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Kindle Reader Progress bar little trick

Jesse — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:33:46 +0000

Some Kindle books are formatted so that you can see chapter marks along the progress bar. I like this because it can help you see how much farther you have to go to the end of the chapter. Or for another example, I recently read an anthology of five novellas on my Kindle reader, and there was a mark for where each one started. So, I could see how far I was through each story.

Yesterday I started reading a three book bundle on my Kindle and was wishing there was something to mark each book on the progress bar so I could see how far through each book I am, rather than just the entire three books as a whole. Then I realized that we have a do-it-yourself solution available!

When you do a highlight or note in a book, it makes a little black dot on the progress bar. So I used the TOC to find the start of each book and did a note (i.e. “start of book 2″). Now there are dots on my progress bar marking where the second and third books start so I can easily see my progress in each individual book.

You could also do the same thing with chapters in a book if you wanted to take the time before you start reading. It’s easiest if the book has an active TOC so you can use it to jump to the start of each chapter, but if it doesn’t have one you can always do a search for on the words “chapter two”, “chapter three”, etc.

Just don’t use this method if you have your synching on because it will take you to that furthest point every time.

Another Great Kindle Review

Jesse — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 02:08:09 +0000

I found a series of Kindle reviews by Pocket Now. These I really like because they show the Kindle and all of it’s functions up close. Plus they are honest reviews with no bias. The Kindle is a cool product, but it is not perfect. At least not yet.

It starts with locking the Kindle into the cover. The Kindle has 2 next page buttons, and a previous page button. It also has a back button and a selector wheel, which control a selector. It has a simple keyboard, where you can input words, search, and control the text size.

The on off button and wireless button and speaker are on the back. It has a rubber back cover and a nice ergonomic feel. It also has a headphone jack and a mini USB port. If you are new to the Kindle or thinking about getting one, then these videos are useful.

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Kindle Review

Kindle Review #2 By Pocket Now

Jesse — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 01:53:57 +0000

In this second video review, they talk about the screen and lighting issues with the Kindle. The Kindle has a 6 inch screen with a resolution of 800 x 600, and uses E-ink. To select items on the Kindle there is a selection wheel and a chrome strip that marks your selection.

This video also compares the contrast of the Kindle E-ink with a real book. The right bar is a next page button. The top has the book name, and author, and whether you have it book marked. On the bottom it has a meter that tells you how far along you are. You can also change the text size.

You can also look up a word on the fly. After looking up the word, just click on the back button and go back to where you left off.

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Final Pocket Now Kindle Review

Jesse — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 01:38:56 +0000

This is the last video in the Kindle review from pocket now. It goes over reading newspapers on your Kindle. It also discusses some experimental Kindle features such as Basic Web – where you can attempt to view web pages over your Kindle . Keep in mind this is experimental.

Ask Kindle NowNow – where you can type a question and real people will send you 3 answers in about 10 minutes. And play music – where you can put in an SD card and listen to music, while you read on your Kindle .

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Kindle Shipping Almost Caught Up

Jesse — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 03:51:57 +0000

Just a quick note to let everyone know that the Kindle shipping estimate is now 5 to 7 weeks. Most regular Amazon customers know that when you order something from Amazon, that is, if it’s in stock, it usually winds up on your doorstep right away.

Unfortunately Amazon has been out of stock, and behind with shipping Kindle’s since Oprah made Kindle her favorite gadget in October. The good news is that the Kindle, as of today, will ship in 5 to 7 weeks. Which means that it is just a few weeks before the Kindles will be shipping right away. Which is what we’ve wanted all along.

Steve Gibson Gives The Kindle 5 Stars

Jesse — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 07:59:53 +0000

I was reading Kindle reviews on the Amazon site and I noticed a rather lengthy review by a guy named Steve Gibson. My first thought was “hmm, I wonder if this is the Steve Gibson from Security Now”, a frequent guest on many technology shows and a pioneer in the field.

