Up close: Kindle Fire vs. HDX 8.9. Air & iPad Retina iPad mini - Gizmag

When we reviewed the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 “, we said That it blended the best of large and small tablets better than any other slate out there. So why not see how it sizes up next to the most popular large and small tablets around? Read on, as Gizmag goes hands-on to compare the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 “is Apple’s iPad Air and iPad Mini with Retina Display.

Before the jump in, know that this comparison is more about how the Fire HDX 8.9 sizes up next to Apple’s two iPads. If you’re only looking for help Deciding between the iPad Air and iPad Mini, then we’ve got you covered there too with our hands-on comparison between Those two.

Hardware

So on one hand we have two iconic Apple’s iPads. The 9.7-in iPad has the same air of screen size as every full-sized iPad since the original. And the 7.9-in Retina iPad mini takes the popular design of the original iPad mini and adds a high-resolution display (along with a little extra weight and thickness).

On the other hand there’s Amazon’s Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 “. As its name suggests, it rocks an 8.9-in screen, Which hits a pretty nice balance in between the full-sized and mini iPads. 8.9 The HDX gives you 79 percent as much screen real estate as the iPad Air, and 19 percent more than the iPad mini.

I think that 8.9-in screen size hits a really great sweet spot. If you’ve used the iPad Air and the iPad Mini and wished you could find something in between, this might be the tablet for you. Modern-day Goldilocks rejoice: the Fire 8.9 could be your “just right” between the “too big” and “too small” iPad extremes.

In terms of display quality , they all have sharp, high-resolution screens. But the Fire HDX 8.9 is the Sharpest, with one of the best mobile displays I’ve ever seen. We’re looking at the HDX’s 339 pixels per inch vs. 264 PPI for the iPad Air and 326 PPI for the iPad mini. I think the Fire also has the best color accuracy, with the iPad Air not far behind. Of the three, the Retina iPad mini has the narrowest range of colors, it’s as if it’s a painting from a palette smaller than the other two are.

As far as build and construction go, the iPads have the higher-end aesthetic. They’re both made of anodized aluminum, Which should be familiar to anyone who’s handled any recent Apple products. The Fire is made of a matte plastic. It does not feel cheap or flimsy, but, well, it is still plastic.

All three feel quite comfortable in hand. The iPad Air and Kindle Fire are both so light they feel almost like toys – and yes, we mean That in a good way. The Retina iPad is the Lightest of the three, but it’s also the densest. The Fire 8.9 is the least dense of the three. So when you look at each tablet’s weight is its relative size, the Fire HDX 8.9 might actually feel The Lightest in hand.

Battery life is not remotely a concern with any of these tablets. In fact, of the big-name, high-end tablets you can buy today, I’d say these three are the cream of the crop. In our standard test (where we stream video over Wi-Fi with brightness at 75 percent) of the iPad Air lasted eight hours and 40 minutes, the iPad mini lasted 10 hours and 50 minutes, and the HDX 8.9 lasted almost exactly 10 hours. With typical – or even fairly heavy – use, none of these tablets should give you any problem at all lasting a full day.

Performance also is not an issue on any of these devices. With the older Kindle Fire models, the UI always felt a little laggy to me. But the HDX 8.9 runs Qualcomm’s Snapdragon terrific 800 processor, making it one of the fastest ARM-based tablets around. Ditto for the two iPads, Which have Apple’s 64-bit A7 silicon packed inside. There is not much more to say about the performance, other than all three of these tablets are extremely zippy, fluid, and capable of playing the latest mobile games without hiccups.

Software

Software might be the most important area to look at before making this decision. In terms of app selection, the iPads have a huge advantage. The iOS App Store’s tablet app selection is still unparalleled, while the Amazon Appstore’s selection is not even on par with Google Play’s. So if maximum app selection is your highest priority, then you’ll definitely want to look at one of the iPads.

but that is not to say Amazon’s Fire OS can not easily serve as your tablet platforms of choice. Most of the core apps are available for download. Standards like Facebook, Netflix, Twitter, Candy Crush , Angry Birds , and so on, are all there in full force. You have a solid web browser, email app and content stores built-in. It’s missing a few key apps like Dropbox and all of Google’s services, but if you can live without Those (or Sideload them) Amazon’s skinned version of Android might be all you need.

The Kindle Fire’s OS also has a few nice perks built-in. Of course you get excellent versions of all of Amazon’s shops and services, with permanent shortcuts living right at the top of your home screen. Amazon’s video-watching experience is Particularly good on the Fire HDX. If you have a PS3 or a Miracast-enabled TV or HDMI accessory, you can sling your content to your TV from the Fire. It also has Amazon’s X-Ray feature built-in, Which gives you an instant IMDB info for the actors on the screen at any given moment. The Fire HDX coupled with a compatible TV makes for a terrific second-screen experience, at least on par with an iPad paired with an Apple TV set-top-box.

