Wireless eBook Readers

Protect your Kindle Fire with 2 YR Accident SquareTrade Warranty

admin — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:36:47 +0000

Get better protection for your Kindle Fire ereader with a 2 year SquareTrade Warranty. This no deductible policy provides peace of mind even if you drop and break our device.

2-Year SquareTrade Warranty plus Accident Protection for Kindle Fire (First Generation), US customers only
List Price: ~~$44.99~~

Features

Accidental damage coverage starts on day 1 and lasts for 2 years from your Kindle purchase date (for pre-orders, accidental damage coverage starts after your device ships)
Extends mechanical and electrical breakdown coverage to the 2nd year of ownership
NO DEDUCTIBLES or fees for any claims made on your Kindle
Make up to 3 claims during the term of your warranty
Available for Kindles purchased on Amazon.com or from offline retailers within the last 30 days

Save 25% Off on a Kindle, Nook or iPad Designer Skin

admin — Tue, 24 May 2011 00:11:02 +0000

Want to spruce up the look of your eReader device?

Then now is the perfect time to get a designer skin because you can also get a saving of 25% off!

Pick out a cool designer skin through the link below and enter the coupon code 25000 in the Enter Redeem Code when checking out to apply the savings.

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Happy Shopping!

Kandle II Reading Light for Kindle & Other eReaders

admin — Tue, 17 May 2011 12:52:16 +0000

Check out the latest design in reading lights for your Kindle and other e-ink eReaders. Easily clips on the reader and has 3 levels of brightness for easy reading. Graphite color matches the new Kindle 3 (also available in white). Highly recommended!

Kandle by Ozeri II Reading Light in Graphite -- Designed for the Amazon Kindle (fits latest generation Kindle and all models), and other eBook readers
List Price: ~~$39.99~~
Sale Price: $19.95
You save: $20.04 (50%)
Eligible for free shipping!
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
2 new from $19.95

Description

Newly updated with 3 ultra bright x2 LED bulbs that adjust from ultra bright to a soft reading light with push button ease, the Kandle by Ozeri II is the latest generation LED book light designed for the Amazon KindleTM, Kindle Touch, Kindle Keyboard, Kindle 2 , 1, and DX. Also compatible with the Sony® Reader, NookTM Simple Touch, KoboTM Touch, and other eBook Readers, the Kandle by Ozeri II incorporates the original patent-pending WideLip design that securely attaches to your eBook Reader without blocking the screen, and a retractable arm that folds into a closed position to protect the LEDs from breakage. Improved, compact and light, the new Kandle by Ozeri II now features double pivoting arms for easy positioning and a new brightness selector for the ideal screen illumination. Also new to this latest generation book light are intelligent LED sensors that automatically power off when the folding arm is closed to prevent accidental loss of battery power, and a redesigned battery door that opens easily without screws. Thoughtfully designed with LED bulbs that are angled and sequentially spaced for even light distribution across the screen without creating glare or eyestrain, the new Kandle by Ozeri II is the perfect reading companion. Ships with 2 CR2032 batteries installed, a bonus set of extra batteries, and a protective pouch included. Exclusively warrantied by Ozeri to original purchaser. There are no factory authorized resellers.

Features

Powered by 3 ultra bright lifetime X2 LEDs that adjust from ultra bright to a soft reading light with push button ease.
New intelligent LED sensors automatically power off when the lid is closed to prevent accidental loss of battery power.
New patent-pending WideLipTM design attaches to the KindleTM, Sony® Reader and other eBook readers without blocking the screen.
Double pivoting arms allow for easy positioning and adjustment for tailored screen illumination.
Lightly coated with a slip resistant soft touch finish for tactile comfort and easy handling.
Includes 2 CR2032 batteries installed (plus an extra set of batteries) and protective pouch.
Exclusively warrantied by Ozeri to original purchaser. There are no factory authorized resellers.

Color Options:

	Kandle by Ozeri II Reading Light in White -- Designed for the Amazon Kindle (fits latest generation Kindle and all models), and other eBook readers List Price: ~~$39.99~~ Sale Price: $19.95 You save: $20.04 (50%)

Board Room Babies – Kindle Single worth reading

admin — Mon, 16 May 2011 11:44:17 +0000

Board Room Babies (Kindle Single)
List Price: ~~$0.99~~

Description

Here they come, the moguls, the hotshots, the Chief Executive Officers of our culture. We rage at their compensation. We marvel at their bizarre oddities. We envy their unbridled egotism. They are our bloated offspring, the powerful, insane blobs of need and desire that run our lives. In terms of their power over other adults, the sheer force of their monomaniacal self-interest and their utter lack of shame, they may be compared to only one other group of humans on the planet: babies. In this soon-to-be seminal study, best-selling author and FORTUNE columnist Stanley Bing, working closely with his colleagues at the National Association for Serious Studies, takes a long, hard, totally scientific look at the mysterious similarities between CEOs and babies. An absolute must for the digital shelf of anybody who even considers roaming about in the stratosphere of his or her corporate culture.

