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The Anatomy of Amazon’s Kindle Reader
February 7th, 2010 No Comments Posted in Hardware
James Kara Murat asked:
The newest baby of Amazon, Kindle Reader, is lighting up the minds of millions of people all over the world—or, at least, for those who have got hold of their newest innovation immediately.
Kindle is basically like your own library, only that you can bring it with you anywhere you go. You can even tuck it in your bag. It boasts of over 90,000r reading materials, such as books, magazines, and blogs. Any update from the latter two will be delivered right at your own reader. But what else do you need to know about Kindle?
1. It uses ink. This is practically no joke. Kindle is traditional in the sense that it tries to capture the readability and scan ability of physical newspapers. What sets the difference, though, is that the ink is converted to something electronic. Besides giving you the feeling that you’re actually reading a real paper, it also allows you to read it even under natural sunlight. There’s no need for you to suffer under the glare o computer screens.
2. It connects you. Kindle uses a new technology called Whispernet. It gives you access to the Internet without the hassle of cable wires. You don’t even have to look for any WiFi hotspot. This also allows you to surf through the Web and read any interesting material from Wikipedia. Also, you can order your books immediately. They will also be delivered to you instantly. You should learn to take advantage of this as there’s no extra cost attach to it.
3. It’s ergonomic. The design of Kindle has received a number of harsh criticisms, but for the book lover, it spells bliss. Because a reader has a tendency to change position while reading, Kindle has been designed vertical for long form reading. Also, navigation buttons, which are located at each side, means that both the right-handed and left-handed can skim through the pages of the book with relative ease and comfort.
4. It has a QWERTY keyboard. Because anybody who has his own PC or at least used a computer knows the QWERTY keyboard really well, there’s not much training you need to do when it comes to searching for and buying your favorite book, newspaper, or magazine from the Internet.
5. It lasts longer. It has one of the most long-lasting batteries, even longer than those found in cell phones and laptops. If you’re going to make use of your wireless connection, you may have to recharge your reader at least every other day. Otherwise, you can have one full week of uninterrupted reading. You also don’t have to wait that long too before the battery gets fully charged. Within two hours, you can go back to your routine, which is reading.
6. It has useful accessories. There’s no such thing as trivial accessory if you speak about Kindle. You can utilize the USB cable when you’re going to transfer files from your Kindle to your PC and vice versa. The book cover, meanwhile, offers protection to your ebook reader, making sure that it doesn’t get any scratch or dirty.
The newest baby of Amazon, Kindle Reader, is lighting up the minds of millions of people all over the world—or, at least, for those who have got hold of their newest innovation immediately.
Kindle is basically like your own library, only that you can bring it with you anywhere you go. You can even tuck it in your bag. It boasts of over 90,000r reading materials, such as books, magazines, and blogs. Any update from the latter two will be delivered right at your own reader. But what else do you need to know about Kindle?
1. It uses ink. This is practically no joke. Kindle is traditional in the sense that it tries to capture the readability and scan ability of physical newspapers. What sets the difference, though, is that the ink is converted to something electronic. Besides giving you the feeling that you’re actually reading a real paper, it also allows you to read it even under natural sunlight. There’s no need for you to suffer under the glare o computer screens.
2. It connects you. Kindle uses a new technology called Whispernet. It gives you access to the Internet without the hassle of cable wires. You don’t even have to look for any WiFi hotspot. This also allows you to surf through the Web and read any interesting material from Wikipedia. Also, you can order your books immediately. They will also be delivered to you instantly. You should learn to take advantage of this as there’s no extra cost attach to it.
3. It’s ergonomic. The design of Kindle has received a number of harsh criticisms, but for the book lover, it spells bliss. Because a reader has a tendency to change position while reading, Kindle has been designed vertical for long form reading. Also, navigation buttons, which are located at each side, means that both the right-handed and left-handed can skim through the pages of the book with relative ease and comfort.
4. It has a QWERTY keyboard. Because anybody who has his own PC or at least used a computer knows the QWERTY keyboard really well, there’s not much training you need to do when it comes to searching for and buying your favorite book, newspaper, or magazine from the Internet.
5. It lasts longer. It has one of the most long-lasting batteries, even longer than those found in cell phones and laptops. If you’re going to make use of your wireless connection, you may have to recharge your reader at least every other day. Otherwise, you can have one full week of uninterrupted reading. You also don’t have to wait that long too before the battery gets fully charged. Within two hours, you can go back to your routine, which is reading.
