Today Amazon offers Touch of Frost (Mythos Academy) by Jennifer Estep just for $ 1.99 Here are the short description of this book. My name is Gwen Frost, and I go to Mythos Academy — a school of myths, magic and warrior whiz kids, where even the lowliest geek knows how to chop off somebody’s head with [...]
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Kindle Touch Update 5.1 Adds Landscape Mode, Language Support, and Translation
Posted by on April 14th, 2012
The Kindle Touch has had its firmware updates in preparation for a multi-national release, it seems. Version 5.1 actually brings us a number of useful features that users have been vocal about desiring for their eReaders. While the removal of the physical keyboard may have opened the door for Kindle availability in languages besides English, [...]
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No Comments »Daily Deals: In Search of Lucy and Scramble Touch
Posted by on April 5th, 2012
Today Amazon offers to buy a novel - In Search of Lucy written by Lia Fairchild just for $ 0.99 Lucy Lang’s life is spiraling out of control. For years she sacrificed her own needs to care for her half sister and alcoholic mother, only to be abandoned by both. Now, at age 30, Lucy finds herself [...]
Kindle Touch Will Launch Amazon’s eBook Efforts in Japan This April
Posted by on February 24th, 2012
Recent reports via The Nikkei indicate that Amazon will finally be bringing their bestselling Kindle eReader line to Japan in April of this year with their newest model, the Kindle Touch 3G. It will carry a 20,000 yen price tag (~260USD), which seems a bit high compared to what the same model is going for [...]
New Handwriting Tool for the Kindle Touch
Posted by on February 23rd, 2012
There are a multitude of Sudoku puzzles and variations of Sudoku puzzles on the Kindle. Many of them are quite popular and addictive. If you aren’t familiar with how Sudoku works, here’s a brief explanation. It is a number strategy puzzle that is meant to give your brain a good work out. There is a [...]
Kindle Touch 5.0.3 Update Available for Automatic Download
Posted by on February 8th, 2012
Just wanted to let you know that you should be able to download the latest update: 5.0.3, for the Kindle Touch via Wi-Fi. Here’s how to do it: While in your Kindle Touch’s home screen, tap “Menu”, then “Settings.” Once you are on the Settings page, tap “Menu” again, and go to “Update Your Kindle”. [...]
Posted in Digitalbooks And Readers Tags: 5.0.3, Automatic, Available, Download, Kindle, Touch, Update No Comments »Top Rated Kindle Games Now Available on Kindle Touch
Posted by on January 13th, 2012
It took awhile to make any of the Kindle games available for the Kindle Touch, but now, many of the most popular ones are compatible with it. I am excited about not having worry about overusing the toggle button to navigate the games. For more detailed, first hand reviews on Kindle games, check out the [...]
Kindle Fire vs Kindle Touch Hands-On: Is The Dedicated eReader Obsolete?
Posted by on November 22nd, 2011
In the past several weeks, especially as the Kindle Fire’s release date drew near, many people have been touting the new media tablet as a higher end, more advanced Kindle. While it is definitely true that it opens up new doors for Amazon in terms of content distribution, I don’t necessarily think that it is [...]
Posted in Digitalbooks And Readers Tags: Dedicated, eReader, Fire, HandsOn, Kindle, Obsolete, Touch No Comments »Just Received My Kindle Touch Early
Posted by on November 16th, 2011
It’s only evening of the 15th here in Woodinville, WA but I’ve already received one of my new Kindle Touch devices and both Kindle Fires. Why would I need two of each? Remembering how Keyboardless Kindle 4 prerished during my last disassembly attempt I decided to stock up in advance. So stay tuned to hands-on [...]
Kindle Touch vs Kindle Keyboard: Is It Worth An Upgrade?
Posted by on October 13th, 2011
Some of the longest running customer demands for the Kindle line have been a touchscreen, a color display, and a price under $ 100. The Kindle Touch and Kindle Fire each manage a different combination of two out of those three. The big question now is what this means for Kindle owners. Is the addition [...]
