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Last Minute Shopping: Best prices on Amazon Kindle covers and cases shipped before the holiday

by Mike Macias 12.18.2011

Calling all procrastinators: We checked around to see where you can order covers and cases for Amazon Kindle devices and get it shipped before Christmas this Sunday. The Amazon Kindle E-Reader and Kindle Fire are some of the hottest gifts this holiday season. Yesterday we showed you our Last Minute Tablet Deals Guide and today we’re digging around Kindle covers and cases. There are too retailers in particular, depending on where you’re located, who have guaranteed holiday shipping if you order today! Let’s start with the US, then we’ll move on to the UK & parts of Europe. Kindle cases & covers deals in the US

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Amazon mentions plans for first Kindle Fire firmware update

by Mike Macias 12.12.2011

The Kindle Fire by Amazon hasn’t even been out for a month and we’re already talking about a firmware update. Depending on the way you look at it this could be bad news or good news. Good news because it shows Amazon wants to stay on top of things and make sure the Fire is running at its best possible performance. Bad because it’s so soon and it could point to some serious flaws, as mentioned in many reviews.

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Black Friday Week: All smartphones at Amazon Wireless are a penny $0.01

by Mike Macias 11.21.2011

Now this is a Black Friday deal if I’ve ever seen one! Earlier today I told you about a Samsung Focus 4S deal going on. Turns out Amazon Wireless has all their phones on sale — for $0.01. That’s right, just one penny! Pretty much free. If you’ve been looking for a new cell phone plan this would be the time. Amazon is partnered with AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon in the US to bring you some awesome deals. And I’m not talking about the old run-of-the-mill Android phones here. We’re talking Samsung Galaxy S2, Droid RAZR, HTC EVO 3D 4G, and the ATRIX 2. Not to mention a handful of top Windows Phone devices. All deals are with new contracts or upgrades. Click here for the deal page at Amazon .....

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Nook Tablet vs. Kindle Fire specifications side by side

by Mike Macias 11.07.2011

We told you about the Nook Tablet announcement this morning, and now we have this side by side comparison of the Nook Tablet and Kindle Fire. Both devices are available for preorder and shipping late next week. The Kindle Fire has enjoyed the spotlight the past few months for the ultimate budget tablet, but now we have the Nook Tablet giving it a run for its money. The big question on everyone’s mind right now: Which is better? Have a look at our comparison chart and cast your vote after…

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Kindle Fire release just weeks away — Disney, ABC, Marvel adding 800 titles to Amazon Video

by Mike Macias 10.31.2011

Amazon has been on a roll lately with their streaming video segment bringing in some big players. FOX, CBS, NBC, and PBS have recently launched content on Amazon Video, and now we have another TV giant in the game. Disney-ABC have now joined the game to bring over 13,000 TV shows and movies including Lost, Grey’s Anatomy, Felicity, X-Men Evolution, and more. Amazon has positioned itself as a direct competitor to Netflix at a time when Netflix is struggling.

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Bonjour! Amazon.fr opens Kindle Store in France with over 35,000 French-language ebooks, Kindle for 99€

by Mike Macias 10.07.2011

If you’re in France and burning to read your favorite romance novel in ebook form, you can now shop the Amazon.fr Kindle Store. It officially launched this week with over 35,000 ebooks written in French and plenty more in English, bringing the count to 825,000 books total. The store is complete with magazines, accessories, applications, and of course the new Amazon Kindle.

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Amazon creates tablet browser called Silk

by Timi Cantisano 09.28.2011

Today, Amazon announced its highly anticipated Kindle Fire, its first foray into the realm of tablets. The Kindle Fire will run a custom Android UI and have a custom browser called Silk. What makes Silk special is that it will attempt to revolutionize browsing by offering a unique and efficient experience by harnessing the power of cloud computing.

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Kindle Fire official press photos and preorder information

by Mike Macias 09.28.2011

The Amazon Kindle Fire tablet was officially announced today, and now we have a full set of press photos and preorder information to give you. Let’s kick things off with preorder! Right now you can place your order for the Amazon Kindle for $199. The device will be shipping on November 15 so you don’t have to make the decision right now! The devices are shipped on a first-come first-serve basis and there’s no telling how many people will jump on this or how much hype the Kindle Fire will get. Now that you know about the preorder information, let’s take a look at some photos…

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Amazon Kindle Fire tablet specs and photos released: dual-core, 7-inch screen, Android, priced at $199

by Mike Macias 09.28.2011

A tablet made by Amazon has been heavily speculated for the past year, and this morning it’s finally been made official. It’s called the Kindle Fire, and Amazon will launch it at $199. Bloomberg reports that the Amazon tablet will have a 7-inch display and run Google’s Android operating system. Not to mention a very nice Kindle reader, which of course is one of the center points of the device. The Kindle Fire is priced low to undercut the Apple iPad and other expensive tablets currently on the market. Keep reading to see Kindle Fire specifications, photos, and more information.

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Nokia E6 Available on Amazon for $439.00

by Timi Cantisano 06.29.2011

Nokia has released its first Symbian Anna device for the United States, the Nokia E6. Nokia has once again come up with an innovative design for their business focused device that shares similar design to its wildly popular E71/E72. Combining a physical qwerty keyboard with a 2.46″ capacitive touchscreen it brings the best of both worlds. The E6 sports a 8MP camera with dual LED flash and can record video up to 720p. The E6 is available now from Amazon for $439.00. Hit the link for the full specifications. The Nokia E6 Unlocked GSM Phone is available at Amazon.com Source : Nokia Innovation via Amazon

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New tools available for the Amazon Kindle: Sticky Notes and Converter

by Mike Macias 06.08.2011

Smartphones are not the only things with apps nowadays. Oh no… the simple, read-only Amazon Kindle has a few tools besides a web browser that can make the device more useful. The Kindle is an interesting device in a sense that it’s not just for tech geeks like myself. Many Kindle users don’t own a smartphone and might find some standard smartphone applications useful on their Kindle. I’m still unsure on whether or not Kindle apps are necessary but understand the point that many non-tech folks might enjoy the simplicity they bring. I would love to see the sales figures on Kindle apps. I’m surprised at how many are available at Amazon.com. A handful of Kindle apps have popped up at The Kindle Store that can assist you in everyday .....

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