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iPad Bookstore going International?

Posted by Mike on Mar 3rd, 2010
When the iPad was first announced, it was initially said that the device would only have the bookstore be available in the United States.  It looks like someone told Apple that the Kindle international’s doing quite well, and there’s money to be made there. A job posting went up just yesterday...

Kindle Questions: Will My Original Kindle, Kindle 2, or Kindle DX Get International Wireless?

Posted by CJ on Feb 21st, 2010
Amazon debuted global versions of their Kindle family of devices in recent months. These global wireless versions are able to get the Amazon Whispernet service just about anywhere in the world. Unfortunately, if you purchased any version of the Kindle device before the global versions were released,...

Kindle for BlackBerry Now Available

Posted by CJ on Feb 20th, 2010
The Kindle software is already available on iPhone and PC, and is now available for BlackBerry. Kindle for BlackBerry allows BlackBerry owners to download and read Kindle books – with or without a Kindle. If you do have a Kindle, Kindle for BlackBerry will sync your books to the furthest page...

Amazon Debuts New Official Kindle Covers

Posted by CJ on Feb 14th, 2010
Amazon has launched a new Kindle cover to add to their original Official Amazon Cover. The new cover has the same patented hinge that hangs onto your Kindle for you, but it also has a strap that keeps the cover closed, and it comes in three colors – black, red, and pink. I’ve never really...

Kindle Questions: How do I contact Amazon Customer Service?

Posted by CJ on Feb 12th, 2010
I get a lot of questions on this site – both in comments and through email – about problems with the Kindle that I just can’t solve. If you’re having trouble navigating the device or have questions about how to do something with the Kindle, I’m happy to help. However, there...

Celebrity Kindle: Bill Prady

Posted by CJ on Feb 5th, 2010
As executive producer and writer on “The Big Bang Theory,” Bill Prady sure knows about geeky gadgets. When the new Apple iPad was announced last week, Prady tweeted about the superiority of his Kindle, at least for sunlight reading. I have a feeling Prady had something to do with the Kindle...


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