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
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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
Amazon releases new Kindle Touch 5.03 Update
Amazon has just released a firmware update for its first touchscreen e-ink reader and you should get it today! This update unfortunately is not jam packed with new updates but does provide new enhancements for XRAY that will pave the way for new languages shortly. There are also reports that the overall touchscreen navigation seems a bit more snappy. Here are some of the core … [Read more...] about Amazon releases new Kindle Touch 5.03 Update
Amazon Kindle Touch gets the Jailbreak Treatment
An enterprising young man by the name of yifanlu recently developed a new solution for the Amazon Kindle Touch that Jailbreaks it. The new Kindle uses a different operating system then previous iterations of the device line of e-readers. As such, no current current hacks will work on it and they need to be remade from scratch in order to work. Digging deep in the code this … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Touch gets the Jailbreak Treatment
Amazon Kindle Touch VS. Kindle 4th Generation Comparison
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Exclusive Comparison Video! Today we check out the two latest e-readers from Amazon with the Kindle Touch and Kindle 4th generation! There are a fair bit of differences on the hardware and software level between these two devices. Obviously the only difference is not the price. The Amazon Kindle Touch and Kindle 4th generation feature a six … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Touch VS. Kindle 4th Generation Comparison
Video Review of the Amazon Kindle Touch 3G with Special Offers
Welcome to another exclusive Good e-Reader Review Video! Today we take a comprehensive look at the latest generation e-reader from Amazon. This is the first touchscreen e-ink based reader the company has released and we break it down and give you the scoops on what to expect. First of all, this is a great device and you can really feel the elevated processor powering it. All … [Read more...] about Video Review of the Amazon Kindle Touch 3G with Special Offers
How to Load eBooks on the Amazon Kindle Touch
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Video Tutorial! Today we show you how to copy ebooks into your brand new Amazon Kindle Touch! The Kindle Touch uses Amazons own proprietary formats such as AZW, PRC, MOBI, KF8, and so on. The main format we are going to work with is MOBI, which is the main format you will find if you are downloading books from websites or using conversion … [Read more...] about How to Load eBooks on the Amazon Kindle Touch
Hands on Review of the Amazon Kindle Touch 3G
The first touchscreen e-ink based reader has just been released by Amazon, and it is in direct competition with the Nook Simple Touch and Kobo Touch in the North American Market. The overall design of this latest device is fairly solid and offers many features not found in the other competing devices. How does the screen sensitivity hold up and is it a valid … [Read more...] about Hands on Review of the Amazon Kindle Touch 3G