About the Book
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 40. Chapters: Dedicated e-book devices, Amazon Kindle, Comparison of e-book readers, Sony Reader, Automotive navigation system, Barnes & Noble Nook, PocketBook eReader, Electronic dictionary, Peek, Nook Color, ILiad, Cybook Opus, WikiReader, Kobo eReader, Plastic Logic, 4FFF N618, SoftBook, Cybook Gen3, ECTACO jetBook, Sony LIBRIe EBR-1000EP, Cruz, Digital Reader DR800SG, Alex eReader, COOL-ER, ESlick, Digital Reader 1000, Hanlin eReader, Franklin eBookMan, EClicto, IScroll, Humane Informatics, Elonex ebook, ECTACO jetBook Lite, FLEPia, Cybook Gen1, Iriver Story, Wizpac txtr, Oyo, Samsung Papyrus. Excerpt: The Amazon Kindle is a portable e-book reader. More precisely, it is a software, hardware and network platform developed by Amazon.com subsidiary Lab126 that uses wireless connectivity to enable users to shop for, download, browse, and read e-books, newspapers, magazines, blogs, and other digital media in some countries. The Kindle hardware devices use an E Ink electronic paper display that shows up to 16 shades of gray, minimizes power use and simulates reading on paper. Several hardware devices support this platform, including a main "Kindle" line and a parallel "Kindle DX" line. The most recent Kindle device is the third incarnation of the main line, officially named "Kindle," but usually referred to as "Kindle 3." Kindle 3 was released on August 27, 2010. User reports indicate that the new display on the Kindle 3, with E Ink Pearl technology, is noticeably superior to prior generations. The Kindle DX line features larger screens than the main Kindle line and is marketed as more suitable for displaying newspaper and textbook content. Amazon has also introduced Kindle software for use on various devices and platforms, including Microsoft Windows, iOS, BlackBerry, Mac OS X (at least 10.5 Leopard), Android and Windows Phone 7. ...
