Tag: Kindle
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Fan Of Reading? Amazon Launches Kindle Unlimited
If you’re on this website reading the words rather than just looking at the pretty pictures, there’s a chance you’re also into reading other stuff. Like, you know, books. Amazon has recently announced the launch of Kindle Unlimited. For $9.99 a month, you’ll have unlimited access to their entire library of digital books, more than…
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[CES 2012] SolarKindle Cover Keeps You Reading Longer, Makes You Go Outside
By David Ponce Reading is fun and now that you don’t have to carry a bulky dead tree block around, you can do it in more places than ever. If your eReader of choice happens to be a Kindle, then a company called SolarMio has a solar-powered Kindle case with an 800 lux LED light.…
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Kapsule Lightstand Makes Your Kindle Better
By David Ponce e-Readers are booming in popularity and they now come in all manners of shapes, sizes and feature-sets. But the granddaddy of them all, the Kindle, does not include any form of backlighting, so if you want to read in the dark, you need a light. Today’s project, the Kapsule Lightstand, is made…
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Amazon Now Allows You To Loan Out Kindle Books
By Chris Scott Barr Until recently, if someone asked to borrow a book from me, it took no real effort. I’d simply walk over to my bookshelf, grab the book and hand it to them. If I felt lazy, I’d make them get it themselves. These days, loaning out a book can be a complicated…
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WaterField Designs Cases Now Kindle 3 Compatible
By Andrew Liszewski I won’t say much more about WaterField Designs than what I’ve already said in past reviews, but if you’ve gone ahead and upgraded to the latest version of Amazon’s Kindle and are on the hunt for a case, you’ll definitely want to consider their offerings. The Slip Case and Suede Jacket pictured…
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The Kindle Just Got Smaller, Cheaper
By Chris Scott Barr Still sitting on the fence about e-readers? It’s an understandable position to be in, as there are a number of pros and cons for the devices. However, if price has been stopping you from getting a Kindle, then you might be ready to take that leap. Amazon has announced the latest…
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eBooks Are Now Outselling Hardbacks On Amazon
By Chris Scott Barr The Kindle has been on sale for a little less than three years, but it has already begun to revolutionize the way we read books. That’s not to say it’s the only player on the market, but its appetizing price and feature list helped jump-start the e-reader craze. But just how…
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M-Edge Guardian Floating, Waterproof Case For The Kindle
By Andrew Liszewski In the whole ‘traditional paper book vs. e-paper book’ debate, neither side scores too many points when it comes to being waterproof. But thanks to M-Edge’s new Guardian Case, owners of the latest generation 6 inch Kindle can take it in the bath, the shower, even the pool, without worrying about the…
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Hackers Break Kindle DRM
By Chris Scott Barr How many of you actually appreciate having your legally-purchased digital media locked down by DRM? I’d be surprised if a single one of you said yes. The only thing it’s truly good for is aggravating the loyal paying customers. When you take away the DRM, people will still purchase the goods,…
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Kindle Firmware Update Increases Battery Life, Enables PDF Support
By Chris Scott Barr It’s amazing what can be accomplished by changing a bit of software, such as the firmware on a device. When optimized properly, a firmware upgrade can increase performance and sometimes add completely new features. Well Amazon has just announced a firmware upgrade for the Kindle that is going to blow your…