Month: May 2010
Kindle DX accessibility lawsuit settled
When Amazon Kindle DX with 9.7″ eInk screen was announced it was dubbed “academic eReader”. Academic publications and textbooks don’t display well on a smaller 6″ screen. When the device…
Finding a Booklight that is Right for You
After searching for the best book light to use with the Kindle, I came across the Kandle, by Ozeri. According to the product description, the Kandle can be used on…
Google Editions to Compete with Amazon Kindle in eBook Market
Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) has announced its intention to enter eBook market in June, 2009. Then there were some preliminary announcements of deals with publishers. But as Sony (NYSE:SNE), B&N (NYSE:BKS) kept…
The Nook Surpasses Kindle in Sales for March
In March 2010, the Nook surpassed the Kindle in sales. So much for all of that hype around the iPad being such a fierce competitor for the Kindle. The Nook…
Kindle Books from March 2009 to May 2010
It has been 14 months since I monitor Kindle book store size on a daily basis. I started it in April 2009. Back then Kindle software 2.0.2 was just released,…
Take your nook Shopping!
One of the things that B&N has been advertising since the nook first debuted is an enhanced in-store experience. With the recently released 1.3 patch, they’ve really delivered. Here’s how…
2.5 Update Brings Facebook And Twitter to Kindle and Kindle DX
In a fairly timely manner, given the recent impressive nook functionality update, Amazon gives the Kindle a few new features that are actually something to get excited about for once.…
Reading the Kindle Can Help You Sleep
For those who enjoy reading in bed, there is a major reason why you should reach for a Kindle instead of an iPad. Studies show that reading the iPad in…
The Kindle Makes a Great Mother’s Day Gift
Amazon is offering free 2 day shipping for the Kindle just in time for Mother’s Day, which is May 9th. According to Amazon’s advertising campaign, the Kindle is their #1…
I Never Would Have Thought of That…
I found myself sitting down recently with a relative of a friend of a friend, back on a break during her first year in college, and talking about my enthusiasm…