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

admin — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:17:01 +0000

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.

Sony Digital Reader Pocket Edition Features

admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:40:18 +0000

Description

The Sony Reader Pocket Edition lets you access up to 350 of your favorite books from anywhere. Its elegant, lightweight design is small enough to slip into a purse or jacket pocket and features a 5″ display with E Ink Vizplex paper-like screen technology for easy reading, even in direct sunlight. For added versatility, it supports multiple file formats including ePub and PDF, offering access to more books from more places, including The eBook Store from Sony and over one million free public domain titles from Google books.

Features

Elegant, lightweight design with 5″ display: The Reader Pocket Edition features a 5″ display and an elegant, lightweight design that’s easy to slip into a purse or jacket pocket for convenient, on-the-go reading.
Paper-like display for easy, natural reading: The Reader Pocket Edition utilizes E Ink Vizplex screen technology to deliver an amazing, paper-like display that’s more like ink on paper and fully readable in direct sunlight.
Three adjustable font sizes to enhance reading: The Reader Pocket Edition offers you the ability to resize text. Choose from three adjustable font sizes to improve readability.
Quick page turns and high contrast ratio: Quick page turns let you read at a natural pace, while a high contrast ratio helps ensure your favorite books are easily readable, even in direct sunlight.
Carry up to 350 of your favorite books at a time: Not sure which books to bring on your trip? With the Reader Pocket Edition, you will never have to make that choice again. 512MB of onboard memory lets you carry up to 350 of your favorite books at a time.
Intuitive eBook Library software for PC and Mac: eBook Library 3.0 software makes it easy to download eBooks, manage your collection and transfer titles to your Reader Pocket Edition. eBook Library 3.0 software works with both PC and Mac.
USB 2.0 data and power connection: Transfer eBooks and charge your Reader Digital Book using a single USB 2.0 cable.
Right and left-hand side page advance buttons: Enjoy quick, easy page turning with convenient right and left-hand side page advance buttons.
Open format provides access to books from various sources: Enjoy access to a wider number of books from a wider number of places. By supporting both industry standard formats, ePub and PDF, you can access books at ebookstore.sony.com.
Two full weeks of reading on a single battery charge: Enjoy up to two full weeks of reading (7,500 continuous page turns) on a single battery charge.
Read in multiple formats, including ePub and PDF: The Reader Pocket Edition supports Adobe PDF5, Microsoft Word, BBeB Book and other text file formats, as well as ePub/ACS4 and connection with Adobe Digital Editions.
Thoughtful navigation and button placement: Designed for ease of use, the Reader Pocket Edition provides intuitive navigation and button placement.

Sony Pocket Edition Readers available at Amazon Store from $178.00.

Kindle DX is out of stock

admin — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:48:49 +0000

Kindle DX is out of stock, Amazon expects to ship in 3 to 5 weeks. You can buy a Kindle (Global Wireless) with FREE shipping for $259.

Amazon Announces FREE One-Day Shipping for Kindle Orders Placed on December 23

admin — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:58:26 +0000

Amazon.com announced that even procrastinators can order Kindle and have it delivered for FREE in time for Christmas. That’s because Amazon is offering FREE One-Day Shipping on all Kindle orders for shipment in the continental United States made on Dec. 23. Amazon also announced today that Kindle recently broke another record with its best sales day in the history of Kindle. Kindle continues to be the #1 most wished for, most gifted, and bestselling product across all of Amazon. Kindle is available today with FREE Two-Day Shipping and starting tomorrow, Dec. 23, with FREE One-Day Shipping for $259 at www.amazon.com/kindle.

“It’s easy to get busy during the holidays, so we’ve decided to make it easy even for procrastinators to order Kindle, the #1 most wished for gift on Amazon, and get it delivered for free and in time for Christmas,” said Ian Freed, Vice President, Amazon Kindle. “With Kindle, you can give the gift of choosing over 390,000 books and more than 100 top newspapers and magazines from around the world and begin reading in less than 60 seconds.”

To take advantage of this offer on Dec. 23, customers simply add Kindle to their Shopping Cart and select One-Day Shipping.

Kindle is available today with FREE Two-Day Shipping and starting tomorrow, Dec. 23, with FREE One-Day Shipping for $259 at www.amazon.com/kindle.

Kindle How-To: Register/Deregister a Kindle

admin — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:17:48 +0000

Register your Kindle to access features such as purchasing and downloading content. If you no longer have access to your Kindle or transferred it to another user, you should deregister your Kindle from your account.