The most unique part of the Kindle Fire’s software, though, is its Mayday Button. It’s on-device customer service: tap a button and an Amazon support rep jumps onto your screen, ready to answer your questions. It looks like a video chat, as you can see the technician, but he or she can only hear you. The specialist can also draw on your screen and even control your device if you grant permission. It takes an already easy-to-grasp OS and makes it practically foolproof.

‘re probably already at least somewhat familiar with the iPads’ iOS software. In addition it its bigger and better app selection, it also gives you services like Apple’s iCloud, iWork, iTunes, Siri and iMessage. And even though there’s no love lost between Apple and Google, the iPad also has official apps for Google services All Those That are nowhere to be found on the Fire.

One head-scratching annoyance with the iPads’ iOS 7 is a significant browser crashing bug. I’ve regularly used the two new iPads running iOS 7 during the last few months, and I consistently experience multiple browser crashes each day. It’s apparently a glitch with the Webkit engine powering Safari, as the bug happens in third-party browsers (which all use Webkit) too. There are multiple Apple support pages with hundreds of complaints from customers with the same issue. Yet more than four months into iOS 7′s lifespan, the company still has not fixed it. Apple’s products usually “just work,” but this is one obvious exception.

The decision

So Which tablet should you buy? Does the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 “warrant consideration next to Apple’s market-leading iPads? As always, that’s going to depend on what you’re looking for. On a hardware level, the answer is absolutely . On and software level, you need to start by asking yourself what you want a tablet for. If it’s all about the basics – consuming media – then the Fire could very well be worth a close look. If you’re more discerning about a large app selection of the highest quality, then you’re probably better off sticking with an iPad.

Then there’s the matter of value. In typical Amazon fashion, the Fire HDX 8.9 is the cheapest of the three. It starts at U.S. $ 380 for the 16 GB Wi-Fi only model (though you’ll need to fork over another $ 15 to get rid of the lock screen ads). The iPad Mini with Retina Display starts at $ 400 with the same 16 GB Wi-Fi configuration, and the equivalent iPad Air rings up for $ 500

I personally have been very happy using the Fire HDX 8.9 for the last week or so. Its screen size is just about perfect for me, and despite being Invested in Google’s ecosystem, I have not had too much trouble living with a Google-free mobile platforms. The Fire’s combination of hardware, pricing, and Amazon services is that good.

with that said, I’ve already spent a couple months enjoying these two iPads. They’re big steps forward from Their Predecessors, and if you’re already swimming in the deep end of Apple’s ecosystem, there are not going to be any surprises. Just watch out for that browser crashing: if you spend as much time on the web as I do, it might end up being a deal-breaker.

If you’re still torn, you can hit up our individual reviews of the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 “iPad Air, and Retina iPad Mini.

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Test five e-book readers - Computer World (press release)

electronic book readers with screen type E-Ink have gained a lot of popularity. Coming by bus, you will find that at least a few people kinda makes your time reading. Interestingly, fewer and fewer people use traditional paper editions. A new trend is e-book readers with backlit E-Ink screens that allow comfortable reading even after dark. We tested five of the most interesting devices, including the popular Kindle Paperwhite II. Let’s see, which one to choose.

Shining screen

Electronic paper in terms of properties like traditional printed publications. Unfortunately, the E-Ink screens are much darker than the paper. The contrast of the text is therefore smaller. This does not change the fact that this is currently the best way to read electronic editions. To improve the ease of reading the producers have released a device with illuminated screens. Self backlight E-Ink is fragile, however, allows to obtain high contrast, and most importantly to read in the dark. In this test, three readers have the function: PocketBook Touch Lux, Onyx Boox After Glow and Kindle Paperwhite II. It works similarly, but the most natural and pleasant to the eye color of a Kindle. PocketBook Biel and Onyx is too cold.

difference between shining and niepod?wietlonym screen is enormous. Kindle Paperwhite II resembles a traditional book, appeared on PocketBook Mini is yellowed. Using the fingerprint reader requires good lighting.

Service

Also only these three models have a touch screen. If we count on a comfortable service, it is a necessary part of every reader. In terms of convenience distinguished Kindle. It has the most thoughtful and intuitive interface. There is not even a button for menu operation, yet all we can do very quickly. The only problem is the lack of Polish language. This model is not officially available on the market.

most functional interface can be found in PocketBook Touch Lux. It is useful, for example, the ability to switch between running in the background functions (multi-tasking). Both PocketBook and Onyx have physical buttons for paging through. This is a convenient solution. PocketBook models Mini, and Manta EBOOK04B serve buttons. Interfaces both models are transparent, but in the case of the Manta location of the keys is not considered.

Downloading e-books

All readers can be connected to your computer and copy e-books on the internal memory. However, this is not convenient. In addition to the Kindle tested models also have a memory card slot – use miniature microSD card is slightly better option. The most convenient way, however, to use an Internet connection. Users Onyx and PocketBook Touch Lux can buy books directly through the online bookstore reader. Kindle also, but Amazon store does not have Polish language items. Much more interesting are the functions of storing e-books in the Internet cloud, a sufficient reason to the reader has Wi-Fi module.

