So many Kindle Accessories out there, which ones do I decide on?
Right, so now you have your brand new Kindle e-book reader and you need some Kindle accessories. It's an issue to you that you keep you Kindle clean and in the best condition as you can. There are many accessories for your new device including cases, covers, reading lights and ear buds.
The choice of Kindle covers is growing every day. There are numerous choices of interesting and well made covers and cases to buy. There are many types of kindle accessories to provide everybody's style and desires. Maybe you are a professional you may want to go for a professional look like a real leather cover. You can get them in brown and black. If you choose to add some color into your personal Kindle case there are also green, red, purple and pink leather cases out there. If you're all about art, style and fashion then you can get patent leather animal skin designs. You can even get a cover that resembles a clutch handbag! If you're into natural, earthy covers you can get a weaved effect Kindle case. If you spend a lot of time in the outdoors then maybe you would want to go for a rugged sleeve for protection and not looks or the traveling covers which have a handy outside pocket and a enclosed handle making them simple to to carry while you're moving around.
Kindle skins also come many styles. They are made out of vinyl and are scratch resistant. They have a anti-UV Ray outer layer. What's also an added bonus is if you would like to remove covers there is no when you peel them off. New skin designs are always being manufactured. The designs are interesting and have a range of styles including classic and famous art works.
There are other Kindle accessories such as reading lights and earphones. The lights have background LED's and come with replaceable batteries. These custom lights are a definite must have. The online reviews have been a great help before you buy. Yes you have acquired the best e-reader and with a huge amount Kindle accessories available you can for sure make your Kindle your best electronic device!
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Kindle v Nook - Which is the better eReader?
The Kindle from Amazon and the original Nook from Barnes & Noble are two very popular eReaders available to buy today. Both have been around for a while and both have upsides and downsides. In this Kindle v Nook review I will provide you with an honest and unbiased look at them both so to make it easier for you to make the right decision for you. At this point I would like to inform you that I am a long time eReader enthusiast and I would never review a product I hadn't tried and tested (which is not the case with most other so-called "reviewers" out there). So, I hope you enjoy my review and feel free to comment or ask any questions you may have.
I have categorized the various features of the two as to make it effortless for you to navigate your way through this review.
Speed
In the world we live in, speed tends to mean everything to people. Our lives race along at 100 miles an hour and if we can save 5 minutes per week having a more zippy eReader, it matters to some. If all you care about is speed, the Kindle 3 is your obvious choice. Amazon took the old Kindle 2, which was already quicker than the Nook, and made it even faster with the Kindle 3. The time it takes to turn a page feels like an eternity on the Nook compared to the Kindle 3. Now, not all of us are in such a hurry, but I have to say having tested both, once you have tried the Kindle it somehow feels like you are wasting precious seconds of your life with the Nook.
Another thing that is much quicker with the Kindle is the navigation. This means its ability to move the cursor around the page in a smooth and predictable manner. The Kindle has what is called a rocker-button which can be moved around 5 ways and it moves very quickly. On the Nook you have to activate the LCD screen which lights up a little virtual rocker-button that has to be touched to move the cursor around the screen. Compared to the Kindle, the virtual rocker-button on the Nook appears very slow and sluggish. Again, this might not matter to you, but when you get used to the Kindle, going back to the sluggishness of the Nook can be rather irritating. I do know that Barnes & Noble have released software updates that has made it quicker, but it still does not perform like the Kindle.
Screen Contrast
The quality of the screen of an eReader is really important. I could handle slower page turns, but if the screen has glare or it hurts your eyes to read more than half an hour it's going in the bin. Amazon took the Kindle 2 and improved the screen drastically when they released number 3. The official numbers say 50% better contrast than the Kindle 2 and I believe them. The screen contrast of the Nook is about the same as Kindle 2 so the new Kindle is miles ahead. Effectively what this means for you as a user is an eReader that can be read both inside and out in any conditions and keeps the strain on your eyes to a minimum. After an hour or so on the Nook I've had enough, especially if the lights are a bit dim, but I still haven't reached my limit with the Kindle 3.
