In my wanderings through the Kindle DX manual I came across a feature that I found quite intriguing in the form of being able to link your Kindle to social networking sites (at this stage Twitter and Facebook). I thought was a great little feature as I could share interesting or, more likely, humourous passages …
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May 14 2011
eBook Pick – iWoz: Computer Geek to Cult Icon
As you might know, I picked up an Amazon Kindle DX not too long ago and thought that to properly review the device I should buy a book for it to evaluate the check out process and see how books appear on the device. I’ve already tested out a PDF using a sample provided by …
May 07 2011
A Closer Look at the Kindle E Ink Display
A few days ago I got some feedback from someone who wanted to see what a PDF document looks like on the E Ink display. E Ink is renowned for its readability and high contrast without the use for a backlit like traditional LCD or LED based displays which can cause eye discomfort after prolonged usage. However, …
May 02 2011
Amazon Kindle DX (Second Generation – Global 3G) Preview
A few days ago I published the unboxing video for the Amazon Kindle DX (second generation global 3G model) Today, I recorded the preview video to show you around the Amazon Kindle DX and you’ll get a look at its larger E Ink display. I’ll also show you some of the experimental features including text to …
Apr 27 2011
Amazon Kindle DX (Second Generation – Global 3G) Unboxing
It took nine days but my new Amazon Kindle DX (Second Generation – Global 3G) arrived in the mail today (which was faster than the six weeks it took for my wife to receive her Amazon Kindle (Third Generation). I did manage to hold in my excitement and urge to rip open the box at …
Apr 18 2011
Incoming Gadget: Amazon Kindle DX
Just a quick note for tonight. My amazing wife has spoilt me (yet again) by ordering an Amazon Kindle DX (second generation model). This is the bigger brother to the third generation Kindle which has been unboxed and previewed previously on the blog. I’m planning on using it for my various reference materials that come …
Apr 17 2011
Is An Ad-Supported Kindle a Good Proposition?
About a week ago, Amazon announced the an upcoming release of a cheaper Kindle on May 3rd for US$114 that will feature ads on the home screen (as a small banner at the bottom) and as screensavers (full screen advertisements when the device is not in use). Amazon will also push special offers of its …
Jan 14 2011
Amazon Kindle Global 3G + Wi-Fi Preview
Yesterday I published the unboxing video for the Amazon Kindle (Global 3G + Wi-Fi model) Today, I recorded the preview video to show you around the Amazon Kindle itself. Also, you’ll get a look at its E Ink display to see how it performs as well as a peek at its experimental web browser based upon …
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