I’ve had some time now to play with Amazon’s 2.5 firmware upgrade for Kindle. It’s easy to upgrade (automatically), brings you some additional (and much needed) features, and just makes an already great product better. Continue reading
B&N e-book reader first look
cnet has a first look at Barnes & Noble’s entry into the e-book market.
Kindle Update
Originally posted on butlerblog.com. It makes more sense here.
I have now had a significant amount of time to get to know my Kindle and I have to say it outperformed my expectations. As an owner of a previous generation Sony (PRS-500), it is an improvement. Continue reading
Amazon Kindle
Originally posted on butlerblog.com. It makes more sense here.
Well, I finally did it. I bought myself a Kindle.
I’ve wanted one ever since they came out, but I hesitated early on with the 1st generation device. Due to the high price tag at launch, and the varied reviews, couple with the fact that I wasn’t sure I would even enjoy using an eBook reader, I decided to buy a refurbished Sony PRS-500. I liked the Sony and found the screen to be as easy to read as a regular book, unlike a backlit screen on a computer or other device. When the Kindle 2 came out, I thought I would upgrade but again, I could not justify the price tag. Continue reading
It’s Finally Here
Originally posted on butlerblog.com. It makes more sense here.
For those of you that are, like me, big fans of books, information, knowledge, and just plain cool stuff, one of the best things since Project Gutenberg is finally here – Google Print. Continue reading