If you are reading in well lit conditions the Nook will do just fine, but if you are anything like me, you may like to read in bed, and bedrooms may be poorly lit. Take the Nook to bed with you and you'll have a headache within the hour unless you have a decent bed side table lamp.
Battery life
The new battery fitted in Kindle 3 is truly amazing. I charge mine every couple of weeks and that is with the WiFi on. If I turn it off it will last me about a month. Unfortunately for the Nook, its touch LCD screen drains the battery very quickly and it is unlikely to last you more than a week. Does it matter much? Well, if all you do is have the eReader at home and read before bed it probably doesn't. But if you go on holidays of any significant duration and want to take your library with you, the Nook will require you to bring the charger. Personally, the big difference in battery life doesn't really matter. I have no problem plugging the charger in once a week.
Weight
In the blue corner, from Barnes & Noble, weighing in at 11.5 ounces, the Nook! And in the red corner, straight from Amazon, weighing in at only 8.5 ounces, the Kindle 3! If this was a boxing match the Nook would probably "nook" (did you get it?) the shorts off the Kindle, but unfortunately for Barnes & Noble, it is not. 3 ounces may not seem like a lot, but when you hold the Nook for a while and then switch to the Kindle 3, you can feel the difference straight away. The Kindle just feels nicer in your hand and because it is lighter it is easier to bring with you. The case that comes with the Nook makes it even worse as it is quite heavy, while the Kindle case is light and works really well.
So far, the Kindle 3 has slaughtered the Nook. But, for all you Nook fans out there, don't despair. There are reasons that may make you consider the Nook as well. Let's go through them one by one and check the summary at the end for the result.
Having a physical store
Should you ever need any help with your Nook, all you have to do is take it to a Barnes & Noble store and they will look after it for you. Should you happen to be at Barnes & Noble with your Nook you can read any book in their library for free for an hour per day. If you are lucky they may even give you a free book which will just pop up on your screen.
User-replaceable battery
The batteries used in both the Nook and the Kindle will eventually lose their charging abilities. With years of use, what used to last two weeks may now only last you a few days. Nook's battery is easy to change for the user and inexpensive to purchase. To replace the Kindle battery on the other hand, you have to ship it (at your own cost) to Amazon and they will replace your whole Kindle with a refurbished one (not yours). That said, according to Amazon the Kindle battery should last you for as long as 3 years and I guess most of us would have upgraded to the newer model by then anyway.
ePub
As opposed to the Kindle 3, the Nook uses the widely used open format, ePub. This means that with a Nook you have the ability to "borrow" eBooks in the ePub format from many digital libraries. Amazon uses their own eBook format which is not recognized by other eReaders. What this means for you as a user is that you cannot take a Kindle eBook and transfer it to your Nook, unless you use a free program called Calibre which will translate eBook formats for you. The only catch here is that Calibre does not work with copy-write protected books.
Nook's LCD screen
Having a color LCD screen on your eReader may be a pro for some and a con for others. It really depends on what is important to you. It does make the Nook look pretty cool if this is important to you, but when it comes to being user-friendly, the Kindle is both quicker and easier to use. Looking at the LCD screen is pretty much like staring at a computer, so if this gives you a headache, chances are the Nook will do the same.
Expandable Memory
The Nook comes with 2 GB as standard, but you can add on an extra 16GB if you wish by buying a microSD card. The Kindle comes with 4 GB as standard, but can not be expanded. Now, I am not sure who would need 16GB of books on their Nook, but the 4 GB that comes standard on the Kindle is definitely enough as it will hold up to 3500 books.
SUMMARY:
Look, both the Kindle 3 and the Nook are two of the very best eReaders on the market today. Hence why they are put up against each other in the "fight of champions." Most other eReader fall short of these two and it seems as if every time a new and better model is released, the gap widens. Both the Kindle and the Nook come with their advantages and disadvantages as you have already read about. When it comes down to actually putting your hard earned cash down however, I would back the Kindle 3, any day of the week. Why? Well, there's only two things I like better about the Nook. Its user-replaceable battery and the fact that you can have an actual person fixing it while you wait. But at the end of the day, these two features does not make up for the fact that the Kindle 3 is faster, lasts longer, has a better screen which is easier on the eyes, much more user-friendly, smaller and lighter which makes it more portable and better to hold for those long hours of reading. So, ring-a-ding-ding, Kindle's the king!
