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Kindle Economics

A few weeks ago I evaluated Amazon's Kindle. While I really liked the device, the big problem I had with it was that at its current price of $359.00 it was too expensive at this point for mass consumer adoption. I also had a number of...

Tags: Cost, Semester, Amazon.com Inc., Textbook, Amazon Kindle, E-books, Microsoft Excel, Personal Technology, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2008-11-16

To heck with the Kindle: Sony Reader PRS-700 reviewed

Up 'till now, the Amazon Kindle has garnered everyone's attention because, like the iPhone, there wasn't much like it when it was released. That's changing. MobileTechReview just posted a review of the Sony Reader PRS-700, their flagship eBook-reading device yearning for eyeballs literally. The...

Tags: Sony Corp., Sony Reader, PRS-700, Keyboards, Notebooks, E-books, Hardware, Peripherals, Notebooks & Tablets, Personal Technology, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2008-11-12

A Kindroid in every pot?

Fellow blogger, Jason Perlow, has written a couple of interesting pieces lately on ways to get cheap ebook readers/tablets into both students' and consumers' hands. In, "Kindroid: Two great tastes that would taste great together" he described how an Android-based Kindle ebook reader could allow this platform to really...

Tags: Kindroid, E-books, Tablets, Personal Technology, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2008-11-10

Can we finally realize Alan Kay's Dynabook for $100?

The Dynabook. Source: A Personal Computer for Children of All Ages, Alan Kay, XEROX PARC 1968. November 5th, 2008 was the 40th anniversary since computer scientist Alan Kay devised the "Dynabook", a theoretical computing device which was aimed toward higher education and...

Tags: Device, Student, Alan Kay, Dynabook, E-books, Ooa/Ood/Oop, Personal Technology, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2008-11-09

Kindle clamor keeps confusing

Despite being given the royal thumbs-up from Oprah last week, the Amazon Kindle looks to be a technology in search of a market. After some hands-on experience, I must say that the reality is much worse than I imagined. by David Morgenstern

Tags: Oprah Winfrey, Amazon Kindle, David Morgenstern, Apple iPhone, E-book Reader, E-books, Personal Technology

Blog posts 2008-11-04

Geek Gift Guide 2008: Amazon Kindle

With its paper-like display, wireless capability, PC-free operation, and thousands of titles from Amazon's catalog behind it, the Kindle may be the first e-book reader to gain broad acceptance.TechRepublic's Bill Detwiler tested the Kindle for several weeks--reading a work from one of his favorite authors, perusing Amazon's Kindle Store, retrieving...

Tags: Amazon.com Inc., Amazon Kindle, Bill Detwiler, E-books, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Personal Technology

Download resources 2008-11-04

ExeIcon.com 3D Box Maker (exe)

ExeIcon.com 3D Box Maker is a virtual packaging design tool. It creates software box-shot, vista boxes, ebook covers, CD covers, books, electronic magazines covers. It allows you to create high quality Web and printable graphics with just a few clicks. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

Tags: Cover, Exeicon, E-books, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2008-10-30

Exercise Without Efforts (zip)

Exercise Without Effort will teach you how to exercise without putting any serious effort or energy into it. Let's admit that we all hate exercise but know that we should be doing it because it keeps us healthy and looking good. If you are tired of trying different exercises but...

Tags: Exercise, Samuel Smith, E-books, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2008-10-29

eBooks get social, pose further threat to traditional publishers

When most industry observers examine the impact of social media on traditional media industries, the focus inevitability turns to easily digitized media such as newspapers, magazines, radio, television and music. But what about books, and more specifically eBooks? To get a sense of where eBooks are...

Tags: Author, Publisher, Amazon Kindle, Cost Problem, E-books, Personal Technology, Jennifer Leggio

Blog posts 2008-10-28

Anytexto (zip)

Anytexto - software gadget that will help you to read electronic books. Through its own algorithms, Anytexto translates any text to the most readable form. Appearance is fully customizable to your tastes - size, cover, paper, colors, fonts, spacing, lighting. All this will help you get maximum comfort and pleasure...

