Category Archives: Kindle 2

How to make the most of Kindle 2.5.2

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Chris Walters

So let’s say your Kindle is now upgraded to the most recent version of the software, which as of today is 2.5.2 2.5.3. Now what do you do? Some geeks (like me) keep going on about how awesome it is, … Continue reading →

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Kindle software update 2.5.2 now available for everyone!

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Chris Walters

It’s here! It’s finally arrived! If, like me, you’ve been waiting for weeks now for that “late May” software update, you can turn off your Kindle’s wireless and download the update right now from Amazon’s website. There are four different … Continue reading →

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M-Edge's new waterproof Guardian Case is now available for sale

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Chris Walters

It’s arriving a little late, but not so late that you can’t grab one for the summer: the new Guardian Case from M-Edge is designed to keep your Kindle 2 safe and dry up to 3 feet deep, and it’s … Continue reading →

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Get Kindlerama directly on your Kindle every day

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Chris Walters

Just in case you didn’t know, Kindlerama is available on the Amazon Kindle Store under the blogs section. It’s the easiest way to access Kindlerama on your Kindle, and fresh content is pushed out as soon as I post it. … Continue reading →

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Kindle still on top in latest Consumer Reports tests

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Chris Walters

With so many ebook devices from both new and established companies hitting the market this year, I keep waiting for Amazon’s Kindle to slip from the top spot. According to Consumer Reports, however, it’s still the best bang for your … Continue reading →

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Thinking of buying a Kindle? Wait until August

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Chris Walters

So here’s the latest round of news/rumors on the Kindle: last week, Bloomberg announced that two anonymous people confirmed there will be a thinner, faster Kindle released in August. It won’t have a color screen or use touchscreen technology, but … Continue reading →

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Where's that Kindle 2.5 update?

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Chris Walters

It’s June 1st, and if you’re at all like me, you’re still reading on a Kindle running the 2.3.3 software (switch to your “Settings” screen and look in the lower right corner). Back in April, Kindle announced the 2.5 update … Continue reading →

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All Target stores to stock the Kindle starting June 6th

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Chris Walters

Update: Even though your local Target might have the Kindle on sale starting this weekend, you might want to wait until August when an improved model is rumored to arrive. Target’s experiment with being the first brick-and-mortar store to sell … Continue reading →

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