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Amazon Kindle, The Best Portable Ebook Reader

March 2nd, 2010

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If you think there’s no way you could ever get used to curling up with an portable ebook reader, you haven’t given the Kindle digital ebook reader a chance.

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Load up a good book and you’ll soon forget you’re reading plastic rather than paper. You’ll also wonder how you ever did without it.

The Kindle digital ebook reader makes buying, storing, and organizing your favorite books and magazines effortless. You can take your entire library with you wherever you go and switch from reading the latest New Yorker to the latest best-seller without rolling out of bed.

In my few days using it, I was won over: The Ebook Reader Device is the future of publishing. The best portable ebook reader.

Kindle Reader Advance Design

  • Sleek & Light
  • Simple to Use, No Computer Required
  • Ergonomic Design
  • Precise 5-Way Controller
  • Long Battery Life
  • Long Battery Life-Read for Days Without Recharging
  • Charge Via USB
  • Wireless Access With Whispernet
  • Get Books in as Little as 60 Seconds
  • No Monthly Wireless Bills
  • U.S. and International Coverage
  • Travel Internationally with Kindle
  • Carry Your Library in 10.2 Ounces
  • Holds Over 1,500 Books
  • Automatic Library Backup: Re-Download Your Books Wirelessly
  • Enhanced Reading
  • Lose Yourself in Your Reading
  • Paper-Like Screen

Read our customers have to say about Kindle’s portable ebook reader screen:
“My first impression of Kindle was: ‘That’s a screen?! it does not look like a screen.’ When I got my own amazon kindle reader, I had the same impression again. It’s look a book page, only perfect. No grain or pulp.” -Jeremy

“I love how the screen really looks like a page, because I work at a computer every day, and the last thing I want to look at is another screen.”
-Amy P.

no problem when reading in direct sunlight with no glare.” -M. H.

“I use my digital ebook reader for reading in bed and sitting at my desk. It’s more readable when i did a test read while sitting in full sun.”
-Dallas M.

With these customer said, you have to buy portable ebook reader.

Kindle Reader Inside the Box
Kindle digital ebook device.S. power adapter (supports 100V-240V), and USB 2.0 cable (for connection to the Kindle power adapter or to connect to a computer).

  • Ebook reader device : The newest Kindle
  • Slim: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines
  • Lightweight: At 10.2 ounces, lighter than a typical paperback
  • Books in Under 60 Seconds: Get books delivered wirelessly in less than 60 seconds; no PC required
  • 3G Wireless: 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle; no annual contracts, no monthly fees, and no hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots
  • International Coverage: Enjoy 3G wireless coverage at home or abroad in over 100 countries.
  • Paper-Like Display: Reads like real paper without glare, even in bright sunlight
  • Carry Your Library: Holds up to 1,500 books
  • Long Battery Life: Read for days without recharging
  • Read-to-Me: With the experimental Text-to-Speech feature, Kindle ebook reader device can read newspapers, magazines, blogs, and books out loud to you, unless the book’s rights holder made the feature unavailable
  • Free Book Samples: Download and read first chapters for free before you decide to buy
  • Large Selection: Over 360,000 books, including 101 of 112 New York Times® Best Sellers, plus U.S. and international magazines, newspapers, and blogs. For non-U.S. customers, content and pricing will vary. Check your country.
  • Low price: New York Times Best Sellers and New Releases are $9.99, unless marked otherwise. When traveling abroad, you can download books wirelessly from the Kindle Store or your Archived Items. U.S. customer will be charged $1.99 for international downloads.

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Will the Sony PRS-600 Spell Disaster For the Amazon Kindle?

December 15th, 2009

Many people acknowledge the amazon Kindle as the king of e-readers, as reflected in the Amazon Kindle 2 reviews. However, as the Sony PRS-600 and 300 are about to be released, the challenge has began. Although the details are not that clear yet, there are things that have already been confirmed. First, the existence of the devices has been established by Sony. Then some details about what they offer were also given. This is what should make Amazon a little bit anxious about the situation.

