Guide to E-books
Posted by CJ in Book News on May 31st, 2008 | No Comments
Lifehack.org, one of my favorite websites, posted a great beginner’s guide to e-books that came at a perfect time for me. Since the Kindle introduced me to e-books, I’ve only just begun to learn that I can get them other places than the Kindle Store.
Of course Amazon is first on the list,...
Tips & Tricks #2: 14-Day Free Trial
Posted by CJ in Tips & Tricks on May 30th, 2008 | 2 Comments
This one will probably be obvious to Kindle owners who have had their Kindle for several months, but it was great news to me when I figured it out.
All magazine and newspaper subscriptions for the Kindle come with a 14-day free trial. Yes, I said all. And yes, I said free. Everything from The Boston...
Amazon CEO Confirms Second Edition Kindl
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has been speaking lately about the Kindle and confirms that a second version of the device isn’t planned anytime soon. He does say that there will be future versions of it, but that a second version is “not that near.” On the other hand, an Amazon spokeswoman was...
Tips & Tricks #1: Show the Time
Posted by CJ in Tips & Tricks on May 28th, 2008 | No Comments
Kindle 2 Instructions, added February 26, 2009
Viewing the time on the Kindle 2 is even easier than on the Kindle 1, if you can believe it. Simply press the menu button and the time appears at the top of the screen.
Kindle 1 Instructions, originally posted May 28th, 2008
As an avid Kindle user, I’m...
Kindle Price Dropped
Posted by CJ in Kindle News on May 27th, 2008 | No Comments
Engadget pointed out that Amazon has dropped the price of the kindle from $399 to $359. Now might be a great time to buy yours.
Kindle Estimated to Make Amazon Boatload
The Washington Post reports that the Amazon Kindle is estimated to contribute as much as 3% of Amazon’s revenue by 2010. According to their numbers, that’s $750 million.
I’m assuming that a nice chunk of that revenue will come from the dedicated Kindle owners purchasing books, in addition...
Kindle Book Review: The Talisman by Step
Posted by CJ in Kindle Book Reviews on May 23rd, 2008 | No Comments
I first read The Talisman when I was about 12 or 13-years old, about the same age as Jack Sawyer, the protagonist in the novel. The book fascinated me in ways that kids couldn’t imagine before Harry Potter. It had fantasy, danger, and an added element that I always loved in books as a kid –...
Kindle Book Review: On Writing by Stephe
Posted by CJ in Kindle Book Reviews on May 21st, 2008 | 2 Comments
On Writing was a wonderful read for me as both a Stephen King fan and a writer. The book is divided into three sections. The first covers King’s early years up through when he sold Carrie. The middle section has tips and advice on how to improve your own writing. The last section deals with King’s...
Need a Calendar on Your Kindle?
Posted by CJ in Other Accessories on May 21st, 2008 | No Comments
It looks like the Kindle is turning into an even more useful device than first thought. There are now two calendars available for your Kindle – both a daily and a monthly version. Even better news is that they’re both under $2 (a far cry from the $16 I just paid for my new paper-based planner).
The...
Meet An Amazon Kindle Owner Before Buyin
Amazon’s Kindle Blog announced a new program called See A Kindle In Your City where Kindle owners can connect with prospective Kindle buyers. The Kindle owners can show off their Kindles and the prospective buyers can take it for a test-drive before purchasing one.
I think it’s a genius move...
