Cost of Kindle 2 and Kindle 3

Back in November, 2007, Amazon shocked the world with the release of the Kindle eReader. Nobody else had produced an eReader like the Amazon Kindle. It was lightweight, had a great screen for viewing eBooks even in bright light conditions. It also had an extremely long battery life.

However, since 2007, dozens of manufacturers have come on board with eReaders much more capable than the Kindle. Amazon did respond with the Kindle DX and the Kindle 2, but even those are falling short when it comes to more feature-packed eReaders such as the iPad and Barnes & Noble Nook. Even Borders has released its own eReader, the Kobo, which is over $100 cheaper than the Kindle.

Barnes & Noble came on strong with the release of the Nook. It has every feature that the Kindle does, plus it also boasts a full color control panel at the bottom which the Kindle is clearly lacking. It also includes Wi-Fi, allows one hour of free ebook reading in their stores, and even allows you to lend ebooks to other Nook users. All features that all models of the Kindle do not have. The biggest slap in the face to Amazon came with the price. $259 with free shipping - the exact same price as the Amazon Kindle. So unless you are endebted to Amazon for some reason, why would you even consider the Kindle when you can get the Nook for the same price?

The Apple iPad clearly blows away the Kindle in terms of functionality. Again, the Apple iPad has every feature that the Kindle does, plus much, much more. The iPad includes a full color screen, has the ability to stream video and audio, can download applications built for the iPhone and is really more like a tablet sized computer than an eReader. The only real downside to the iPad is the price. The iPad is almost double the cost of the Kindle. But, if you are looking for the most feature packed eReader on the market today, the iPad is clearly the choice for you.

Borders recently jumped onto the scene with the Kobo eReader. Borders is going for the low-end eReader market as it is priced well below the Kindle at only $150. Although, the Kobo does not have WiFi or even 3G capability, it does have bluetooth and USB connectivity. Is it worth an extra $100 to have 3G or WiFi? They are betting that most potential customers will say no. And if that is true, then Amazon is in trouble. With the Nook coming in at the same price with more features, and the Kobo coming in at $100 less with slightly less features, it doesn't leave much of a market for the Amazon Kindle.

If Amazon wants to keep a piece of the eReader market, they better come out with a Kindle 3, and do it very soon! The competition has come on really strong, and it most certainly isn't going to let up as the market keeps growing. With Apple coming on board, this means some stiff competition in the eReader market. So, Amazon, get with it! Time for a Kindle 3, and it better be sooner rather than later!

Matan Josefsberg is a professional writer and a book lover who discovered ereaders about a year ago using the Amazon Kindle and since then decided to review the entire range of electronic book readers available on the market. He is the owner of http://www.best-ereaders.com

By Matan Josefsberg 

Digital Book Reader Price

As the Kindle e-book reader takes over the literary market, so does the rise of e-books in general. The question arises about what to price e-books. What price are reader's willing to pay for the digital version of a book? In case you're interested, the Internet is flooded with "how-to price your e-book" advice. One word of advice you'll likely come across is to price your e-book based on the type of information and amount of information in your book. I followed up on this advice and perused through several online sites and found this true for a majority of non-fiction books (such as business books) that tended to contain more information and also included printed photographs. Non-fiction books were higher in price. On average, non-fiction e-books were around $10.00-14.00. They tended to be cheaper when offered through Amazon.com for the Kindle.
But here's the issue with this pricing logic: What about fiction writers? How can you measure the amount of information provided in your work of fiction? You could argue that the amount of pages equals the amount of information, but for many works of fiction, that simply wouldn't work. Take Hemingway's "Old Man and the Sea" for example. It is short, therefore if going by this idea on quantity it should be priced low. Though it may be short, it's a classic chalked full of meaning. In my opinion, you cannot put a value on the type of information in fiction. The information provided in fiction has an intrinsic value, a value which cannot be measured. Therefore, it is difficult to price a fiction book based on the type of information it offers.
What about children's books? They are typically not long; therefore if we were to price by the amount of information, it would also be a very low price. The author would make no profit. What type of information can you quantify in a children's book? Compared to adult books, there is not much information. Therefore, if continuing with the page quantity idea, again, the children's book would have to be priced low. In a way, this "criteria" for pricing discriminates against children's books. Since children's books are both short in length and generally not full of information, they cannot fit into pricing standard mentioned above. Does that mean there is no market for children's e-books?
I believe the easiest way to price your e-book is to choose a price that reflects the value of the content -- not just the size or quantity of pages. Be sure to do your research of similar titles so that you don't price your book too high or too low. And remember it's typically easier to lower your price than to raise it! When it doubt: talk with a publisher, bookstore personnel, or even other readers.

