12 Fun Facts About The Kindle Store

February 25, 2010 By 1 Comment

Whether you just got your hands on a shiny new Kindle or plan to buy one, the Kindle Store has many sweet goodies for you. Let’s take a look at some fun facts behind the dedicated online shop.

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1. The Kindle Store Is Open 24/7 -With a simple click of the mouse, anytime day or night you have a HUGE library of reading and or entertainment material available to you, via the Kindle Store.

2. Over 420,000 Books Await – One of the biggest advantages of the Kindle over other ebook readers, is the sheer volume of books at your disposal. In fact, well over four hundred thousand titles await online at the Kindle store or via the reader itself. A massive collection of books, by any definition.

3. Free Kindle For PC App – Download the app which allows you to purchase and read any of the thousands of Kindle titles, on your desktop computer or laptop. No Kindle required. Easy, low-maintenance and 100% free to use.

4. New! Kindle For Blackberry App – Amazon recently announced a new app to their line of readers, the Kindle for Blackberry app, which brings digital reading to your crackberry. Compatible with the most popular Blackberry models, including the Bold, Storm and Curve.

5. Free Kindle For Mac App – Mac addict? Try the Kindle for Mac app and begin a reading adventure like no other.

6. Free Kindle For iPhone App -Don’t do Blackberry? Then the Kindle for iPhone app should be right up your alley. This sweet little app turns your already juiced up smartphone into even smarter territory, with a digital reading app. A simple download via the cell phone itself or the Kindle Store, gets you on your merry reading way.

7. Featured Books Specific To Kindle DX – see which books are tailor made for the Kindle DX larger screen, such as graphic-rich novels, cookbooks, travel guides, computer books, etc.

8. Kindle Tech Support – Have questions on your Kindle reader, or need help with a technical issue? The tech support area is a must bookmark resource for all Kindle owners. You can reach them via various methods, including email or phone.

9. Manage Your Amazon Ebook Reader – Register and manage all aspects of your Kindle, including book downloads, returns, billing and more right from the Kindle Store page.

10. Buy A Cool Accessory – Need a new cover to protect and keep your digital reader dust and scratch free? The selection found on Amazon can’t be beat, everything from neoprene sleeves to hard shell cases can be bought with a simple click of the mouse.

11. Score Some Sweet Night time (or Commute) Reading – What is Kindle for, if not for reading. Start your sweet collection of digital books by visiting the Kindle Store and browsing the many titles available. Try a New York Times Best Seller or perhaps a newspaper or blog is more your style. Whatever nighttime or commute reading you seek, surely you’ll find it online at Amazon. Don’t forget about the awesome book freebies as well, there are plenty for you to download. Search for “freebies” when at the store page.

12. Oprah’s Book Club Pick’s For The Kindle – find out what are the top book club picks for the Kindle, from the queen of all media Oprah.

All this and more you can do anytime via your desktop computer or laptop at the Kindle Store. Be sure to bookmark the page!

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Free Kindle From Amazon?

February 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment

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The Tech Crunch blog is making a bold statement, when it said (on Feb. 12th) that Amazon MIGHT giveaway a free Kindle to “Prime” subscribers.

The story (or should I say rumor) is that Amazon wants to gift a Kindle to its very best customers, those who sign-up for the Prime shipping program. These are the customers who make multiple purchases on Amazon monthly and also most likely buy lots of ebooks as well. But may (or may not) own a Kindle, yet.

Amazon is betting that the Kindle freebie offer, entices “Prime” customers to go for it.

This is a rumor at the moment, no official word has come out from Amazon, so hold your wallets for now. But we’ll keep you posted if (and when) this happens.

via Tech Crunch

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What Will Ebook Prices Cost When iPad Launches?

February 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment

There’s a lot of talk and buzz lately on ebook prices, especially since Apple announced their iPad tablet. What’s interesting to me, is that the iPad isn’t really billed or marketed as a digital reader. Yet, it’s already forcing changes in the ebook reader space.

Unbelievable!

Or maybe not. They have a force and sheer network no one can compete with. Not even Amazon. Not too mention a legion of high-income crazed fans, who will literally pay ANY price Apple places on  any of their products.

What is the latest in the Amazon versus Apple war? Another big publisher Hachette Books has withdrawn from the $9.99 price point for NYT best sellers. An absolute blow to Amazon and it’s low price ebook model. And this is before the iPad has even launched. It seems Apple is out to monopolize the ebook reader space as it has done with digital music and iTunes.

It’s clear now that those who complained the Kindle is too pricey and why buy an ebook at $9.99 when you can’t loan it, sell it or place it in your book shelf – will have to shell out ALOT more for both an ebook reader and ebooks. Well, assuming you just can’t live without another highly hyped Apple product. And c’mon, let’s face it – Apple iPad sales (come March) will be through the roof.

Higher priced ebooks suck for small book publishers, independent book shops, and of course avid book readers.

But the question remains, what will ebook prices cost when the iPad launches in March?

via Gizmodo

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Do You Want Your Kindle To Multi Task?

January 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment

That pretty much seems to be the Kindle QUESTION in 2010. Because of competing digital readers and of course, the omni-potent and all mighty Apple iPad, Apple iSlate (or whatever it ends up being called), many are proclaiming that it should do more or BE MORE than a digital book reader.

But why?

It’s clear that Kindle owners don’t want it to BE MORE. They simply want to READ BOOKS through the Amazon device. Read below two quotes from the recent article posted on PC World.