For Lux Touch PocketBook e-books can be stored on disk online Dropbox, Onyx supports Google Drive and SkyDrive. A slightly different, more convenient approach is to Amazon. Kindle Paperwhite II uses the Amazon cloud. To send an e-book to your device, just send an e-mail to the address assigned during registration to our reader. Amazon Cloud also supports converting files. After sending a message with the subject convert the attached file format: DOC, DOCX, HTML, RTF, TXT, JPEG,. JPG, GIF, BMP, PDF reader get an acceptable document AZW.

course to comfortably use a reader, you can use the tools to facilitate the synchronization. BuddyPrice Send to Kindle or more universal application Readbility allow you to send to the reader, for example, an article from a web page directly from the browser.

Manta has low resolution and errors in displaying shades of gray. Kindle Compared with image quality is poor.

Additional Features

main function tested e-book is to display electronic books. However, manufacturers equip their devices with other, sometimes more, sometimes less interesting features. If you like to read foreign-language literature will appreciate the English-Polish dictionary (PocketBook Touch Lux, Onyx Boox After Glow), may be useful to the notebook and Web browser. Games, music player or RSS reader is a superfluous add-ons much more suitable to your smartphone than e-book reader.

Power

Readers with backlit draw more current than without. Amazon promises that the new Kindle allows 28 hours of continuous reading. PocketBook Touch Lux should be enough to read 30 books, and Onyx for a few weeks of use. Non-illuminated displays draw current only when you refresh – PocketBook Mini allows you to view 8000 pages.

Conclusion

was the best reader PocketBook Touch Lux. It has a backlit display and functional interface. Popular Kindle overcomes support for Polish buyers. The winner of awards Price / Quality is also a product PocketBook – Mini. It’s the cheapest reader test.

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Amazon is working on a mysterious product that is "to be even more important ... - Gazeta.pl

ads, which appeared late last year on the website Eventbrite can conclude that Amazon has to show the world something amazing. The event, which took only person admission invitation was dedicated to the “new revolutionary electronic product.” Next in the description of the event says:

“We believe that [the device - red] will be more important than the Kindle.”

What is the mysterious device? Last month, Bloomber agencies and the Financial Times claimed that the largest online bookstore in the world wants to release its first smartphone. ITproportal notes that Amazon cut the price of 25 pounds Kindle Fire – which suggests that the market will go for his successor.

network appeared one other reports – according to their creator Kinde’a wants to release device allowing the reception Internet TV . It is known as the codename for the project – Cinnamon had been presented at the end of 2013

One thing seems certain: Amazon is preparing something surprising. But what?

Amazon celebrates customer satisfaction joy to rewarding you with £ 25 off ... - Pocket-lint.com

Amazon has been voted the number one retailer in the UK for customer satisfaction over Christmas for the seventh year running. And to celebrate it has knocked £ 25 off prices of Kindle Fire tablets, including the Kindle Fire HD, Kindle Fire HDX 7 and Kindle Fire HDX 8.9.

The discount is applicable until Monday, 20 January and is subtracted at checkout when you enter the code MAYDAY25. A Kindle Fire HD can be bought Therefore for £ 94 for the 8GB version with special offers. The Kindle Fire 7-inch HDX starts at £ 174 with the offer. And a Kindle Fire HDX 8.9-inch tablet can be bought from £ 304

Amazon has not applied the offer is its already heavily discounted Kindle Fire HD 8.9-inch tablet. That currently costs £ 179 – £ 50 off its original price.

The retailer’s number one position Relates to a study published by analytics companies foresee. The Foresee Experience Index: UK Retail Edition assesses more than 10,000 responses to customers, taken over November and December 2013, and scores them to see which offers the most customer satisfaction.

Amazon topped the list with a score of 84 You can find out more at foresee.com.

Amazon knocks £ 25 off Kindle Fire HD, Kindle Fire HDX this weekend - Techie News

• Abhishek Gohel
• He January 17, 2014
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Amazon is ecstatic for being voted as number one for customer satisfaction during the Christmas festive season and to celebrate the commendation it is offering a flat £ 25 off on all its Kindle Fire tablets including the Kindle Fire, Kindle Fire HD and HDX.

The offer is valid online in the UK till January 20 and users will be required to use the discount code “MAYDAY25″ during checkout. The discount code is valid on all versions of the Kindle Fire HD, Kindle Fire HD 8.9 “, Kindle Fire, Kindle Fire HDX and HDX 8.9″ Directly sold by Amazon and not on Those sold by any of its resellers.