Tags: Anytexto Software, E-books, Tools & Techniques, Microsoft Word, Engineering, Word Processors, Personal Technology, Management, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software

Software downloads 2008-10-23

Amazon Kindle: It's not for us, Jack

My grubby hands on the Amazon Kindle at Continental Airlines' Presidents Club Lounge at  Newark Liberty International Airport. See Jason's Amazon Kindle Gallery. As I've discussed in this column before, I spend about 4 days a week away from home and about 8...

Tags: Amazon.com Inc., Amazon Kindle, Kindle, Arthur C. Clarke, E-books, Wireless LANs, Personal Technology, Wireless, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2008-10-21

HTML Ebook Maker and Encrypter (rar)

Make and encrypt html ebooks. Support html, picture, flash, swf, video, javascript pack all into a single exe, and encrypt. The encrypted ebook can prevent copying, prevent editing, prevent printing. You can select encryption mode: PC-binding, needs open password. You can specify rights how a consumer can use an encrypted...

Tags: HTML, China-drm, E-books, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2008-10-21

Liposuction Health Information and Tips (zip)

This free ebook is collected from a variety of great and free sources. You can learn more about liposuction include: an introduction to liposuction and how its performed, in depth explaining of various liposuction techniques, risks and potential complications of liposuction reveal, liposuction costs, liposuction alternatives, liposuction tips and more....

Tags: Information, CalfReduction.Net, File Size, E-books, Productivity, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2008-10-17

Stereoscope Theatre (exe)

Travel back in time with a look at life in Turn-of-the-20th-Century America with this fun, musical, 3-D slideshow ebook download for Windows. Features a background soundtrack of Scott Joplin ragtime classics. Big, beautiful vintage stereoview scenes come to life on your computer screen with the help of red-blue 3-D glasses....

Tags: 3D, Vintage Antique Classics, E-books, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2008-10-10

sBOOKs - Robert Louis Stevenson (exe)

See 15 ebooks from R. L. Stevevson in one easy to use application. Robert Louis Stevenson was born in Edinburgh on the 13 November 1850. He studied at Edinburgh University and also qualified as a lawyer. He travelled extensively in Europe and began his writing career during these years. He...

Tags: SmartSolutions, E-books, Professional Development, Personal Technology, Career

Software downloads 2008-10-09

sBOOKs - Charles Dickens Vol 1 (exe)

See 11 ebooks from Charles Dickens in one easy to use application. Charles Dickens was born in Portsmouth, England, on February 7, 1812. He was the second of eight children. His mother had been in service to Lord Crew, and his father worked as a clerk for the Naval Pay...

Tags: Mother, SmartSolutions, E-books, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2008-10-07

sBOOKs - Jane Austen (exe)

See 11 ebooks from Jane Austen in one easy to use application. Jane Austen's novels are comedies of manners that depict the self-contained world of provincial ladies and gentlemen. Most of her works revolve around the delicate business of providing husbands for marriageable daughters. She is particularly noted for her...

Tags: SmartSolutions, Jane Austen, E-books, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2008-10-07

eMagCreator (exe)

eMagCreator is a unique desktop application allowing users to convert unlimited PDF's into interactive page-flip eBooks. Use it for hassle free publication of: Newsletters, Magazines, Brochures, Corporate presentations, Newspapers, Manuals, Micro-Sites, Artbooks, Product Catalouges or any other publication that you may have. Enrich your readers experience, with the following features:...

Tags: Adobe PDF, eMagCreator, E-books, Corporate Communications, Personal Technology, Marketing

Software downloads 2008-10-07

Amazon, open the Kindle before Apple eats your lunch!

Apple's iPhone is beating the Amazon Kindle at its own game -- what a shame. It doesn't have to be that way, though. Amazon could put the iPhone to shame if they'd make the Linux-based Kindle open to developers. According to Wired: Since the launch of...

Tags: Apple Inc., Amazon.com Inc., Amazon Kindle, E-books, Sales Strategy, Games, Handhelds, Personal Technology, Sales, Hardware, Joe Brockmeier

Blog posts 2008-10-02

Buying Property in Turkey (exe)

Free ebook with information and advice on buying property in Turkey for investment, holidays, or permanent home. The ebook contains guides on the best places to invest, what to look for in a rental property, and local information such as schooling and health care. This version is the first release...

Tags: Property, Turkey, Hot Property Turkey, E-books, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2008-09-24