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POGO Hearts, Spades, and More

noreply@blogger.com (tenom894) — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 03:28:00 +0000

POGO Hearts, Spades and More is a lot like the games you find on your Mac or PC. There are five games included in the Kindle version: Hearts, Spades, Euchre, Gin, and Canasta.

Hearts is the one I’m the most familiar with. The goal is to finish the game with the fewest points possible. The card to avoid is the queen of spades. This will add 13 points to your score. If a player gets up to 100 points, they automatically lose.

In Spades, you pair up into two teams. The team that bids and wins the most number of hands wins. You have to play against the Kindle for all of the games in POGO Hearts, Spades and More. They present a challenge, but not overly so.

Euchre is played in pairs as well. the goal of this game is to get as many tricks per game as possible. In order to get a trick, you have to play the highest trump card or highest card in the suit if there is no trump card.

The object of Gin is to make sets of cards based on matching rank or runs in suits. The player with the most matches wins.

In Canasta, each player makes sets of seven cards. The first player to make sets out of all of their cards wins.

There is a very detailed tutorial included, and when you begin a game for the first time, it will prompt you to decide whether you want to try the tutorial or not. I haven’t played any of these card games in a long time so it was good to have a refresher.

Most of the EA games are top quality, and Pogo Hearts, Spades, and More is no exception. Everything was crisp and easy to see. the only drawback is that it only lets you play Kindle players as opposed to playing with friends or family.

Topaz22

“I play these games regularly on POGO and was delighted to find them packaged for my Kindle. They are fun, easy to play, and the response time on the Kindle is excellent. The graphics are good and navigation is easy. I have also downloaded (and love) other EA games and am thrilled to have these card games available. I have test driven all 5 of them and they play very smoothly, as I expected they would. Euchre is my favorite. Just one more thing to compete with my reading time! ”

Becky B

“Love it….now let’s get a Blackjack game that has at least 3 to 4 players. It’s hard to put down! Was playing it in a restaurant and now one of the servers wants to buy a Kindle! “

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Battleship

noreply@blogger.com (tenom894) — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 14:31:00 +0000

Slagskib er senest tiltræde top kvalitet fænge spil af Electronic Arts. Det er en af mine foretrukne spil fra barndommen, så jeg mig stoked for at se det på fænge.

Slagskib er et spil med to spillere, og hver spiller placerer strategisk skibe rundt på brættet. Objektet er at ødelægge din modstanders skibe, inden de kan ødelægge din.

Den bedste del om den fænge udgave af slagskib er, at det er meget mere portable. Den regulære version indeholder en masse bits og stykker, som kan være let at miste. Masser af familie sjov at havde, især med den tunge rejse foregår under feriesæsonen.

Fænge edition indeholder tre forskellige tilstande: Classic, Salvo og Superweapon. Classic er det traditionelle slagskib spil med modstandere går frem og tilbage med et skud. Salvo tillader for skud som skibe du har tilgængelig. Superweapon har flere skud vil på én gang. Jeg kan forestille mig hvor meget sjove og kaotiske denne tilstand kan få!

Der er et par tilpasninger i der kan anvendes baseret på spillerens præferencer. Skibene, der kan placeres automatisk eller manuelt. Du kan også vælge at spille mod fænge, eller mod en ven i Pass 'N Play mode.

Alle navigation er gjort via knappen 5-vejs toggle. Det fik fra mig til tider når du forsøger at placere mit skud, men samlet det virkede fint. Grafikken er stor. Der er en velskrevet hjælp sektionen, hvis du har brug for.

Det eneste, jeg ville ønske at fænge kunne gøre med slagskib er kalder ud koordinater og skibe irreversible, som findes i den oprindelige version. Det er en af mine foretrukne dele af spillet.

Dette er en virkelig god tid til grab spillene Electronic Arts fænge , fordi de bliver for stejle rabat. Normalt $4,99, de er alle aktuelt $. 99. Så, stock, mens de er billige. Electronic Arts har nogle af de bedste spil derude for at fænge.

Slagskib er tilgængelig på den seneste generation fænge samt tidligere modeller.

Slagskib har de bedste anmeldelser så langt, jeg har set i et stykke tid. Intet mindre end 5 stjerner.

J. kamre

"Jeg elskede at spille den gamle board game version af slagskib, da jeg var barn mange år siden. Siden da, jeg har spillet det i en række elektroniske udgaver, men fænge er en perfekt platform til dette spil. 5-Vejs-controller er alt du behøver at vælge, hvor at angribe fjendtlige skibe, og monokrome grafikken er fremragende til visning af skibet steder."

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Spongebob’s Treasure Quest

noreply@blogger.com (tenom894) — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 01:53:00 +0000

Most are familiar with the hit Nickelodeon cartoon, Spongebob Squarepants. It is amazing how such crazy ideas can become a favorite among kids everywhere.

Now you can get Spongebob on your Kindle with the game Spongebob’s Treasure Quest. Surprisingly enough, the game provides a good challenge for both kids and adults. So, get ready for some silly family fun!

The object of the game is pretty simple. Spongebob and his buddy Patrick are out to find treasure, but they must get to it before the evil Plankton and his cousins do. Using the Kindle’s 5-way toggle button, you can move Spongebob around the map to uncover the coveted treasure. As you progress through the easy levels, the harder ones will unlock. The game boasts an “unlimited” amount of treasure maps to choose from.

To dig for treasure, you select the square you want with the toggle button. If you uncover one that doesn’t have treasure, a plankton will show up to tail you around. They are pretty freaky looking, and can trap you really quickly. So, watch out!

Spongebob’s Treasure Quest is written in the same goofy way that we know and love from the TV show. I couldn’t help but chuckle a few times at the exchange between Spongebob and Patrick. The graphics are pretty clean and easy to see. The squares on the grid are nice and big, which helps a lot with navigation.

The only concern I would have is that the constant use of the 5-way toggle button can get cumbersome. That is a common issue with most Kindle games, however. Just be careful that you don’t try to go too fast around the grid, or you’ll accidentally run into some obnoxious plankton tails.

There are some clues that are important to take note of. On the top of each row and column, there are numbers that tell you how much treasure is in that row or column. Those numbers come in handy, and so do the various objects that are scattered around the grid. The objects are roadblocks, but at least you know for sure that there is no treasure underneath them.

Spongebob’s Treasure Quest is compatible with the latest generation Kindle, as well as earliier generation models.

David Barry

“We’re huge fans of SpongeBob in our house. Downloaded this app for my kids; great game. I had thought that the Kindle wouldn’t cope that well with its black and white screens, but the game works surprisingly well! It has various levels of difficulty too, and I found myself having trouble beating some of the more challenging levels. It’s a great combination of original classics Sudoku and Snake.”

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Bubble Pop

noreply@blogger.com (tenom894) — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 09:57:00 +0000

Bubble Pop is the first game I have had the opportunity to compare both Kindle 2 and Kindle Touch versions. The Kindle Touch version wins hands down as far as navigation goes, but this game has been rated quite highly on both the Kindle Touch and non touch screen Kindles.

Bubble Pop is pretty self explanatory. Just pop matching bubbles until you run out of moves. If you are running early, the game ending. Try to match the largest groups of one color that you can, because the larger groupings will get more points.

There are two game types; Classic and Puzzle. Classic fills the whole time on the Board as you pop balloons until you no longer have any left drag. Puzzle mode takes away bubbles until they are all gone, or you run out of moves.

All you have to do is touch matching balloons to Kindle Touch, and they pop. Kindles that includes a toggle button, move the cursor around until you come to the bubbles pop you want. Turn button slows down the total considerably, but it is still a fun game notwithstanding.