The Kindle is NOT competing with the iPad. The Kindle is not intended to be a computer. It’s a book. A BOOK. BOOOOK. Read my lips. BOOOOK. I didn’t buy a Kindle to read email, play games, mess with Facebook, or do my bank statements on. I want a simple reliable device that I use to disappear into novels. I do NOT want it to do 1000 other things. Why is this so hard for tech journalists to understand?

I totally agree with this comment. Technies just do not get it. I love my Kindle. I read a lot of books. The Kindle makes it easier for me to read books, which I love to do. Reading books on the Kindle is superior to reading books on a computer or in a real live book. If I can also do a few other things on my Kindle, that is nice, but not necessary. I would NOT want my Kindle to mimic a computer. I have a smart phone and a computer for that.

What telling quotes. And these come from Kindle owners. Those who buy and use the device for its intended purpose, which is “to read”.

There’s talk lately about Amazon adding development for Kindle apps, which would mean things like:

  • Games
  • Photos
  • Music
  • Shopping
  • Social Networking Tools
  • and much more

Do Kindle owners want all this extra functionality? It’s clear they don’t. And it’s also clear the biggest appeal is the e-ink display. Not the flash and dash of say, an iPhone screen or other smartphone screen.

Question?

Are you excited about the announcement from Amazon, regarding Kindle apps? Or will “these apps” just become a distraction from the reading?

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Kindle Decal Stickers For Women, Part I

January 19, 2010 By 2 Comments

Just like you dressed up your iPhone or Blackberry, you want to dress up your shiny new Kindle. Right? One way to do this is via sassy Kindle Decal Stickers.

You can find quite the variety online at Amazon. Below are a few I found which I think you will like. Enjoy!

(for the Kindle 2)

Pink Tranquility Kindle Decal

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Lily Kindle Decal Skin

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Olga Kindle Decal Sticker

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Blue Kindle 2 Decal

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My Heart Kindle Decal Skin

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This last one would make a fantastic Valentine’s Day Kindle gift. And again, all are available online via Amazon. (aff links) Each Kindle decal comes with easy instructions on how to apply and if you buy two, you get free shipping. Keep this in mind.

If you don’t particularly fancy the white minimalistic look of your Kindle 2, then give these skins a try.

Which one of the five is your fave? Chime in below.

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Kindle Charger, Where To Find A Replacement

January 14, 2010 By 4 Comments

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Did you lose or misplace the original Kindle charger that came with your digital reader? Not to worry, as finding a replacement is a click away.

If you didn’t lose or misplace your Kindle Charger, but want an extra for the car or office, trusted online retailer Amazon has one for less than $20.  The small and portable charger (which is pictured above) is the wall AC charger which works on both the Kindle 2 and Kindle DX.

Also in the box are two connectors for either foreign or domestic charging.

available via Amazon

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Beatrix Potter Books Available Via Kindle

January 12, 2010 By 1 Comment

Sometimes, two great ideas that are as diverse as chalk and cheese come together to give us the most amazing of experiences. One such idea is the Amazon Kindle. Its like a library that is portable and fits in your backpack. Amazon Kindle is the new book reading software device launched by Amazon heralding a new era for book lovers. Now you can carry as many books as you want without being saddled by the weight.

What’s an even more amazing idea is having all the books by your favorite author on such a platform. The name that comes to mind here is Beatrix Potter. If you’ve grown up following the adventures of Peter the Rabbit, and an you are an ardent fan of ‘The Pie and the Patty Pan‘ then buying an Amazon Kindle will be the best gift you can give to yourself.

Amazon Kindle offers the entire collection of Beatrix Potter books, illustrated as well as text versions. Some of the popular works of Beatrix Potter included in the Amazon Kindle series are:

  • Johnny Town-Mouse
  • Timmy Tiptoes
  • Flopsy Bunnies
  • Miss Moppet
  • Pipling Bland
  • Ginger and Pickles
  • Benjamin Bunny
  • Tom Kitten
  • Jeremy Fisher (to name just a few)

You can browse through the collection using keywords, tags, and table of contents. The Kindle interface is easy to navigate through and the screen easy on eyes. Great for kids, too! In fact, this is a growing segment within Kindle users.

So? What are you waiting for? Grab your copy…err…the entire Beatrix Potter collection in one go…today!

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How To Replace The Battery On A Kindle 2

December 23, 2009 By 1 Comment

Whether you received the Amazon Kindle 2 as a gift this year or treated yourself to the wireless digital reader, at some point in the future you will want or need to replace the battery.

But how?

Great question and that is what we are here for. We will start by letting you know that on the Kindle 2 the battery is not replaceable (or more aptly put) it can’t be removed. For some unknown reason (some speculate to make it lighter) Amazon decided to keep the Kindle battery a thing of mystery.

However all is not lost, as you can depending on your circumstance, ask for a replacement KINDLE. The device itself.

As one would imagine, there are stipulations and they are as follows. You can request a replacement Kindle if:

  • the device is still under warranty
  • the device is not operable

So not entirely an easy replacement, but if you meet the requirements above you just might score a brand new Kindle. Be sure to check your warranty and give Amazon a call or send off an email support query.

Or

You can bypass Amazon altogether and purchase a third-party battery made for the Kindle 2, such as the one sold on Amazon from BatteryBob.com. However this can null and void your warranty and if anything should happen to your beloved Kindle while you’re trying to DIY, you could be SOL.

Your call.

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