The £ 25 discount brings the 7-inch Kindle Fire 8GB HD down to £ 119 while the 16GB model can be had for £ 139 The 16GB Kindle Fire HDX will cost just £ 199 over the weekend, while the 32GB and 64GB models can be bought for £ 239 and £ 259 respectively.

You will be required is a shell out £ 329, £ 369 and £ 409 for the 8.9-inch 16GB, 32GB and 64GB Wi-Fi Kindle Fire HDX, while the same storage sizes with 3G/4G connectivity will cost £ 399, £ 439 and £ 479 respectively.

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Suspected burglar gets caught out by stolen Kindle selfie - Coventry Telegraph

17 Jan 2014 13:40

Police Investigating burglaries at two houses in The Gardens in Kenilworth

Suspected burglar

Police are keen to speak to the man in this ‘selfie’ photo.

They are

Investigating burglaries at two houses in The Gardens in Kenilworth in November.

The burglaries in adjoining properties took place sometime between 4.15 – 7.15pm on Thursday, November 7

Among the items stolen was a Kindle Fire, together with a quantity of jewelery and an iPod.

The owner of the stolen Kindle later bought a new Kindle and when he activated his account he found a photograph in his account of an unknown male, Which had been taken just a couple of hours after the burglary took place.

Police believe the photograph was taken inadvertently by someone handling the stolen Kindle.

Anyone with any information should call police staff investigator Russ Marsh on 01926 682481, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

How does the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 "measure up? Here's our review - Tech Digest

The iPad Air Better be careful – there’s a stalking horse on the horizon. Amazon’s Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 “is not just for reading books. This latest and largest incarnation shows That Amazon are serious about making waves in the tablet space – but is it any good? Read our review to find out.

The Hardware

When you first pick up a Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 “The first thing to do is find the” on ” button. Unlike most other tablets, the switches for on / off and volume controls are on the back of the unit, and not the edges – Which actually makes a lot of sense ergonomically.

The device itself certainly feels fairly solid – and is pleasant to hold. Nor is it too heavy. Under the hood things are looking good too: it’s got a nice-and-powerful 2.2GHz Snapdragon processor inside, along with 2GB of RAM – with storage options available as either 16, 32 or 64GB. The display Appears crisp -: which is no surprise when it runs at 2560×1600 – with a pixel density of 339ppi – even better than the iPad. Amazon are serious about this device taking on the Apple behemoth. The rear camera is a decent 8 megapixels – and the front camera is even 720p HD, Which will be nice for Skype and the like.

The Software

Once you’ve powered on the HDX for the first time, and the screen has lit up, you ‘ re greeted with a tablet That is already configured for your Amazon account – brilliant. Then it is just a simple case of connecting to your Wi-Fi, and you’re away. If you’re already a Kindle user, it’ll load up all of your book purchases right there in the middle of the screen.

If you’ve used an Android device before, and the flight will be familiar … but it will be eerily different. It’s Android, but not as you know it. The big difference Is That there’s nothing to be found Google: no apps for YouTube, Gmail, Google Calendar and everything else – though you can still access them through the built in web browser. If you’re a big user of Google’s services, this will come as a bit of a shock. I was certainly left wondering how to people function without Google hardwired into Their devices

The lack of Google influence is interesting – and shows a completely different direction for Android. One nice innovation Is That right in the middle of the screen is a coverflow-style lists of what you’ve looked at on the device most recently, to make skipping back easily. So you can easily jump right back into That book, or back to Those photos.

The device is, of course, great for reading. All of your books are there and Amazon’s Kindle app does the job very well indeed – with colored highlighting, social sharing and all of That sort of thing taken care of. Now it’s just a case of sitting down and reading That worthy tome you’ve been meaning a tackle … rather than checking your tweets again … and maybe playing a bit of Candy Crush. Ahem.

What’s clear with the Kindle Fire is that you’re constantly plugged into the Amazon ‘app’. Being the retail experts expect them your to be, there are no built-in parts of the device are not That bolted on to the store. Along the menu at the top are the different types of content you want to access april: Books, Videos, Games, Apps and so on – and they not only clicking takes you to the stuff you have on your device, but also prominently features links to the store. Even the lock screen is an advert. What’s clear Is That this device is all about consuming content.

Crucially, the app store seems well stocked – Google excepted. It seems that most of the major apps also have a presence on the store now: from Facebook, it’s Spotify, Sonos and Duolingo, to name four I find essential. Even Amazon’s arch-rival in the video (do not forget they own LoveFilm), Netflix, puts in an appearance.

Perhaps this latest Kindle Fire is best known for its innovative help function. The “Mayday” button will connect you directly with a helper in one of Amazon’s call centers, complete with video chat – so you can see them and they can see you. The Amazon agent can even take direct control of your tablet – and either do stuff for you, or draw on the screen the show you what to do.