Bubble Pop art is about equal for both types of Kindles. Bubble colors is characterised by different shades or patterns. They look really crisp and easy to see. If you are stuck, there is a hint option. The game is not timed, but the best thing you can do is to try to beat your own previous scores.

So generally bubble Pop is easy to learn and is great for all ages. You know how it can be fun and addicting to pop bubble? Good Bubble Pop is the same type of deal.

Hard2Please

"A great game for some quick mindless fun just poping bubbles willy include, or a game of strategic moves to maximize a high score.This game moves very fast, given that you play on a Kindle. Another good feature is that the game tells you when no more moves are possible so you not just spinning your wheels. "

Lady Galaxy

"This game reminds me of the very first game I ever downloaded to my small Mac Classic when the world of computers was oh so fresh and oh so simple. It is easy to play. It does not require that you learn or remember a lot of complex keystrokes to play. All you need on a Kindle keyboard is 5-way controller and a few minutes of leisure time. The difficult part will stop. Chairs all these bubbles are a great way to rest your mind ".

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Kindle Vs iPad: Which Is the Better Ebook Reader?

noreply@blogger.com (tenom894) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:05:00 +0000

No doubt about it, the Kindle and the iPad are two very different devices; the former is a dedicated ebook reader while the latter is a tablet PC which can also serve as an ereader. Both started the trend in their respective markets and they continue to dominate these markets to this day.

But considering that the iPad was once touted as the device that could bring the ereader industry (dominated by the Kindle) to its knees, it is still interesting to note how a Kindle vs iPad comparison would pan out. Of course, we would be comparing features that pertain to the respective device's usability as an ebook reader.

Size and Design

The size of the device is very important when evaluating ereaders. After all, you would be looking for something which you can hold in your hand for hours if needed without being hampered by its bulk and without feeling its weight. In this regard, the Kindle 3 fits this requirement perfectly. Weighing only 8.7 ounces, it's a lightweight compared to the 24-oz iPad. The Kindle is 7.5" in length, 4.8" in width and 0.335" in height, while the iPad measures 9.56" x 7.47" x 0.5". With these dimensions, it's pretty obvious that the Kindle is the more compact and portable device.

Display and Readability

Who wouldn't be attracted to the iPad's glossy 9.7-inch LED backlit IPS display? In contrast, the Kindle's 6-inch grayscale e-ink screen would really look rather dull. But then again, e-ink technology goes perfectly with ebook reading - no glare, no eyestrain - so a real book lover may yet say no to the glitz of the iPad and go with the "drab" Kindle, as far as reading books go.

Graphics

As more magazine and newspaper subscriptions are being routed to ebook readers, the device's ability to render graphics and illustrations has become a factor for some. This is where the iPad shines over the Kindle. Its full color multi touch LCD gives life to color magazines, children's books, newspapers, and other document with such content in a way that the Kindle can't.

Battery Life

With the user's capability to do so many things on the iPad - web browsing, video playbacks, email, playing interactive games, Facebook, Twitter, etc. - and on a full color screen at that, one can't expect it to last for more than a day. With a Kindle on the other hand, you can go on "space shuttle missions" (as Wired magazine puts it), and still have battery life left to spare on your device.

Price

No Kindle vs iPad comparison would be complete without a mention of their respective costs. The difference in the functionalities of the two devices is perhaps proportional to the difference in their prices. The Wi-Fi only model of the Amazon Kindle is priced at $139, while the Wi-Fi + 3G version costs $50 more at $189. These prices are a far cry from the iPad's starting prices for 16GB models - $499 for Wi-Fi only and $629 for Wi-Fi and 3G. You'd have to dig deeper into your pocket for iPads with 32GB and 64GB memory.

Kindle vs iPad - Which Ereader Do We Pick?

While we'd like to say that the Kindle wins because it is the dedicated ereader, or the iPad wins because it is more than just an ereader, things aren't as clear cut as this.

If you'd like to have a gadget that can simply give you hours of reading pleasure and won't break your bank, then the Kindle is your best bet. On the other hand, if you are more of a multi-tasker and like the all-in-one functionality that the iPad offers, then by all means, bite the Apple. The bottom line is, the consumer opts for the device that best fits his needs and budget.

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Amazon Kindle Games - Word Challenges For the Avid Reader

noreply@blogger.com (tenom894) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 02:08:00 +0000

It's easy to get caught up in another world when you have a Kindle in your hands. But just so you know, you can actually take a break from ebook reading and still enjoy your ebook reading device -- by playing Amazon Kindle games.

Available through the Kindle Development Kit, the two word games give Kindle owners a chance to try something new on their Kindles. Now, they're far from being graphically or conceptually great, but they still do a fine job of keeping you entertained especially if you're one to find word games quite challenging.

Shuffled Row

Anyone familiar with the popular game Scrabble, will certainly breeze through Shuffled Row. The player gets a set of letters, with each letter equivalent to a certain number of points. The challenge here is to achieve the highest possible score by using the most number of letters or the less common letters (which have higher points). Once a word is submitted, a new set of letters appear.

Every Word

With Text Twist, the player needs to form as many words as possible with a set of six or seven letters. This may sound pretty simple but you need to remember that there's a time limit for every level. And if you don't want to end the game right away, you need to form the longest possible word and get to the next level.

Are the Kindle games a threat to the current crop of popular games on handheld devices? Far from it.

Obviously, with a device that's been primarily designed for ebook reading, it's not likely that anyone will get totally hooked on these word games. Still, they're a good way to test your vocabulary skills and considering that they're free, you really have nothing to lose if you download them to your Kindle.

The Amazon Kindle games are cool, but there's even more you can do with your Kindle. For more Kindle tips and tutorials as well as the latest news on ebook readers, visit us at http://ebookreadersresource.com.

Kindle Dictionaries

noreply@blogger.com (tenom894) — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 13:52:00 +0000

Reading with relative ease and convenience used to be a dream for everyone. This dream has come true with the release of Kindle. Kindle Dictionaries are very handy. Many people struggle while deciding how to change Kindle dictionary. This is, in fact, a very simple process for most devices. Usually all you have to do is to purchase a Kindle dictionary ensuring it is in the correct Kindle format, upload it to your device, and then change your primary dictionary in settings. Dictionaries can help you learn different languages, or even improve your vocabulary in your native Language.

Kindle devices are of particular use to translators, writers or just book lovers. Kindle can be a cost-effective way to read books on the go, in a stylish and portable fashion. You may think, well, books are portable and cost-effective, aren't they? It is true, but Kindle devices far exceed books as Kindle devices have been built in dictionaries of your choice, which can even be used for help with translation. As for the price, you'd be surprised at the price of books in relation to Kindle editions. If you are a book lover, in the long run, Kindle will save you money as Kindle books cost around $9.99. There are also plenty of games and add-ons you can place onto your device to take it to the next level. With instant look-up, it far outdoes the capabilities of any book. With some devices Kindle can actually read the words on the screen to you.

With all these amazing features and for a great price if you consider the amount you are saving every time you buy a book. I highly recommend looking into investing in a Kindle device.

Please, click here to find out more about Kindle Dictionary and how to change Kindle dictionary.

Kindle 3G or Apple iPad? Get the One With Free Wifi!

noreply@blogger.com (tenom894) — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 18:45:00 +0000

Just the other day a friend of mine asked me if I thought she should get a Kindle 3G or an Apple iPad. She wanted to get a device that she could use to browse the internet while she sat on the bleachers at her son's ball games. But here's the thing: she didn't want a monthly contract, and she didn't want to pay a fee to use the internet.

