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Amazon Kindle coming to the UK

October 1, 2009 by Leave a Comment

amazon-kindle-2An authoritative source informed thebookseller that the Amazon Kindle is heading to the UK and it could be as early as next week.

A few months ago it was also rumoured that an October release date for the device in the UK was happening, so as we are in October now then maybe it will happen.

“The key things they needed to tie up have been tied up. The rumours I’ve heard are all saying next week.” The source confirmed that publishers had signed non disclosure agreements so would not be able to comment on the record. But added: “I’ve heard it from multiple reliable sources. I think they want to avoid the general kerfuffle of Frankfurt.”

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Amazon Kindle 2 Hacked to run Linux

September 3, 2009 by 1 Comment

Kindle-Hack-LinuxJesse Vincent has managed to hack the Amazon Kindle 2. His Kindle 2 now runs Ubuntu 9.04 ported to ARM running in a chrooted environment.

To achieve this the Kindle was hacked in to using a USB networking debug mode that Amazon left open on older Kindle 2’s. Full details are below… [Read more…]

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Amazon to replace Cracked Kindle 2s

July 20, 2009 by Leave a Comment

cracked_kindle_2Amazon have decided to make a complete u-turn on the original decision not to replace cracked Amazon Kindle 2’s. Amazon have now confirmed that replacement’s will happen.

The original stance by Amazon was that they were going to charge $200 to fix the damage as their warranty did not cover cracks. However, after a class-action lawsuit was started (many had this problem) which appears to have convinced Amazon to replace broken items. [Read more…]

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Kindle DX Gets Taken Apart

June 12, 2009 by 1 Comment

The Kindle DX is an ebook reader built and sold by Amazon. It has a 9.7 inch screen making it larger then the recently released Kindle 2. Other features include auto rotation and a 3G wireless connection which allows you to download eBooks from the Amazon store while on the move. With it having a larger screen it’s easier to read then the original although it is obviously a little larger.

The Kindle DX started shipping just a few days ago over at Amazon and someone has already taken one apart to show the innards to the world. [Read more…]

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Amazon Kindle DX – 9.7″ Screen

May 6, 2009 by 3 Comments

amazon-kindle-dxAmazon have just released details of a new ebook reader named the Kindle DX. The Kindle DX comes soon after the launch of the Kindle 2 just a few months ago. The DX features a larger screen measuring 9.7″ which has 16 shades of gray providing very clear and sharp images.

The Kindle DX measures just over 1/3 of an inch in thickness and has storage enough to carry 3500 books, periodicals and documents around with you at all times.

The screen on the DX is auto-rotating like found in many phones. Should you want to read a book in landscape mode you simply rotate it and the screen changes orientation. This makes it handy for viewing maps, graphs and other data more suited to a wider display.

A PDF reader can be found inside allowing you to easily view PDF documents that you download to it from your computer. With wireless 3G built in you can access books from almost anywhere and 3G provides quick access allowing books to be downloaded in under 60 seconds. [Read more…]

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Kindle 2 Available at Amazon

February 23, 2009 by 1 Comment

amazon-kindle-2The Amazon Kindle 2 has now been launched and is available over at Amazon. This new eBook reader is a step up from the original Kindle which already was a fantastic device. More details after the jump. [Read more…]

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Kindle 2 New Wireless Reading from Amazon

February 9, 2009 by 1 Comment

amazon-kindle-2The Kindle was Amazon’s attempt at entering the ebook market and it did extremely well. As with all electronic devices though, it’s time for an upgrade. Say hello to the Kindle 2. The Kindle 2 is more sleek then the original measuring just over 1/3 of an inch thick while giving access to over 230,000 books with in 60 seconds over 3G networks. Lets take a look at this fantastic looking device. [Read more…]

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Amazon Kindle Gutted

December 1, 2007 by Leave a Comment

Amazon Kindle
Unboxing ceremonies tend to be where a webmaster whips out an electronic gadget out of it’s box and shows you the unpacking process including what comes in the box. Rapid Repair took it a step further by actually taking the product out of it’s casing. This product was the new Amazon Kindle which is a new eBook reader from Amazon. Check out RapidRepair for the full taking apart procedure.

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Amazon’s Kindle eBook Reader

November 20, 2007 by Leave a Comment

the Kindle Book Reader
The Kindle from Amazon is a new eBook reader which has an e-paper display providing a sharp high res screen which reads like real paper. The device is wireless allowing it to connect up and get books in less then a minute. It does not need syncing die to the wireless features. More then 88000 books are available right now as well as news papers and other popular magazines. The Kindle can hold over 200 titles in it’s memory which is plenty to keep the avid reader going. The wireless features are not wifi though. Instead they have opted for an EVDO connection which means you do not have to be in a wifi hotspot to download books. As long as you have a cell phone signal then all should be good. If wireless is on all the time then you need to charge the book every other day. If you switch off the wireless features then the battery will power the device for over a week.

It looks like a nice eBook reader with some handy built in tools. I have yet to compare the screen to that of the page on a book, but from what reports say, it is supposed to be just as easy on the eyes. Will it convert you away from paper books?

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Rechargeable LED Reading Glasses

February 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment

If you are still using an older Amazon Kindle (the one without the front-lit screen), or just a regular book then perhaps you need to get some of these rechargeable LED reading glasses.

The glasses contain a couple of bright LEDs that light up the pages of your book for up to 2.5 hours between charges, and as the name suggests, they are rechargeable as well.

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Amazon press conference going ahead on September 6

August 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Amazon has sent out invites for a press conference it is holding on September 6th. The event is being held in Santa Monica and at the moment, that’s all that is being announced by the company.

Speculation at the moment is revolving around the launch of a new Kindle Fire 2 or perhaps even a smartphone. Alternative options could be a new generation Kindle announced (of the reader variety), perhaps one with colour eInk, or perhaps back-lit.

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7-Inch iPad Rumoured for October 2012 Launch with a $250 Price Tag

May 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment

I’m not too convinced with this just yet, but a rumour is going around now indicating that a 7 (or so) inch iPad will be launching in October with a price tag in the region of $200 to $250. The tablet will be aggressively priced which will allow it to compete with the likes of the Amazon Kindle Fire.

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