I tried this out – and within seconds you connected to the poor bloke manning the Mayday station (I like this imagine an alarm goes off at Amazon HQ), before disappointing him by telling him that I did not really need any help, but was just seeing how it worked. Kindly though he Showed me how he can draw on the screen. It was not quite as slick as the TV adverts for this feature you might have seen (the video lagged a bit) but it certainly worked. Could it be a must-have feature for technology of the future? Whilst people in some corners have criticized the idea because the goal should be a build That software is easy to use, not an elaborate help system for when it fails … but I’m fairly Certain That anyone reading who is under the age of 40 will appreciate anything That might stop them being Their family’s de-facto tech support.

The Verdict

So is the Kindle Fire HDX worth it? The 8.9 “version is clearly from gunning for the iPad Air and the basic 16GB Air costs £ 70 more than the basic Kindle Fire model. It is certainly a hugely accomplished Android tablet – it is both fast, feature packed, and it feels like a premium product . The lack of Google apps is annoying if you’re a Google power user – but you can probably get by.

Perhaps this is the only thing That gives it a flash of unprofessionalism: search for YouTube or Gmail in the app store and you’re hit with the same problem Windows Phone devices have. Nothing “proper” turns up, and instead you’re left with a bunch of knock-off third-party apps To provide an ersatz Google experience.

But if you can live with this, the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 “is a very good choice for an Android tablet. If you’re a big user of Amazon’s services – with a LoveFilm subscription and a busy Kindle library, then you can not really go wrong.

India This Ship Amazon Kindle Paperwhite From Feb 4 - Light Reading India

Amazon has Announced That the all-new Kindle Paperwhite is now available for pre-order starting today at www.amazon.in and begins shipping February 4, 2014. The new Kindle Paperwhite features new display technology with higher contrast, the next generation built-in light, a faster processor, the latest touch technology, and exclusive new features designed from the ground up for readers.

The new top-of-the-line Kindle Paperwhite is priced at Rs 10,999 and the new Kindle Paperwhite Wi-Fi + 3G is priced at Rs 13,999. Starting February 04, 2014, the new Kindle Paperwhite will also be available online across 250 retail outlets across India including Croma, Reliance Digital, E-Zone, UniverCell and Vijay Sales stores located in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad and Pune.

“Kindle is the best-selling e-reader in the world for six years running, and now it’s even better,” said Amit Agarwal, Vice President and Country Manager, Amazon India. “The new Kindle Paperwhite features brand-new display technology, the next generation of our built-in light, a faster processor, plus new features like the Kindle Page Flip and Vocabulary Builder. We are excited to make Kindle Paperwhite available to our customers in India. “

Amazon Noted the new Kindle Paperwhite features:

New display technology with higher contrast -Kindle Paperwhite’s display is the most advanced e-reader display ever constructed. Higher contrast and better reflectivity means whites are whiter and blacks are blacker, so the pages are virtually indistinguishable from a physical book.

Next Generation built-in light -Guides light toward the surface of the display so you can read comfortably without eyestrain.

New, 25 percent faster processor -Books open and pages turn faster for a seamless reading experience.

New touch technology -19 percent touch tighter grid makes the Kindle Paperwhite respond even more accurately to the smallest touches.

New Kindle Page Flip -Skim page-by-page, scan to chapter, or skip to the end of your book, all without losing your place. For example, it’s now easy to quickly flip back and forth That is a map of Beyond the Wall in A Dance With Dragons .

New Vocabulary Builder -compiles words you look up in the dictionary into an easy-to-access lists. Use these lists to quiz yourself with flashcards and instantly see words in context.

New Smart Lookup -Integrates a full dictionary and Wikipedia so you can access definitions, characters, settings and more without leaving your page or losing your place.

New In-line Footnotes -With a single tap, read the complete text of each footnote in-line without changing the page or losing your place in the book .

New Kindle Free Time- FreeTime lets you create personalized profiles for kids and give them access it titles from your collection of books. Children are rewarded with achievement badges That keep track of Their personal reading accomplishments. A progress report keeps parents updated on the total time spent reading, number of words looked up, badges earned and books read.

Cloud Collections -Organize your books in collections customized for easy reference, and Amazon’s Whispersync technology Synchronizes the collections across your Kindle devices and reading apps so they’re available on all of your devices.

Kindle Paperwhite still includes all of the features of the Kindle Earlier versions:

Reads like real paper -No-glare display for perfect reading, even in bright sunlight.

8 weeks of battery life -Read for weeks, not hours, on a single charge.

Weighs just 206 grams -hold comfortably in one hand for long reading sessions.

Built-in Wi-Fi and free 3G – download books anytime, anywhere, no hunting or paying for Wi-Fi hotspots, no monthly charges, no date plan required.

Massive Selection -The India Kindle Store offers over 2 million books priced in Indian Rupees (INR), including 84 of 100 Nielsen BookScan India Best Sellers and a massive selection of titles including new releases and works from a range of famous Indian authors like Sudeep Nagarkar, Ramachandra Guha, Amish Tripathi, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, Rashmi Bansal and Chetan Bhagat.