So I did a little bit of research to help her out and found out something very cool about the Kindle 3G. Do you know what it is?

The Kindle 3G has free wifi! Yep. It's 100% free.

No catches - I checked.

So upon my recommendation, my friend got the Amazon Kindle. She loves it, especially because she doesn't have to pay any fees.

Are you wondering how Amazon can sell a device that can get online without monthly fees or a contract that locks you in? Because I sure was. I dug a little further into the fine print and read exactly how Amazon pulls it off.

Here's how it works: Amazon sells two different types of Kindles. There's one that has Wifi enabled, but it only works if you're on a Wifi network, like your own home wireless or an internet café with free Wifi. They price this Kindle at $140.

Then they sell another type of Kindle, the Kindle 3G, at $189. That extra $49 gap is what pays for your 3G access. But that's the only fee you'll ever pay for just plain surfing. So for free Wifi throughout the lifetime of your device, you don't even have to shell out $50.

How cool is that? That's less than the cost of one month of cell service for most cell phones!

Now, there's only one caveat: If you want to download any data, like your e-reader subscriptions to the New York Times, you'll have to pay a fee. But if you only want to browse, there are no fees.

So what exactly does this extra $49 pay for? It pays for worldwide access to the Internet on a 3G GSM network. This is the same type of network AT&T uses; only with Amazon it's probably more reliable than AT&T's.

So if you need to take your Kindle 3G to, say, China, you'll still have free 3G internet access anywhere near a GSM network. GSM, by the way, is the worldwide cellular network, unlike the Verizon network or other US-based cell networks.

The other thing my friend liked about the Kindle 3G was the keyboard. Instead of bringing up a touch pad, there's a permanent, fixed keyboard beneath the screen on the Kindle. Thus, if you've got pudgy fingers or just don't like typing on a screen, you'll probably love this Kindle.

But it's the screen on the Kindle 3G that really stood out to her. She told me that she can read the Kindle screen in broad daylight at the ball games. Evidently, it has something to do with the display being different than the Apple iPad.

Instead of giving you a crystal-like display that shines like the dickens in the sunlight, you get a white-page display with a matte background. So no more glare, and no more squinting with your eyes and adjusting your position every which way to try to avoid the sunlight.

If you want to know what one thing really blew her away, check out http://www.squidoo.com/3g-kindle. I couldn't put it all here because there was way too much good information that I couldn't fit on the page, but you'll find out everything you want to know about the Kindle 3G right there.

Kindle Reader: What Can I Get For Free?

noreply@blogger.com (tenom894) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 22:53:00 +0000

The Kindle Reader is awesome. Not only from a technological standpoint, but in terms of the titles available for it. In addition to 775,000 paid titles, Kindle boasts more than 1.8 million free titles. Now I was a bit skeptical about the free stuff. Sure, paid New York Times best sellers were one thing, but how good could the Kindle free books be? I decided to investigate. Was I surprised! A casual perusal of just the first 10 pages of free titles on Amazon yielded some amazing results. It was all there...everything from classics to cookbooks! The break down went something like this.

In the area of classic literature I found some true gems. Included were The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, The Man Who Would Be King by Rudyard Kipling, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, and Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson to name just some.
Are biographies more your thing? I found some really great stuff there as well. How about, The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin, or Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Written by Herself by Harriet Ann Jacobs, or maybe The Notebooks of Leonardo Da Vinci Complete by Leonardo da Vinci, or The Life of Abraham Lincoln by Henry Ketcham, or possibly Cleopatra by Henry Rider Haggard.
I kept going. Remember these results came from only the first 10 pages of listings. Children's books abound. Everything from Fairy Tales Every Child Should Know by Hamilton Wright Mabie to Aesop's Fables; A New Translation by Aesop. Or maybe your kids would enjoy Grimm's Fairy Stories by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm, or the all time classic The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling.
Maybe you're into games. In the first 10 pages I found Blackjack (A Free Game for Kindle) by Amazon Digital Services. (There are several other free games on pages deeper in the listings...just so you know, but we're investigating the first ten pages remember?)
I also found a couple of handy reference books including 25 Language Phrasebook: German, French, Spanish, Catalan, Portuguese, Italian, Greek, Danish, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Czech, Polish, Hungarian,... Chinese, Indonesian, Malay, and Thai. by Mobile Reference. Also of note was FREE Weights and Measures Study Guide: Conversion of over 1,000 units including Length, Area, Volume, Speed, Force, Energy, Electricity, Viscosity, Temperature, & more by Mobile Reference and mobi..
And then there were the books that changed the world. Titles such as The Holy Bible English Standard Version (ESV) by Crossway Bibles, or Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe. And from early American history, there was Common Sense by Thomas Paine.
If you're interested in science there are some classics such as, On the Origin of Species By Means of Natural Selection by Charles Darwin, or if you're feeling really intelligent on a given day there is The Einstein Theory of Relativity by H.A. Lorent.
I finished my search with a cookbook. Circle of Friends Cookbook - 25 Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes: Exclusive on-line cookbook by Gooseberry Patch.

I don't know about you, but I can't imagine a better way to spend an afternoon than with a good book and a freshly baked plate of chocolate chip cookies. In short, I found so much good stuff that I couldn't stop looking! And, all for free! Simply download it to your Kindle WiFi or Kindle wireless. What could be easier...or cheaper?

If you are thinking of purchasing the Kindle Reader, make sure you click the link. There is a very extensive review there of the new Kindle 3G WiFi Reader and many of the accessories available. I have included some pictures and a video as well as user reviews, so you can see just how awesome the Kindle is!

5 Fun Things You Can Do With Your Kindle While Riding The Subway

noreply@blogger.com (tenom894) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:59:00 +0000

If you commute to and from work (or school) via the subway and recently received a shiny new Kindle, you might be wondering what else you can do with the digital reader besides reading. Let's take a look at five fun things you can do with the Kindle while on the subway.

1. Play A Game - Although the Kindle isn't known for game playing, it is verstaile enough that you can play virtual games on it. Simple no frills and no color games are best, such as hangman or Sudoku.

First you must download the game on to your Kindle digital reader and then have at it. Play till your fingers bleed. To find a few games to download and play - visit the Kindle games page on Amazon. Some (if not most) will be 100% free. Just remember to pick the easy and quick no frills variety.

2. Lend A Book - As of December 2010 you can now lend out books to friends and family. Or anyone else with a Kindle enabled device such as Kindle for the PC, iPhone Kindle app, Android Kindle app, etc. As long as the book in question is "lendable" via the publisher you can let someone borrow it for up to 14 days free of charge. This is a super cool feature Amazon added in late last year and one that no doubt should get a lot of fair use.

3. Shop for a Cool Kindle 3 Cover - If you're carrying around your Amazon e-reader naked. Sans a cover or case, you run the risk of it shattering or worse completely breaking upon a fall or drop. Get yourself a nice protective case or cover to keep it shiny, new and operational. The Kindle comes with a limited web browser but it might get you on to Amazon and shopping. Try and see how it fares for you.

4. Dress Up Your Kindle - If you received a sweet decal skin for your birthday or Christmas, now is a great time to slap it on and see how it looks on your e-reader. The neat thing about decal skins is that once you tire of a design you just take it off and apply another. Not too mention they're inexpensive with good decal skins costing you no more than $20 from a reputable online shop like Decal Girl.

5. Show It Off - Let's be honest. Not everyone has a Kindle just yet and when they see one, they're impressed and or curious about the little gadget. Show off! Well show off by using it on the subway and letting others ask you about the best digital reader on the market. Let people know how much you love your e-reading companion.