I didn’t have to wonder long because he answered my question in the second paragraph of the review. Here’s a quote from the beginning of the review:

This is less a “pros and cons” review than a hopefully useful commentary about the Kindle compared with other eReaders and what it means for the eBook industry. (I believe that everything has changed with the Kindle’s creation.)
For many years I have been an avid reader of eBooks using almost every eReading device on the market. So as an early-adopter of techie gadgets I had been anxiously awaiting Amazon’s Kindle since its first rumors. So I immediately purchased it both out of curiosity and hoping for a better “next generation” eBook solution. In case you’re wondering whether I’m “that” Steve Gibson, I probably am — I’m the guy who gets Google’s first three or four links when Googling my name.

You can read the rest over at the Amazon site. The Kindle really seems to be the device of the future.

A New Amazon Kindle E Reader Review

Jesse — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 03:25:05 +0000

Here is another review of the Kindle. There are only 17 days before Christmas. We here at Kindle e reader will do everything we can do to find you discounts and ways to get your hands on a Kindle before Christmas. I would continue to check the Amazon site for any more of the 329$ refurbished Kindles.

But besides that the best deal would probably be to put your order in now for a new Kindle for 359$, shipping after Christmas.

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Refurbished Kindles Going Fast

Jesse — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:14:37 +0000

It looks like a few people took advantage of the 329$ refurbished Amazon Kindles in stock yesterday. They seem to be sold out now. In fact when you go to the Amazon web site they have this availability message:

Due to heavy customer demand, Kindle is sold out. Please ORDER KINDLE NOW to reserve your place in line. We prioritize orders on a first come, first served basis. This item will arrive after December 24. Note that Kindles cannot currently be sold or shipped to customers living outside of the U.S.

If you had your heart set on a Kindle don’t despair. There are still options. Keep checking back for deals on refurbished Kindles, reserve your new Kindle for 359$, and shipping with in 3 months, or browse the gently used and like new section, for Kindles shipping now starting at around 500$

Refurbished Kindles In Stock

Jesse — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:19:44 +0000

October 2009

* Refurbished Kindle Update *

Amazon is offering used and Refurbished Kindles on their site again!. However, this is only for the first generation Kindle, or Kindle 1, and the second generation Kindle, or Kindle 2. . There are no refurbished Kindle DX available right now. The refurbished kinle DX is now in stock too! You can find used Kindles starting at $199.00, refurbished Kindles for $149.99, Refurbished Kindles 2 for $219 and refurbished kindle Dx for $399.99 ____________________________________________________________________________________________

* New Update *

Seems the refurbished Kindle 1 models are sold out! Wow, that only took a few days.. Refurbished Kindle 2 models (or second generation Kindle) are still available, but who know for how long. If you are thinking of buying one better hurry before they go out of stock again.

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*** New Update ***

The refurbished Kindle 1 is in stock again. So refurbished kindle and refurb kindle 2 models are again in stock, as is the refurbished kindle DX

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Refurbished Kindles In Stock Shipping Now For 329$

I don’t know how long these will last but if you have your heart set on a Kindle for Christmas there are some refurbished ones in stock shipping right away. Plus instead of waiting 11 weeks and paying 359$, or getting it now and paying 400+, you can get your refurbished Kindle now for the bargain price of 329$.

In case your wondering if a refurb is just as good as a new one. Here is what Amazon had to say:

Official factory refurbished Kindle from Amazon. 30 day return policy, 1 year manufacturer’s warranty. All new packaging, documentation, and included cover, charger, and usb cable. Cannot be sold or shipped to customers outside of the U.S.

Sounds like a good deal to me. Happy Holidays everyone.

Best Deals On Kindle

Jesse — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:56:06 +0000

Are you looking for an Amazon Kindle for Christmas? Thanks to Oprah and an unexpected rise in the popularity of the Amazon Kindle there is now an 11-13 week backlog on the Amazon Kindle shipping.

If your heart is still set on getting a Kindle before Christmas, don’t worry. You can still find some Kindles in stock shipping now on Amazon. Some are refurbished and some are new ones that people either decided they didn’t want or bought to sell.

Check out the deals on Amazon of Kindles in stock.

You can also find Kindles on ebay for around 400$ which is just a little over the 359$ price tag on Amazon. So if you or a loved one have to have the Kindle for Christmas browse these deals on ebay.