If you saw my Kindle 4 video review and first impressions, you know that not all Kindle apps work on a Kindle 4. The fact that it lacks a physical keyboard and has less RAM than the Kindle 3 leaves a good share of the Active Content out. Purchased apps for earlier Kindles—Kindle Keyboard, Kindle […]
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Firmware Update for Kindle 4 Adds Page Refresh Setting
There is already a firmware update for the new Kindle 4, version 4.0.1. The update adds the ability to turn on and off full page refresh. Like the Nook Touch and Kobo Touch, the Kindle 4 has a new way of refreshing pages. Instead refreshing the entire screen with every page turn, just the text […]
Kindle 4 Video Review, First Impressions ($79 Kindle)
My Kindle 4 arrived yesterday morning so I’ve been spending a lot of time giving it a test drive. I even put together a general video review showing how everything works (below). So far I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the Kindle 4. I’ve noticed a couple of negatives with it too, but then again it’s […]
Kindle Fire vs Nook Color
This Kindle Fire vs Nook Color comparison pits the top two competing tablets with ereader roots against each other. Since the Kindle Fire is still pending release on November 15th, this is an initial comparison of all the main features and specs. Check back in November for an in-depth comparison review and video review comparing […]
Kindle Touch Quick Review, Specs and Features (Videos)
This Kindle Touch review is an outline of the new touchscreen Kindles’ features. Since the Kindle Touch won’t be released until November 21st, this quick review is based on information from Amazon’s press conference and the Kindle Touch and Kindle Touch 3G product details pages. Check back in November for the full detailed review, or […]
Fail: Kindle Touch 3G Equals No Web Browsing over 3G
A reader just left a comment (thanks, Cynthia) that points out a slight problem with the new Kindle Touch 3G that you should know about before ordering. Unfortunately it looks like Amazon is making a change to the way they offer free 3G wireless on the Kindle Touch. Here’s a quote taken directly from the […]
Video of Yesterday’s Amazon Kindle Press Conference
Amazon uploaded this video of yesterday’s Kindle press conference where they unveiled the three new E Ink Kindles and the Kindle Fire Tablet. The video is quite long, almost a full hour. There’s lots of information in this video, and it gives a closer look at some of the features for the different devices.
Kindle Fire Tablet: The 3 Biggest Disappointments
Yesterday Amazon started taking pre-orders for their much-anticipated new Kindle Fire Tablet. Priced at $199, it is one of the best deals for a budget tablet this fall, but it does lack a few things that keep it from being the hands-down best option. This will differ for each individual, we all have our own […]