Hope you enjoyed our article on five FUN things to do with your Amazon e-reader while on the subway.

This article was written by Greg an avid reader and big gadget lover. In 2010, he created a blog dedicated to digital reading called eBook Reader Geek. His recent article on Kate Spade Kindle Covers is one of the most popular on his site.

When he's not catching up on and discussing the latest ebook readers, he loves to play softball and tennis plus anything outdoors.

Amazon Kindle How-To Series - Find Out the "Secret" Functions on the Kindle 1

noreply@blogger.com (tenom894) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:44:00 +0000

Amazon has built a number of different features into the Kindle that never made it to the menus you use to access your e-books and audio books. You can do everything from make screen shots of your Kindle screen to find your location on Google Maps using the WhisperNet wireless technology in the Kindle.

NOTE- the features discussed here are for the Amazon Kindle 1 device. The Kindle 2 device available after February 24, 2009 likely will have different keyboard accessible features.

To access these features you will use a combination of keys on your Kindle's keyboard. Most all of the features begin by pressing the key which is the at the lower left-hand side of your Kindle keyboard. You also may have to press the key which is directly above the key and has an upright arrow symbol. Here are a few of the special features you can access:

1. Play a game of Minesweeper on your Kindle - From the Home Screen press the key and the key and then the key to access a basic Minesweeper game. The Minesweeper menu lets you control the grid size and the number of mines you have to find.

2. Find-out the time - From the Kindle Home Screen press the key and the key. The page number display (i.e. 1 of 3) at the bottom left of your Kindle screen will change to a time display.

3. Find-out the time - From the Kindle Reader Screen (i.e. while reading and e-book) press the key and the key. The "Locations" display at the bottom left of your Kindle screen will change to a time that is in text vs. numeric format. For example 1:31 is "Twenty-nine till two".

4. Take a "screen shot" of your Kindle screen - From any screen press the and key, then the key. You won't get any notification that a screen-shot has been taken but you will find the screen shot on your Kindle's SD card. The Kindle won't save screen shots to its internal memory.

5. Find your current location - Open the Kindle's browser - Menu > Experimental > Basic Web then press the key and the key. Google Maps will open with your location shown. Your location is "triangulated" from the WhisperNet wireless access built into the Kindle so it's not entirely accurate. But you can zoom in and out on the map to get a better idea of where you are - this gets you in the ball park.

6. View your e-book as a slide show - From the Kindle's e-book reader press the key and key to turn on the slide show capability. Then press the key and key to start the slide show. Press the key and the key to turn the slide show off. Press the key and the key again to disable the slide show capability.

7. Control the Kindle audio player - Press the key and key to play or stop the audio player. Press the key and the key to advance to the next track.

8. Reboot your Kindle - If you Kindle has been acting a bit "flaky" you can do a soft reboot by pressing the key and the key then the key.

The eight features listed above should give you an idea of the capabilities that are "hidden away" in your Kindle. Some of them will make your Kindle experience a bit better, and some will help you when you're trying to trouble shoot problems with your Kindle. Keep this list handy so when you get tired of reading your favorite e-book or listening to your favorite audio book you can give them a try.

Want to learn even more about the Kindle 1 and Kindle 2 e-book readers? Visit http://www.guidetokindle.com and find-out about even more keyboard accessible features on your Kindle. Sign-up for our e-mail newsletter and keep up-to-date on everything Kindle.

Five Best Features of Kindle Book Readers

noreply@blogger.com (tenom894) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:26:00 +0000

Kindle book readers are your best friends when traveling, waiting for your doctor's appointment or sitting on the bleachers at a hockey game while your son is at hockey practice. But why should you pick a Kindle over other book readers like the iPad? Knowing which features stand out above the competition makes choosing a Kindle an obvious option.

What's so special about Kindle book readers?

The Amazon Kindle is a class of book reader all its own. Where other book readers are failing miserably in the display department, the Kindle got it right by displaying your book like a real page. It's also significantly less expensive than an iPad or a Samsung Galaxy Tablet.

But instead of just randomly throwing out features, let's break up the Kindle's best qualities into a nice handy list.

1. The Kindle is hand-held: You can totally pick the Kindle up in one hand and read like that. Seriously! Try doing that with the iPad. You'd be so afraid of breaking it due to how heavy and tall it is that you'd dedicate all 10 fingers to it. Not so with Kindle book readers.

2. The Kindle is the least expensive option of all: The Kindle comes with Wifi only or Wifi and 3G access, depending on which model you choose. Both of these are less than $200, which is more than you can say for most other ebook readers, save for the Barnes and Noble Nook.

3. 3G access is free on the Kindle: The extra $30 you pay upfront for a 3G-enabled Kindle lets you browse on 3G networks for free all over the world. The only time Amazon will charge you is if you start downloading huge files over the 3G network. Keep it free and only download new ebooks over a Wifi network.

4. 3G Kindle Book Readers have a better display: Unlike Apple iPads, which can't be read in direct sunlight because of the sheer glare, Kindle devices don't have a backlight, and thus can be read anywhere without a glare. If you intend to read in darker lighting, get yourself a Kindle-lighted cover, which adds a covering case and a backlight to your device for reading late at night or in bed when your spouse is sleeping.

5. You don't need a computer: Just about every other ebook reader requires some kind of connection to a computer, even if only to use it for the first time. But with the Kindle, you can do everything over Wifi or a 3G network, no computer needed.

What else could you ask for in Kindle book readers? You've got the cheapest price ever, Wifi and 3G access, portable size and the best display of them all. But do you want to know what else? These aren't even the cream of the crop. The really good features can be found at http://www.squidoo.com/3g-kindle/, so I highly recommend reading about them before delving into your purchase. But hurry! If you don't act now, they might be back ordered.

Kindle Vs iPad - The Truth

noreply@blogger.com (tenom894) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 05:39:00 +0000

Kindle vs iPad - Which one is the better device? Should I buy an iPad or a Kindle?

Before spending your money on any of these gadgets, read along as I introduce you to the facts straight on iPad versus Kindle.

Kindle vs iPad Comparison:

1. Price: Kindle costs $260 (Kindle DX is $490) while iPad costs around $500 - $630

2. Battery Life: Kindle can last up to 2 weeks while iPad can last only up to 12 hours

3. Size: Kindle is smaller and lets you read with one hand; iPad is slightly larger because of a bigger screen, enabling 2-page viewing as if you were reading a real book.

4. Weight: Kindle is more lightweight and travel-friendly at 10.2 ounces; iPad weighs almost 1.5 lbs.

5. Capacity / Contents: Kindle has a selection of 450,000 e-books while iPad has only 60,000

6. Reading Full-sized Magazines and Journals: Kindle has a size large enough for reading The Times, Reader's Digest, New York Times, etc; not so even with a Kindle for iPad.

7. Note Taking: They both have a note taking function.

8. Touch Screen: Kindle is not a touch screen; iPad is a touch screen.

9. Night-reading and backlight: Kindle works nicely for night-reading; iPad has a backlight computer screen that may cause glare and eye strain when reading at night.

10. Reading in direct sunlight: Because of its electronic ink, you can read in the sunlight with Kindle; not so much with an iPad.

11. Free Internet: You get a free internet access if you buy Kindle in the US; not a feature for iPads.

12. Computer-like Functions: Kindle doesn't work like a computer; iPad is able to do web-browsing, game playing, and email sending.

