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What is a Kindle?
What is a Kindle?
Amazon named their own brand of e-book readers the “Kindle” range. As the “Kindle” is currently one of the most popular e-book readers, with sales reportedly in the millions of units, the question “What is a Kindle?”, could also legitimately be interpreted as “What is an e-reader?” as it might be assumed Amazon’s brand-name, “Kindle” may be being used as a generic term to describe all e-readers in general, particularly by those of us new to this area of technology.
The Current Amazon Kindle is a third generation device, released in summer 2010. These new devices used an updated “e-Ink” technology which gave the display superior contrast to previous versions. E-Ink display technology is not specific to Kindle, as it originates from an independent source, and is used in several other competing e-book readers. The Amazon Kindle is available in 6” and 9.3” display sizes, with the larger version costing around twice that of the smaller unit. The small unit is ideal for portable use, and can easily be put in a handbag. The larger unit, which has more display pixels, is more useful for reading pages with mixed content such as newspaper or technical page layouts.
Kindle Fire
The new Kindle – Kindle Fire!
You may already know that on the 28th September, Amazon announced a new Kindle, the Kindle Fire. Less well known is the announcement of two other Kindle models. In fact, the Kindle Fire is not an e-reader, it’s a slate or pad, and so represents a new branch in the Kindle lineage.
It follows that the significant part of the announcement is the Kindle Fire. Amazon appears to be going after the ‘Slate Tablet’ market started by Apple with the iPad™, and closely followed by the likes of Acer and Samsung with their own similar ‘me-too’ offerings.
Advantages of E-books over regular books?
Advantages of E-books over regular books
We are in the midst of a revloution in the world of books. Normal books, printed on paper, are being threatened by the amazing technology of eBooks. Some would argue that the invention of the eBook and eReaders is the end of both traditional books, AND bookstores.
So just what is so good about eBooks and eReaders that keeps people buying them over and over, instead of choosing traditional paper books? What are the main differences? Well, the traditional paper book is easy to use, simply because of the ergonomics of paper; plus you can transport it from one place to another without problem. It can be used for study, and some might argue that curling up on the couch with a good paper-book far surpasses doing the same with an eReader device. eReaders do have their limits, they sometimes lag with page turns, there are no color pictures with eInk devices, and regular paper books don’t run out of batteries!
Kindle 3G Review
Kindle 3G Review
In a day and age of non-stop go-go-go, I find myself without patience at the end of the day to actually sit still and read a book. Would the Kindle change my approach to reading? Would I actually use it to get through a book? I was lucky enough to get a Kindle on loan, so I thought ‘why not see’? Before I start my review, I would like to note that the last time I actually sat down and read -anything- that wasn’t an article/story online, was the second book in a series about a very well known wizard, and even that was because I was bedridden with a severe case of food poisoning so had nothing else to do, as I wasn’t allowed out of bed! Would my attitude toward books change? I was about to find out.
Where have all the Bookstores gone?
Where have all the Bookstores gone?
Everyone knows that the era of the general bookstore seems to be slipping away. Despite an attempt to transform into meeting places for coffee, and to broaden supply to magazines and DVDs, recent closures and liquidations sales show that this remedy has at best delayed the inevitable; but why?
What is an E-book reader?
What is an E-book reader? (or why use a dedicated ebook reader?)
Ever hear of ‘technology convergence’? It’s all the buzz. Your average mobile ‘smartphone’ can probably provide the functionality of more than a dozen seperate units of yesteryear. Many young people don’t wear watches these days, well think about it, why would you? It only does one thing!
Tablets and E-Readers
What is the Difference between an E-Reader and a Tablet / Pad?
Nothing is simple, and certainly the use of the word ‘Tablet’ can cover a range of species from laptop-computers with keyboards and touch-screens, right through to a Smart-phone.
Should I buy an E-reader or Tablet?
Should I buy an E-reader or a Tablet?
After all, a Tablet (or Pad, or Slate) can do everything an E-reader can, and more, right? If I buy a Tablet then I can’t go wrong, can I?
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