Amazon's Kindle can read books aloud, but if you're blind it can be difficult to turn that function on without help. Now two universities say they will shun the device until Amazon changes the setup. The National Federation of the Blind planned to announce Wednesday that the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Syracuse University won't consider big rollouts of the electronic reading device unless Amazon makes it more accessible to visually impaired students. Both schools have some Kindles... Read Full Story
Belkin Neoprene Kindle Case (Fits 6" Display, Latest Generation Kindle) From Belkin Components Product Description The Belkin Neoprene Sleeve Case for Amazon Kindle 2 protects your Kindle from bumps and scratches, keeping your ebook reader looking new and working great. With a slim, good-looking design, this soft and durable neoprene case keeps your Kindle protected during your travels while minimizing additional bulk and weight for easy portability. Small Size, Big Protection Belkin's... Read Full Story
Digital readers are becoming more common with both faculty and students using them for personal reading. It is an obvious choice that we look to see if course material already in e-book format can be easily converted for successful teaching and learning. Users of digital readers cite the convenience, portability, and large storage capacity as compelling reasons for their use in courses. With a Kindle DX, one can easily carry a year’s worth or more of course readings in a lightweight device... Read Full Story
Newest Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6-Inch Display, Global Wireless, Latest Generation) is Kindle Slim: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines Lightweight: At 10.2 ounces, lighter than a typical paperback Books in Under 60 Seconds: Get books delivered wirelessly in less than 60 seconds; no PC required 3G Wireless: 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle; no annual contracts, no monthly fees, and no hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots International Coverage: Enjoy... Read Full Story
Kindle 2 : First Impressions from a Kindle 1 owner On the one hand I love my Kindle 1... I use it everyday, I subscribe to my favorite newspaper, I mark up my books with annotations, highlights and bookmarks. On the other hand my Kindle 1 annoys me... unintended page changes, the awkward way I sometimes have to hold it to keep from hitting buttons, the sometimes slow page refresh, and the screen freezes that now has me traveling with a paper clip lest I need to do a reset while commuting on... Read Full Story
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Amazon’s Kindle can read books aloud, but if you’re blind it can be difficult to turn that function on without help. Now two universities say they will shun the device until Amazon changes the setup.
The National Federation of the Blind announced Wednesday that the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Syracuse University in New York won’t consider big rollouts of the electronic reading device unless Amazon makes it... Read Full Story
Amazon.com on Tuesday released free software that lets people read the online retail titan's electronic Kindle books on personal computers. The Kindle for PC application syncs with Amazon's popular e-readers so people can switch from one to the other without losing track of which page they were on in a given work. "Kindle for PC is the perfect companion application for customers who own a Kindle or Kindle DX," said Amazon vice president Ian Freed. "Kindle for PC is also a great way for... Read Full Story
There are currently a large number of manufacturers fighting it out in the nascent, but rapidly expanding, e-book reader marketplace. The high level of competition is a good indication that rapid growth is expected in this area. And this strong competition will be good news for consumers as manufacturers fight amongst themselves to enhance specifications and reduce prices. There is an impressive list of major players who have e-book readers in various stages of development - and in some cases... Read Full Story
Amazon.com has released its free Kindle for PC application that allows users to read books on their personal computer without having to own the e-reader device.
The move comes as Amazon aims to make it s Kindle content available on a broader range of devices. Kindle books can now be read on the iPhone, iPod touch, Kindle DX and now a PC.
Amazon has made its Kindle for PC available for free download to users in over 100 countries. The U.S. Kindle store offers access to more than 360,000... Read Full Story
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