13. Text to Speech: Both have text-to-speech or audio reading ability.

14. Apps: You can use apps in both.

Conclusion / The Verdict between Kindle vs iPad:

As an E-Reader, Amazon Kindle is superior. As an all-around gadget, Apple iPad scores higher.

Kindle is for the avid reader; iPad - for the internet buff.

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Amazon's E-Reader Comparison - Kindle DX Vs Kindle 2

noreply@blogger.com (tenom894) — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:01:00 +0000

Amazon has brought a revolution in the market of electronic readers with the release of its e-reader Kindle. The latest product from Amazon is Kindle DX. Though original Kindle and Kindle 2 had great success in the market, but they suffered some technological issues. Not every user was satisfied with Kindle. With the release of Kindle DX Amazon has erased all those issues which users had and made it back in the market.

Improved features offered by Kindle DX

One feature which original Kindle and Kindle 2 are lacking is the inability to read PDF files. If you want to read your e-book which is in PDF format then you first have to convert it to a file format supported by the Kindle and it can be done online using one of the services provided by Amazon. Many users complained regarding this issue. While at the same time e-readers provided by Sony has this feature installed. But Amazon is back in the game with this new Kindle because now you can read your PDF with the help of in built PDF reader.

Kindle DX offers larger display which many users find suitable to their needs. Its display is 9.7 inch in length which is large enough to read newspaper, magazines with comfort. Moreover the e-link technology used by this Kindle is an improved one. It uses 16 level grey scale display which again gives a no strain reading experience.

Kindle 2 has an internal storage of 2 GB which allows the users to store up to 1500 books, but Kindle DX has an internal storage of 4 GB. Now you can store up to 3500 books on your latest Kindle.

Apart from these new features it also shares same basic features offered by Kindle 2. Both versions of Kindle use a wireless connection for Internet access. The user does not need to connect to a computer to gain Internet access. Both have read to me feature which will enable your Kindle to read aloud a book for you. Both Kindle 2 and Kindle DX have free access to Wikipedia and a free web browser.

At last it depends only on the user's personal requirements which will make one of the Amazon's e-readers most suitable for him.

Good Ereader is company specializing in selling Electronic readers. Visit its Kindle DX Store to know more. A lot of information is available in the E-reader blog. You will definitely enjoy being there.

An Amazon Kindle: A Good Gift

noreply@blogger.com (tenom894) — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:32:00 +0000

Are you an ardent visitor? Are you considering broadening your knowledge base and understanding various subjects? Or are you merely excited about escaping into different worlds with a superb story? If you're a lover of books-whether it truly is non-fiction or fiction-you should most certainly think about getting an Amazon Kindle. The Kindle is a superb device for any lover of books.

The fact that on one simple device, you are able to store around 1500 books is easily the most obvious convenience. If you love to read - specifically on excursions - this is a good thing. No more will it be necessary to cram books into your back pack. If you're going on a holiday, you will save so much packing room if you just bring everything you want to read in one simple device. What the iPod did for music enthusiasts, the Kindle has easily accomplished for book enthusiasts.

The Kindle truly simulates reading a real book, and that is one of many advantages of it. It has a screen that shows up to 16 shades of gray, which decreases power and in actual fact re-creates the book reading experience for anyone. Furthermore, just like you would be able to do with a real book, it will be possible to highlight certain passages inside the book. There is a good selection of books intended for the Kindle, which develops daily. Better still, in relation to many titles like those old classics you have always aspired to read or even old classics you did read in high school that you would want to re-read now, you might be able to get those books totally free through Amazon on your Kindle.

Also, on your Kindle, there are numerous magazine subscriptions you can obtain. Then, on your Kindle, you are able to read that brand new issue of The New Yorker or The Economist. There is a serious wide array of magazines accessible. No matter what your pursuits are, you will be able to discover a magazine that is enjoyable to you. When you have a Kindle, it's almost as if you have an entire book store for your use 24 hours a day.

All of the games that you could play on Kindle will also be terrific. This is a terrific tool specifically for extended flights or sitting in waiting rooms. BlackJack and Every Word are only two of the games that could entertain you for hours. Also, new games are invariably becoming available for Kindle users.

There's no denying it. The publishing world is evolving each day, and e-books are the new in. Why not carry around a multitude of magazines and books on a single device by taking advantage of this? For anyone who loves to read, definitely, this is a convenient tool. For many people, it will help them to become enthusiasts of books because there is such a wide range available to Kindle users, which is better still.

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5 Fun Things to Do With Your Kindle Book Reader at the Beach

noreply@blogger.com (tenom894) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 08:18:00 +0000

Plan to spend some time this Summer on the beach or poolside with your Kindle book reader? There's no better past time than spending a nice quiet afternoon reading a sassy novel or biography by the water.

There are a series of things you can do with your Kindle that you might not have thought of, so below we feature five fun things you can do with your Amazon digital book reader, while at the beach.

1. Catch up on the latest novel from a New York best seller - there's no shortage of good reading material if you search the best seller list online or directly via your Kindle. Snuggle up beach or poolside and read to your hearts content.

2. Play a game - Not much for heavy reading? How about a fun game such as Sudoku or Tic Tac Toe. This is a fun way to spend some time with your digital reader without actually reading. Give the games a try and add more when the time is right.

3. Find out something interesting about a past President - when you upload a biography. Find a bio to read on John F Kennedy or the infamous Bill Clinton and learn a thing or two about these most popular and noted US ex-Presidents. You might be pleasantly surprised at what you uncover.

4. Get familiar with a never before read Author - get away from your familiar author line and try a completely new author out. Search in the NEW books category or new authors category and travel through a lesser known road. Indulge in a new writing style or get hooked on a new book series by an up and coming writer.

5. Share a Story - This method involves a partner, in which the story is read by both via turns. Take turns reading various chapters from a novella and engage each other with questions and discussion. It's so much more fun when it takes two to finish a good book.

Hope you enjoyed our article on five fun things to do with your Kindle on the beach.

This article was written by Eric who runs a blog dedicated to Kindle Owners, his most recent article is on Kindle waterproof covers.

Eric is an avid reader and gadget fiend who runs http://www.kindleowners.com

Kindle 3 - The Future of Reading

noreply@blogger.com (tenom894) — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 19:19:00 +0000

In today's technologically advanced world, it's easy to get bogged down in gadgets and devices that serve no purpose. Some gadgets seem to exist for the purpose of making money, but there are rare devices that serve as "game-changers." The Kindle Wireless Reading device is one of those devices, changing how we read and interact with the literary world.

Kindle has been Amazon's top-selling item for two years in a row and is, without question, one of the most popular products on the website. The product is designed for the reading of e-books and other digital media, rendering and displaying material with its handy 6-inch display.

The newest version of the Kindle is dubbed the "Kindle 3." The Kindle 3 was announced in July of 2010 and was subsequently released in August. Due to incredible demand, however, Amazon has temporarily sold out of the Kindle Wireless Reading Device in its third generation incarnation and shipments will resume in mid-September.

Perhaps the finest "feature" of the Kindle 3 is its usability. The Kindle isn't just a device for "advanced users" or tech nerds; it is actually a highly adaptable, highly enjoyable product that users of all ages and "tech levels" can get satisfaction out of on a daily basis.

The fashionable Kindle Wireless Reading Device features a high contrast e-ink screen that allows for 50% greater contrast than any other e-reader on the market. This allows the user to read in bright sunlight without irritating glare or other obstructions. With dark, snappy fonts to make reading easy, the Kindle Wireless Reading Device is the perfect e-reader for older users who may have trouble seeing certain font types.

The latest generation Kindle Wireless Reading Device features the same 6-inch display area, but the actual size of the product is 21% smaller. This makes for easier storage, making the Kindle 3 especially ideal for traveling on short business trips.

