Amazon capitulates and accept Macmillan’s terms

Until now, Amazon has set e-book prices with $9.99 as the default for new releases and bestsellers.
But last week, Macmillan changed how they want to price their publications, $12.99 to $14.99 for new released e-books.

On Friday, Amazon removed “buy” buttons from thousands of titles published by Macmillan, including recent bestsellers. Customers who wanted to buy print editions could do so only from third-party sellers. Digital editions made for Amazon’s Kindle device disappeared.

But yesteday, Amazon.com finally surrendered to Macmillan and agreed to raise prices on some e-books.

The Amazon Kindle team announced it on Kindle forum:

Kindle #1 Bestselling Product on Amazon on January

November was bestselling month ever for the Amazon’s reading device and December was a very good month sales for the Kindle, too.
Last January, Kindle was the #1 bestselling product on Amazon, again.
Congratulations!

NASA releases first free e-book

For space geeks looking for e-reading, NASA recently added an e-book section to its publications list and rolled out the first free title for the Kindle and Sony Reader: “X-15: Extending the Frontiers of Flight” by Dennis R. Jenkins

“Apollo of Aeronautics: NASA’s Aircraft Energy Efficiency Program, 1973-1987″ by Mark D. Bowles will be available soon and more titles are on the way. The agency already has plenty of technical papers, presentations, case studies and other publications on its website that could eventually land in your e-reader.

Source: Wired Science.

Aluratek LIBRE eBook Reader PRO – eBook reader – SD 2 GB 5″

Product Description

Now you can digitally store and carry around with you thousands of your favorite books saving money, space and the environment. Aluratek’s “Libre” connects to any computer with an internet connection for easy access to the most recent books that are published as well as access to free timeless classics. The “Libre” is soft on the eyes utilizing an exclusive e-paper LCD technology. This amazing technology makes it difficult to determine the difference between actual paper and the e-paper screen. Also boasting superior battery life you can read up to 24hrs continuous use with an auto off feature if you just happen to fall asleep. Try the “Libre” eBook Reader Pro and experience why the future of books has gone digital.

Features

• SD Card Expansion Slot – Up To 32GB
• Exclusive LCD Screen Technology
• 24 Hrs Continuous Use / 30 Days Standby Time
• Supports PDF, TXT, FB2, EPUB, MOBI, PRC Formats

Aluratek LIBRE eBook Reader PRO available at Amazon Store from $158.

Kindle vs Sony Digital Reader Pocket Edition features comparison

Feature:	Kindle	Sony Pocket Ed.
Screen size (diagonal)	6" E Ink ® Vizplex™	5″ E Ink ® Vizplex™
Screen Resolution	600 x 800	600 x800
Device size	8″H x 5.3″W x 0.36″D	6 1/4" (H) x 4 1/4" (W) x 13/32" (D)
Storage Space	2 GB (1,500 books)	512 MB (350 books)
Weight	10.2 oz	7.76 oz
PDF reader
Landscape mode
Wireless
Price (US$)	$259	$175

Kindle vs Sony Digital Reader Touch Edition features comparison

Feature:	Kindle	Sony Touch Ed.
Screen size (diagonal)	6" E Ink ® Vizplex™	6″ E Ink ® Vizplex™ Touchscreen
Screen Resolution	600 x 800	600 x800
Device size	8″H x 5.3″W x 0.36″D	6.9" (H) x 4.8" (W) x .4" (D)
Weight	10.2 oz	10.1 oz
Storage Space	2 GB (1,500 books)	512 MB (350 books)
Memory Card Expansion Slots
PDF reader
Landscape mode
Wireless
Price (US$)	$259	$265

Photo of the Day #7: Introducing Kindling, the Wireless Wooden Reading Device!

Wooden Kindle

Hmmm… A wooden Kindle… No comments…
Guys, I prefer my REAL Kindle.

Source: Incredible Stuff I Made.

Amazon expands Kindle self-publishing worldwide

Amazon.com, Inc. today announced that authors and publishers around the world can now use the self-service Kindle Digital Text Platform (DTP) to upload and sell books in English, German and French to customers worldwide in the Kindle Store (www.amazon.com/kindlestore). Until today, DTP was only available to authors and publishers based in the United States. Now, authors and publishers outside the United States can take advantage of this same opportunity and start offering their books to Kindle customers at http://dtp.amazon.com.

“We are excited to make the self-service Kindle Digital Text Platform available to authors and publishers around the world,” said Russ Grandinetti, Vice President, Kindle Content. “Now any content owner can offer English, German or French-language books to the fast-growing audience of Kindle owners around the globe.”

Additional language options with DTP will be added in the coming months. To learn more about the Kindle Digital Text Platform visit http://dtp.amazon.com.

Source: Amazon’s Kindle Digital Text Platform.

Buying Kindle DX (Global Wireless) from Amazon.com

Kindle DX (Global Wireless) can be purchased from Amazon.com for shipment to eligible countries. Visit the Kindle DX (Global Wireless) detail page to learn more. Select a country from the pull-down list to see if Kindle DX (Global Wireless) is available and to learn important product information for your country.

Signing into Amazon.com to Buy Kindle

Amazon.com recognizes most accounts established with our non-U.S. sites. You can sign into Amazon.com using the e-mail address and password for your existing account and see your existing addresses and payment methods. (Customers of Amazon.co.jp will need to create a new account on Amazon.com.)

Tip: If you need help setting up a new account with Amazon.com, please see Placing Your First Order.

Paying for Your Kindle

All prices listed in the Kindle store are in U.S. Dollars (USD). Amazon.com accepts most major credit and debit cards. You can view a list of payment methods we accept on the Paying by Credit Card and Check Card Help page. If you signed into Amazon.com using an existing Amazon account, you should see your existing payment methods already available if you are shipping to an address listed on your account. For credit cards denominated in a supported currency other than U.S. dollars, your bank or credit card company may charge foreign currency conversion fees.

International Shipping Options, Customs, Duties, and Taxes

For tracking purposes, all international Kindle orders ship Priority Courier. Click the link for your region from the choices in the Shipping Rates and Times by Geographical Region section of our International Shipping Help page and scroll down to the Priority Courier Shipping Rates chart to view applicable shipping charges.

You are the importer of record for your shipment and your international shipment may be subject to customs duties, import taxes and other fees levied by the destination country and carrier.

• If your selected country or territory is covered by our Amazon Global Program, import fees are estimated and collected as a deposit upon checkout.

• If your selected country or territory is not included in our Amazon Global Program, you’re responsible for paying any applicable fees upon delivery of Kindle.

These fees can vary widely from country to country. Please contact your local customs office for more information.

Warranty information for Kindle DX

Kindles shipped to destinations outside the United States are covered by the Kindle (Global Wireless) One-Year Limited Warranty. Extended warranty coverage is not currently available to customers living outside the United States.

Source: Amazon.com Help: Kindle DX

“Kindle for iPhone” available internationally

Our Kindle for iPhone app is now available from the Apple App Store in over 60 countries. Customers around the world can read Kindle books on their iPhone or iPod touch–no Kindle or Kindle DX required.
Our newly added countries include: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Rep., Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, South Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Republic of, Mexico, Moldova, Republic Of, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Vietnam.

Source: Amazon.