Alexander Hope is a long term eReader user. For more great reviews on kindle v nook, visit http://www.comparisonereaders.com.
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I have categorized the various features of the two as to make it effortless for you to navigate your way through this review.
Speed
In the world we live in, speed tends to mean everything to people. Our lives race along at 100 miles an hour and if we can save 5 minutes per week having a more zippy eReader, it matters to some. If all you care about is speed, the Kindle 3 is your obvious choice. Amazon took the old Kindle 2, which was already quicker than the Nook, and made it even faster with the Kindle 3. The time it takes to turn a page feels like an eternity on the Nook compared to the Kindle 3. Now, not all of us are in such a hurry, but I have to say having tested both, once you have tried the Kindle it somehow feels like you are wasting precious seconds of your life with the Nook.
Another thing that is much quicker with the Kindle is the navigation. This means its ability to move the cursor around the page in a smooth and predictable manner. The Kindle has what is called a rocker-button which can be moved around 5 ways and it moves very quickly. On the Nook you have to activate the LCD screen which lights up a little virtual rocker-button that has to be touched to move the cursor around the screen. Compared to the Kindle, the virtual rocker-button on the Nook appears very slow and sluggish. Again, this might not matter to you, but when you get used to the Kindle, going back to the sluggishness of the Nook can be rather irritating. I do know that Barnes & Noble have released software updates that has made it quicker, but it still does not perform like the Kindle.
Screen Contrast
The quality of the screen of an eReader is really important. I could handle slower page turns, but if the screen has glare or it hurts your eyes to read more than half an hour it's going in the bin. Amazon took the Kindle 2 and improved the screen drastically when they released number 3. The official numbers say 50% better contrast than the Kindle 2 and I believe them. The screen contrast of the Nook is about the same as Kindle 2 so the new Kindle is miles ahead. Effectively what this means for you as a user is an eReader that can be read both inside and out in any conditions and keeps the strain on your eyes to a minimum. After an hour or so on the Nook I've had enough, especially if the lights are a bit dim, but I still haven't reached my limit with the Kindle 3.
If you are reading in well lit conditions the Nook will do just fine, but if you are anything like me, you may like to read in bed, and bedrooms may be poorly lit. Take the Nook to bed with you and you'll have a headache within the hour unless you have a decent bed side table lamp.
Battery life
The new battery fitted in Kindle 3 is truly amazing. I charge mine every couple of weeks and that is with the WiFi on. If I turn it off it will last me about a month. Unfortunately for the Nook, its touch LCD screen drains the battery very quickly and it is unlikely to last you more than a week. Does it matter much? Well, if all you do is have the eReader at home and read before bed it probably doesn't. But if you go on holidays of any significant duration and want to take your library with you, the Nook will require you to bring the charger. Personally, the big difference in battery life doesn't really matter. I have no problem plugging the charger in once a week.
Weight
In the blue corner, from Barnes & Noble, weighing in at 11.5 ounces, the Nook! And in the red corner, straight from Amazon, weighing in at only 8.5 ounces, the Kindle 3! If this was a boxing match the Nook would probably "nook" (did you get it?) the shorts off the Kindle, but unfortunately for Barnes & Noble, it is not. 3 ounces may not seem like a lot, but when you hold the Nook for a while and then switch to the Kindle 3, you can feel the difference straight away. The Kindle just feels nicer in your hand and because it is lighter it is easier to bring with you. The case that comes with the Nook makes it even worse as it is quite heavy, while the Kindle case is light and works really well.
So far, the Kindle 3 has slaughtered the Nook. But, for all you Nook fans out there, don't despair. There are reasons that may make you consider the Nook as well. Let's go through them one by one and check the summary at the end for the result.