Kindle exclusives -over 450,000 titles are exclusive That is the Kindle Store, including the eBook of ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People “by Stephen Covey.

book Lowest prices – Indian customers will also enjoy over 250,000 books priced ? 99 or less and over 1 million priced ? 299 or less.

Carry over a thousand books -Never leave a favorite book behind.

Whispersync -Saves and Synchronizes your last page read, bookmarks and annotations across all of your devices, so you can always pick up where you left off.

Worry-Free Archive -Automatically backs up your Kindle books in the cloud, so you never need to worry about losing your books-re-download your books wirelessly anytime for free.

Time to Read -Tells you how much time it will take to finish a chapter or a book based on your personalized reading speed.

Facebook and Twitter -Share Recommendations book, highlighted sections and meaningful quotes with friends.

Parental Controls -Parental Controls allow parents that restrict access to the Kindle Store, Cloud Archive and the Experimental Web Browser so they can give Their Kindle to a child worry free.

Amazon's all-new Kindle Paperwhite goes up for pre-order at Rs 10999, the ship ... - IBNLive

New Delhi: Amazon has Announced the launch of its all-new Kindle Paperwhite in India. The device is now available for pre-order at www.amazon.in and begins shipping February 4

The new Kindle Paperwhite features new display technology with higher contrast, the next-generation built-in light and a faster processor.

The new top-of-the-line Kindle Paperwhite is priced at Rs 10,999 and the new Kindle Paperwhite (WiFi + 3G) is priced at Rs 13,999.

The new top-of-the-line Kindle Paperwhite is priced at Rs 10,999 and the new Kindle Paperwhite (WiFi + 3G) is priced at Rs 13,999.

Starting February 4, the device will also be available online across 250 retail outlets across India including Croma, Reliance Digital, E-Zone, UniverCell and Vijay Sales stores located in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chandigarh , Ahmedabad and Pune.

Amazon launches new Kindle Paperwhite e-book readers at Rs 10999 - indiatvnews.com

New Delhi: Amazon’s new Kindle Paperwhite models are now available for pre-order at www.amazon.in. The devices have a release date of February 4, 2014.

The new models – the Kindle Paperwhite (Rs 10,999) and Kindle Paperwhite 3G (Rs. 13,999) – are successor to the Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Paperwhite 3G That models were launched in the country last June. The new ebook readers come with a higher contrast display, a better built-in light, a faster processor, page flip, improved touch technology, and a few software enhancements.

Amazon launched the second-generation Kindle Paperwhite for Rs 10,999 - Indian Express

The price is the same as That of the previous generation device – WiFi variant for Rs 10,999. (Photo courtesy Amazon)

Summary

The price is the same as That of the previous generation device.

Over four months after its U.S. launch, Amazon India has brought the second-generation Kindle Paperwhite ebook reader to the country.

The price is the same as That of the previous generation device – WiFi variant for Rs 10,999 and if you want 3G, be prepared to shell out Rs 13,999. These variants are available for pre-order on amazon.in. The company said it will begin shipping the new Kindle Paperwhite on February 4

The new Kindle Paperwhite looks similar to its predecessor, but the improvements are in its display, processor, touchscreen and software.

Amazon says this iteration of the product has a display with higher contrast and better front light for reading in the dark, both of Which should improve reading experience. Amazon says the new display makes pages “indistinguishable from paper.”

A common complaint with Kindle devices is the slight lag while flipping pages or opening books. Amazon says the new devices have a faster processor That Eliminate this lag. It says a new page flip feature lets you move back and forth between a book without losing track of the page you were on. Fantasy novel lovers will love this feature as Amazon says looking up maps at the beginning of the book Becomes much easier.

When you look up a word in the dictionary, the Kindle Paperwhite stores them in a letter That you can access quickly. So if you keep forgetting the meaning of Certain words, this letter will be handy. The new device also features integration Wikipedia.

The new Kindle also has FreeTime, which lets you create profiles for children and makes it easy to keep a check on what they read.

“Kindle is the best-selling e-reader in the world for six years running, and now it’s even better,” Amit Agarwal, vice president and country manager, Amazon India, said.

Kindle Paperwhite will be available from over 250 retail outlets in India.

Amazon's Secret Project Will Be "Bigger Than Kindle" - TechnoBuffalo

To Jacob Kleinman | January 14, 2014

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Amazon’s still coming down from the record-setting sales over the holiday shopping season, but the company is already gearing up for its next big project. An exclusive invitation Obtained by The Boston Globe for a recruiting event this month in Cambridge, MA Reveals plans for a new secret project That will put the retailer’s line of Kindle tablets and e-readers is a shame.

The invitation does not reveal much, but it does plenty of hype the secret project as Amazon’s next big product. All we know Is That it will be used to “deliver Digital Media” in a unique way, Potentially disrupting the entertainment industry. The project is also part of the company’s Kindle New Initiatives department, meaning it has some connection Likely it That Line of devices.

