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February 2009 - Posts
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Asus EEE PC 1000HE 10 inch netbook blue (I finally decided!) ASUS Eee PC 1000HE 10-Inch Netbook (1.66 GHz Intel Atom N280 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, 10 GB Eee Storage, Bluetooth, XP Home, 9.5 Hour Battery Life) Blue Okay, many of you have Read More...
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The most expensive Kindle book available.... not for thrifty minded folks! Okay, I came across this the other day and could not believe this. I knew some of you would enjoy it too... what on earth were they thinking with the price on this one???? You Read More...
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When will the Kindle 2 ship? The Kindle 2 is shipping now! Official word is that the Kindle 2 has started shipping from Amazon ! If anyone ordered one, I'd love to hear feedback on it.... especially on the new text to speech feature and the navigation. Read More...
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Dragon Naturally Speaking 10 only $39.99 - huge sale, hurry! If anyone is needing Dragon Naturally Speaking 10 for only $39.99, it is a Lightning Deal at Amazon right now. But hurry, this lightning deal price only has less than 2 hours left. You must Read More...
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Have you read the article Do Kindle Readers Hate Books ? It's an article at MSN. You can view it here If you are a Kindle 2 fan, or even just a book lover, you must read this article... I must admit the title cracked me up... any thoughts on this article? Read More...
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Article: Kindle? Here comes the Talking Book! (or maybe it should be Kindle 2 ? Here comes the Talking Book!) Have you read the article at CNET titled Kindle? Here comes the Talking Book! You can read it at http://news.cnet.com/8301-13641_3-10164366-44.html Read More...
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Acer Aspire One AOD150-1165 10.1-Inch Netbook is now available / released to buy (update on which netbook should I buy)? Any reviews available? A few days ago I posted my dilemma about which netbook to buy. And I'm STILL asking myself, which netbook should Read More...
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I just received the following email from Classroom 2.0: A message to all members of Classroom 2.0 The topic this Saturday is: "Using Skype to Collaborate". Our special guest will be Wes Fryer, author of the blog and podcast "Moving at the Speed of Creativity." Read More...
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Kindle 2 text to speech: is it a copyright violation or help for those with disabilities? Have you heard that the text to speech feature on the Kindle 2 is creating quite a stir? Some people are concerned the text to speech ("Read-to-me Feature") on Kindle Read More...
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Amazon Kindle 2 for blind and visually impaired: Text to Speech has arrived and is here to stay I mentioned recently in another blog post: Amazon Kindle 2 for blind and visually impaired: Will Amazon Kindle 2 work for blind and visually impaired that Read More...
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User Guide for Amazon Kindle 2, FAQ, and User Support for Kindle 2 You can find the user guide, FAQ and user support information for the Amazon Kindle 2 here If you're clueless about the Amazon Kindle 2, this is a good place to find more info about it! Read More...
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The NLS Talking Books Digital Players (part of the free NLS Talking Books Program, see links on the side of my blog) are going to be delayed, according to the Special Needs Library of Northeast Georgia blog post at http://athensspecialneedslibrary.blogspot.com/2009/02/digital-players-delayed.html Read More...
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Kindle 2 coupon code / Amazon Kindle 2.0 coupon code: Discounts for Kindle Is there a coupon code for Kindle? Are there any discounts for Kindle? Some people are wondering if Amazon is going to release a coupon code for the Amazon Kindle 2 / next generation Read More...
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Upgrade / switch Kindle order to Kindle 2 Lots of people who bought the Amazon Kindle and were waiting for it to be shipped are wondering how to switch their order to a Kindle 2. Taken from the Amazon Kindle webpage: "If you have previously placed an Read More...
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Amazon Kindle 2 for blind and visually impaired Will the Amazon Kindle 2 work for blind and visually impaired? While I obviously haven't gotten my hands on the actual Amazon Kindle 2 yet, I can say that YES, the Amazon Kindle 2 will work for persons who Read More...
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How do I get the Amazon Kindle 2 if I already have an Amazon Kindle? According to the Amazon Kindle page : "Special Opportunity for Kindle 1 Owners Even though we’ve increased our manufacturing capacity, we want to be sure our original Kindle owners are Read More...
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Buy Amazon Kindle 2: Amazon Kindle 2 now available on February 9! Yes, the rumors were true! You can buy the Amazon Kindle 2: the Amazon Kindle 2 is now available! The Kindle 2 will ship on February 24, 2009! Learn more about the Amazon Kindle 2 Want Read More...
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Okay, I need your advice. I am looking to buy netbook. Which one should I buy? I know some of you all already own netbooks, so I'd love to hear what you love or hate about them. Some of the ones I'm considering are (if you can't see the photos, just click Read More...
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I recently received the following email: "Dear Talking Books Librarian, Please share the information below with your readers. Thank you, Nancy O'Connell Lighthouse International Manager, Content and Member Services eSight Careers Network eSight.org Lighthouse Read More...
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Amazon Kindle 2.0 available for purchase February 24, 2009 MobileRead Forums is reporting the Amazon Kindle 2.0 will be available for purchase on February 24, 2009. They are saying the "unveil" date will be February 9, 2009, and you will reportedly be Read More...
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Price of Kindle 2: how much does Kindle 2 cost? The price of Kindle 2 by Amazon is reportedly going to be $359, which is the same price as the first Kindles ! That's great news! This is according to discussion of the Kindle 2 at MobileRead Forums at: Read More...
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Want to see photos of the Amazon Kindle 2? Yes, there are actual pictures of the Amazon Kindle 2... They've just been leaked at MobileRead Forums... To see pictures and discussion of the Kindle 2, go here: http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38108 Read More...
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Amazon Kindle 2.0 release date draws near With February 9, 2009, fast approaching, there is definite excitement online about the "probable" release date of the Amazon Kindle 2.0. People everywhere are saying the Kindle release date from Amazon is going Read More...
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Have you read the recent article on the Inside Google Book Search blog called 1.5 million books in your pocket ? It seems Google is now delivering books from Google book search to iphone or Andriod phones..... Taken from the website at http://booksearch.blogspot.com/2009/02/15-million-books-in-your-pocket.html Read More...
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Preorder Amazon Kindle 2 / Pre-order Amazon Kindle 2.0 Perhaps I should ask the million dollar question: Can you preorder (pre-order) the Amazon Kindle 2 / Kindle 2.0? At this time, Amazon is not taking pre-orders for the Kindle 2. However, this could Read More...
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Have you heard about PaperBackSwap ? It's a cool site where you can give your used books or textbooks to others and then get free books for yourself! And if you're a book lover like me, nothing beats free books! Here is a brief summary of how it works: Read More...
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It seems like everyone is all abuzz about the Kindle 2 / Amazon Kindle 2.0 and some are probably wondering if the Kindle 2 / Kindle 2.0 will be available with a Kindle 2 coupon code... Well, that's hard to say. My guess is Amazon won't release a coupon Read More...
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Taken from the Accessible World News Wire email: CHRISTIAN LITERATURE DISCUSSION GROUP COMING SOON! The Accessible World News Wire Miranda Borka To Facilitate Christian Literature Discussion Group Beginning Thursday, February 19, 2009 Do you enjoy relaxing Read More...
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Read prescriptions out loud (audio reader for your prescriptions) - great for those who can no longer read prescription labels.... Check out American Foundation for the Blind's article titled Access to Prescription Information with ScripTalk at http://www.afb.org/afbpress/pub.asp?DocID=aw100106 Read More...
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