Amazon has released the kindle for Mac application to the public. kindle for Mac is a free downloadable software which allows users to read and download their kindleebooks on their Mac.
Some additional features of this app includes users having the option to read their books in 10 different font sizes. Plus, kindle for Mac has Whispersync technology that automatically saves and synchronizes bookmarks and last pages read on the kindle or kindle DX electronic reader.
Those users with Mac OS X 10.5 and higher get to enjoy this newly introduced app. Amazon plans to add more features in upcoming versions of the kindle desktop app. Some include full text search and the ability to allow readers to create and edit notes on their own.
Yet Another Electronic Reader is Introduced to the United States of America
Samsung, one of the market leaders in consumer electronics, has revealed the newest addition to its product line, the Samsung E6 eReader. And, this time, the E6 Reader will be available to USA consumers.
The Samsung E6 Electronic Reader is being released with a few features it holds over its competition including a touch screen, a stylus, 2GB of internal memory, an external microSD slot, and both Bluetooth and wireless capability.
One area the new Samsung E6 Reader may catch a snag is in its price; $299. It is somewhat higher than the Nook at $259.00, the Amazonkindle also at $259.00 (I hear rumors that Amazon will be dropping its price soon) and the Sony Reader’s which start at $199.00.
Will the hot E-Reader market bear one more product? Time will tell.
Since late 2008 one of the biggest and most talked about consumer products have been electronic book readers. Beginning with the Sony PRS-500 Reader and followed closely by the original Amazonkindle, electronic readers are revolutionizing the reading experience. One of the key features behind this revolution has been the e-reader screen, an electronic paper like display, otherwise known as E-Ink.
What is E Ink?
E Ink – the technology that empowers devices like the Amazonkindle and the Barnes and Noble Nook – is a proprietary electronic paper format developed by the E Ink Corporation. The display technology, called EPD – Electronic Paper Display – creates a screen display that simulates the experience of reading from paper.
Great News for Canadians...Amazon now Ships the kindle Electronic Reader to Canada
When Amazon announced the release of its kindle International the world was excited, including Canadians...until they found out they were probably the only country to have been left off the shipment list.
Well, that has changed this week and just in time for Chritmas too!
Canadians can now buy and receive the Amazonkindle Electronic book Readers and over 300,000 ebooks, newspapers and magazines.
I will have an updated post for you shortly, including:
Read kindle Books on your Computer for Free with New kindle for PC Application
Yesterday (Tuesday), Amazon released a new software application allowing kindle users to read their kindlee-books on their PC computers. The new application syncs with the kindle electronic reader to allow people to switch from one to the other seamlessly.
With kindle's Whispersync feature you can access your full kindlebook library, your notes and bookmarks, as well as, shop Amazons collection of over 360,000 e-books.
Two shortcomings of this new software are that it does not yet work on Mac. Amazon says that the Mac version is coming soon. Also, kindle newspapers, magazines and blogs are not available yet.
I've just installed the kindle for PC software so check back in a few days for a review. In the meantime, you can get it and try it out for yourself here: Amazon Kindle for PC
Samsung has entered another contender in the rapidly growing electronic reader market
Samsung has had plans for a while to get into the e-reader market. Originally named, the Papyrus, Samsung has renamed its electronic reader the SNE-50K (I preferred Papyrus). The SNE-50K will initially be sold only in South Korea and Samsung has made no announcements about a possible North American release.
The SNE-50K is a small e-reader, featuring a 5 inch screen and weighing in at only 6.5 ounces. It has 512 MB of memory and is compatible with TXT files and PDF files.
The SNE-50K will also support handwriting recognition software, so users can write and store notes, calendars and schedules. These features are similar to those which night be found on a PDA.
Samsung has partnered with a South Korean online book seller, Kyobo Bookstore Company. Kyobo currently lists about 2500 South Korean e-book titles. The Samsung SNE-50K will sell on Kyobo's website as well as a few of its brick-and-mortar locations.
The Cool-er Electronic Reader is about to stir up the e-reader market
Interead, a UK-based company, has released a new electronic reader that is aimed at buyers who want a full featured, yet inexpensive device. Interead hopes to fill the demand at the bottom of the market.
So far, electronic readers such as the Amazonkindle, kindle 2, kindle DX as well as the Sony PRS-500, PRS-505 and the PRS-700 series of e-readers are all priced between $299.00 to $489.00. Many people are interested in these new devices but are perhaps a little hesitant to buy at such high prices.
It looks as though the Amazonkindle DX can be considered a success. It has sold out - temporarily, of course! After just a couple of weeks officially on sale the kindle DX founds its audience.
Before the kindle DX began shipping there were a lot of people questioning the price tag of $489.00. But, it seems the credit crunch hasn't affected many desires for this new gadget. The Amazonkindle DX has found a market with white collar types who may like the electronic reading device for its built in PDF reader capability.
Let's not forget its many other features, such as a sleek design, a massive 9.7" inch e-ink screen, 3G connectivity and its Whispernet capability, giving it the ability to access the Amazon Store's 275,000 e-books at a discounted price tag.
It seems the digital reading revolution has begun.
E-Ink, the company that makes electronic paper displays and that is largely responsible for the explosion of electronic readers in the last two years has been acquired by Prime View International for a staggering $215 Million!
E-Ink and Prime View have been partners since 2006 and feel this merger will help to improve their current business.
And their business has been doing well. E-ink has reported that its 2009 first quarter sales has reached $18 million, a 157% rise since the same quarter last year.
E-ink is the supplier of electronic paper displays for over twenty electronic readers including the Amazonkindle 2.0, kindle DX, the Sony Reader PRS 700, Plastic Logic , Cool-er Reader and many more.
Samsung, one of the market leaders in consumer electronics, has revealed the newest addition to its product line, the Samsung E6 eReader. And, this time, the E6 Reader will be available to USA consumers.
Since late 2008 one of the biggest and most talked about consumer products have been electronic 