Having a physical store
Should you ever need any help with your Nook, all you have to do is take it to a Barnes & Noble store and they will look after it for you. Should you happen to be at Barnes & Noble with your Nook you can read any book in their library for free for an hour per day. If you are lucky they may even give you a free book which will just pop up on your screen.
User-replaceable battery
The batteries used in both the Nook and the Kindle will eventually lose their charging abilities. With years of use, what used to last two weeks may now only last you a few days. Nook's battery is easy to change for the user and inexpensive to purchase. To replace the Kindle battery on the other hand, you have to ship it (at your own cost) to Amazon and they will replace your whole Kindle with a refurbished one (not yours). That said, according to Amazon the Kindle battery should last you for as long as 3 years and I guess most of us would have upgraded to the newer model by then anyway.
ePub
As opposed to the Kindle 3, the Nook uses the widely used open format, ePub. This means that with a Nook you have the ability to "borrow" eBooks in the ePub format from many digital libraries. Amazon uses their own eBook format which is not recognized by other eReaders. What this means for you as a user is that you cannot take a Kindle eBook and transfer it to your Nook, unless you use a free program called Calibre which will translate eBook formats for you. The only catch here is that Calibre does not work with copy-write protected books.
Nook's LCD screen
Having a color LCD screen on your eReader may be a pro for some and a con for others. It really depends on what is important to you. It does make the Nook look pretty cool if this is important to you, but when it comes to being user-friendly, the Kindle is both quicker and easier to use. Looking at the LCD screen is pretty much like staring at a computer, so if this gives you a headache, chances are the Nook will do the same.
Expandable Memory
The Nook comes with 2 GB as standard, but you can add on an extra 16GB if you wish by buying a microSD card. The Kindle comes with 4 GB as standard, but can not be expanded. Now, I am not sure who would need 16GB of books on their Nook, but the 4 GB that comes standard on the Kindle is definitely enough as it will hold up to 3500 books.
SUMMARY:
Look, both the Kindle 3 and the Nook are two of the very best eReaders on the market today. Hence why they are put up against each other in the "fight of champions." Most other eReader fall short of these two and it seems as if every time a new and better model is released, the gap widens. Both the Kindle and the Nook come with their advantages and disadvantages as you have already read about. When it comes down to actually putting your hard earned cash down however, I would back the Kindle 3, any day of the week. Why? Well, there's only two things I like better about the Nook. Its user-replaceable battery and the fact that you can have an actual person fixing it while you wait. But at the end of the day, these two features does not make up for the fact that the Kindle 3 is faster, lasts longer, has a better screen which is easier on the eyes, much more user-friendly, smaller and lighter which makes it more portable and better to hold for those long hours of reading. So, ring-a-ding-ding, Kindle's the king!
Alexander Hope is a long term eReader user. For more great reviews on kindle v nook, visit http://www.comparisonereaders.com.
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The Amazon Kindle 2 Warranty
The Kindle 2 is an amazing reading device that has changed how America now reads. This little electronic e-book reader has been selling like wildfire in the months since its release. Many people are satisfied with their purchase, but sometimes things can go wrong. This article will take a look at the warranty of the Kindle 2 reader and what people should be aware of. It will highlight what is and is not covered under this limited 1-year warranty.
The Kindle 2 is one of those devices that are out to change the world. It is the most popular e-book reader and it has created an interest in a product that many claim will be the future. The kindle 2 allows people to read electronic books on a 6" device that is slim and portable. Many people like this product for the fact that they are able to carry up to 1,500 books on this one device and it is simple to use.
When it comes to the Kindle 2 warranty, what people get is a limited one-year warranty. Like most electrical devices, the warranty on the Kindle will cover it against possible defects that could occur during the manufacturing process. These defects can cause a device not to work or other problems could arise. In the event that something should go wrong during the 1 year, the company will repair or replace the device. When it is being repaired, it may be repaired with new or refurbished parts. Is being replaced, you may be given a new or refurbished Kindle 2.
It should be noted that the Kindle 2 limited warranty only covers Kindle 2 hardware components. This warranty does not cover neglect, accidents, fire, misuse, commercial use, repair and alterations.
