Amazon has quietly reintroduced the Kindle Touch e-Reader on its main US website but not internationally. This was the last fully functional device the company released that had speakers and support for audiobooks. It is available with Special Offers and 3G, there is also refurbished models available, but you have to dig through the website to find them. The Amazon Kindle … [Read more...] about The Amazon Kindle Touch Back in Stock in the US
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Amazon Updates Kindle Touch Firmware – Mirrors Paperwhite UI
The Amazon Kindle Touch has had some updated firmware today that heavily borrows UI elements from the Kindle Paperwhite e-Reader. The main homescreen has been revised and personalized book recommendations are now available. The latest Kindle Touch firmware update renovates the way collections are viewed and stored on your main screen. The Cover View feature will give you … [Read more...] about Amazon Updates Kindle Touch Firmware – Mirrors Paperwhite UI
Amazon Kindle Touch Gets New Firmware Update
Amazon has just provided the Paperwhite treatment to its Kindle Touch device thanks to a comprehensive software update that it has made available. This means the humble Kindle Touch device will now be comparable to the Kindle Paperwhite. The new features include a refreshed user interface that lists the books in your library by their cover images, while the archived books … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Touch Gets New Firmware Update
The Amazon Kindle Touch Is Phased Out
The old makes way for the new, or so the saying goes, and it seems to be ringing true for the Kindle Touch. The Kindle Paperwhite is Amazon's current flagship e-reader and it is proving to be one of the bestsellers. Amazon is already hard pressed to keep up with the demand, so much so that there is already a demand backlog that ranges from 4 to 6 weeks. With the holiday … [Read more...] about The Amazon Kindle Touch Is Phased Out
Kindle Fire II: A Rumor Roundup
With all eyes (and ears) to the Sept 6 event where a new Kindle Fire device along with a new e-book reader and a Kindle Fire dock is set to be launched, what we have are a few pointers that should give us an idea of what to expect on that auspicious day. While a direct successor to the Kindle Fire in the form of a 7 inch device is assured, there can quite possibly be a 10 … [Read more...] about Kindle Fire II: A Rumor Roundup
Kindle Touch Lands in UK a Week Early
eBook lovers and Kindle fans in the UK are in for a pleasant surprise from Amazon—its Kindle Touch e-book reader is now available in the country a week ahead of schedule. Amazon had earlier set April 27 as the day to mark its entry into the UK with its Kindle 4G, but isn't citing any reason why it chose to do it a week early. The online retailer has said it is overwhelmed at … [Read more...] about Kindle Touch Lands in UK a Week Early
Amazon Kindle Touch gains Major Update Ahead of European Launch
The Amazon Kindle Touch will be hitting the European shores April 28th and it has just received a major update that brings a slew of new features. The new firmware entitled 5.1.0 is available for manual download right now to check out or you can elect to wait for it to be pushed via WIFI in a few weeks. One of the major elements of this update is that you can finally use it … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Touch gains Major Update Ahead of European Launch
Amazon Kindle Touch to Be Released in Europe April 27th
The Amazon Kindle Touch is the company's first touchscreen e-ink based reader and has reaped a ton of success in the North American Market. One of the drawbacks thus far has been the exclusive focus of the USA, but not for much longer. Starting April 27th, it will make the trek across the pond to Europe. You will be able to buy it direct from Amazon in the UK, Germany, France, … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Touch to Be Released in Europe April 27th
E-Readers, PCs Facing the Heat from Tablet PCs
Amazon had lit the Kindle Fire with the hopes of blazing into the booming tablet market. While it has been largely successful (the second largest selling tablet after the iPad and the best selling Android tablet so far), an unlikely victim of the raging Amazon Fire has been its very own stable mate, the Kindle Touch. In fact, Amazon is already reported to have scaled down on it … [Read more...] about E-Readers, PCs Facing the Heat from Tablet PCs
Handwriting Support Now a Reality on the Kindle Touch
The Kindle Touch from Amazon is one of the best e-readers that your hard earned money can buy right now which in turn is aided largely by its extremely affordable price tag of just $99. However, that's not to undermine the core abilities of the Kindle Touch as an e-book reading device which boasts of an E Ink display and touch input along with a commendable battery life. In … [Read more...] about Handwriting Support Now a Reality on the Kindle Touch
Amazon Set to Launch Kindle Touch in Japan in April
The e-book reader market in Japan may be poised for a major shakeup now that Amazon is all set to introduce its Kindle Touch 3G e-reader there in April. Price of the Kindle e-reader would be 20,000 yen, which converts into $258. That's quite a bit on the higher side considering the same is available in the US market for just $150. However, the price is still lower when it comes … [Read more...] about Amazon Set to Launch Kindle Touch in Japan in April
Good e-Reader Week in Review: Tablet News
Things have been pretty staid as far as tablet devices are concerned this past week with nothing spectacular coming along our way during the period. The usual Apple vs Samsung battle continues though advantage Samsung is how the legal tussle can be explained right now. However, the battle seems far from being over, more so in light of what Steve Jobs is reported to have said, … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Week in Review: Tablet News
Kindle Touch Now Available Internationally
The Kindle Touch e-reader is now finally ready for its overseas trip. Those eager for the latest e-reader can place their bookings via the Amazon site, though only the the Wi-Fi enabled version is available, for now at least. The 3G enabled Kindle Touch remains off bounds and Amazon isn't committing to a time frame as to when they would be ready with the international shipment … [Read more...] about Kindle Touch Now Available Internationally
Amazon Kindle Touch 5.0.3 Update Released and Boosts Performance
Amazon has quietly released a new firmware update for their first touchscreen e-reader, the Kindle Touch. This new upgrade enhances the speed of the device in relation to page turns and hitting the menu button to go back to the home screen. In addition to boosted performance with page turns and the home menu there are quite a number of enhancements that Amazon fails to … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Touch 5.0.3 Update Released and Boosts Performance