Today Barnes & Noble finally unveiled their foray into the eReader world that Sony and Amazon have thus far been dominating with the Nook.  At first glance, it looks suspiciously similar to a Kindle and does have many of the same features–instant ebook downloads, $9.99 best sellers,  E ink display, in text dictionary, and wireless […]
The “Kindle Killer” is here – Barnes & Noble’s Nook Read More
Protect your Kindle 2 or original Kindle eBook reader with the Kozette from Monkey Lisa. Like a traditional book cover, this wrap and tote slips over an existing Kindle cover. Reflect your own style by choosing from several designs. Each Kozette is reversible, giving you two, interchangeable designs for one price ($19.00). It’s washable too.
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I recently spent a lot of time in waiting rooms and found that when I got bored with my Kindle and wanted to swap it out for my MP3 player I had no easy place to put my reading glasses. (This was before I saw the review on the Periscope Lighted Folio. ) I was
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Once upon a time, I constantly found myself on a quest to find the perfect PDA case. These days I don’t even use a case with my smartphone, but I still find myself on a case quest… But this time I’m on the hunt for the perfect cover for my Amazon Kindle. So far, I
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I really like my Kindle eBook reader, but I’m always wishing that it had a backlight. Yeah, I know that E-ink displays can’t be backlit, but that doesn’t stop me from wanting on though 🙂 In the mean time, I might check out the Periscope Lighted Folio. It’s a cover that also features a built-in
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Andrea Nadosy, Founder & CEO of Bobarra contacted me to tell me about their line of fabric and leather Kindle covers. According to Andrea, “The covers are inspired by classic 1950s aesthetics. The add vintage elegance to high-tech devices, imbuing them with a splash of mystery and intrigue. Our pieces seamlessly combine function and fashion,
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I think these might be the first hard shell cases that I’ve seen for the Kindle 2. They are from Kindle Chaos (interesting company name…) and are available in a couple different styles and colors. They also sell leather and silicone cases. The plastic version shown above looks pretty nifty to me and is priced
Hardshell cases for your Amazon Kindle 2 – Kindle Chaos Read More
Today Judie of GearDiary and I are going to give you our impressions of the Oberon Design Kindle Covers. My comments are in Blue Italics and Judie’s comments will be in Black. Like many who own an Amazon Kindle or Kindle 2, Julie and I have grown to greatly enjoy the convenience of carrying our
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Check out these absolutely gorgeous Kindle 1 and 2 covers by Oberon Design. They are made of leather with a pewter fastener and there are 18 different designs to choose from. I love the trees. And the Celtic designs. And the Dragon. And… Ok, I want one of each 🙂
Digital goes renaissance with Oberon Design Kindle covers Read More
If you have an Amazon Kindle, you can now subscribe to The Gadgeteer to receive all the latest reviews and news automatically delivered to your wireless ebook reader. There is a subscription price of $1.99 per month (Amazon set this price, not me), but hey, it’s just one more way to keep up with your
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If you recently purchased the Kindle 2 e-book reader, you might have been surprised to find out that Amazon failed to include any type of protective case. If you remember, the original Kindle included a cover. A lame one, but it was better than nothing. Luckily, it didn’t take long at all for cases and
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The last time I read an ‘analog’ book, was… ummmm… Wow, I can’t even remember. I’ve been reading e-books on my PDAs and now smartphones for years now. I think the first device that I recall reading on was the Palm V. I love being able to carry a bookcase of books in my pocket.
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I ordered the Kindle 2 last week and am really looking forward to getting my hands on it next Wednesday. I purchased the original model for Rob and he wrote an excellent review at the end of 2007. I have had one at my house too because a couple of months ago, Oprah featured the
Kindle 2 – Preparing for its arrival by making book lists Read More
Kindle cover that also features a built-in retractable reading light, as well as notepad and pen holders.
Spotlight Gadget: Periscope for Kindle Read More
It usually isn’t long after the arrival of a new gadget that accessories start to show up. Like many other gadgets, the Amazon Kindle comes with a basic cover to protect it straight out of the box, leaving the creation of more elaborate and fashionable cases to third parties. Recently, Waterfield Designs became one of the first companies to introduce cases for the Kindle, in three different designs.
Amazon Kindle Waterfield Cases Read More
A couple of weeks ago, Amazon made a huge media splash with the introduction of the Kindle, their entry into the field of e-book hardware. With bundled wireless access to its online store, a keyboard for searching, and Amazon’s clout in the publishing industry, the Kindle is not quite like any of the other e-book readers available today. But how does it actually stack up, and will it bring e-books to the masses who have never used them before?