Amazon just dramatically reduced the cost on the Kindle Paperwhite and entry level Kindle Basic, to Black Friday prices. The Paperwhites normal price is $119 and has received a discount of $45 and is now available for $84.99. This model is waterproof and has 2x the internal storage. The Kindle Basic with front-light and a high resolution display normal price is $89 and has … [Read more...] about Kindle Paperwhite and Basic are back to their Black Friday Prices
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The Amazon Kindle Year in Review
The Amazon Kindle E-Reader continues to be the most well known brand in the world and in 2019 they had a great year for sales for hardware, as well as ebooks. The original goal of the Kindle in 2007, was to think of a book and be reading it within 60 seconds. They are the only company to offer free monthly cellular access to the bookstore, as long as you pay extra for the … [Read more...] about The Amazon Kindle Year in Review
Amazon Kindle app can turn quotes into images
The Amazon Kindle e-reading app for iOS has a new feature, which is quite exciting. You can turn any quote an ebook to an image and then share it via social media, email or apps such as Whatsapp. All you need to do to get started is make sure your app is running version 6.26 and then open an ebook. Next, highlight a specific word or block of text. There is a new feature on the … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle app can turn quotes into images
Will Amazon add warm light to the Kindle Paperwhite in 2020?
Amazon was last to the party for incorporating a glowlight system for the Kindle Oasis, their expensive flagship e-reader. A glowlight is a candlelight effect that warms up the screen with a series of Amber LED lights, in addition to the front-lit display that has white LED lights. Will Amazon use their new warm light system in the Kindle Paperwhite in 2020? Amazon has … [Read more...] about Will Amazon add warm light to the Kindle Paperwhite in 2020?
Amazon is going to open up retail stores in Germany
Germany is Amazon's second strongest market, after the United States. They will be opening up a retail store sometime in the next year. Ralf Kleber is in charge of Amazon Germany said “The fact is that we know that customers shop offline and that they like variety,” adding that he declined to give concrete details or a timetable. Ralf also mentioned that he wants to push … [Read more...] about Amazon is going to open up retail stores in Germany
Amazon is discounting hundreds of ebooks to $4.99 or less
Amazon is running a last minute Kindle ebook deal for those of you that are looking to populate your new or existing ereader. They have hundreds of bestselling ebooks available for $4.99 or less. This includes All the Light we cannot see by Anthony Doerr, Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan and a bunch of books by Philippa Gregory. This deal is only good for the next 24 hours … [Read more...] about Amazon is discounting hundreds of ebooks to $4.99 or less
Spend $20 on Kindle ebooks and get a $5 credit
Amazon recognizes that many people have purchased a Kindle e-reader or received one as a gift for Christmas. In order to populate your new device, or an old one, Amazon is running a promotion. If you spend $20 on Kindle ebooks, you will receive $5 in credit to your account. This deal is only running from December 27th to December 31st, so time is of the essence. You can … [Read more...] about Spend $20 on Kindle ebooks and get a $5 credit
Kindle Kids Edition can now access audiobooks
Amazon has just pushed out a new firmware update for the Kindle Kids Edition that came out in October. This e-reader can now access Audible audiobooks from Kindle Freetime Unlimited, which is their subscription platform with kid friendly audiobooks, ebooks and other digital content. Parents can also add audiobooks to their kids profile, if they don't want the little ones buying … [Read more...] about Kindle Kids Edition can now access audiobooks
What’s next for the Kindle e-Reader?
The Amazon Kindle line of e-readers are in a good place. They have the Kindle Basic model with a front-lit display and a new E INK Carta screen. The Paperwhite 4 is now waterproof and the Oasis 3 has a new color temperature system to help mute the bright white screen, when reading at night. There is also the new Kindle for Kids edition, but they don't sell many of these. … [Read more...] about What’s next for the Kindle e-Reader?