By Dara Beevas

Kindle Wireless Reading Device Features

Kindle is a software and hardware platform developed by Amazon capable of displaying e-books and other digital media. The latest addition to the family is Kindle 3. It is smaller, lighter, and brighter than the previous models. To what extent, you say? Well, the newest version is 21 percent smaller and 15 percent lighter; you'll feel like holding a paperback in your hands!
Battery life of up to one month
A single charge lasts up to one month with the wireless turned off. While when the latter is kept on, the device lasts for up to three weeks. Thus, battery life will vary depending on the use of wireless connection such as shopping in the Kindle Store, downloading content and we browsing.
Charge via USB
Along with the device, the package includes a micro-USB cable for charging the gadget from a computer USB port, and a U.S. power adapter which supports voltages 100V - 240V.
Get books in 60 seconds
Amazon utilizes Whispernet technology in addition to Wi - Fi networks enabling users to wirelessly search and download contents on the go. These items are then delivered to you over Wi - Fi via Whispernet in less than 60 seconds. Wireless download speeds can vary based on the size of the files.
New built-in Wi - Fi
Kindle detects nearby wireless networks automatically. Simply enter the passphrase, as necessary, and connect to the internet. Once a network has been added, the device will automatically hook up the next time you are situated near the hotspot.
Free access at AT&T hotspots
Enjoy free Wi - Fi access at AT&T hotspots across the U.S. for shopping and downloading content - no registration, sign in, or password required.
Holds over 3,500 books
Weighing 8.5 ounces only, this device can hold up to 3,500 books! No need to pick and choose which books fit in your carry-on. You can always bring your entire library with you!
Worry - free archive
Delete books with no worries. Kindle automatically keeps an archival copy of your books - for future re- download anytime. It even backs up the last page you had read and annotations. As a result, you can pick up where you left off with all your notes still in place once you decide the deleted book again.
Collections
Organize your library into categories or collections for easy access. You can even add an item to multiple collections to make organizing and finding titles even simpler.
Paper-like screen with 50 percent improved contrast
The latest version of Kindle uses Amazon's all new, high-contrast E Ink screen with 50 percent better contrast. The text pops out from the page creating a reading experience that is like reading on printed paper. Moreover, reading on Kindle is nothing like reading on a computer screen - the device gives off sharp and natural images and texts with no glare or backlight.

By Sam Jaim

Cost of Kindle Wireless Reading Device

If you think reading is boring, then you better think twice. The truth is a lot of people now find it cooler, better and more interesting than how it was used to be. For that, the credit goes to Amazon's Kindle Wireless Reading Device. This product did nothing but change the world of learning into an experience that anyone can't get over with. Its release has caused a remarkable evolution for reading just like what iPod did for MP3.

For the past several years, Amazon is known to have state-of-the-art products. Its introduction of Kindle is by far the best proof to support such claim. The company has already produced multiple renditions of its E-based book readers; all of which have reached the peak of popularity. The latest version is considered the finest of them all, consisting of numerous awesome features and enhanced functionalities.

This product guarantees perfect viewing through its new, high-contrast E-Ink screen with pearl technology. It also features anti-glare, paper-like display that allows you to read clear and crisp texts even under the bright sunlight. The item is absolutely portable since it's naturally lighter and thinner than those traditional books and magazines. Having that said, taking it with you wherever you go won't be an issue at all.

With an expanded storage capacity, this gadget can hold up to 3,500 of your must-read books, magazines, and other reading materials. Plus it has longer battery life so you don't have to recharge it oftentimes. Amazingly, it can survive for up to three weeks of straight use without charging in between with the wireless turned on and even a month of being used if the wireless is off. Not to mention its built-in wireless connectivity, letting you access the Internet anytime, anywhere.

This device is now integrated with Twitter and Face book so anyone can easily share meaningful passages with friends and loved ones. Not only that, it also takes pride of its well-developed PDF reader and quieter page turn buttons. Acquiring everything you need is made possible with this device's fast, free wireless delivery. In less than a minute, you can now gather all of your desired books without using any computer at all.

