Tag Archives: kindle

Introducing the Kindle Gutenberg Bookreader

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Rob Beschizza

The end-user license agreement is up at McSweeney’s: Congratulations on purchasing the newest iteration of our electronic readers, the Kindle Genius Browser. We have made this new device compatible with all previous versions of the e-book, but there are some … Continue reading →

Is Apple’s tablet a kindle-killer?

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Rob Beschizza

At Gizmodo, Briam Lam writes about the true target of Apple’ tablet: readers. Two people related to the NYTimes have separately told me that in June, paper was approached by Apple to talk about putting the paper on a “new … Continue reading →

Kindle hidden inside a book

Posted on August 15, 2009 by Rob Beschizza

BustedTypewriter makes and sells these unusual Kindle-holders. More. Product page via Book Patrol]

Delete this book

Posted on July 18, 2009 by Rob Beschizza

Every time I see my living room bookshelf, I feel silly. This is because it’s the ultimate poseur bookshelf. Continue reading →

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Rob Beschizza

Sheet music is now available for Kindle. [Amazon via Gadget Lab]

The Kindle Boondoggle

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Joel Johnson

Eldritch Weaselsnake: So, when the Kindle store was first introduced, the prices were a breath of fresh air: finally some reality in ebook pricing. In-print hardbacks were never more than $10.00. Paperbacks were deeply discounted from list price (30 to … Continue reading →

E Ink acquisition sets stage for color epaper by 2010

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Joel Johnson

Reuters: Prime View said on Monday it would pay about $215 million for E Ink, whose flexible digital displays are used in Amazon’s Kindle and the Sony Reader. … E Ink Vice President Sriram Peruvemba said the deal would provide … Continue reading →

Why the Kindle DX doesn’t have a WiFi-only option

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Rob Beschizza

Cnet’s Larry Dignon points out that the Kindle DX is not economical for students. In year three, that student will start saving money via the Kindle ($1,464 on paper textbooks vs. $1,239). The big caveat here: I didn’t include the … Continue reading →

9.7-inch Kindle DX brings big screen to e-book reader

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Rob Beschizza

Amazon’s Kindle DX has a 9.7″ e-ink display with 1200×824 pixels, 16 shades of gray, and faster page transitions. 10.4 inches long and 7.2 wide, it is 0.38 inches thick and retains the basic capabilities of the standard model: EVDO … Continue reading →

Steven Johnson on eBooks

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Joel Johnson

Steven Berlin Johnson in the Wall Street Journal on eBooks and eReaders, which is large part another paean to the Kindle: On another occasion, I managed to buy and download a book on a New York City subway train, during … Continue reading →