With built-in Wi-Fi that lets users download books in seconds, the Kindle Wireless Reading Device is one of those rare devices that actually earn its good press. Convenient, fun and ridiculously easy-to-use, the Kindle is a rewarding product that may well represent the future of reading.

For more product info, images and reviews, visit Amazon Kindle 3. For reviews and info on other e-book readers, visit http://e-book-readers.blogspot.com

Best Things About the Kindle Reader

noreply@blogger.com (tenom894) — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 04:38:00 +0000

Amazon's Kindle Reader is a wireless reading device that is exclusively distributed by the said website. This device allows its users to download and read a variety of e-reading materials such as eBooks, magazines, blogs, and electronic newspapers. Owners can literally bring their entire library wherever they go. Avid readers and consumers are intrigued and impressed by what this little gadget's potential.

With all the great features you have heard about this device, the appeal that it has on avid readers is actually not that surprising. Features such as the enhanced E-Ink Pearl Display Technology, the bigger internal memory that can hold up to 3,500 eBooks, and the impressively slimmer design, are all enticing. But are you really familiar with the device and know it inside and out? Most Kindle owners don't. The latest Kindle has a lot of hidden features and cool shortcuts that actually makes it more than just a simple eBook reader.

The Kindle's menu button, for example, is not just for accessing the menu list. When you press it, you can see the current time displayed on the top-center of the screen. If you press the menu button while on the home screen, you will also be able to see the remaining free memory of your electronic book reader displayed on the top-left of the display screen, expressed in megabytes.

The Amazon Kindle Reader also has functional shortcuts while the user is reading an eBook. Some Kindle owners may not know this, but if you press the "Right Arrow" key on the reader's directional pad, you will be taken to the start of the next chapter of the book you are currently reading. Pressing the "Left Arrow" key will take you to the start of the previous chapter. If you want to add a bookmark, just press "Alt + B", and a bookmark will be placed on the spot where the cursor is located.

If you wish to use the "text-to-speech" feature, there is a shortcut for that too. While you are enjoying you're newly purchased eBook from Amazon's online bookstore, just press the "Shift + Sym" buttons and the program will start reading from where the cursor is currently resting. If you want turn off the application, just press the same key combination again. If you feel like listening to some music while you read, simply press "Alt + Spacebar" and the built-in mp3 player will turn on.

For many Kindle owners, having a better insight on this amazing electronic book reader makes the overall experience a bit more satisfying and fun. The two hidden games that come with this new Kindle will surely surprise many Kindle owners. Just by pressing "Shift + Alt + M" will open "Minesweeper", and the "GoMoku" game can only be accessing through "Minesweeper" by pressing "G". Knowing all these Kindle secrets will certainly give you an edge over you friends and fellow Kindle owners.

The Kindle Reader was the preeminent e-Reader. With the Electronic Book Reader Amazon has become king. Find out why.

Why Should You Buy The Kindle?

noreply@blogger.com (tenom894) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 13:42:00 +0000

The Kindle is an amazing piece of technology which readers can read full books without actually owning a physical copy of that book.

So, the Kindle in my opinion is perfect for people who read a lot and love reading. For that reason I would not recommend the Kindle to anyone who doesn't enjoy reading or doesn't plan to.

On the whole, if you love reading then the Kindle is the best gift you could ever buy yourself (or someone else), but if you don't enjoy reading then just leave it and don't bother. Yes you can browse the web on the Kindle as well as many other functions but its main purpose is to make the whole experience of reading easier and more enjoyable.

The are many other tablets out there which also do enable you to read and download ebooks... Which is great if you want all the other gimmicks which come with all the other tablets, but for the best reading experience the Kindle is the way to go.

The Kindle vs. Other Tablets

Here are some pointers you might want to consider:

Do you want more than just reading?

Start by asking yourself what you want out your tablet e.g. do you want it for just reading, maybe newspapers and magazines as well as your favourite novels. What about gaming? What about email and messaging? What about web-browsing?

If you just want a tablet for reading, then the Kindle is the king of e-readers and that's the path you should follow. However, if you like all the additional gimmicks and apps, maybe a bit of gaming, then then other tablets such as the iPad may interest you.

How large a screen (and weight) do you want?

Even if you plan to never take your e-reader out of the house, size and weight is to be considered. The Kindle with its 6″ screen and slimline weight of 8.5 ounces (less then a paperback) is a prime choice as you can read for hours without even knowing you're holding it.

In Conclusion

So, to conclude this post about why you should buy the Kindle, it is really up to the purpose you want from your tablet. If you want hundreds of gimmicks and 'addons' then maybe something like the iPad is for you. But if you want a tablet purely for a reading basis, then the Kindle is king.

P.S. There are different Kindle models to choose from. I would recommend reading my 'Comparing the Kindle Models' post to decide which one fits your needs.

If you are interested in buying a kindle, then please visit my website: Where To Buy Kindle for great reviews on all the kindle models and a special offer price on the kindle.

Read Mistress of the Game on Amazon Kindle

noreply@blogger.com (tenom894) — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:47:00 +0000

Avid book readers, especially Sheldon fans, will be in agreement - that Master of the Game is one of his best works. So ht does not come as a surprise when Tilly Bagshawe, writing as Sidney Sheldon has published a sequel to the epic masterpiece, which all began with Jamie McGregor daringly stealing diamonds in Africa.

Mistress of the Gameis a riveting fare, but is not a patch on the master's fashion, finish and flamboyance. As in the prequel, we were introduced to the scheming, scandalous and sensational Blackwell family. The trend continues and we closely meet the next generation who are as zealous and corrupt as their predecessors.

The stakes are high and among the players maybe the survivors only will be the winner of the game. The prize is mammoth, the ultimate multi-billion dollar international 'Kruger-Brent Ltd'. Unforgettable characters like Jamie McGregor, his daughter Kate Blackwell and her twin grand daughters, bitter rivals though, Eve and Alexandra have stayed fresh in the minds of the readers over two decades. That the author spanned the decades and picked up exactly where the masterpiece finished has to be applauded. This novel is about the younger generation of the rich and powerful Blackwell family.

The paparazzi are always trailing the family for crumbs of scoops which are amply provided by the notoriously scandalous and shocking deeds of the blackwell's. The character sketch of all the Blackwells is shockingly a deep black.

The novel has all the ingredients of page-turner. There are secret murders, kidnapping, molestation, addiction, fraud, love, passion, jealousy and betrayl. The two leading characters, Lexi and Max, are well-etched but appear superficial and lacking in substance.

Glamorous and on the edge 'Mistress' is quintessentially a leisure read. There are disjointed the zones which stifle the speed throught and cause the connection to the characters to unlink. Things slow down when least expected, and some of the characters are distinctly diverse and difficult to assimilate even as expectations are much more from them. A glaring example is Peter Templeton. The novel lacks the Sidney Sheldon touch, the precise and mesmerising twists, but nonetheless Tilly Bagshawe manages to recreate the Sidney Sheldon magic, though strictly in bits and parts.

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Review On Kindle 3 - What's New and Is It Any Better Than Its Predecessor?

noreply@blogger.com (tenom894) — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 01:09:00 +0000

A little while back when Amazon released Kindle 2, I personally thought that the only way to make this it better would be to make it smaller and quicker. In hindsight I probably should have pitched this idea to Amazon before they thought of it, because this is exactly what they have done with their new flagship, the Kindle 3. In this review on Kindle 3 I will provide you with my honest and unbiased opinion on what I think of it. I have one myself and use it every day, so this review is written by a long-time user of several eReaders with a wide perspective on what makes a good and a not so good eReader.

