amazon kindle fact bits
DRM refers to the fact that you can't view Amazon Kindle books on other devices (including your computer), or on other Kindles - i.e. no sharing, the purpose of DRM.
If you read some of the Kindle discussion groups, you'll see people complaining about "no backlighting", and then a few days/weeks later they will be lauding the fact that it has no backlighting.
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).
The hack allow ENCRYPTED Mobi files to be read on the Kindle. So you can buy a DRM-protected mobi book and read it on Kindle.
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In the spotlight: kindle in stock
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amazon kindle news
If Amazon's Kindle Fire is so hot, why is it still in stock?
Why is Amazon's Kindle Fire is still in-stock (as opposed to sold-out)? ...

Kindle Fire 6.2.1 update launches, brings Silk browser improvements
Mentioned two weeks ago by Amazon officials, the Internet company has started rolling out version 6.2.1 of the Kindle Fire software. Much of the user interface has been tweaked to become more responsive to screen tapping and navigation of content is much more fluid. The Silk browser is also smoother when moving through different Web pages and loading content. The update brings customization to ... ...

Goldman Sees Risk for Amazon Despite Record Kindle Sales
Goldman Sachs still sees some downside risk for Amazon despite its record Kindle sales. ...

Amazon Stock Heading To $233 As Kindle Catches Fire
It seems that the company is leaving no stone unturned in squeezing the maximum out of the Kindle Fire mania. After a record-breaking Black Friday, Amazon could set new benchmarks for Christmas time shopping as well. ...

Google's own tablet may aim at Kindle Fire, not iPad
A contentious rumor late Wednesday had Google's self-made tablet focusing on a very different segment of the market. Part suppliers alleged to Digitimes that the Android 4.0 device would compete with the Kindle Fire, not the iPad. Accordingly, they suspected it would have a seven-inch screen but cost $199 or less when it shipped in March or April.... ...
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