Having access to thousands of bestsellers and new releases, everyone can't help but wonder Where To Buy Kindle 3 these days. When it comes to that, the best response there is, is no other than the top online store, Amazon. Currently, this item is being sold at a very reasonable cost. The product even offers free book samples so you can download and check the first chapters without any cost prior to making an actual purchase.

Popular Kindle EBooks Price

Want to write a Kindle eBook? You can literally complete your eBook today, upload it to Amazon, and sell it tomorrow. Here's how.

Write Your Book: Start Now

Obviously, before you can sell your book, you need to write it. Perhaps you're already well on the way to completing your book (that may be the reason you're reading this article). If so, write on -- complete your book.

If you haven't started writing, consider your own expertise. What do you know that you'd love to share in a Kindle eBook? Perhaps you're an expert on gardening, or cooking, or real estate. Go ahead, share your expertise; write your book.

If you haven't yet started writing, and you're looking for a topic, go to Amazon's Kindle book store, and look at the various sections. Fiction of all kinds is popular, as is nonfiction.

Also, visit your bookstore, and check out the bestsellers.

I've written many books, so I know that the easiest way to write is to stick with your passions. When my children were small, I wrote parenting books. When I started running my own business, I wrote books on business topics -- time management, working from home, marketing a business, and so on.

What's happening in your life? If you're a retiree, or a work from home mom, you have knowledge and insights for which others in your situation would be grateful.

If you're a storyteller, you can publish your short stories and novels on the Kindle. Pick a popular genre, like romance, or mystery, and go ahead and write your novel.

You can make money out of thin air, simply by using your imagination. One of my friends has grandchildren. She loves to make up stories for them. A year ago, she started writing down the stories. She's now publishing them on the Kindle platform.

Format Your Book As an EBook for the Kindle Platform

While you're writing, prepare for Kindle publication. Write in a word processor. Microsoft Word is fine.

Important: avoid fancy formatting, with Word Styles. Stay with the basics. While I'm writing, I like to add page numbers so that I can print out chapters and read them comfortably. However, when I'm getting the file ready for Kindle publication, I save the file to a new file, then I remove the page numbering, and fancy fonts.

Your next step is to save your book as a Web page -- use the "Save As Web Page" feature in the File menu in MS Word. Then download and install Amazon's special program for creating Kindle eBooks. You can also download the Kindle Previewer program, which lets you read your new eBook on your computer. (Both these programs are free.)

Check your book in the Kindle Previewer, and if it looks fine, you're done. Upload it to Amazon, and in 24 hours your new eBook is ready to sell in the Kindle bookstore.

The Kindle brought popularity back into eBooks. While there were other eBook readers before the Kindle, this device is the one that made these much more popular. There are common questions that people have about their Kindle devices.

Can you download your Kindle eBooks again?

If you have an account, you are allowed to download these books multiple times. This helps you have them on your phone, computer, or other versions of the Kindle that you choose to purchase. There isn't a mechanism that locks the ebook to just one device. This makes it nice because you can share with others without too much trouble.

Do Kindle eBooks work with the Sony Reader?

While it would be nice to have these devices work together, they do not. Each have formats that only work on their own devices. Once you start heavily investing into one type of format, you are probably going to have to stick with that company since your library is being built with that company. This gives the company control over their product and makes them more money in the long run.

Can you print out Kindle books?

It's not possible to print out these books. These are supposed to be electronic. The Kindle reader looks like paper so it is easy on the eyes. While it would be nice to have a printed copy, this is not what the point of these types of products are. I believe most books are already in print which would defeat the purpose of the Kindle reader.

Are there any extra costs associated with the Kindle?

Once you have the device, the only real costs are the costs of the books that you purchased. You are not charged for bandwidth while downloading books or installing files to the device. This is a nice feature since there aren't any other monthly fees.

What other devices can you read a Kindle book on?

Besides the actual devices, there are phones and computers that you can read books on. There is a free application that can be downloaded to have these books on your PC. If you want to read on your screen, this is an option to consider since there is no cost for the reader. Being able to use your PC is a plus if you have bad vision. This way you can enlarge the print to help with the reading.

The Kindle device has made eBooks popular. Learn some answers to many common questions about these books and devices. This has helped children get back into reading again. Help those young minds to learn more and have fun doing it.

Cost Of Kindle

Kindle $ 79

Kindle Keyboard $ 99

Kindle Keyboard 3G $ 139

Kindle DX $ 379

Kindle Touch $ 99

Kindle Touch 3G $149

Kindle Wireless Reading Device $ 85

Kindle Fire $ 199

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