First things first. What are the improvements from Kindle 2 to Kindle 3? Well, first of all it is more compact being 17% lighter, only 1/3 of an inch thin and weights about 8.5 ounces, whilst still managing to keep the 6' screen size. The placement of the buttons on Kindle 3 makes it easier the use than its predecessor and the buttons are better placed and much more quiet. Should you be in a hurry it will turn pages about 20% faster. That said, I had no problem with the turn speed on the old Kindle, but I guess it adds to the complete impression of a better product.

Another thing that I love about the new Kindle 3 is the ability to make the fonts sharper and you can also change them if you so prefer. It supports non-English fonts including Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and Cyrillic. The increased memory will now hold over 3500 books and the PDF reader has been greatly enhanced. With the new PDF reader you can highlight text, insert notes and look up definitions of words in the in-built dictionary.

The Kindle 3 has inbuilt WiFi, with an optional 3G paid for by Amazon, so you can buy a book and start reading the first paragraph in less than 60 seconds. 3G access is currently available in the US plus about 100 other countries.

To me, the best improvement from the old Kindle 2 is the quality of the screen and the improved battery life. The new screen is just fantastic with 50% improved contrast and can be read without glare anywhere you like, even in bright sunlight. You can be sitting on the beach and still see the screen as if you were holding the actual book. With the increased memory you can read your favorite books for about a month without recharging, however if your WiFi is on the month quickly shrinks to about 18-20 days. The great thing about this is that you can go on extended holidays without thinking about bringing the charger.

For those with any vision impairment or the plain lazy, the Kindle 3 comes with a "Read-To-Me" function where the device will read any content out loud to you, as long as it is in English.

For you convenience I've created a Pro's and Con's list below so you can determine if the Kindle 3 is for you:

Pro's

1. All of the above. Simply put, all of the new features and enhancements mentioned above are truly pro's of the Kindle 3. They all make it just that little bit better than the old one, which is why Amazon are selling them like crazy. In addition, there are a few more that I still haven't mentioned

2. Price. With prices starting at $139 for the base model without 3G and $189 with 3G, this eReader truly is a steal. In my opinion, no other eReader on the market today in the same price category comes close to having the same features and functionality.

3. Automatic back-up. Should be unlucky and lose or damage you Kindle, Amazon will have all of your purchased books on file and all you have to do is re-download them, free of charge.

4. Supports cross-platform sharing. This means that you can read your book not only on the Kindle 3, but also on a PC, Mac, iPad, iPod, iPhone, Android or a Blackberry.

5. Free Audio books. With the new Kindle 3 you can download audio books directly to you device for free.

6. Read in the Dark. This new feature allows you to take your favorite book to bed, turn the light off and still enjoy it.

Con's

1. Closely arranged keys. As a result of making the Kindle 3 smaller and more compact the keys have been put very closely together. For those with big fingers this may take some time getting used to.

2. No Touch Screen. I really wanted a touch screen with the new Kindle, but they still managed to make it functional without.

3. Only made for reading. Pretty much all you can do with a Kindle 3 is reading. If that is all you want, it is the perfect choice, however if you want an eReader that also has games, video etc. you may opt-in for something else. Keep in mind though, that these eReaders will cost you considerably more and if this is what you are after you might as well get an iPad.

4. Does not support ePub, sharing or library books. The Kindle 3 does not allow you to use ePublisher or share your books with others.

5. No SD expansion slot. That said, if you need the room for more than 3500 books you would have already spent thousands of $$$ at Amazon and I am sure you can afford to buy another Kindle.

Conclusion

Ask yourself these questions: Why is the Kindle 3 Amazon's #1 selling product and they are shipping them out like hotcakes? Why does the Kindle 3 currently have 14000 five star reviews (out of 20000), the most of any product on Amazon? Because it is a fantastic eReader. Plain and simple. 14000 people that have bought and tried it couldn't possibly be wrong. If what you want is an eReader that does the job properly and easily for a very long time without any hick-ups, I would not choose anything else.

Alexander Hope is a long term eReader user. For more great reviews on review on kindle, visit http://www.comparisonereaders.com.

Why the Kindle 3 Is Better Than Any Other Ebook Reader Out There

noreply@blogger.com (tenom894) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:01:00 +0000

Have you thought of getting a Kindle 3 but didn't really know what came with it? I gotta tell you - there's nothing like it. There are countless new features with the new Kindle 3G that aren't on the older models that you're sure to love.

Do you envy the lady sitting next to you at your son's ball game with the $800 iPad in her lap? You shouldn't, because she's paying way more for Wifi service for that Apple toy than she'd have to pay if she had a Kindle 3.

Which brings us to the most groundbreaking feature of the Kindle 3 - 100% free Wifi!

Yes, you read that right. Wifi access and Internet browsing are completely free with the Kindle 3.

Now, I admit, that sounds hard to believe. In fact, I had to dig a little deeper into the details myself to find out exactly how Amazon made Wifi access for the Kindle free. And guess what? As it turns out, they're being quite generous.

Here's the thing: Amazon offers two different versions of the Kindle 3. The first is about $159 or so. That one doesn't have free Wifi access. You're basically just paying for the ebook reader at that point.

But for just $30 more, Amazon offers a lifetime of free Wifi access on a GSM network. That means that, wherever you go in the world, you can get free Internet wherever there's wireless around.

So whether you go to a Starbucks, an internet café or a hotel with a Wifi hotspot, you can always get Internet browsing wherever you are. No longer do you have to be bored while waiting for a doctor's appointment or your daughter's piano lesson.

Okay, so I've probably gushed enough about the free Internet access for the Kindle 3. Now let's take a look at how Amazon has improved the screen for the Kindle 3 reader.

Remember how users used to complain about how much glare the Kindle 2 gave off outdoors or in direct sunlight? Well, Amazon fixed that with the Kindle 3G. Now, you can take the Kindle outside with you on the beach, at a sporting event or just hanging out on your porch and not have to contend with a crystal clear reflection of your face staring back at you when you look at the Kindle screen.

So how did Amazon pull off that one? I wondered that myself. And when I found out the explanation, it made perfect sense.

Instead of displaying objects on the screen like a computer does, with lots of shiny pixilation, the Kindle 3 displays your ebooks like... a real book. The screen isn't a shiny white - it's a matte white, making it look like you can reach out and touch the page you're reading like you just ripped it out of a Charles Dickens novel.

And if you want one more reason to really love the Kindle 3, it's the fact that it's not a touch screen. It actually has real, raised buttons as its keyboard displayed right beneath the screen. So if you always complain that your fingers are too fat for the little buttons on your touch screen phone, you'll at least have a real keyboard for you Kindle 3!

There's a bunch more features about the Kindle 3 that I know you'll love, but I don't have room to write them all here. That's why you might want to check out http://www.squidoo.com/3g-kindle for an even more detailed description of what you'll get with the Kindle 3.

The Apple Tablet - A Kindle Killer?

noreply@blogger.com (tenom894) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:34:00 +0000

So, there's lots of talk going around these days about the forthcoming Apple tablet (notice I'm not speculating here, I do believe the tablet is coming), and whether it will be seen as a Kindle killer, or any other ebook reader, for that matter. I, for one, don't expect it to kill the Kindle. Kindle already has an established user base, and I don't see all of those buyers abandoning their Kindle just because Apple is releasing a new tablet. But will an Apple tablet eat away at the Kindle market share? That's another story.