There’s no way to know what Amazon is planning, though there are plenty of rumors floating around to choose from. According to multiple reports, the company has been developing its own line of smartphones, as well as some sort of set-top boxes, for a while now. Other possibilities include an all-in-one smart TV or some kind of wearable device.

That

Considering this new project is just getting started in Likely will not learn its details for a while, but we definitely expect great things from Amazon.

Amazon U.S. trials 'Kindle Kiosks' - The Bookseller

13.01.14 | Bookseller Staff

Amazon is trialling a range of “Kindle Kiosks” at selected airports and shopping centers in the U.S..

The first “kiosk” was spotted at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, coming in the form of a standalone machine vends Which Kindle Fire tablets, Kindle e-readers and accessories.

An Amazon spokesperson told GeekWire: “We’re very happy with the customer response so far, and are excited to give customers another easy way to buy accessories and also the Kindle e-readers and Kindle Fire tablets.”

The move is seen as an attempt by Amazon to move into the physical retail space.

Meanwhile

one of Britain’s biggest shareholders in Amazon, Google, Facebook and Apple has warned Those companies not to be so aggressive in UK corporation tax Avoiding Us Help public anger over the issue last year.

James Anderson, manager of the £ 2.6bn Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust, said the American companies were taking-risk is seeking to reduce Their tax bills in this way.

Anderson told The Times : “We say that these companies, do not overplay it … I think it is a huge mistake to be too aggressive. The danger is they become too unpopular. Jeff Bezos (CEO of Amazon) is very aware of that. “

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	Product	Balance Transfer		APR
class=”col1″> Barclaycard Platinum Credit Card with Extended Balance Transfer	0.00% 28 months 2.99% fee	0.00% 6 months 2.99% fee	18.90%
class=”separator” colspan=”5″> Representative example: if you spend £ 1,200 at a purchase interest rate of 18.90% (variable), your representative APR will be 18.90% (variable)
class=”col1″>	HALIFAX Balance Transfer Credit Card	0.00% 27 months 2.50% fee	0.00% 3 months 2.50% fee	18.90%
class=”separator” colspan=”5″> Representative example: if you spend £ 1,200 at a purchase interest rate of 18.95% (variable), your representative APR will be 18.90% (variable)
class=”col1″> Barclaycard Freedom Rewards 27 month Balance Transfer Card	0.00% 27 months 2.49% fee	0.00% 6 months 2.49% fee	18.90%
class=”separator” colspan=”5″> Representative example: if you spend £ 1,200 at a purchase interest rate of 18.90% (variable), your representative APR will be 18.90% (variable)
class=”col1″> NatWest Platinum	0.00% 27 months 2.64% fee	0.00% 6 months 2.64% fee	18.90%
class=”separator” colspan=”5″> Representative example: if you spend £ 1,200 at a purchase interest rate of 18.95% (variable), your representative APR will be 18.90% (variable)
class=”col1″>	ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND Platinum	0.00% 27 months 2.64% fee	0.00% 6 months 2.64% fee	18.90%
class=”separator” colspan=”5″> Representative example: if you spend £ 1,200 at a purchase interest rate of 18.95% (variable), your representative APR will be 18.90% (variable)

Purchases

	Product	Balance Transfer		APR
class=”col1″>	TESCO BANK Clubcard Credit Card for purchases	0.00% 9 months 2.90% fee	0.00% 18 months 2.90% fee	16.90%
class=”separator” colspan=”5″> Representative example: if you spend £ 1,200 at a purchase interest rate of 16.90% (variable), your representative APR will be 16.90% (variable)
class=”col1″>	M & S Credit Card	0.00% 12 months 2.90% fee	0.00% 15 months 2.90% fee	16.90%
class=”separator” colspan=”5″> Representative example: if you spend £ 1,200 at an annual interest rate of 16.90% (variable), your representative APR will be 16.90% (variable)
class=”col1″> NatWest Platinum Balance Transfers and Purchase Credit Card	0.00% 15 months 0.90% fee	0.00% 15 months 0.90% fee	16.90%
class=”separator” colspan=”5″> Representative example: if you spend £ 1,200 at a purchase interest rate of 16.95% (variable), your representative APR will be 16.90% (variable)
class=”col1″> ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND Platinum Balance Transfer and Purchase Credit Card	0.00% 15 months 0.90% fee	0.00% 15 months 0.90% fee	16.90%
class=”separator” colspan=”5″> Representative example: if you spend £ 1,200 at a purchase interest rate of 16.95% (variable), your representative APR will be 16.90% (variable)
class=”col1″>	HALIFAX Online All In One	0.00% 15 months 0.80% fee	0.00% 15 months 0.80% fee	17.90%
class=”separator” colspan=”5″> Representative example: if you spend £ 1,200 at a purchase interest rate of 17.95% (variable), your representative APR will be 17.90% (variable)

