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Amazon Kindle 2.3 version update available now

And they can still delete any of your books at any time...Still no cross-platform format support like ADE, still charging more than the cost of a paperback for most books, and they can STILL delete any book from your device at any time.No thanks.

Tags: Amazon Kindle, Amazon.com Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-25

Sorry Kindle owners, the new firmware still doesn't support local public libraries

A few months ago I wrote about the fact that the Amazon Kindle did not support local public library offerings through Overdrive while the Sony Reader did. Since then we have seen the Barnes & Noble Nook and other ebook readers appear that all support local public library content. Local...

Tags: Firmware, Amazon Kindle, E-books, Personal Technology, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-11-25

Amazon Kindle 2.3 version update available now

Amazon has just released a software update for 2nd generation and DX Kindles. First-gen owners are out of luck. The 2.3 version update goodies for U.S. and international wireless eReaders include an 85% increase in battery life (that's about up to two weeks...

Tags: Adobe PDF, Amazon.com Inc., Amazon Kindle, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-11-25

Amazon's Kindle for PC app available; It's a handy download

Open formatYou say the Kindle is less open than the Sony or B&N readers. Are you saying that a Sony book can be read on the Nook? Or that a Nook book can be read on a Sony reader? I think you're pretty well mistaken on...

Tags: E-books, Cellular phones, iSlate, e-book, ebook reader, PC App, Amazon Kindle, handy download, Amazon.com Inc., PC

Discussion threads 2009-11-10

Amazon's Kindle for PC app available; It's a handy download

Amazon says the Kindle for PC app is now available. The app allows you to read your Kindle books on your PC. by Larry Dignan

Tags: PC, Amazon.com Inc., App, Amazon Kindle, Desktops, Hardware, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-11-10

Amazon Kindle Wireless Reading Device (U.S. & International Wireless, Latest Generation)

On October 22, 2009, Amazon discontinued the U.S.-only version of the Kindle and replaced it with the international Kindle model and set the price at $259. This new model--now called the "U.S. and International Kindle"--runs on AT&T's network and can access content on cellular networks inside and outside of the...

Tags: wireless, Amazon.com Inc., Amazon Kindle, Sprint Communications

Product reviews 2009-11-07

E-book reader news and releases round-up

The last two weeks have been especially busy for the e-book reader industry and probably pretty frightening for Amazon. Here's a quick round-up of what's been released and what we have to look forward to this holiday season: 1. Barnes & Noble Nook:...

Tags: Amazon.com Inc., E-book Reader, Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble Inc., E-books, Wireless And Mobility, Personal Technology, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-10-28

Kindle for PC application revealed at Windows 7 launch

One of the weaknesses of the Amazon Kindle is the inability to read books on anything other than a Kindle or iPhone/iPod touch. That will be changing soon though as Microsoft showed off an Amazon Kindle reader on Windows PCs at the Windows 7 launch event. I still think the...

Tags: PC, Amazon Kindle, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-10-22

B&N Nook beats Amazon Kindle & Sony Reader, here's why

Thanks for double-checking on WiFintLooks good butNo international support. Like the Sony not available outside the US. Again Amazon Kindle is ahead of the curve even if the device is not as sophisticatedRE: B&N Nook beats Amazon Kindle & Sony Reader, here's whyI have a Kindle, the service for...

Tags: Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless and Mobility, B&N Nook, B&N, Amazon Kindle, Sony Reader, Amazon.com Inc., Sony Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-10-21

B&N Nook beats Amazon Kindle & Sony Reader, here's why

I posted yesterday about the Barnes & Noble Nook and then read Mitch's post where one of his four points about the Nook not being revolutionary focused on the apparent limited use of WiFi. I just posed a couple of questions on the Nook press call and have to now...

Tags: Sony Corp., Amazon.com Inc., Amazon Kindle, Sony Reader, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-10-21

B&N's Nook e-reader: Weirdly unrevolutionary

In addition to this posting, please visit this clarifications posting to get the whole picture. It would be nice to say, as Matt Miller has, that the e-book and e-reader market was revolutionized today. It simply got more interesting. A careful reading of the $259 Nook's...

