by Manuel Marino | Book Reviews, Technology
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For Kindle owners, the allure of getting their hands on the latest Kindle from Amazon is quite enticing, especially with the new features that come with the 3rd generation Kindle. Additionally, there are parents with children who are heading off to university and would like to give them a nice going-away gift. Well, there’s nothing better than a Kindle eBook reader as a gift for students, especially now that Amazon’s Kindle has become more affordable than ever before. In fact, from its original price of $258, the 3rd generation Kindle is now down to just $139. You were looking for the best deal? Well, here it is.
If you ask your son what kind of gift he wants before heading off to university, he might ask for a car. Well, who wouldn’t? But for those of us who are mere mortals, the Kindle 3 is the next best thing. If you already have the original Kindle or the Kindle 2, then you are probably itching to trade-in your Kindle for the latest 3rd generation Kindle, considering the new features that this new model has to offer. And the affordability doesn’t hurt either.
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by Manuel Marino | Technology
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Despite some early forecasts in 2010 that ebook readers might become obsolete, it appears that they will continue to be popular devices for a while longer. In particular, the comparison between ebook readers and the Apple iPad has been ongoing.
This Kindle DX vs. iPad review compares the two leading ebook readers with large displays. Although the iPad is primarily a tablet, it has often been compared to other ebook readers, so it’s only fair to match it up against the Kindle DX, which is on a similar level, at least in terms of size.
Size
The two devices are relatively similar in size. While there are a few differences—the Kindle is slightly longer, and the iPad is a bit wider, taller, and heavier—you won’t notice much of a difference when carrying either device.
Display
Both devices have the same screen size, a 9.7-inch diagonal, but the technologies used are like night and day. The iPad’s LED-backlit full-color IPS display may outshine the Kindle’s e-ink screen, which only displays 16 shades of gray and can appear somewhat dull. However, the Kindle’s e-ink screen is excellent for glare-free reading and reduces eye strain. For many people, this is … ...Read the rest.
“Kindle DX Vs iPad”
by Manuel Marino | Technology
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Since Barnes & Noble entered the e-reader market quite late, with the release of the Nook in late 2009, it was surprising to see the Nook Color edition come out just a year later. Marketed as the “reader’s tablet,” this Nook Color review will examine what the Barnes & Noble Nook Color offers as both a tablet and an e-book reader.
Size and Design
If you’re expecting a typical, ordinary e-book reader, you’ll be impressed by the Nook Color, which can easily be mistaken for a tablet PC at first glance.
Unlike traditional e-readers that use e-ink technology, the Nook Color features a 7-inch full-color LED-backlit IPS display. This type of display is similar to what Apple uses on its iPad and Mac devices. The Nook Color, however, is enhanced with Barnes & Noble’s custom VividView Technology, a screen laminating technique that reduces glare.
The Nook Color is slightly larger and heavier than the e-ink Nook. It weighs 15.8 ounces and measures 8.1 inches in length, 5 inches in width, and 0.5 inches in thickness. The front of the device is made of hard plastic, while the back has a smooth, rubberized finish.
Performance
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“Is It an Ebook Reader or a Tablet PC? A Nook Color Review”
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