Kindle Your Interest in Reading
Are paper books passe? Will the Kindle Electronic Book Reader do for books what the iPOD did for music? You be the judge. (And now that its out in an international version, ebook lovers from the globe's four corners have a chance to weigh in on the subject).
Amazon.com Introduces Amazon Kindle Wireless Reading Device (U.S. & International Wireless, Latest Generation)
The Kindle goes international at last...
Back in 2007, Amazon's new wireless reading devise sold out within days after the online retail giant launched their product -- just in time for Christmas gift giving. Clearly, the public was captivated with this new technology gadget.
Now, Kindle International is launched. It has some nifty new features you won't want to miss.
Do you need one?
Okay, let us be honest here. Nobody needs a Kindle. But many of us want a Kindle. What a fun new technology toy to play with.
The Kindle International
Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6" Display, Global Wireless, Latest Generation)
Amazon Price: $259.00 (as of 12/23/2009)
With all its great new features!
Release Date: 10/19/2009
The Kindle Poll
Are you pro, con or sitting on the fence?
The Kindle 2 Wireless Advantage
Designed to be simple to use, the Kindle utilizes Sprint's EVDO high speed wireless technology. This is the same powerful data network that high technology cell phones use.
This wireless feature means you can download an entire electronic book in a minute or less, and you don't need to be connected to a computer to do it.
That's surely happy news for travelers and commuters. No more packing twenty books in a suitcase when you head for your beach vacation. No more running out of reading material when you're stuck on that commuter train.
What's New with Kindle 2?
1. Slim & Lightweight. Books in sixty seconds or less without a PC.
2. Improved Display with 16 shades of gray for crisp images and text; even reads well in bright sunlight
3. Longer Battery Life:
4. More Storage: Holds over 1,500 books
5. Faster Page Turns: 20% faster page turns
6, Text-to-Speech feature means Kindle can read every book, blog, magazine, and newspaper out loud.
7. No Wireless Bills: No monthly wireless bills, data plans, or commitments. Amazon pays for Kindle's wireless connectivity so you won't see a monthly wireless bill.
8. Whispersync sync's the reader with a range of mobile devises. You can hop back and forth between the Kindle and your Blackberry, for example, and still keep your place.
Kindle Products at Amazon
- The Kindle International Reader
- This is Amazon's Kindle, the wireless electronic book reader. It includes a U.S. power adapter (supports 100V-240V), and USB 2.0 cable (for connection to the Kindle power adapter or to connect to a computer).
- Amazon Kindle Replacement Battery
- This is a high capacity, rechargeable, replacement battery. It charges completely in two hours and can be recycled. It's always good to have a spare battery.
- Amazon Kindle Replacement Power Adaptor
- Its universal design works around the world. (You will need a plug adaptor specific to the country in question)
- Amazon Kindle USB Cable
- Connects a computer or USB hub to an Amazon Kindle or other portable device with an A Plug, 5-Pin, Mini-B connection.
- Amazon Kindle Replacement Book Cover
- Stitched black leather cover with gray suede interior. Protects your electronic book reader from scratches and other damage.
- Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 Light
- Carry your own light source. This battery operated clamp on accessory is custom designed to illuminate your Kindle Wireless Reading device.
The Kindle's Electronic Paper or E-Ink
Your eyes will thank you
And another compelling aspect is that you have no need to turn off the display. E Ink uses power only when you turn a page. When you turn a page, E Ink draws the letters and text on the page via a brief electronic charge. The page remains indefinitely, even if you remove the battery. In other words, you don't turn the Kindle off. You set it down somewhere -- just like you would do with a real book.
The "page" looks so natural that you can almost forget that you are not reading a book or magazine.
Kindle Ebooks at Amazon
ePublish: Self-Publish Fast and Profitably for Kindle, iPhone, CreateSpace and Print on Demand
Amazon Price: $10.75 (as of 12/23/2009)
Aoi House In Love! Vol. 2 (Kindle Edition)
Amazon Price: $3.50 (as of 12/23/2009)
Kindle Formatting: The Complete Guide To Formatting Books For The Amazon Kindle
Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 12/23/2009)
How To Stop Anxiety Attacks - New Edition (Health eBook Reports)
Amazon Price: $7.97 (as of 12/23/2009)
The Kinde's FREE Wireless Broadband
Yes, you heard it right. It's FREE.
The global coverage means the service is available in over one hundred countries, and perhaps more to come.
An ebook downloads in less than sixty seconds. Picture it. The guy on the subway tells you about a new book he's recommending -- and a minute later, you are reading it. Amazon lets you download the first chapter free so you can decide whether you want to purchase the entire book or not.
The Kindle even has a crude web browser and a small keyboard. They're not great for surfing the web, but you can use them to check web email, monitor your blog or book a flight.