Tags: E-reader, Device, E-book, Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble Inc., Wireless, B&N, Nook, Cover-flow, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Mitch Ratcliffe

Blog posts 2009-10-20

Amazon Kindle drops in price, goes global

And yetAnd yet, the international kindle is not available in Canada. Bastards.

Tags: Amazon Kindle, Amazon.com Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-10-07

Amazon Kindle drops in price, goes global

Many of you probably noticed the note from Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos on the front page of Amazon today announcing even more Kindle news. If not, then here's the gist: First, the Kindle is receiving a price drop; and second, Amazon is releasing a new global...

Tags: Amazon.com Inc., Amazon Kindle, Wireless, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Jennifer Bergen

Blog posts 2009-10-07

The new Sony Reader Daily Edition may replace my Kindle and Reader 505

I own both a Sony Reader PRS-505 and Amazon Kindle 2 and have experiences with older models as well. While the Kindle 2 is much improved over the original Kindle see my latest article I still find the Sony Reader to be a slicker piece of hardware and just miss...

Tags: Sony Corp., Amazon Kindle, Sony Reader, E-books, Wi-Fi, Personal Technology, Wireless And Mobility, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-08-25

Stanza 1.0.0b17 (Mac)

Lexcycle Stanza is a program for reading eBooks, digital newspapers, and other digital publications. The software supports the eBook formats epub, MS LIT, Amazon Kindle, Mobipocket, and PalmDoc, as well as general document formats HTML, PDF, MS Word, and Rich Text Format. Stanza features a variety of text layout views,...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Amazon.com Inc., Amazon Kindle, Lexcycle LLC, Lexcycle Stanza, Stanza, E-books, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-08-19

Dead-Finger Tech: I don't have any . . .

Dead-Finger Tech: I don't have any . . .Minimalism is greatKeep only what you need and love and throw away what you don't use. Throwing away junk is fun and the less you have the easier it is to keep your place organized.

Tags: Dead-Finger Tech, Minimalism

Discussion threads 2009-07-31

Ridiculous lawsuit against Amazon

Don't like DRM and Amazon's ability to access your Kindle? The solution is easy: Don't buy a bloody Kindle! The blogosphere and regular news outlets are buzzing again with a rekindled pun definitely intended story of the young man who lost summer work when Amazon deleted his...

Tags: Lawsuit, Amazon.com Inc., Amazon Kindle, Justin Gawronski, Digital Rights Management (DRM), Intellectual Property, Digital Media, Security, Research & Development, Business Operations, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2009-07-31

Stanza 1.9 (Mobile)

Stanza is a program for reading eBooks, digital newspapers, and other digital publications. The software supports the eBook formats epub, MS LIT, Amazon Kindle, Mobipocket, and PalmDoc, as well as general document formats HTML, PDF, MS Word, and Rich Text Format. Stanza features a variety of text layout views, such...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Mobile, Amazon.com Inc., Amazon Kindle, Lexcycle LLC, Stanza, E-books, Smart Phones, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics

Software downloads 2009-07-24

Dead Finger Tech: Amazon Kindle ebook reader

Dead Finger Tech: Amazon Kindle ebook readerdead finger techThere are many things where you Matthew and I agree. I too am an avid reader. However I wouldn't be caught dead with a Kindle or an Ipod. I loved the TX so much I bought two. I use an E-bookwise reader...

Tags: E-books, Dead-Finger Tech, ebook reader, Amazon Kindle, e-book, Amazon.com Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-07-22

Dead Finger Tech: Amazon Kindle ebook reader

You may have heard the term Dead Finger Tech before and if not, it relates to that piece of technology that you find essential or important enough to you that someone will have to pry it from your cold, dead fingers. The ZDNet technical bloggers are posting their DFT posts...

Tags: Mobile, Smart Phone, Amazon.com Inc., Amazon Kindle, E-books, Smart Phones, Cellular Phones, Handhelds, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Hardware, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-07-22