There is an Extended Warranty available for the Kindle 2 and this gives more coverage. This extra warranty will protect the device against accidental damage or if the individual dropped the device. This is very good as due to the fact that the Kindle is constantly being held, there is a possibility that it could be dropped and damaged. Many people often wonder if the extended warranty is worth the money and we think it is. The Kindle 2 is an expensive electronic device and no-one really knows when there could be defects or when it could stop working. Having this is just an extra sense of security protecting the device.
In closing there is the limited and extended Kindle 2 warranty. All of them protect the device against defects or problems with the device over the coverage period. The extended warranty gives a bit more coverage as it covers accidental damage which could occur from dropping the device.
If you would like to purchase a Kindle 2 Extended Warranty, please visit this website. The author Janene Dalton has an in-depth page that will focus on the different warranties for the Amazon Kindle 2.
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The Kindle 2 is one of those devices that are out to change the world. It is the most popular e-book reader and it has created an interest in a product that many claim will be the future. The kindle 2 allows people to read electronic books on a 6" device that is slim and portable. Many people like this product for the fact that they are able to carry up to 1,500 books on this one device and it is simple to use.
When it comes to the Kindle 2 warranty, what people get is a limited one-year warranty. Like most electrical devices, the warranty on the Kindle will cover it against possible defects that could occur during the manufacturing process. These defects can cause a device not to work or other problems could arise. In the event that something should go wrong during the 1 year, the company will repair or replace the device. When it is being repaired, it may be repaired with new or refurbished parts. Is being replaced, you may be given a new or refurbished Kindle 2.
It should be noted that the Kindle 2 limited warranty only covers Kindle 2 hardware components. This warranty does not cover neglect, accidents, fire, misuse, commercial use, repair and alterations.
There is an Extended Warranty available for the Kindle 2 and this gives more coverage. This extra warranty will protect the device against accidental damage or if the individual dropped the device. This is very good as due to the fact that the Kindle is constantly being held, there is a possibility that it could be dropped and damaged. Many people often wonder if the extended warranty is worth the money and we think it is. The Kindle 2 is an expensive electronic device and no-one really knows when there could be defects or when it could stop working. Having this is just an extra sense of security protecting the device.
In closing there is the limited and extended Kindle 2 warranty. All of them protect the device against defects or problems with the device over the coverage period. The extended warranty gives a bit more coverage as it covers accidental damage which could occur from dropping the device.
If you would like to purchase a Kindle 2 Extended Warranty, please visit this website. The author Janene Dalton has an in-depth page that will focus on the different warranties for the Amazon Kindle 2.
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Kindle Kindles Up a Fire
Buy the hot, new Kindle DX for sale. Or get burnt by the wrath of jealousy. Yes everybody is buying them. For all of 2009, the analysts have tallied a sales figure of 2 million to about 5 million units. The kindle wireless ereaders have proved to be the hottest products of Amazon's catalogue. With already a successful 2G version, the new electronic reader is on a blazing trail, killing every competition in the market. The DX has a much larger screen than the original release, twice the storage capacity, and now offers the native PDF readability. You don't need to store your important PDFs on the computer and convert them to view on a kindle. PDF support has been one of the major USP this time. The bigger, rotating screen switchable from portrait to landscape view, makes this a no-brainer for the any reader too.
Kindle On Fire!
The wireless reading device has proved to be the most wished for, most often gifted and the most purchased gadget from Amazon's range of products. The popularity quotient is so high, that people buy from one to a couple as gifts for their friends and families. DX platform as in K2, functions on Whispernet technology and enables users to wirelessly download books, magazines, newspapers, personal documents, access blogs, google maps, weather reports and more. Now you have the luxury of viewing it on a high-resolution 9.7 inch E-Ink display as compared the 6 inch screen on its previous version. The new model is so versatile for professionals that business establishments and organizations are also buying Kindles in large quantities for their customers or employees. The outstanding battery life, e-ink display, gives the most authentic book-like feel, with its pioneering technology to emulate "a high contrast look of the real paper".
