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Run Kindle For PC In Linux With WINE
2:00AM Kevin Purdy | Reader Gene told us that Kindle for PC is “more important than people realise”. That’s because the desktop app runs almost seamlessly in Linux with one WINE tweak, making Kindle a great little laptop or netbook reading option. More »
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Kindle For PC Beta Brings E-Books To Bigger Screens
12:05AM Kevin Purdy | Windows: Amazon has released a Windows application, Kindle for PC, that pretty much tells you everything in its name. It syncs with other Kindle devices, offers colour pictures, font size control and other controls for reading on your computer. More »
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2:00PM Angus Kidman | Nick over at Gizmodo loves himself some Kindle, but he has noticed one disturbing trend: the range of books available on the service has gotten smaller since its international launch. More »
The Kindle Store Seems To Be Shrinking
2:00PM Angus Kidman | Nick over at Gizmodo loves himself some Kindle, but he has noticed one disturbing trend: the range of books available on the service has gotten smaller since its international launch. More »
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10:12PM Angus Kidman | I’ve been itching to play properly with the international Kindle ever since it was announced, but my usual insane travel plans mean that won’t happen for a while. However, Nick over at our sister title Gizmodo has been giving it a thorough going over for a week, and he’s identified a few issues with the reader that might just make you pause before buying it. More »
Gizmodo’s Verdict On The International Kindle
10:12PM Angus Kidman | I’ve been itching to play properly with the international Kindle ever since it was announced, but my usual insane travel plans mean that won’t happen for a while. However, Nick over at our sister title Gizmodo has been giving it a thorough going over for a week, and he’s identified a few issues with the reader that might just make you pause before buying it. More »
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4:00PM Angus Kidman | Amazon has begun shipping the international version of the Kindle this week, and the local market is already responding nervously. But if the device does succeed in making e-books more palatable, will it also lead to a rise in piracy? More »
Will The Kindle Increase E-Book Piracy?
4:00PM Angus Kidman | Amazon has begun shipping the international version of the Kindle this week, and the local market is already responding nervously. But if the device does succeed in making e-books more palatable, will it also lead to a rise in piracy? More »
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Make A DIY Kindle From A Tablet PC
5:30AM sarahrae | Love the idea of a notebook-sized device you can use to read books anywhere but don’t want to shell out cash for a Kindle? PopSci’s DIY Kindle boasts a colour display and a higher screen resolution — and it’s cheaper. More »
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4:07PM Angus Kidman | Amazon’s Kindle e-book reader has been the one certified success in the electronic books market, but unfortunately sales have always been restricted to US buyers. That will change on October 19, when the Kindle will become available to customers worldwide. More »
Kindle To Be Sold To Australian Customers
4:07PM Angus Kidman | Amazon’s Kindle e-book reader has been the one certified success in the electronic books market, but unfortunately sales have always been restricted to US buyers. That will change on October 19, when the Kindle will become available to customers worldwide. More »
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DIY Kindle Case And Reading Stand
7:00AM Adam Pash | If you’ve ponied up the cash for Amazon’s much-hyped Kindle eBook reader, you want to make sure you protect your investment. This multi-functional DIY Kindle case keeps your Kindle safe from bumps and bruises and doubles as a handy book stand. More »
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