6. It has useful accessories. There’s no such thing as trivial accessory if you speak about Kindle. You can utilize the USB cable when you’re going to transfer files from your Kindle to your PC and vice versa. The book cover, meanwhile, offers protection to your ebook reader, making sure that it doesn’t get any scratch or dirty.
Kindle 2 Poised as Leader of Ebook Industry
August 27th, 2009 No Comments Posted in Computers
Bradley Howard asked:
Electronic books, also called ebooks, are quickly taking off. Special devices dedicated to reading these ebooks, called ebook readers, have contributed to this newfound popularity with their powerful feature sets. At the forefront of this ebook revolution is Amazon’s Kindle 2. The second-generation of Amazon’s game-changing gadget, the Kindle 2 has a variety of features that people are getting excited about.
Ever stare at your computer screen and get a headache? So did people who used to read ebooks…but Amazon’s Kindle 2 has changed all that. The Kindle 2 uses a new “e-ink” technology that doesn’t have any glare, so you can read it in direct sunlight or in a dim room without hurting your eyes. The Kindle 2 also features crisp, clear images on a large display that rivals some print in paper books! Plus, with Kindle 2 you can even adjust the font size to your liking.
Another one of the advantages of ebooks is the ability to look up words on the spot. Amazon’s Kindle 2 is a walking dictionary, letting you look things up on the web as you read. The Kindle 2 is completely wireless and connects you to 3G networks automatically, which means you can look things up from anywhere. No monthly plan is required; you can read and shop right out of the box.
Online shopping is another advantage that ebooks have over the library. You can download new titles to your electronic reader without ever going to a book store. Amazon’s Kindle 2 is the leader in this department, as it gives you access to all the books in Amazon.com, the largest digital library on the planet. Plus the Kindle 2 boasts the ability to store up to 1,500 books. That’s an entire library in the palm of your hand! No more need to take a stack of books on those long business trips, just one little device.
And that is where Amazon’s Kindle 2 really shines - it’s as thin as a magazine at 1/3 inch thick, and weighs less than a paperback book at 10.2 ounces. It’s slim and discreet profile let you carry it anywhere, and you can charge it from your computer via a USB cord. Plus the Kindle 2 also offers a text-to-speech feature that can read your newspapers and books out loud to you, if you so choose.
5 Things CNN Money Loves About The Kindle 2
It’s really good at what it’s designed for: Reading books that are mostly text. Its e-ink screen technology makes reading a book almost as effortless as reading a book that’s printed on paper. The slimmer new Kindle 2 design makes it easier to hold, carry, and turn pages. And the long battery life means you don’t have to worry about getting lost in a text without a charging cable.
It’s discreet! No one will ever know that you’re reading The Da Vinci Code, The Tipping Point, Infinite Jest, DOS For Dummies, or anything by Danielle Steele.
Kindle-optimized Web sites are on the way. Instapaper, which lets you save magazine articles, news stories, and blog posts to “read later” is one of our favorite Web sites and iPhone apps. Now founder Marco Arment is working on a version that’s tuned to the Kindle’s browser.
It’s super for traveling, with a few caveats. When I spent three months backpacking in Europe several summers ago, I brought too many books: A few thick editions of Lonely Planet and Let’s Go, a Rick Steves, novels for 8-hour train rides, Eurail timetable, and more. A Kindle 2 would swallow all of those into a much smaller, lighter package, plus it would be searchable. But: The Sprint (S) wireless features will not work outside the U.S., so make sure you get everything before you get on the plane. And while black-and-white maps are passable on the Kindle, color illustrations — e.g., subway maps — are often useless.
New books are cheaper on the Kindle than on paper. Makes up for the $360 you have to drop to get a Kindle in the first place. Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers, for instance, costs $17 in hardcover at Amazon, but is $10 for the Kindle. The Host is $5 cheaper on the Kindle, too.
With all of these options, it’s clear to see why Amazon’s Kindle 2 is leading the way in the world of ebooks. Just like Apple’s ipod changed the way we interact with music, the Kindle 2 is revolutionizing the book world, offering easy-to-use hand-held personal digital libraries. Modern technology has finally caught up the printing press.