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New Kindle WiFi for $114 is Ad Sponsored

admin — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:18:57 +0000

Amazon just released a new variation of their Kindle 3 Wifi edition that can save you a cool $25.

But there is a catch...you will now see ads on the screensaver and at the bottom of the home page.

Personally, I don't see the sponsored ads as being too intrusive and the price point is getting very close to the $100 mark. My guess is that most of the ads will be from either Amazon or from publishers and authors. I assume the screensaver ads will not be hyperlinked as they will disappear once the kindle is awoken from sleep mode. Home page ads will most likely be hyperlinked to the Amazon store for purchases.

So would you buy an ad-driven kindle to save $25? Let me know by posting your comments below.

The Saint – Kindle Single Book

admin — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:24:23 +0000

Amazon recently released a new book format called Kindle Singles. In Amazon's own words...a Kindle Single is:

Each Kindle Single presents a compelling idea--well researched, well argued, and well illustrated--expressed at its natural length.

Here is a new release worth reading that is getting 5 star ratings!

The Saint (Kindle Single)
List Price: ~~$1.99~~

Description

“This is going to be an adventure,” James says presciently. “I have a feeling both of us are going to be very different after this.” And so it proves, as one jaded New Yorker is swept by a spiritually radiant revolutionary on a journey of transformation, from the narcissistic bubble of New York City to the sweeping vistas of the Dhauladhar mountains in northern India. Along the way the mismatched duo cross paths with rogue Chinese agents, the incensed descendents of Mahatma Gandhi, and ultimately the Dalai Lama himself. A gripping blend of action, intelligence, and insight."This small, extraordinary book has more to say about life, disappointment, New York, Tibet, India, the holy, and the profane, than most other books could say in ten times as many pages. Oliver Broudy's astounding, funny, harrowing, and finally quite sad experience with a millionaire philanthropist and arch eccentric--a man as saintly as he is demonic--is conveyed in prose as startling as cold water. This is a book I deeply envy, a book I will read again--probably immediately."—Tom Bissell, author of Extra Lives: Why Video Games Matter"With the intrepidity of a classic explorer, Broudy journeys to the border between India and Tibet to demarcate the fine line between saintliness and selfishness. 'The Saint' abounds with intelligence and insight, mapping a uniquely memorable route on the never ending quest for personal fulfillment." —Myla Goldberg, author of Bee Season

Checkers Game App for the Kindle

admin — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 16:54:05 +0000

Here is another new game app for the Kindle for those of you who love to play Checkers. The graphics are surprisingly good for this Kindle game and should brings hours of fun in between your book reading. At 99 cents, it's a pretty good deal!

Checkers
List Price: ~~$0.99~~

Description

Enjoy the classic board game of Checkers on Kindle. The object of Checkers is to jump over and capture all of your opponent's pieces before you lose all of your own, or to put your opponent in a position where there are no legal moves available. Checkers allows you play against Kindle at one of eight difficulty levels, or play with a friend with a Pass 'n' Play mode. You can save your game at any point, and then continue at a later time. Checkers also includes a practice mode that lets you set up the starting board any way you like. Enjoy Checkers today!

Features

A Classic Game for Kindle

Kate Spade Kindle Cover makes a Great Valentine’s Day Gift

admin — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 12:47:21 +0000

Need a Valentine's Day Gift for that special Kindle Reader in your life? Then this beautiful Kate Spade Kindle cover is a great choice.

kate spade new york Canvas Kindle Cover (Fits Kindle Keyboard), great expectations
List Price: ~~$85.00~~

Description

Special design details create a unique and personalized look. View larger The hinge system keeps your Kindle securely in place. View larger The coated canvas book cover collection features re-imagined designs of beloved classics. View larger Read your Kindle anywhere with this stylish, protective cover. View larger Great Expectations Kindle cover kate spade new york has re-imagined a few of their favorite titles and crafted them into clever book covers (that should not be left on the shelves). Tuck your Kindle into this artistic interpretation of “Great Expectations,” featuring original artwork from the in-house design team at kate spade new york. The lightly padded interior features a slip pocket and a hinge system that’s specially designed to attach your Kindle to its cover, keeping it securely stowed and protected in the utmost of style. Item comes boxed. About kate spade new york kate spade new york was founded in 1993 with six simple handbags that shook up what had been a quiet accessories category. Nearly two decades and a handbag revolution later, wit and playful sophistication are hallmarks of everything "kate spade new york," a world that now includes handbags, accessories, jewelry, shoes, apparel, eyewear, hosiery, tabletop, stationery, fragrance and now—specially designed covers for Kindle.

