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Why the Kindle, not the iPad, is the booklover’s choice
Any booklover would recognise this dilemma. I spent the rest of the holiday (and huge amounts of Euros) seeking out shops selling English language books. The choice was limited, so I was forced to try out writers which I wouldn’t normally (the John Grishams were fab, thanks for asking, but the Victoria Hislop less so). [...]
Romur: Android Amazon Kindle ereader app on its way?
It looks like an Android version of the Amazon Kindle reader tool is on its way. According to Dell Mini 5 promotional materials that Engadget published, the Kindle ereader application will launch along with a mobile version of Amazon’s Video on Demand service. It looks like the app could launch along with the Dell Mini [...]
Kindle, Now on your BlackBerry for Free
Amazon.com has announced “Kindle for BlackBerry”, an app for select BlackBerrys. The app will enable users to access over 400,000 Kindle books on their phones. This app can be downloaded for free from Amazon. Just like its online version, this mobile app automatically synchronizes your last page read and annotations between devices with Whispersync. You [...]
Kindle vs. iPad: Far from over
In the matchup between the iPad and the Kindle, some say it’s game over for Amazon’s e-Reader. But according to industry watchers, it’s still only the first quarter. In Amazon’s earnings release, Bezos threw a spotlight on the “millions of people” who own the e-Reader, adding, “When we have both editions, we sell 6 Kindle [...]
iPad vs. Kindle
TUAW has a review comparing the iPad to the Kindle. Here are some of the highlights: First off, if you were thinking of buying a Kindle DX, I’d say forget it. The iPad is a knockout punch to that device. At just ten dollars cheaper than the low end iPad, there just is no contest. [...]