Purchases

	Product	Balance Transfer		APR
class=”col1″> Barclaycard Freedom Rewards Card	0.00% 9 months 2.90% fee	0.00% 0 months 2.90% fee	18.90%
class=”separator” colspan=”5″> Representative example: if you spend £ 1,200 at a purchase interest rate of 18.90% (variable), your representative APR will be 18.90% (variable)
class=”col1″> AMERICAN EXPRESS Platinum Cashback Everyday Credit Card	0.00% 0 months 0.00% fee	0.00% 0 months 0.00% fee	19.90%
class=”separator” colspan=”5″> Representative example: if you spend £ 1,200 at a purchase interest rate of 19.90% (variable), your representative APR will be 19.90% (variable)
class=”col1″>	TESCO BANK Clubcard Credit Card for purchases	0.00% 9 months 2.90% fee	0.00% 18 months 2.90% fee	16.90%
class=”separator” colspan=”5″> Representative example: if you spend £ 1,200 at a purchase interest rate of 16.90% (variable), your representative APR will be 16.90% (variable)
class=”col1″> SANTANDER 123 Credit Card	0.00% 0 months 5.00% fee	0.00% 0 months 5.00% fee	22.80%
class=”separator” colspan=”5″> Representative example: if you spend £ 1,200 at a purchase interest rate of 18.90% (variable) with a £ 24.00annual, your representative APR will be 22.80% (variable)
class=”col1″> NatWest YourPoints World MasterCard	0.00% 9 months 2.99% fee	0.00% 9 months 2.99% fee	16.90%
class=”separator” colspan=”5″> Representative example: if you spend £ 1,200 at a purchase interest rate of 16.95% (variable), your representative APR will be 16.90% (variable)

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	Product	Headline Rate	Monthly Payment
class=”col1″>	Sainsbury’s Shopper Standard Loan	4.90%	£ 299	£ 10,756
class=”separator” colspan=”5″> Representative example: Figures shown are based on £ 10,000 borrowed over a 3 year term with a Representative APR of 4.9% fixed, and an annual rate of 4.90%
class=”col1″>	Derbyshire Personal Loan	5.00%	£ 299	£ 10,772
class=”separator” colspan=”5″> Representative example: Figures shown are based on £ 10,000 borrowed over a 3 year term with a Representative APR of 5% fixed, and an annual rate of 5.00%
class=”col1″>	Sainsbury’s Shopper Reward Loan	5.30%	£ 301	£ 10,818
class=”separator” colspan=”5″> Representative example: Figures shown are based on £ 10,000 borrowed over a 3 year term with a Representative APR of 5.3% fixed, and an annual rate of 5.30%
class=”col1″>	AA	5.75%	£ 303	£ 10,895
class=”separator” colspan=”5″> Representative example: Figures shown are based on £ 10,000 borrowed over a 3 year term with a Representative APR of 5.8% fixed, and an annual rate of 5.75%
class=”col1″>	Nationwide	6.20%	£ 304	£ 10,957
class=”separator” colspan=”5″> Representative example: Figures shown are based on £ 10,000 borrowed over a 3 year term with a Representative APR of 6.2% fixed, and an annual rate of 6.20%

	Product	Interest Rate	Minimum Investment	Notice
class=”col1″> krbs 60 Day Notice ISA Issue 6	1.8%	£ 0	60 days
class=”col1″> Selftrade Cash ISA Issue 1	1.96%	£ 0	none
class=”col1″>	Post Office Premier Cash ISA Issue 4	1.75%	£ 0	none
class=”col1″> Virgin Money Virgin Easy Access Cash EISA Issue 5	1.75%	£ 0	none
class=”col1″>	Post Office Fixed Rate Cash ISA Issue 10	1.9%	£ 0	1 year bond

	Product	Interest Rate	Minimum Investment	Notice
class=”col1″>	Barclays Monthly Savings	3.25%	£ 0	12 month bond
class=”col1″>	Buckinghamshire Building Society Simple Regular Saver	2.5%	£ 0	instant
class=”col1″>	Chorley & District Building Society Santa Saver (Issue 4)	3%	£ 0	until 25/11/13
class=”col1″>	Furness Building Society Furness Saver Lifestyle	2.55%	£ 0	instant
class=”col1″>	Leeds Building Society Regular Saver Issue 2	3.05%	£ 0	instant

	Product	Interest Rate	Duration
class=”col1″>	Mansfield Building Society Discount 90% LTV	3.43%%	For 3 years
class=”col1″>	Furness Building Society Discount 90% LTV	3.45%%	For 3 years
class=”col1″>	Beverley Building Society Discount 90% LTV	3.49%%	For 2 years
class=”col1″>	Chelsea Fixed 90% LTV	3.54%%	Until 31/12/2015
class=”col1″>	HSBC Fixed 90% LTV	3.59%%	Until 01/31/2016

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