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Kindle moves slowly in the right direction

Kindle moves slowly in the right direction

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Amazon.com announced a few days ago that Kindle users would be able to lend books to other Kindle users. I cannot say that I was surprised by this move, as its competitors are farther down the road than Amazon. What did surprise me was the allowance of Kindle applications to participate in the lending program. I feared Amazon would restrict this to device owners as a way to promote device sales. What is truly disappointing is the single lend rule. It is reasonable to restrict…

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Kindle App on a Blackberry
Amazon Kindle for Blackberry – Two Weeks Later

Amazon Kindle for Blackberry – Two Weeks Later

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I definitely had some challenges getting the Amazon Kindle application for my Blackberry Storm2 downloaded and installed. However, since getting the application downloaded, I have had zero problems with it. The transfer of books to the device over my device’s wireless Internet connection is flawless. I would not use the application’s built-in interface for purchasing new books because it leaves a lot of functionality to be desired that I find useful in the Amazon website. I have enjoyed being able to pop…

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Kindle App on a Blackberry
Amazon’s Blackberry Kindle Reader Download Problems

Amazon’s Blackberry Kindle Reader Download Problems

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I read my e-mail this morning and found a message that Amazon released their Kindle reader for BlackBerry devices. I have been looking forward to this software release for the last few months. I eagerly clicked on the download link on my BlackBerry Storm2 and waited. I knew it would be slow as many people would be doing the same thing this morning. When the web page timed out, I simply clicked on it again, and again, and again, and again. Well OK maybe I just…

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Getting Things Done Book Cover
Win a Free Copy of Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen

Win a Free Copy of Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen

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I am reading Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen, and I want to share the book with you!  Register for a chance to receive a new copy of David Allen’s book. No strings attached! I will delete the registration information after the winner is selected, notified, and sends me a valid address for delivery.  The book will be sent directly from Amazon.com. If the winner does not respond within five days of notification another person will be selected. Since I am paying…

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