by marcham93
Anyone think the Amazon Kindle 4 might be announced also this Wednesday?
I know the Kindle Fire tablet will be announced, but it seems they are also due for a new eink reader. Maybe something with a touchscreen...
Heads up! A newer version of this product is out!
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by snavelykl
I am going to be one of those people who dislikes this. The Kindle 3 is beautiful...
but the kindle 1 and 2 look like that one device you show your kids in 40 years that even you know was horribly designed at the time. Way to get with it with the Kindle 3 amazon.
by tsat23
Kindle 2 or Nook 3G.
What is the better eBook reader between the Kindle 2 and Nook 3G that has the following features: books about history and politics, easy interface, good performance (fast), best feature set.
by ryan
Jakob Nielsen conducted a usability study comparing reading experiences on the iPad (iBooks), Kindle, PC, and printed book.
The results (presented in both speed and satisfaction) are pretty interesting. Granted, it's not a massive survey with hundreds of data points, but people didn't seem as attached to books as I might have expected: "After using each device, we asked users to rate their satisfaction on a 1–7 scale, with 7 being the best score. iPad, Kindle, and the printed book all scored fairly high at 5.8, 5.7, and 5.6, respectively. The PC, however, scored an abysmal 3.6." More here:...
by FMarandola
Nook, kindle, or ipad? Get the nook. I was torn between the three devices.
I'm an avid reader so ruling out the ipad was an easy decision since it is pretty much as uncomfortable as reading a book on my laptop. Although it can do many things other than display books, the screen will hurt your eyes after a while. The e ink screen is amazing. So, i chose the nook and here are some reasons to consider if you can't decide either. 1) Books: not only do you have a choice from the ones barnes & noble offers, but you also get access to free books from google...
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by ryan
Just spent the afternoon reading on the iPad, and I have to confess, I'm enjoying it much more than I anticipated, especially after my earlier post in…
favor of E Ink-based devices like the Kindle 2 ( http://gdgt.com/discuss/will-kindle-and-e-book-rea... ). The iPad as a reading device by no means perfect -- it's heavy, reflective, and sometimes a bit unwieldy. But between iBooks and the Kindle app (which are both very well done), Instapaper (big ups to the gdgt community on that: http://gdgt.com/discuss/possible-send-links-ipad-t... ), and the NYT Editors' Choice app, there is a lot to love, and as...
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by CarlT
I'm wondering how long users of the Kindle (like me) or other e-readers are going to be happy with the black and white eink?
While the eink may be easier on the eyes, does anyone think that having all the colors and graphics available on the iPad or any other tablet will soon outweigh the "easy on the eyes" argument?
by greedobuck
Just ordered a Kindle 2...what do I need to know?
I broke my Sony reader (it turns out that taking things apart to see how they work isn't always a clever idea), so I panicked and immediately ordered a Kindle 2, which is the cheapest, easiest option for me in my country. It was either that or read on my phone, which is fine when I'm in the 'break room with the white seats' at work, but a dreadful thought overall, especially when I'm in the middle of a long, awesome sci-fi novel... It will arrive early next week, so I'd...
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Kindle Accessories and Covers
I recently received a Kindle 2 as a gift and I'm thoroughly enjoying but I have to say I'm getting a little overwhelmed by all the accessories as well as all the cover selections. Can anyone advise me on what might be considered a must have accessory? Also can you recommned a favorite Kindle 2 cover? Thanks!
by sandblade
Is Kindle 2 due for a refresh soon?
I would really like to wait until a Kindle 3 comes out before buying an ereader. With all the competition that has come out in the last few months, I wonder if Amazon is working overtime to come up with a hardware refresh. I suppose I would like either a new Kindle or a dramatic price drop. Things I'd like to see in a new Kindle *Get rid of the screen cracking/cover connector problem *A faster processor for faster book loads *True 300dpi equivalency (fantasy I know, probably won't happen...
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by peter
Instapaper - Anyone using it with their Kindle?
I'm already inclined to buy a Kindle, but saw that Instapaper improved its Kindle support the other day, which is something that makes getting one even more attractive to me now. Was wondering if anyone else on the site has been using Instapaper with their Kindle and how they like it and whether the new version is a significant improvement or not.
by ryan
Will Kindle (and e-book readers) survive in a post-iPad world? I think so.
So I turned on my Kindle 2 for the first time since the iPad launch (hey, it's been a busy week!), and I have to say, the sheen hasn't been dulled. Yeah, the industrial design is still a little haphazard for my tastes, I still really dislike the directional stick, and the screen feels feels as small and limiting as ever. But damn it, E Ink still has the look and eye-feel of paper, and after spending the last few decades reading and working on a computer, I feel pretty confident that iPad...
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by ryan
Upgrade that Kindle firmware
I was pretty sure my Kindle firmware is out of date (running v2.0.3 - 327610024), and as it turns out, that was the case! Thankfully, Amazon's got a handy guide posted for kickstarting Kindle firmware updates if yours didn't get it over the air yet. It's here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.htm... The long and short is: download the file, put it in your Kindle's root directory, go to settings, and hit update kindle. Nice! Not so nice: it won't...
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by edenfine
Great device nomatter what apple releases today.
As much as I love apple products from their routers, phones, to their laptops; there is just something about reading on and LCD screen that isn't a great book reading experience. In my opinion humble as it may be the Kindle will have a place in my gadget life forever because of the experience it offers. Though it is limited to reading black and white text. It delivers extremely well on its one function; being an e-reader! This device was made to read books not play farmville and watch the...
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by jive
What's the big deal about E-Ink? Can't stand it
Not sure what all the rave is about E-Ink Displays. I just played with the kindle, and I really honestly don't like it. It's dull, people say it's easy on the eyes, but I really don't think so, and it does this weird blink whenever you turn the page. Sure you can read in the direct sunlight, but really, who want's to? I personally have been simply using stanza on the iphone, and can read my books at night with the lights turned out... am I missing something here?
Should i get kindle2 or nook?
Just a quick question...should i get kindle 2 or nook? I really don't know which to choose. If neither of the two, which should i get? Thanks
by Thewolfden
Kindle 2 In Canada
Any thoughts? Pros and Cons? Why would I buy this product instead of the Sony Reader? I currently buy books through audible.com and hard copies at a discount of 38-45% from Indigo/Chapters. Is it true that I have to buy the books from the US store and get hit with exchange rates on my CC? Cheers.
by falz3tta
Images in newspapers/magazines outside of the United States
I noticed when looking online at the Kindle edition of a UK newspaper it said underneath: "Newspapers and magazines delivered outside the U.S. will not include photos and other images." Does anyone here have an Amazon Kindle with an account based outside of the United States? Could they confirm that absolutely no images show up in the newspapers/magazines?