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Posted on June 21st, 2011 by Nathan
Now that the review is finished for the Kobo Touch, it’s time for some more comparison reviews. Starting things off, here’s the link to the Kobo Touch vs Kindle 3 review, hot off the presses.
This particular review includes an HD video comparing the Kobo Touch with the Kindle 3, a list of advantages for each, and a table listing their individual specs.
Filed under: Amazon Kindle, Kobo, Reviews | Tags: kindle 3, kobo touch | 1 Comment »
Posted on June 6th, 2011 by Nathan
This Nook Touch vs Kindle 3 comparison review lists the differences and similarities between two of the top dedicated ebook readers for 2011.
Both are great ereaders that have their share of negatives and positives. Choosing one all depends on your perspective, which features are most important for a dedicated e-reading device.
Filed under: Amazon Kindle, Nook, Reviews | Tags: kindle 3, nook touch | 5 Comments »
Posted on May 26th, 2011 by Nathan
There are three major wireless ebook readers vying for everyone’s attention as 2011 marches on, the Kindle 3, New Nook, and Kobo Touch.
It has been rather quiet on the dedicated ereader front for the past few months. There have been very few new ebook readers announced and even fewer released. Most everyone is focused on tablets and color ereaders this year.
Filed under: Amazon Kindle, Kobo, Nook | Tags: kindle 3, kobo touch, new nook | 22 Comments »
Posted on May 17th, 2011 by Nathan
For those of you that desperately want to read ePub ebooks on your Kindle, there is a way to install a version of FBReader—dubbed FBKindle—on the Kindle if you are willing to do some technical work.
FBReader is a popular e-reading program with plenty of options for customizing the layout for ebooks. It only works for DRM-free ebooks, however, but the Kindle’s regular functionality is still preserved so you can still get ebooks from Amazon too.
Filed under: Amazon Kindle, How To | Tags: epub, hacks, kindle 3 | 8 Comments »
Posted on May 14th, 2011 by Nathan
According to Amazon’s electronics bestseller list, the new ad-supported $114 Kindle is a big hit, ranking #1 overall, placing it above the Kindle WiFi at #2 and the Kindle 3G at #3. The Kindle DX is #11 on the list.
It is surprising that Amazon’s new ad-supported Kindle ranks at the top of the list for a number of reasons, the most obvious is the fact that it is only sold in the United States whereas the other Kindles are sold to 170+ countries worldwide.
Filed under: Amazon Kindle, News | Tags: kindle 3, kindle wifi | 1 Comment »
Posted on April 11th, 2011 by Nathan
Utilizing an interesting new marketing strategy for US customers, Amazon is now selling a new Kindle 3 WiFi with Special Offers for $114, $25 less than the regular WiFi model.
The only difference is the new Kindle displays sponsored screensavers and special offers, along with an advertisement at the bottom of the Kindle’s homescreen—not while reading or anywhere else.
Filed under: Amazon Kindle, New eBook Readers, Sales and Discounts | Tags: kindle 3, kindle wifi | No Comments »
Posted on March 26th, 2011 by Nathan
All Kindle devices support audiobooks from Audible.com
transferred via USB, and now the Kindle 3 can download audiobooks directly using WiFi.
Audible has about 85,000 audiobooks available to listen to on computers, a number of portable devices including Android, iPhone, BlackBerry, and even GPS systems in cars.
Filed under: Amazon Kindle, How To | Tags: audiobooks, kindle 3, kindle wifi | 1 Comment »
Posted on February 26th, 2011 by Nathan
I happened to notice this morning that QVC is now selling the Kindle 3. The bad news is the price is the most ridiculous thing I’ve seen in a long time.
The 3G Kindle 3 sells from Amazon for $189 with free shipping. QVC is selling the Kindle 3 for $335.16 plus $10.47 for shipping. You’ve got to be kidding me, right?
Filed under: Amazon Kindle, News | Tags: kindle 3, rant | 1 Comment »
Posted on February 8th, 2011 by Nathan
Amazon is getting set to release a new firmware update, version 3.1, for the Kindle 3G and Kindle WiFi that adds some interesting new features.
If you want an early preview of the new software update you can download and install it manually by visiting Amazon’s Kindle Software page and following the directions. Otherwise it will be pushed to all Kindle 3′s when the update is available.
Filed under: Amazon Kindle, News | Tags: firmware update, kindle 3 | 1 Comment »
Posted on February 5th, 2011 by Nathan
Ask just about any Kindle owner if the Kindle supports EPUB or Adobe DRM and most will emphatically state, “No, the Kindle does not support EPUB. Never has, probably never will”.
But the truth of the matter is that’s not completely true. Technically the Kindle can display EPUB ebooks in their native format, even Adobe DRM EPUBs.
Filed under: Amazon Kindle, eBooks, How To | Tags: epub, kindle 3 | 36 Comments »