To register or deregister your Kindle:

If you are not already on the Home screen, press the “Home” button.
Press the “Menu” button. Make sure that Whispernet is turned on.
Move the 5-way down until “Settings” is underlined and press to select.
Press the 5-way to select “register” or “deregister” from the Settings screen.
If you’re registering Kindle, enter your Amazon.com user name and password (the e-mail address and password associated with your Amazon account) using the keyboard.
Navigate the 5-way to select “OK” to finish the process or “Cancel” to abort.

Tip: If your Amazon user name or password contains characters not present on the Kindle keyboard, press the Symbol key to see a menu of additional characters. You can also register or deregister your Kindle on the Manage Your Kindle page.

Kindle breaks monthly sales record again

admin — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:53:19 +0000

U.S. Internet retailer Amazon.com Inc said on Thursday that its Kindle sales have already broke a monthly sales record, barely halfway through the month of December.
Amazon says the Kindle was the most wished, the most gifted and the #1 bestselling product across across the retailer’s site.
Amazon also announced yesterday it would sell Kindle (Global Wireless) with free expedited shipping — a contrast with its competitor Barnes & Noble, which has suffered delays in getting its Nook electronic reader into customers’ hands.

2 Millions Kindles sold on 2009

admin — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:36:36 +0000

“The Kindle has definitely established itself as the iPod of the book world,” a Citigroup analyst told investors Thursday.

The Kindle, an e-book reader drawing the most attention beside Apple’s rumored tablet, could earn Amazon $1.6 billion in 2010, according to analyst Mark Mahoney. The analyst said the Kindle is having “greater than expected traction” and expects the company to sell 2 million Kindles in 2009 – up from 1.5 million previously forecast.

In November, Amazon announced record sales for the Kindle, saying the e-reader was “flying off the shelves faster than any other product Amazon sells.” The Internet retailer did not release any sales figures, however.

Source: Cult of Mac.

Belkin Neoprene Kindle Case (Fits 6″ Display, Latest Generation Kindle)

admin — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:32:39 +0000

Brand: Belkin

Buy New: $24.99

Color: Black
Media: Accessory
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 6 x 1

Features:

	Case protects Amazon 6″ Display, Latest Generation Kindle from scratches
	Compact, form-fitting design
	Made of neoprene with faux-leather accents for added grip
	Zippers are padded and asymetrically positioned for quick access
	Stylish and professional-looking black design

Customer Reviews:

I am very pleased with this case… and NO ODOR! December 17, 2009
David Wolff (Manchester, MI)
I just purchased a Kindle 2. I wanted a case for it. I read all of the reviews on all of the cases over and over again and finally settled on this case. I am SO glad I did. All of the PROS in previous reviews are true. None of the CONS are, at least in my case. The quality of the case is excellent. There is no odor of any kind. The zipped works perfectly. The padding around the zipper means no scratching. I could not ask for more in a case at any price. I don’t know about durability yet as I haven’t had the case long, but from the look and construction quality, I have no question that it will last a long, long time.

It does the job December 15, 2009
S. Blackmon (Houston, Texas United States)
I like this case because it totally protects the K2. Most others just have a small flap/snap closure. I don’t have to worry about random stuff falling into the sides & cracks when using the Belkin.

As some have said,it has a slight smell, but nothing that won’t fade.

I just wish it zipped open under the bottom so you could keep the kindle in the case while you read.

Just fine! December 15, 2009
MarknDC (Washington, DC USA)
I was a little nervous ordering this case because I read so many reviews about smells and poor quality zippers. But mine came today and it’s great! Yeah there is a slight smell (like a rubber mouse pad) but its barely noticeable. (One person who reviewed this case said it smelled up their whole apartment… the fact that this case is so small, I can’t imagine it would smell up a drawer let alone an apartment.) Anyway, it fits the kindle almost perfectly. There is a little room to spare so the zipper fits snugly but not too tight (another reviewer complained about the zipper being too small but I think it is just fine.) If I had to make any change, it would be nice if there were a leather loop/tube at the bottom in which you could store the charger, but its okay without it. All in all, a great case for a good price.

Kindle Case December 13, 2009
Giuseppe Bertoni (Herzogenbuchsee, Switzerland)
Practical, functional and discreet. Just perfect!Belkin Neoprene Kindle Case (Fits 6″ Display, Latest Generation Kindle)

PROTECTS YOUR KINDLE 2 VERY WELL December 13, 2009
Tucker Andersen (Wall Street)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

BELKIN NEOPRENE KINDLE 2 CASE

I just purchased a Kindle 2 after my Kindle 1 died, perhaps partially because of the fact it slipped out of its Amazon case (poorly designed in my opinion) and fell a few times, hitting the floor or my desk fairly hard. The Amazon case also did not protect it completely when I was traveling and it was not in use. Since my wife already had a Kindle 2, I was aware that Amazon had provided metal hooks to secure that model in its case, and that the thinner design made it easier to read in the case as well. However, I wanted something to protect my Kindle to the maximum extent possible possible when I was traveling, especially on the train to and from work or when on a plane, rather than just slipping it into a pocket of my briefcase or computer bag and having it fall out by accident when they were open.