Electronic books, also called ebooks, are quickly taking off. Special devices dedicated to reading these ebooks, called ebook readers, have contributed to this newfound popularity with their powerful feature sets. At the forefront of this ebook revolution is Amazon’s Kindle 2. The second-generation of Amazon’s game-changing gadget, the Kindle 2 has a variety of features that people are getting excited about.
Ever stare at your computer screen and get a headache? So did people who used to read ebooks…but Amazon’s Kindle 2 has changed all that. The Kindle 2 uses a new “e-ink” technology that doesn’t have any glare, so you can read it in direct sunlight or in a dim room without hurting your eyes. The Kindle 2 also features crisp, clear images on a large display that rivals some print in paper books! Plus, with Kindle 2 you can even adjust the font size to your liking.
Another one of the advantages of ebooks is the ability to look up words on the spot. Amazon’s Kindle 2 is a walking dictionary, letting you look things up on the web as you read. The Kindle 2 is completely wireless and connects you to 3G networks automatically, which means you can look things up from anywhere. No monthly plan is required; you can read and shop right out of the box.
Online shopping is another advantage that ebooks have over the library. You can download new titles to your electronic reader without ever going to a book store. Amazon’s Kindle 2 is the leader in this department, as it gives you access to all the books in Amazon.com, the largest digital library on the planet. Plus the Kindle 2 boasts the ability to store up to 1,500 books. That’s an entire library in the palm of your hand! No more need to take a stack of books on those long business trips, just one little device.
And that is where Amazon’s Kindle 2 really shines - it’s as thin as a magazine at 1/3 inch thick, and weighs less than a paperback book at 10.2 ounces. It’s slim and discreet profile let you carry it anywhere, and you can charge it from your computer via a USB cord. Plus the Kindle 2 also offers a text-to-speech feature that can read your newspapers and books out loud to you, if you so choose.
5 Things CNN Money Loves About The Kindle 2
It’s really good at what it’s designed for: Reading books that are mostly text. Its e-ink screen technology makes reading a book almost as effortless as reading a book that’s printed on paper. The slimmer new Kindle 2 design makes it easier to hold, carry, and turn pages. And the long battery life means you don’t have to worry about getting lost in a text without a charging cable.
It’s discreet! No one will ever know that you’re reading The Da Vinci Code, The Tipping Point, Infinite Jest, DOS For Dummies, or anything by Danielle Steele.
Kindle-optimized Web sites are on the way. Instapaper, which lets you save magazine articles, news stories, and blog posts to “read later” is one of our favorite Web sites and iPhone apps. Now founder Marco Arment is working on a version that’s tuned to the Kindle’s browser.
It’s super for traveling, with a few caveats. When I spent three months backpacking in Europe several summers ago, I brought too many books: A few thick editions of Lonely Planet and Let’s Go, a Rick Steves, novels for 8-hour train rides, Eurail timetable, and more. A Kindle 2 would swallow all of those into a much smaller, lighter package, plus it would be searchable. But: The Sprint (S) wireless features will not work outside the U.S., so make sure you get everything before you get on the plane. And while black-and-white maps are passable on the Kindle, color illustrations — e.g., subway maps — are often useless.
New books are cheaper on the Kindle than on paper. Makes up for the $360 you have to drop to get a Kindle in the first place. Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers, for instance, costs $17 in hardcover at Amazon, but is $10 for the Kindle. The Host is $5 cheaper on the Kindle, too.
With all of these options, it’s clear to see why Amazon’s Kindle 2 is leading the way in the world of ebooks. Just like Apple’s ipod changed the way we interact with music, the Kindle 2 is revolutionizing the book world, offering easy-to-use hand-held personal digital libraries. Modern technology has finally caught up the printing press.
Amazon’s Kindle is Taking the World by Storm in 7 Ways
June 12th, 2009 No Comments Posted in Hardware
James Kara Murat asked:
Kindle caught the people by surprise, but it was a very pleasant entry. In fact, it was welcomed with open arms that, until today, Amazon still has to advise their customers to wait. There are no more left for anyone to enjoy.
What makes Kindle tick? Here are 7 reasons:
1. It gives you wireless connection. If you’re fond of Wikipedia, blogs, and other online reading materials, then Kindle is the one you’re looking for. This feature, though still in its experimental stage, also provides Kindle an edge over its mighty competitor, Sony Reader. You can also skip looking for a Wi-Fi hotspot as you can still browse without any WiFi connection. You can also piggyback on the present networks for cell phone, and you don’t even have to pay a single cent.
