improve every book you read from now on.
Question: What's the ONE Kindle setting you always adjust first? Drop it below, I'm curious what everyone prioritises! 👇
3 weeks ago | [YT] | 7
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My latest video was on the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft, and I want to know whether you would consider buying one?
You can find that video here 👉 https://youtu.be/gvH2d46BbpU
3 weeks ago | [YT] | 7
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📚 Physical books vs 📲 Kindle -> Who Wins on Ownership?
After Amazon announced it's stopping support for older Kindles, I've just released a video on this topic.
https://youtu.be/FaZ3eLlpuvs
And it got me thinking about a much bigger question that I don't think we talk about enough as readers. When you buy a Kindle book, do you actually own it in the same way as a physical book sitting on your shelf?
Let me know your thoughts below and in the comments 👇
1 month ago | [YT] | 5
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I just posted my honest Kobo Libra Colour verdict after years of Kindle.
https://youtu.be/gk5yvoWKZhA
Quick question before you watch.
Which camp are you in?
1 month ago | [YT] | 11
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Which Kindle feature could you NOT live without? 📚
Kindles have some hidden features, but once you find YOUR must-have, there's no going back.
I just dropped a video covering the Kindle features that actually matter. Some are buried in menus, others are hiding in plain sight.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/-K_ngOIYXFc
1 month ago | [YT] | 5
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