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- Amazon CEO apology: 'Stupid,' 'thoughtless' to remove e-books from Kindle readers
- Amazon CEO apology: 'Stupid,' 'thoughtless' to remove e-books from Kindle readersAnyone else think e-readers are a good idea?Whether amazon or anyone else, the ability to edit content remotely or to remove content outright should be disturbing.You can argue an e-textbook could benefit from on-the-fly edits and revisions, but it is...
- Discussion threads 2009-07-24
- Did Amazon intentionally cripple the iKindle?
- As soon as I saw that Amazon had released their new Kindle Reader for the iPhone I immediately downloaded it and tried it out myself. My initial reaction: unimpressed. The wireless downloads are nice, and the way it synchronizes your current page with the page you were...
- Blog posts 2009-03-04
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- 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...
- 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...
- Blog posts 2009-11-25
- Does Amazon know where it's going with the Kindle?
- Amazon, please ignore AdrianNormally I'm right with Adrian, but he obviously doesn't have a Kindle, which is my favorite device. To Amazon: don't add battery sucking features (like wi-fi), we don't care about multi-purpose (it's a bookreader!), i don't want cr@apps on my Kindle (it's a bookreader!) and I don't...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-25
- Amazon bolsters battery life for Kindle; Adds native PDF reader
- Kindle DX already reads PDFsMy Kindle DX already reads PDF documents fine that I drag over from my computer, without any conversion. Not sure what is new here, unless the 6" has been unable to do that until now.Would be nice if Kindle had firmware upgrades so everyone with an...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-24
- Amazon bolsters battery life for Kindle; Adds native PDF reader
- Amazon has improved the battery life of the Kindle and added a native PDF reader via a firmware update. by Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2009-11-24
- Sony in danger of fumbling its big e-reader shot
- Sony says it can't guarantee shipments for its latest e-readers for the holidays and that could be a big issue as it tries to compete with Amazon's Kindle and Barnes & Noble's nook. by Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2009-11-18
- eReader for Google Android now available
- OK . . .Now I'm gonna drive myself nuts waiting for my AT&T contract to expire so I can get a droid. This is the first phone I've seen that I'd be willing to leave my 13 year relationship with AT&T (and it's earlier incarnations, Cingular and Ameritech) for.eReader...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-18
- Barnes & Noble Nook to make debut November 30?
- It's not definite yet, but several tech sites are reporting that the Barnes & Noble e-book reader, Nook, could start shipping as early as November 30. A release during the biggest shopping time of the year is sure to throw the eReader market into a frenzy....
- Blog posts 2009-11-17
- Intel announces a digital camera that can read to you
- Electronic book readers like the Amazon Kindle and the Barnes and Noble Nook may be poised to take the holiday shopping season by storm, but the new Intel Reader announced earlier this week promises to give the gift of reading to those with vision- or reading-related disabilities. by Janice Chen
- Blog posts 2009-11-12
- What Intel wants in health care
- Video for Intel ReaderI enjoyed your story. I work at Intel and thought it might benefit from a link to view a video I shot in San Francisco showing how the Intel Reader works http://bit.ly/2s0CYy.Copyright violation possibilitesI foresee publishers complaining that this device can be used to read books...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-12
- News to know: Logitech-LifeSize; Macworld; Droid sales; Tandberg; e-book readers
- Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage.: Larry Dignan: Logitech gobbles up LifeSize; Enters video conferencing Dave Greenfield: Logitech Buys LifeSize. Now what about Polycom?...
- Blog posts 2009-11-11
- Intel e-reader combines Atom processor and accessibility
- Intel announced an innovative e-reader today that wants nothing to do with being a Kindle-killer. This e-reader, in fact, arguably has more educational implications than the current generation of e-readers. Intel's product, demonstrated below, is designed to turn written text into spoken words and can convert either text...
- Blog posts 2009-11-10
- 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...
- Discussion threads 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...
- Product reviews 2009-11-07
- Headline 2010: e-Reader device failure
- The market knows best, right? Markets are bloody paths to progress. At this writing there are approximately 52 e-reader devices coming to market in the next 12 months. Fifty-two different devices coming to market (Here's what I wrote about Steve Jobs' approach to reader devices when there were just 45...
- Blog posts 2009-11-02
- E-book reader news and releases round-up
- Why e-books ?Using a "normal" paperback book I have indefinite battery life and extreme portability. I have no need to carry a hundred books at one time and can take along a few books for an extended read time just about anywhere and in any travel bag. I...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-28
- 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:...
- Blog posts 2009-10-28
- Congratulations B&N, you've built my Kindroid. So now what?
- I like it butstill a bit pricey for being a one trick pony. Once we get below $200 then I'd be interested. The Nookie Book......sorry, that's Nook eBook... actually looks pretty good. It's a much better value than the Kindle, IMHO. Still not at my price point, but it's pretty...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-27
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