What I love most about it, is its ability to connect to the Amazon bookstore, the web, Wikipedia through WhisperNet, its EV-DO-based technology; and without incurring any additional charges. Truly, it's never been easier than this to read a book and carry a library full of them with you. Battery life is still one of the best we have in both the versions. You can almost forget about it for around 4 days or so. It's highly lightweight and portable.
Fiery features of Kindle DX specifications
Large 9.7" Display with 16 shades of gray
1/3 inches in thickness.
4gb storage capacity, capable of storing 3,500 books, documents & periodicals.
Built-In PDF reader. (No need to send files to Amazon for conversion and pay for it)
Amazon content of 390,000 books, newspapers, magazines, blogs, best sellers, New York Times, latest releases etc.
Books downloadable in 60 seconds flat.
Free Whispernet facility makes Wifi hunting is a thing of the past.
New enhanced browser, which can display graphics, images and text like real print.
New auto-rotating screen to switch from portrait to landscape view..
Highly ergonomic design
Where to buy a Kindle reader from?
The latest edition sells for $489 and is available for immediate shipment from Amazon itself. The price is definitely a considerable jump from its predecessor, which is currently priced at $259. But when you compare the specifications with the existing K2, you will know it packs a punch for the extra cost. The devices are well in stock on Amazon as compared to other e-readers. The free shipping and super saver deals, 1 year warranty, thousands of customer reviews will give you a safe and easy purchase experience.
So if you can't stop the kindling desire to own your kindle or gift it someone, Cheap Kindle DX Sale is here.
For more reviews, cheapest kindle offers, dropped price comparisons, features and specifications, shopping deals online, wholesale and freeship offers, Buy Cheap Kindle 2 Sale in stock here.
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Kindle On Fire!
The wireless reading device has proved to be the most wished for, most often gifted and the most purchased gadget from Amazon's range of products. The popularity quotient is so high, that people buy from one to a couple as gifts for their friends and families. DX platform as in K2, functions on Whispernet technology and enables users to wirelessly download books, magazines, newspapers, personal documents, access blogs, google maps, weather reports and more. Now you have the luxury of viewing it on a high-resolution 9.7 inch E-Ink display as compared the 6 inch screen on its previous version. The new model is so versatile for professionals that business establishments and organizations are also buying Kindles in large quantities for their customers or employees. The outstanding battery life, e-ink display, gives the most authentic book-like feel, with its pioneering technology to emulate "a high contrast look of the real paper".
What I love most about it, is its ability to connect to the Amazon bookstore, the web, Wikipedia through WhisperNet, its EV-DO-based technology; and without incurring any additional charges. Truly, it's never been easier than this to read a book and carry a library full of them with you. Battery life is still one of the best we have in both the versions. You can almost forget about it for around 4 days or so. It's highly lightweight and portable.
Fiery features of Kindle DX specifications
Large 9.7" Display with 16 shades of gray
1/3 inches in thickness.
4gb storage capacity, capable of storing 3,500 books, documents & periodicals.
Built-In PDF reader. (No need to send files to Amazon for conversion and pay for it)
Amazon content of 390,000 books, newspapers, magazines, blogs, best sellers, New York Times, latest releases etc.
Books downloadable in 60 seconds flat.
Free Whispernet facility makes Wifi hunting is a thing of the past.
New enhanced browser, which can display graphics, images and text like real print.
New auto-rotating screen to switch from portrait to landscape view..
Highly ergonomic design
Where to buy a Kindle reader from?
The latest edition sells for $489 and is available for immediate shipment from Amazon itself. The price is definitely a considerable jump from its predecessor, which is currently priced at $259. But when you compare the specifications with the existing K2, you will know it packs a punch for the extra cost. The devices are well in stock on Amazon as compared to other e-readers. The free shipping and super saver deals, 1 year warranty, thousands of customer reviews will give you a safe and easy purchase experience.
So if you can't stop the kindling desire to own your kindle or gift it someone, Cheap Kindle DX Sale is here.
For more reviews, cheapest kindle offers, dropped price comparisons, features and specifications, shopping deals online, wholesale and freeship offers, Buy Cheap Kindle 2 Sale in stock here.
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