Amazon announced today that they are going to start rolling out a new feature on Kindle 3G and Kindle WiFi with Special Offers that advertises coupon deals on the screensavers for local businesses using AmazonLocal. Essentially, Kindle with Special Offers owners can view their city’s deals and buy the deal directly using the Kindle, which […]
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Ad-Supported Kindles More Popular Than Non-ad Kindles
It’s true. The Kindle Wi-Fi and Kindle 3G with Special Offers both top Amazon’s best sellers list, with the 3G version currently outpacing the Wi-Fi model. Amazon first introduced the Kindle Wi-Fi with Special Offers back on April 11th, 2011. Then started selling the 3G Kindle with Special Offers on May 24. These ad-supported Kindles […]
Run Kindle 3 Software on Kindle DX and Kindle 2 (Video)
It turns out that it’s possible to get the Kindle DX, both generations, and the Kindle 2 to successfully run the Kindle 3’s software, and smoothly too. This comes with several benefits because the Kindle 3’s software is superior to its siblings’ in many ways. The web browser is a lot more advanced, PDF support […]
The Frankenkindle: A Kindle Prototype for the Physically Disabled
Below is a video of a Kindle, dubbed the Frankenkindle, that an electrical engineer modified to make it easier for his sister with cerebral palsy to use. The Kindle 3 is mounted to a wooden stand with a substitute keypad mapped to the Kindle’s 5-way nav controller and Home button. A control board is attached […]
Free Kindle Sub to Fantasy & Science Fiction Magazine; Kindle 3 Refurbs $99
To the delight of speculative fiction fans, Amazon announced yesterday a new Kindle exclusive offer for a free subscription to the Fantasy & Science Fiction Magazine. The offer isn’t for the Fantasy & Science Fiction Magazine in its entirety, instead the free subscription is a shortened version that offers one short story per issue and […]
Comparison Review: Kobo Touch vs Kindle 3
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 […]
Nook Touch vs Kindle 3 Comparison Review (Video)
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.
Kindle 3 vs New Nook vs Kobo Touch
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 […]