Posts Tagged ‘ kindle ’

Amazon Kindle DX Photos Leaked

Some blurry photos and specs for the new, decidedly more newspaper- and college textbook-friendly Amazon Kindle DX. Here’s what is know: it’s got a 9.7-inch display (as opposed to the current six-inch unit), a long-requested built-in PDF reader, and the ability to add annotations in addition to notes and highlights. (Engadget . . .)

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999 is the new 666

999 is the new 666

Kindle owners are staging an online protest over Kindle e-books that cost more than $9.99. The weapon they’re using is Amazon’s tagging system, as price offenders are getting hit with a special “9 99 boycott” tag. It is getting so popular that a Connecticut librarian C O’Brien, who daily tags Kindle’s over priced books with the  ’9 99 boycott’ tag and removing only when  price drops below the threshold.” Who’s fault for the high prices : Publishers, wait didn’t we hear that same song and dance with Apple and the iTunes? Where is the 999 boycott for Apple prices?...

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Shop Around – Not So Easy

Shop Around – Not So Easy

I search the internet for the best quality and best price for :   I am looking for purchase a Nokia N810.  Nokia online has it “unlocked’ for $394.00. I wonder why it needs to be unlocked . . . it isn’t a phone. I start with my usual store,Tiger Direct, is out of stock. Now I have to look to alternative sources.  I am not happy about that just because I would like it all including extended warranty. So here I go . . .  First stop the trash can of technology, Ebay: Average new price $228.53 Average used...

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The Ideal MP3 Player, Does It Exist?

The Ideal MP3 Player, Does It Exist?

Here in Ashland, Wi (Alltel Network) I am a freelance programmer, household manager, and community volunteer.  I do not have a need for a cell phone because I am always in range of wifi, but I do need a portable device that I can carry easily in my messenger bag front pocket. I currently am carrying around a laptop, which is over kill and not very convenient, light or able to keep it on without draining the battery. My Wish List Skype – I love Skype and have a SkypeIn account. Podcast Client – Being a huge fan of...

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B-Movie Musical

B-Movie Musical

In spring 2009, the movie and television theme park will debut a romantic-comedy stage show with â’dazzling production numbersâ’ and special effects (including Amazon jungle odors) called â’Creature From the Black Lagoon: The Musical.â’ Replacing the â’Fear Factorâ’ stage show, the â’Creature From the Black Lagoonâ’ Broadway-style spectacular will feature â’state-of-the-art stagecraft, acrobatic choreography and hilarious, toe-tapping music.â’ This is not a joke. The storyline describes â’an unexpectedly outrageous, strangely romantic, frequently melodic and often hilarious adventureâ’ that will leave audiences â’immersed in the ominous environment of the deepest Amazonâ’ and â’enveloped by the exotic sounds and scents of...

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