You can even email documents or pictures to your Kindle from your own computer. Amazon's network charges you ten cents per email document.
Kindle Stuff on CafePress
For those who really, really love their Kindle
Kindle Features
- Kindle weighs 10.3 ounces. It's roughly the size of a paperback book.
- The Kindle can store up to 1500 books.
- Amazon tracks your purchase so you can delete an ebook to save space then download it again at no extra charge.
- You can subscribe to more than three hundred blogs customized for Amazon. Cost per blog is about $1 a month.
- You can bookmark key passages of what you're reading, and make, edit, and export notes. The Kindle also saves your place wherever you are reading.
- You can subscribe to a number of periodicals. Dailies are delivered automatically overnight.
- The Kindle's long battery life means you recharge every second day if you leave the wireless running. If you turn the wireless off, it will take over a week. Recharging is accomplished in two hours.
- The search feature lets you search your entire library for a word or phrase
- The Kindle contains the New Oxford American Dictionary
- This electronic book reader comes with six adjustable text sizes or font sizes.
Kindle Stuff on eBay
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The Cons to the Kindle International
... the downside
Here are some complaints:
1. The Kindle is on the pricey side. However, expect to see the price drop as is typical for electronic products.
2. Not compatible with the ePub format used by many libraries for their loaner ebooks.
3. Unlike a paper book, these electronic books cannot be given away or resold.
4. The Kindle does not read PDF files. A converter for Windows is available. There is nothing for the Mac at this time.
5. The lack of a built-in back light is aggravating to some. Others point out that paper books also lack a built in reader.
6. No expansion slot for adding more memory.
7. The battery is sealed in and cannot be removed.
8. If using overseas, expect additional fees for downloading books.
Kindle News Posts from Google
Kindle in the News
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The Kindle on Wikipedia
Amazon Kindle is a software and hardware platform developed by Amazon.com subsidiary Lab126 for rendering and displaying e-books and other digital media. Three hardware devices, known as "Kindle", "Kindle 2," and "Kindle DX" support this platform, as does an iPhone application called "Kindle for iPhone". The first device was released in the United States on November 19, 2007.
The Kindle hardware device uses an E Ink brand electronic paper display, and is able to download content over Amazon Whispernet using the Sprint EVDO in the USA or, for newer Kindle 2 devices, AT&T's network internationally.[http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015T963C] The Kindle hardware device can be used without a computer, and Whispernet is accessible without any fee.What is the Amazon Whispernet wireless feature and how does it work?, Amazon.com These devices also provide free access to the internet. Kindle devices sold prior to October 19, 2009 were sold only in the United States. On October 7, 2009, Amazon announced an international version of the Kindle 2 with a built-in 3G (HSDPA) and EDGE/GSM wireless modem for connectivity in over 100 countries, which went on sale October 19, 2009 worldwide.Kindle 2 goes to $259, International GSM version coming October 19 ? CrunchGear
On March 3, 2009, Amazon.com launched an application called Kindle for iPhone in the App Store for iPhone and iPod Touch owners to read Kindle content. Through a technology termed "Whispersync," customers can keep their place across Kindle hardware devices and other mobile devices.
Kindle for iPhone home page
"That Was Fast: Kindle, Meet the iPhone." by Peter Kafka, AllThingsD, "Media Memo" section
Amazon announced the Kindle DX on May 6, 2009. This device has a larger screen than its predecessors and supports PDF files natively. It is marketed as more suitable for displaying newspaper and textbook content.
Amazon has released "Kindle for PC" as a free software download for reading Kindle books on a Windows PC.http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_85648511_5?ie=UTF8&docId=1000426311
The Kindle competes with other e-paper devices: the Barnes & Noble nook, the Sony Reader, iRex iLiad, the Jinke Hanlin e-Reader, and CyBook by Bookeen.
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Love it or hate it?
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- tracyaustin tracyaustin May 18, 2009 @ 12:29 pm
- I LOVE holding real books. Shopping for them in bookstores, the smell, turning the pages. Still, I would also love having so much info at my fingertips with my very own Kindle:-)))
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- Laurel Laurel Nov 9, 2008 @ 9:51 pm
- Interesting. Might make a nice gift when I get rich!!
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- Jewelsofawe Jewelsofawe May 15, 2008 @ 3:41 pm
- I have three of my books available as kindle ebooks. I think the kindle idea is such a great idea.
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- Marelisa Marelisa Apr 24, 2008 @ 11:23 pm
- I see how something like kindle is really good for the environment (less destruction of the rain forests to make paper), and it's also good for those of us trying to declutter our lives. However, at this point I can't say I'm ready to give up actual books and newspapers. It's something to think about though . . .
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- techtutor techtutor Mar 8, 2008 @ 6:56 am
- A great balanced review of the Kindle. Thanks for the info.
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