After reading the reviews, I decided to buy this Belkin case despite my concern that the Kindle had to be removed from the case to read it and it did not fit in the case with the Amazon cover on it. However, I am DELIGHTED with this product. It is exactly what I expected after reading the description and reviews. The Kindle easily fits in it, and because it only zippers across the top and one side the Kindle will not slip out when you open it. Both front and back are well padded, so you don’t have to worry how you insert your Kindle, the screen will be protected. and the Kindle 2 is so thin and the case so soft and flexible that it easily slips into a corner of my briefcase, there is no noticeable bulk at all. The only complaint I will echo is that the zippers could have been more heavy duty, although I have had no problems with them.

I also bought the Amazon case, expecting to use it when I was reading the Kindle at home or uninterruptedly for a long period of time while traveling, but have found that the design of the Kindle 2 makes it very comfortable to simply read it without a case, especially since the back cover can not slip off as it frequently did with my Kindle 1.

Finally, the neoprene smell of which some reviewers complained has been non-existent. either Belkin has modified the product in some manner or I have been very fortunate, but from the time I unwrapped it there has been no odor at at. And I am very sensitive to all strong smells, being severely allergic and sensitive to many odors and often sneezing uncontrollably when initially exposed to them.

So, if you carry your Kindle when you travel and want to conveniently protect it when it is not in use whether on the road or at home, I highly recommend this case.

If problems develop with this product or it is less durable than it appears, I will edit this review to indicate any problems which arise which would cause me to lower my five star rating.

Tucker Andersen

Kindle How-To: Transferring Files Via USB

admin — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:24:08 +0000

Transferring Files Via USB

Both Macintosh and Windows users can download and transfer Kindle content, personal documents, and MP3 and Audible files from their computers to their Kindles through the USB connection. When your Kindle is plugged into your computer, your Kindle will appear as a removable mass-storage device.

System Requirements

Windows-based: Windows 2000 or later.
Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.2 or later.
USB port: An available port or an attached USB hub with an available port.

Making the Connection

The illustration below shows a Kindle and a laptop computer connected through the USB cable.

To connect Kindle to your computer:

Plug the larger end of the USB cable into an available USB port or a powered USB hub connected to your computer.
Connect the other end of the USB cable to the micro-USB port on the bottom of your Kindle.

When connected to your PC, your Kindle will go into USB drive mode and its battery will be recharged by the computer. Your Whispernet service is temporarily shut off and you will not receive any of your subscriptions while in this mode. Also, your Kindle is not usable as a reading device while you are in USB drive mode, but will return right to where you were when you undock the device from your computer.

Tip: If you’d like to continue reading your Kindle while its battery is being charged by the computer, you will need to release it from USB drive mode by undocking or ejecting the Kindle from the computer. Note that it is always best to use your computer to undock or eject your Kindle before disconnecting the USB cable. Consult your computer manual for details on how to properly disconnect a USB storage device.

To move files to and from Kindle:

Connect your Kindle to your computer as described above. Your Kindle should appear on your computer in the same location you would normally find an external USB drive.
Use your computer’s file browser to drag and drop files to and from Kindle.
When finished, using your computer’s undock feature to remove your Kindle.

Remember, Kindle will only recognize transferred files if:

File types are listed in the Files Kindle Recognizes section below.
File are transferred to the correct folder for their type.
Files are free of digital rights management software.

Free Kindle Books from Project Gutenberg

admin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:24:40 +0000

Project Gutenberg, abbreviated as PG, is a volunteer effort to digitize and archive cultural works, to “encourage the creation and distribution of eBooks.” Founded in 1971 by Michael S. Hart, it is the oldest digital library. Most of the items in its collection are the full texts of public domain books. The project tries to make these as free as possible, in long-lasting, open formats that can be used on almost any computer. As of December 2009, Project Gutenberg claimed over 30,000 items in its collection. Project Gutenberg is affiliated with many projects that are independent organizations which share the same ideals, and have been given permission to use the Project Gutenberg trademark.

Wherever possible, the releases are available in plain text, but other formats are included, such as HTML, PDF, EPUB, MOBI and Plucker. Most releases are in the English language, but many non-English works are also available. There are multiple affiliated projects that are providing additional content, including regional and language-specific works. Project Gutenberg is also closely affiliated with Distributed Proofreaders, an internet-based community for proofreading scanned texts.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Project Gutenberg is the place where you can download over 30,000 free ebooks to read on your PC, iPhone, Kindle, Sony Reader or other portable device.

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