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Amazon phasing out Kindle Touch

, Oct 23rd 2012 Discuss [0]

With the recent launch of Amazon's new Kindle Paperwhite ereader, it seems the company is beginning to phase out its older models. Last week, we saw the Kindle DX quietly get the ax, and now it looks like Amazon will be quietly killing off the Kindle Touch as well. The Kindle Paperwhite is replacing the Kindle Touch from the looks of it. Read The Full Story

Amazon posts disclaimer on Kindle Paperwhite limitations

, Oct 12th 2012 Discuss [0]

Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite has proven to be a hit amongst avid ebook readers. The improved contrast and the front-lit display are one of the device's best features, but it doesn't come without its quirks. Amazon issued a disclaimer today that addresses some of the drawbacks of the Kindle Paperwhite, and aims to inform potential buyers about the product. Read The Full Story

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite can now be jailbroken

, Oct 5th 2012 Discuss [0]

If you happened to get your hands on a Kindle Paperwhite before they eventually sold out, you're definitely one of the lucky ones. You also might be happy to know that a jailbreak was discovered for the device, so if you're feeling adventurous and enjoy taking risks, this might be something that you're interested in. Read The Full Story

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite sold out, backordered 4-6 weeks

, Oct 3rd 2012 Discuss [0]

If you're thinking about springing for one of Amazon's new Kindle Paperwhite ereaders, you're out of luck. The company says they're currently sold out of the new device (both models) and will be on backorder for approximately 4 to 6 weeks. Then again, that gives you plenty of time to think about whether you really want one or not. Read The Full Story

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Review

, Sep 30th 2012 Discuss [0]

Amazon’s Kindle Fire has been the star of the show as late, but we can’t forget they have a huge hand in the eReader world. Amazon isn’t ready to leave their bread and butter behind and with that we have the all new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, the first Kindle with a front lit or built-in light for perfect reading anywhere. No longer will night readers have to keep a nearby lamp on and disturb others, or clip on a retro-style light. Does the new Paperwhite deliver on its promise for perfect reading anywhere? Read on to find out.

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Kindle Paperwhite hands-on

, Sep 6th 2012 Discuss [0]

Amazon made a ton of major announcements during its press event today, wowing the crowd with the reveal multiple new Kindle Fires including an HD variant. While the Kindle Fire HD is certainly something to get excited about, so is the Kindle Paperwhite, Amazon’s latest iteration in its line of Kindle eReaders. Don’t be fooled by your expectations for eReaders, though, because the Kindle Paperwhite brings a number of innovations to the table.


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Kindle Singles reaches 3.5 million sold

, Sep 6th 2012 Discuss [0]

In addition to announcing some new devices today, Amazon is also touting the strength of Kindle eBook sales. Talking about Kindle Singles - essays, short stories, so forth - specifically, Amazon says that 3.5 million have been sold. Even better is the fact that that 35 Kindle Singles have reached the Kindle top 50, which definitely isn't a bad figure for Amazon to be boasting, especially when Kindle Singles offers less conventional reading material than most are used to. Read The Full Story

Kindle Paperwhite arrives with backlit screen

, Sep 6th 2012 Discuss [0]

Just as we were expecting, Amazon pulled the veil off the newest iteration of the Kindle today. Dubbed the Kindle Paperwhite, by far the most noteworthy feature about this new eReader is its display. With it, we're seeing Amazon make a departure from the Pearl E Ink display it has used in previous Kindles and instead go for a white display that comes complete with a backlight. Read The Full Story

Next-gen E-Ink Kindle could get illuminated screen

, Apr 6th 2012 Discuss [4]

Amazon's next-gen e-ink Kindle may come with a front-lit screen, according to TechCrunch, which claims to have caught a glimpse of an early prototype. The e-ink display offers a more comfortable paper-like reading experience, but like paper it can only be read during the day or in well-lit conditions. Read The Full Story

Amazon Kindle originally based on CEO Bezos’ BlackBerry

, Sep 30th 2011 Discuss [7]

There's no doubt the original Kindle, although popular, wasn't all that attractive. It had an angular design with a split keyboard and an odd scroll wheel. And now we know why. According to the NY Times, who spoke with an early Kindle hardware designer, that original version was so ugly because it was modeled after Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' BlackBerry smartphone. Read The Full Story

Kindle Fire IPS display vs Kindle Touch E-Ink [Video]

, Sep 28th 2011 Discuss [24]

While we won’t get too crazy here we do have a few photos and video comparing the display on both the Kindle Fire and the Kindle Touch 3G. With the Kindle Fire we have a 7″ IPS panel with a 1024 x 600 resolution that features great colors and exceptional viewing angles. The Kindle Touch features the popular e-ink technology we have seen before and as always it looks great for e-ink. We’ll let you decide for yourself so check out the photos and video after the break.

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Kindle Touch 3G hands-on

, Sep 28th 2011 Discuss [5]

Amazon’s shift from keyboards to touch isn’t quite wholescale, but fingers are definitely the way forward for the new Kindle range. We’ve just grabbed some hands-on time with the Amazon Kindle Touch and Touch 3G at the retailer’s launch event today, and there’s a lot to like about how compact the ereaders have become now that they’ve shed the physical ‘boards.

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