Archive for March, 2008
Tip of the Day: Can 2 Kindles From same account share books?
Posted by P. Rad | Filed under Kindle Tips
The quick answer is yes. But there is a limit as far as how many times you can share the same content with another Kindle (physically, using a memory card for example) registered under the same account. The limit seems to be 6 times at this point. In other words, you can’t keep putting it one and deleting content and expect them to work. Of course, you can download content for an unlimited number of times, which is another story.
eBay Bans Selling eBooks by eBook Sellers and Info Marketers
Posted by P. Rad | Filed under News
If you are an eBook master, count eBay out of the avenues where you can market you eBook. I personally have sold a few eBooks on eBay, but that was a long ago. Now you can’t do that on eBay, but I guess you can always use Amazon to market your eBook for Amazon Kindle.
Can e-books succeed while prices are relatively high?
Posted by P. Rad | Filed under Thoughts
That’s the main question that Amazon needs to answer to have any chance of gaining traction with its Kindle ebook reader. Amazon Kindle is a wonderful little gadget that is very handy for those of us who read almost all the time, regardless of where we are. But many are arguing that Amazon is charging too much for eBooks. While Amazon has stuck with $9.99 per eBook for most books, there are some eBooks that are going for $20, $30 or more on Amaozn. Those are prices that I don’t think people are ready to pay for an eBook. Not now any way.
Should Amazon Give some Compensation To Buyers In Delivery Line?
Posted by P. Rad | Filed under Polls
With the recent announcement that there will be some delays in Kindle shipments, I wonder if Amazon is preparing some sort of compensation to people who have waited so long to get their Kindes. I would personally go for a store credit but let me know what you all think.
Loading …Breaking News: Jeff Bezos Admits Kindle Problems
Posted by P. Rad | Filed under News
On an announcement on Amazon.com, Jeff Bezos explained that he hopes that Kindle buyers will be able to get same day shipping in a few weeks. He is also asking people who have waited for up to 6 weeks to stick with Amazon a while longer. I know how frustrating the wait is, but believe me it is worth it. Of course, in a month or two, we will all be getting the Kindle much faster. Check out for the cook Kindle cake. Here is the announcement:
A Message to Amazon Kindle Naysayers - Part 2
Posted by P. Rad | Filed under Thoughts
So if you have read the first part, you probably have heard the biggest argument that naysayers are making against buying a Kindle. Another argument that I have heard from the opponents of Amazon Kindle is lack of compatibility with popular eBook formats such as PDF. Many also claim that $0.10 cost per wireless delivery is high. Amazon has gone out of its way to bring as many new books to Kindle Platform as possible. But they have also enabled readers to convert their favorite books from PDF to a format compatible with Amazon Kindle. It’s true that Amazon Kindle does not read PDF and converting all these files could be a hassle, but at least you have the option to convert them. By the way, Amazon does that for your for free (use youraccount@free.kindle.com). That way you can put the books on your Kindle free of charge. So if you are looking for an excuse not to get Amazon Kindle look elsewhere.
How Long To Get you Amazon Kindle!
Posted by P. Rad | Filed under Polls
We asked this question a while back, but it seems Amazon customers are still dissatisfied with their delivery dates. So here is your chance to share your feedback if you haven’t voted already:
Loading …A Mightly Light For Amazon Kindle
Posted by P. Rad | Filed under Kindle Accessories
One of the major complains that I have about Amazon Kindle is the fact that it is not equipped with a back light for night occasions. I personally take my Kindle everywhere with me and not always am able to read the content on the device easily at nights. Well, that’s where the mighty light comes in. Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 Light is a cool little gadget that allows you to clip it onto your Kindle and continue reading even in the darkest locations. I have heard complaints about it being fragile, but I have had one for 2 months, and I have never had a single issue with it. You do need 3 small AAA batteries for it, but I am not done with my first set yet, so they last fairly long time.
I know the light issue is something that Amazon will be addressing with Kindle 2.0, but who knows when that is coming out.
Is Book On Demamd (BOD) the Future Business Model for Publishers?
Posted by P. Rad | Filed under Thoughts
It seems like it to be honest. Writing a book is like taking a snapshot of the industry you are writing about at that very time. Let’s say that you are writing about the ever changing search industry. The tips that you are giving to your users could be outdated in the matter of weeks, but your book stays the same way until you decide to publish the next edition. At some point people are going to stop buying your old book, and you are pretty much stuck with your publisher to get your new edition rolling. I think that’s why many people are now moving from the fixed-fee business model to the subscription-based business model.
Take Aaron Wall for instance. He has probably the best search engine optimization book in the industry. To be fair to him, he did update his eBook numerous times to keep offering his students the latest info on search engine optimization. But in the end you are fighting the inevitable. The effort that goes behind updating a book numerous times is too much to be quantified by a one-time payment. Think about it. If Aaron asked you to pay a one-time $1000 fee for his book, would you? If you are a SEO freak, you probably will. But paying a $1000 for a book seems unreasonable. That’s where the subscription model comes in. You can charge a monthly fee of let’s say $30 and constantly provide your readers with up to date information. The best thing about this is that the readers are not stuck with old content. At the same time, the writers can get paid for their effort to keep their books up-to-date. Book on demand is not where software on demand is right now, but you can expect it to catch fire in the near future especially with devices such as Amazon Kindle.
A Review Of Amazon’s e-reader, the Kindle!
Posted by P. Rad | Filed under Thoughts
I have read many reviews of the Amazon Kindle over the past few months. I can tell you that this is the best review I have ever read. I like the imagination of the author and how he explains the future of books. I have always wondered why a book, especially a novel, should ever end. Why shouldn’t you be able to get into a never ending story by getting lost in the story world. Devices such as Kindle and iPhone certainly allow us to dream about the possibilities in front of us. You can’t ignore the fact that books will always be there, but Kindle and device such as iPhone allow companies to provide richer, deeper, longer experience to consumers. Who says reading is tough!