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Typically ebook readers are larger than PMP's with larger screens. If you're going to read for a few hours, then the screen of a typical PMP becomes pretty eye-straining (due to size, contrast, and brightness).

Devices like the Sony Reader, Cybook, and Kindle DO NOT have glowing LCD screens.

Hacker Igor Skochinsky used DRM to load Mobipocket books onto his Kindle. Using a series of scripts, he's able to convert eBook files to Amazon's AZW format and then add the necessary serial number DRM, specialized per an individual's particular Kindle.

As glued to the net as we all are, there's vast quantities of content that is not available online.

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The Laptop Celebrates Its 40th Year (Wired News)

Wednesday marks the 40th anniversary of a significant event in tech history — Alan Kay's conception of the laptop, dubbed "Dynabook." ...link to new window

The most important Kindle Accessory (I4U)

Sometimes when I look at the Amazon Electronics bestseller list I see a harmless looking book light on the number two spot (right now it just disappeared again). The top spot has been reserved for the Amazon Kindle for a very long time. Apparently the M... ...link to new window

Article: iPhone Gems: OmniFocus, eReader, Urbanspoon, Instapaper, Fring + Cocktails (iLounge)

As we prepare to publish our 2009 iPod + iPhone Buyers' Guide, we wanted to look at a collection of six important or interesting applications that didn't necessarily fit cleanly into broader comparative categories, but were definitely worth a look based on outstanding functionality or design. Below, we review OmniFocus, eReader, Urbanspoon, Instapaper, Fring, and Cocktails, apps that have ... ...link to new window

(1) Texas (8-0) at (6) Texas Tech (8-0) (Lexington Herald-Leader)

GAME NOTES: The top-ranked Texas Longhorns complete one of the most grueling four-game stretches in recent memory, as they travel to Lubbock this weekend for a Big 12 Conference showdown with the sixth-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders. Mack Brown's Longhorns are a perfect 8-0 on the season and are certainly worthy of their number one ranking, as they have defeated three straight Top-25 foes in ... ...link to new window

Kindle clamor keeps confusing (ZDNet)

Despite being given the royal thumbs-up from Oprah last week, the Amazon Kindle looks to be a technology in search of a market. After some hands-on experience, I must say that the reality is much worse than I imagined. ...link to new window

Tap into books with a Kindle (Louisville Courier-Journal)

If you caught Oprah Winfrey's show recently, you might have seen her doing something really unusual — going ga-ga over an electronic device. The object of her affection was the Kindle, the latest and most successful attempt at building an electronic book people might want to read. ...link to new window

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Kindle Alternatives | Ezine Blog

The Kindle features a headphone jack and one-year warranty. internal storage capacity, kindle, Kindle alternatives, LEA, level grayscale, ...link to new window

Kindle News - Technology Today

Kindle News is an EIN News Service for technology industry professionals. EIN News Text-Based Advertising Options NOT SATISFIED WITH THIS KINDLE NEWS SECTION? ...link to new window

Kindle User's Guide

If you prefer to read the Kindle User's Guide side-by-side with the device, you can the Welcome chapter of the Kindle User's Guide, you read about many of ...link to new window

Amazon.com: kindle accessories

A community about kindle accessories. Tag and discover new products. to the tag kindle accessories? Products tagged "kindle accessories" are also tagged: ...link to new window

Amazon Kindle vs. Sony Reader " interface

Technology centric blog focused on great design the Kindle seems like it can handle the daily wear and tear of everyday use. ...link to new window

Amazon.com: Kindle: Amazon's Wireless Reading Device: Kindle Store

... You can return your Kindle for a full refund within We wanted Kindle to be completely mobile and simple to use for everyone, so we made it wireless. ...link to new window

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