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Devices like the Sony Reader, Cybook, and Kindle DO NOT have glowing LCD screens.
Granted the PDF converter seems to have some trouble with graphics PDF's, but for books the converter works very well.
DRM is not to prevent other files from being readable on the Kindle.
The Kindle has a built in cell receiver so that you can wirelessly browse, preview and purchase books using one-click.
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Amazon posted results Tuesday that outlined the costs of pushing the Kindle Fire. The online shop's Kindle device sales almost tripled, at about 177 percent over the past year. Its net profit dropped 58 percent to $177 million, however, underscoring how it had sold the Fire at a loss to get device share.... ...Why a Cheap iPad Won't Threaten the Kindle Fire
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