2. You can save your books. Do you have plans of reading your favorite novel in your PC rather than in Kindle? That’s actually no problem, as you’re provided with two ways to do that. First, you can make use of an SD card which you can remove from Kindle. You can also transfer the files from your device to your PC with the use of a USB cable.
3. It prevents eye strain. One of the greatest disadvantages of reading books in your PC is the fact that you have to actually squint your eyes to protect your vital part of the body from the glare. Too much of it can definitely cause eye strain. With Kindle, however, utilizes the e-ink technology, which means words appear as if they’re written with ink. You can actually read your favorite news articles or blogs even if you’re under direct sunlight. Moreover, everything appears sharp and very clear.
4. It physical attributes is A+. It may not be the most beautiful device in the world, but still, it’s still so lightweight, weighing only 10.3 ounces. This makes them very comfortable to carry around. What’s more, you can also maximize the sizes of fonts. This is very much helpful for people who are accustomed with reading materials with specific font size.
5. Your choices are varied. In line with its signature books, Amazon’s Kindle has far better books that you will surely enjoy reading in your spare time than its counterpart, Sony Reader. They’re also fairly priced, considering that there’s actually no hassle of sitting in front of your PC and logging into your Amazon account just so you can place an order. Moreover, Kindle can also archive all of your previous purchases just in case you want to re-download an ordered book.
6. It’s compatible with MAC. There aren’t a lot of products that can instantly claim that they can work well with MAC, but Amazon’s Kindle did, and it definitely delivers. Thus, people who are so fond of such types of PCs can also take delight in not only books, but blogs, newspapers, and magazines as well.
7. Kindle is everything-made-easy. First of all, it contains a Home button, which is very important. As you know, you can get drowned of the immense collection of reading materials. You can also create some notes and edit them, which makes Kindle such a perfect partner for college students.
Kindle caught the people by surprise, but it was a very pleasant entry. In fact, it was welcomed with open arms that, until today, Amazon still has to advise their customers to wait. There are no more left for anyone to enjoy.
What makes Kindle tick? Here are 7 reasons:
1. It gives you wireless connection. If you’re fond of Wikipedia, blogs, and other online reading materials, then Kindle is the one you’re looking for. This feature, though still in its experimental stage, also provides Kindle an edge over its mighty competitor, Sony Reader. You can also skip looking for a Wi-Fi hotspot as you can still browse without any WiFi connection. You can also piggyback on the present networks for cell phone, and you don’t even have to pay a single cent.
2. You can save your books. Do you have plans of reading your favorite novel in your PC rather than in Kindle? That’s actually no problem, as you’re provided with two ways to do that. First, you can make use of an SD card which you can remove from Kindle. You can also transfer the files from your device to your PC with the use of a USB cable.
3. It prevents eye strain. One of the greatest disadvantages of reading books in your PC is the fact that you have to actually squint your eyes to protect your vital part of the body from the glare. Too much of it can definitely cause eye strain. With Kindle, however, utilizes the e-ink technology, which means words appear as if they’re written with ink. You can actually read your favorite news articles or blogs even if you’re under direct sunlight. Moreover, everything appears sharp and very clear.
4. It physical attributes is A+. It may not be the most beautiful device in the world, but still, it’s still so lightweight, weighing only 10.3 ounces. This makes them very comfortable to carry around. What’s more, you can also maximize the sizes of fonts. This is very much helpful for people who are accustomed with reading materials with specific font size.
5. Your choices are varied. In line with its signature books, Amazon’s Kindle has far better books that you will surely enjoy reading in your spare time than its counterpart, Sony Reader. They’re also fairly priced, considering that there’s actually no hassle of sitting in front of your PC and logging into your Amazon account just so you can place an order. Moreover, Kindle can also archive all of your previous purchases just in case you want to re-download an ordered book.
6. It’s compatible with MAC. There aren’t a lot of products that can instantly claim that they can work well with MAC, but Amazon’s Kindle did, and it definitely delivers. Thus, people who are so fond of such types of PCs can also take delight in not only books, but blogs, newspapers, and magazines as well.
7. Kindle is everything-made-easy. First of all, it contains a Home button, which is very important. As you know, you can get drowned of the immense collection of reading materials. You can also create some notes and edit them, which makes Kindle such a perfect partner for college students.
