Amazon Adds Real Page Numbers

Amazon have unveiled in their latest software update for their e-reader that they will be adding page numbers to their offering.  This may seem to be very minor but I think it would greatly improve the reading experience of Kindle owners. The feature update includes: Public Notes — This feature lets Kindle users choose to make their book notes and highlights available for others to see. Any Kindle user — including authors, their fans, book reviewers, professors and passionate readers everywhere — can opt-in to share their thoughts on book passages and ideas with friends, family...
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Amazon Fires Back With Updated Kindle

The eBook reader industry today got shaken up with the news that Amazon will be releasing a newer Kindle. The newer version will feature Wi-Fi and 3G to compete with the Apple iPad. In also highlights that there is a place in the market for e reading devices running electronic ink-style displays. The new Kindle will feature a screen that will have 50% better contrast than other e-readers. It has the ability to read books to the owner. It is also smaller than the existing Kindle and can be held in one hand. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has mentioned that “or the vast majority of books, adding video and...
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