Features

Designed exclusively for Kindle by kate spade new york (fits 6" display, latest generation Kindle).
High-quality coated canvas exterior shields your Kindle from the elements and protects its screen when not in use.
Special design details include spade logo on spine, "kate spade new york publishing" on the back cover, and graphic book stripe cotton lining.
Hinge system holds Kindle securely in place, compatible only with 6" display, latest generation Kindle.
Designed exclusively for Kindle by kate spade new york (Fits Kindle Keyboard).
Hinge system holds Kindle securely in place, compatible only with Kindle Keyboard.

Other Great Designs by Kate Spade

	kate spade new york "Jubilee Stripe" Cover for Kindle (fits Kindle, Paperwhite, and Touch) List Price: ~~$69.00~~

	kate spade new york Harrison Street Kindle Fire Cover (does not fit HD models) List Price: ~~$69.00~~

	kate spade new york Pebbled Leather Kindle Case Cover, Pink (fits Kindle, Paperwhite, and Touch) List Price: ~~$99.00~~

	kate spade new york "Normandy Dot" Cover for Kindle (fits Kindle, Paperwhite, and Touch) List Price: ~~$69.00~~

	kate spade new york Pebbled Leather Kindle Fire Case Cover, Aqua (does not fit Kindle Fire HD) List Price: ~~$99.00~~

	kate spade new york Canvas Kindle Cover (Fits Kindle Keyboard), the great gatsby List Price: ~~$85.00~~

	kate spade new york Canvas Kindle Cover (Fits Kindle Keyboard), great expectations List Price: ~~$85.00~~

	kate spade new york Canvas Kindle Cover (Fits Kindle Keyboard), the importance of being earnest List Price: ~~$85.00~~

	kate spade new york Patent Leather Kindle Cover (Fits Kindle Keyboard), fire engine red List Price: ~~$125.00~~

	kate spade new york Canvas Kindle Cover (Fits Kindle Keyboard), hello List Price: ~~$85.00~~

Make Great Nook Color Wallpaper Images

admin — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 13:59:45 +0000

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Customizing your eReader is all the rage! Why not do it right?

For more than a year, Kindle and Nook eReader owners have been adding their own screensavers and wallpapers to their B/W eInk devices. There are websites and online forums dedicated to sharing these images including our own Free eReader Screensavers offering. Many of these are great but sometimes you will want to use your own picture.

The new Barnes & Noble Nook Color eReader allows you to personalize it by adding your own full color background wallpaper. The Nook Color does not have a screensaver feature...it quickly dims and turns off the screen when not in use.

Pick an Image

Choosing an image may the the toughest part of this process. The Nook Color only supports one wallpaper image to be used. So here are some suggestions.

Pick an image that looks good in Portrait View or can be cropped using photo editing software.
Composition is important and can make the image more visually appealing. See the Rule of Thirds for more information.
The upper left-hand corner displays the clock when waking up the Nook. Try to keep that area less "busy". See photo below. Sometimes "Flipping" the image horizontally can do the trick.

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Edit the Image

The final output size of your image must be 1024 pixels high x 600 pixels wide. This will prevent any kind of clipping or distortion when viewing it on your nook color.

The screen resolution is 169 PPI (Pixels Per Inch). Without trying to get too technical, cameras have all kinds of settings for resolution and effects. The best option is to take photos in the highest resolution and resample them down to a lower resolution. This will help prevent loss of clarity.

Depending of your photo editing software, you may or may not be able to save the image at exactly 169 pixels per inch. I use a professional product called Adobe Photoshop to Adjust, Crop and Resample my photos. Most people don't have access or the need for this type of software, plus it is quite expensive to own.

There are many good "Free" software products that can do most of the basics of Image editing including some filtering tools for adjusting color, resizing, cropping, etc. I suggest you take a look at the follow two tools made freely available thanks to Google.

Google Picasa - download required and installed on PC
Picnik - Online image editing service

If you need help on how to use these tools then search YouTube for video tutorials on just about anything you want to do.

Just keep in mind that you want to crop and save the image to the exact dimension of 1024 pixels high x 600 pixels wide. If you cannot specify the pixels or dots per inch then don't worry too much about that. Most likely it will save to 72 dots per inch (72 DPI a web viewing standard). The lower DPI/PPI may result in a slight loss of clarity but anything higher than 169 DPI/PPI will just make the image file size larger than it needs to be with no noticeable improvement when viewed on your nook color. Image format should be saved as a .JPG format and then uploaded to your nook color eReader using the supplied USB cable.

Nook Color gets a Firmware Update 1.0.1

admin — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 14:38:04 +0000

I just received my first notification on my Nook Color that there was a firmware update (version 1.0.1) installed. Notifications are displayed at the bottom left of the screen with a small green nook logo (upside-down U). As long as you have Wi-Fi enabled on your nook device and an available wireless Internet connection, you should get this update in the next day or so.

You can also manually update your Nook Color by going onto the Barnes and Noble NookColor Software Support Page.

According to Barnes and Noble, this is only a minor update with some improvements to the Wi-Fi connectivity and the web browser. BTW, this is the first firmware update available for the NookColor. Hopefully, we will see some more updates with bigger improvements soon.