Category Archives: devices

Amazon Silk, or Amazon Browses the Web So You Don’t Have To

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Chris Walters

The Kindle Fire doesn’t come with a normal web browser, but with something Amazon is calling Amazon Silk, which is Amazon’s attempt at improving page rendering speed, browser responsiveness, and hardware limitations. Amazon has launched a blog about Amazon Silk, … Continue reading →

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Amazon says, “Kindles for everyone, even the poor!”

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Chris Walters

Someone at Amazon must have figured out that things aren’t looking good for the middle class, because the four new Kindle models announced today are all ridiculously cheap, both compared to previous Kindles and the competition. Before the end of … Continue reading →

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Like audiobooks? There’s a way to get $100 off a Kindle through Audible

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Chris Walters

Those $99 refurbished Kindles are nice, but if you want a really cheap Kindle, and you’re thinking about joining Audible, the best combo offer is one that isn’t that easy to find these days: sign up for a year of … Continue reading →

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Erotica publisher Ellora’s Cave plans to launch its own ereader device

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Chris Walters

I recently interviewed Susan Edwards, the COO of Ellora’s Cave, about news that the publisher is about to launch its own ereader device. Dubbed the ECave C71, the ereader is a Chinese-made LCD model that will be branded by the … Continue reading →

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Five reasons NOT to get a Nook Touch

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Chris Walters

Everyone loves the new Nook Touch ereader, including me. But before you get one, make sure you can live with its weaknesses. Continue reading →

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PCMag calls Nook Touch the new king of ereaders

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Chris Walters

Has the Kindle 3 been beaten by Barnes & Noble’s elegant new touchscreen Nook? Yes, says PCMag: it’s smaller, lighter, and more user friendly, with the same Pearl E Ink screen. Continue reading →

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Can you trust the battery claims for the Nook and Kindle?

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Chris Walters

Can an ereader really give you two months of reading pleasure before needing another charge? Sure, if you read for a half hour every day and never turn on wireless. Continue reading →

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American Airlines giving away 30 Nook Colors this month

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Chris Walters

American Airlines is promoting its new Android app by giving away one free Nook Color every day this month until April 28th. To enter, install the free Android app and launch it, or visit AA’s website and submit your email … Continue reading →

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