The first thing most people are going to notice is the price. The Kindle 2, the older model now that the Kindle DX is out, still runs for about 260 dollars.  However, the brand new Sony PRS-600 is purported to be releasing at about that same price. The aggressive pricing clearly shows that Sony is looking to get in on  people who still aren’t will to shell out almost 500 dollars for a Kindle DX, but who want something newer than the Kindle 2. Sony also states that they will be matching  the 9.99 dollars price for new releases and best sellers, further proof of their willingness to compete with Amazon. For the money Sony is asking, they certainly  appear to be offering something quite significant.

One of the features worth looking into with Sony’s new electronic book readers is the touch screen feature. The only other e-reader where this feature is found is the 1000-dollar FLEPia. The touch screen allows you to take advantage of additional space where buttons would usually take up. This indicates that the device would then be lighter and a bit smaller. The screen is about 6 inches in size, and a mere 10 ounces. Its thickness is about 4 inches. It is compact, yet is more advanced compared to other readers that you may come across.

But if you are into cool features, you’re probably most excited about the possibility of a flexible screen. While it hasn’t been confirmed by Sony, the  manual for the device does state that many of the parts are flexible. This has opened up some speculation that the device may have a bendable and indestructible  screen, a new technology of which Sony may be trying to get in on the ground floor.

While all the hearsay can certainly spice things up, the facts about both the Sony PRS-600 and the Sony PRS – 300 are also mighty fascinating as well. The PRS-600 allows freehand writing using a stylus, and comes with a dictionary, a library suite compatible for Mac and PC, 380 MB storage capacity which can possibly be expanded, and up to 7,500 pages of battery life. Given its affordable price, the PRS-600 is looking to be one impressive gadget. While the specifics are still incomplete at this time, it does seem like the Kindle could be in for some heavy competition. The Sony PRS-600 and Sony PRS-300 are about to hit the market and they seem to have every intention of doing so with a bang. Is it the end of the Kindle 2 era?


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Electronic Book Readers: Easing Students’ Woes

December 14th, 2009

Books are most commonly known as sources of information which includes history and other types of stories. Ever since the ebook reader has been introduced, it has already been a threat to what we once had before – written literature. However, its introduction to the market has brought about various advantages not only to ordinary individuals but to students as well. This time around, students do not have to struggle their way through bringing those heavy books with them. They do not have to worry about forgetting  their books or having health concerns due to the relentless burden of heavy bags. If you have your own portable ebook readers this would not be an issue for you, and that is the reason why universities and colleges should start supporting having this device for students.

The first reason is simply because of health concerns. From junior high all the way through college, students have to bear the burden of several classes-worth of books, some of those books being considerable in size. This can be a major problem as it can lead to a kid being physically worn out by the end of the day or developing back problems later on. The problem is so severe that some companies have designed their backpacks after heavy-load camping packs to help reduce lower back strain. If all of a kid’s books were on a light ereader they would never forget one and they wouldn’t have to lug around 50 pounds on their back all day.

The second reason why ebook readers would be a good substitute for a backpack of books is its practicality. College students wait in long lines every start of the semester just to get the books they need, often trying to get first shot at second-hand but in-good-condition books. Then at the end of the semester, they line up again to get these books sold. With an ebook reader, there would be no need for all those long lines because you can download books wirelessly in minutes. We all know that to the diligent student, savings in time can go a long way in pursuing other important activities.

Cost is another great, if not obvious, reason to make the switch. While a 400 to 500-dollar ebook reader may not seem like a savings, it pales in comparison to what the typical student will spend on books. Depending on their major, some students may even spend that much on just one book! The ebook reader offers the opportunity to cut back on long term spending by making one investment. And nothing is worse than waiting an hour in line to sell your hundred dollar book back only to get nothing more than lunch money in return.

There are already enough hassles for students; dealing with dozens of heavy and cumbersome books doesn’t have to be one of them. With an electronic device instead of all the books, students will be able to face their classes with a little bit more energy and a little bit less stress at wondering if they brought the right book. Teachers would also stand to benefit from ebooks as they no longer have to worry about their students being able to find what they need. It’s all digital and there are endless copies available. Given what students stand to gain, it seems like a no-brainer for campuses to start supporting electronic book readers.


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