Let's look at it this way. The Kindle has been around for a few years now, and when it first came out, well, it was pretty darn expensive. OK, so it wasn't like buying a new car, but it was pretty expensive for an item that's sole purpose was for reading books. At that point, it was mostly people with disposable income and techies who were your main buyers. Since then the Kindle has been growing in popularity, and is even now being used on some college campuses as a replacement for all those bulky (and expensive) textbooks. Imagine having all of your textbooks with you at once, and not having it mean you're carrying an extra 20 pounds in your backpack. That's a pretty nice feature. To top it off, Amazon touts the Kindle as the number one item gifted on their website to other people this past holiday season. That's a lot of people with a Kindle already. (We don't know that actual number of Kindles sold, as Amazon doesn't release that info)

We can see that the Kindle already has some marks in the win column, and like a good sports team, I don't expect it to go from greatness to wallowing in defeat in one season. But that doesn't mean they won't suffer some losses. When the Apple tablet (and other tablets, lets face it) are released, one huge leg up they will have on the Kindle will be the fact that for a few hundred dollars more, you get a device that can do WAY more than just read ebooks. Too me, that's a huge selling point. I, personally, don't have a Kindle, but I do have the Kindle software for my iPhone, and I love using it to read books. Sure, the pages are smaller, but for the most part, that doesn't bother me. Because I can read in the dark without a book light, and my iPhone can do a LOT more than just read books, and you can get it for less money than a Kindle. Of course, there is the service contract for the phone part, but you can also get an iPod Touch and put Kindle software on it for less than the cost of a Kindle, and you've still got a device that can do a lot more. I love that added value, as then I get a lot more for my buck.

Now, let's take all that's great about the iPhone, and make it bigger and more powerful, and you'll have the Apple Tablet. It will read e-books, but it can also help usher in a new era of digital publishing. Imagine reading a book and having it embedded with video clips, full color pictures and the ability to post tweets from within the book. Or reading the latest Sports Illustrated with video highlights from the games of the week, or for the stories. Now add in the fact that it will do that and then some, and now you're looking at some serious competition for not only the kindle, but laptops and netbooks.

If Amazon is smart about it, they won't try to fight the tablets, but instead, embrace them. Take their whole e-book business to another level and add features that the Kindle can't do. Make Kindle software available for tablets, and now you've just increased your customer base. Sure, they may not be buying your hardware, but they are still buying books from you. Market the Kindle as a low cost ebook reader, but also embrace those who will spend the extra money on a tablet. If they want to survive in the long run, they'll need to adapt to a world that keeps moving forward in technology, and not expect the status quo to remain indefinitely. The Kindle will survive, but it won't emerge unscathed. The time has come for the tablet computer, and it will be one heck of a ride.

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Nook Vs Kindle Vs iPad - The Works!

noreply@blogger.com (tenom894) — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 07:28:00 +0000

In the world of ebook readers, the common comparison has always been between Nook vs Kindle vs iPad.

If you want to make sure that you get what you pay for, then you are also likely to ask, "Should I buy an iPad? Or a Kindle? Or maybe a Nook?

To help you make your decision, I've put down a list of Nook vs Kindle vs iPad facts.

To compare Nook, Kindle, iPad, check the following facts:

1. Price: When it comes to price, Nook and Kindle are head to head, with both prices ranging from $190-$260. Apple iPad on the other hand costs around $500-$630. Nook could be slightly more expensive than Kindle because Barnes & Noble sometimes charge taxes in their deployed locations while Amazon Kindle doesn't. Thus when it comes to price, Kindle has it.

2. Battery Life: Once again Kindle is leading when it comes to battery life. It can last up to 2 weeks while iPad can last only up to 12 hours and Nook only lasts 10 hours.

3. Storage: If you compare Nook vs iPad vs Kindle in terms of storage, then the sure winner will be Barnes & Noble's Nook. Aside from its 500,000 built-in storage, it comes with a microSD slot that expands the Nook's external memory, allowing you to store more eBooks to your liking. Kindle has a capacity of 450,000 books (2GB), while iPad can only have 60,000 books.

4. Content: Thumbs up will be for Amazon Kindle. Although it is 50,000 short of titles compared to Nook, most reviews favor Kindle because it offers titles that are more in demand to readers. iPad lags behind as it doesn't have too many books to compete.

5. Portability / Size and weight: Thinking about Nook vs iPad vs Kindle when it comes to size and weight, the leading model once again would be Kindle. It only weighs 10.2-ounces and has a 0.36-in thinness. Nook weight 12.1-ounces and is 0.5-in thick. iPad on the other hand is big and bulky for the traveling reader, weighing almost 1.5-lbs.

6. Connectivity: The comparison is hard between Kindle and Nook. Currently the device that has the better connectivity is Nook as it both has 3G and Wi-Fi, plus it can be in sync with other devices through Android-technology. Kindle2 though has International Wireless Capability, and soon there will also be a Kindle-Android.

7. Touch Screen: iPad has the most advantage when it comes to screen features. It rates high in color, resolution and touch-screen ability. Nook is also colored and touch-screen though. And Kindle is black-and-white and not at all touch-screen.

8. Readability: Kindle is said to be more reader-friendly because aside from its electronic ink, its contrast is so much better compared to Nook and iPad. Both the screens of Nook and iPad could be glary, thus could be faulty when reading on direct sunlight or during nighttime.

9.Text-to-speech: Kindle and iPad competes fairly as both have text-to-speech features; Nook doesn't.

10. Other Nook vs Kindle vs iPad considerations: Nook has book lending and in-store browsing options. iPad has web browsing, email sending, and even gaming capabilities.

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Waterproof Kindle Cover - Protect Your Kindle And Make It Last Even Longer

noreply@blogger.com (tenom894) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:19:00 +0000

A waterproof Kindle cover will protect your Kindle eReader from much more than just water. Sand and dirt that you encounter on the beach or at the ballpark while "watching" the kid's game will take a toll on any electronic device.

Having a decent Kindle case that protects your investment from water, moisture, sand and dirt will do a couple of things for you:

* INCREASE the amount of time you spend on your Kindle, because you are not concerned about it getting damaged!

* Despite using your eReader more, you will actually get longer life from your device because a protected piece of electronics simply lasts longer.

* Increase your enjoyment in life since you really can have your reading material conveniently with you for more of your life's activities

* Increase your productivity when you want to get work done because your Kindle is available during "downtime" that otherwise you would have been afraid to bring it, fearing damage to the device.

Did you know that Amazon now sells more books in electronic format than bound? This is a trend that experts expect to continue and even accelerate.

By owning a Kindle reader you are ahead of the crowd!

The trend toward electronic media instead of print is more than just in books. Whether it is the newspaper you used to buy that can now be delivered to your Kindle automatically or web content that you want to keep up with, having your Kindle with you puts all of that content you want to read at your fingertips.

Yet your Kindle is at risk of damage just like any other computer or electronic device you might own. A waterproof Kindle cover or case is perfect for protecting against damage in all sorts of situations.

Consider where you might make great use of reading electronic media:

* Around the pool

* At the beach

* In the hot tub!

The right waterproof case for your Kindle can even protect it in the case of being dropped INTO the water! (Please pull it out immediately, of course.)

When you take your reading material to the ball games that your kids are involved in this summer you want to have your Kindle with you for all of the downtime and waiting.

But just as you can get sand and dirt blown into your eyes even in the grand stands, your Kindle is susceptible to those same hazards; but not if you have protected it with a quality cover.

Get the most usage from your electronic reader.

Do not be afraid to take it where there are hazards to it, simple get a waterproof Kindle cover that will protect it from damage and extend the life of it.

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