tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78168071398671052532011-11-27T16:17:08.890-08:00johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825544917547557807noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7816807139867105253.post-29525894981289908392011-04-10T10:26:00.000-07:002011-04-10T10:26:19.682-07:00<strong>The good:</strong> <span class="summary">Slimmer, more compact design than previous Kindle; improved screen with higher contrast and faster page turns; native PDF support; large library of hundreds of thousands of e-books, newspapers, magazines, and blogs via Amazon's familiar online store; Wi-Fi access to Amazon's online store; built-in keyboard for notes; with 4GB (3.3 usable) of internal memory, it's capable of storing 3,500 electronic books; eight fonts available, including two new extra-large sizes; excellent battery life; displays image files, and plays MP3 and AAC audio.</span><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>The bottom line:</strong> <span class="description" id="seodescription">The third-generation Kindle's winning combination of noteworthy upgrades--an improved screen, better battery life, lighter weight, and lower price--vaults it to the top of the e-book reader category.</span><br /><div class="reviewWrap"> <div class="reviewSummary"> <strong class="reviewHed">Review:</strong> <i><b>Editors' note:</b> As of November 22, 2010, the Amazon Kindle reviewed here has been designated a <b><a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20023574-1.html">CNET Editors' Choice</a></b>. As of December 30, 2010, Amazon has activated a <b><a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20026857-1.html">lending feature</a></b> similar to the one available on the Nook.</i> <br />Just as Apple's iPod wasn't the first MP3 player, Amazon wasn't the first company on the block to release an e-book reader; NuvoMedia's RocketBook and the early Sony Readers both beat the Kindle to market. But it's hard to argue that the online retailer's Kindle isn't the iPod of the e-book reader market. The Kindle ... <a class="readMore expandRev" href="" id="seeFReview">Expand full review</a><br /></div></div><br />Read more: <a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/amazon-kindle-review-wi-fi#ixzz1JApDwvxv" style="color: #003399;">http://reviews.cnet.com/amazon-kindle-review-wi-fi#ixzz1JApDwvxv</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7816807139867105253-2952589498128990839?l=kindleebook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825544917547557807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7816807139867105253.post-68800657008717759872011-04-07T13:13:00.000-07:002011-04-07T13:13:10.340-07:00Kindle is #1 bestselling item for two years running. It's the most-wished-for, most-gifted, and has the most 5-star reviews of any product on Amazon.com. <i>Now it's even better</i>. <br /><ul><li><b>All-New, High-Contrast E Ink Screen</b> – 50% better contrast with latest E Ink Pearl technology </li><li><b>Read in Bright Sunlight</b> - No glare </li><li><b>New and Improved Fonts</b> - New crisper, darker fonts </li><li><b>New Sleek Design</b> - 21% smaller body while keeping the same 6" size reading area </li><li><b>15% Lighter</b> - Only 247 grams, weighs less than a paperback </li><li><b>Battery Life of One Month</b> - A single charge lasts up to one month with wireless off </li><li><b>Double the Storage</b> - Up to 3,500 books </li><li><b>Books in 60 seconds</b> - Download books anytime, anywhere </li><li><b>Free 3G Wireless</b> - No monthly payments, no annual contracts </li><li><b>Built-In Wi-Fi</b> - In addition to the 3G wireless, you can connect to Wi-Fi hotspots </li><li><b>20% Faster Page Turns</b> - Seamless reading </li><li><b>Enhanced PDF Reader</b> - With dictionary lookup, notes, and highlights </li><li><b>New WebKit-Based Browser</b> - Free 3G web browsing (experimental) </li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7816807139867105253-6880065700871775987?l=kindleebook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825544917547557807noreply@blogger.com0