The Kindle 3
July 29th, 2010 § Leave a Comment
It seems that Amazon is jumping on the wagon with Sony and Kobo to produce a low(er) cost version of the Kindle that is slightly less bulky and easier to use. This is good news for those who did not want to spend a large amount on a Kindle when there are other, cheaper alternatives available.
I’ve not tried a Kindle, so I cannot comment on its ease of use or suitability as an everyday reading tool. I imagined it would be only a matter of time until Amazon followed in the footsteps of the other e-reader producers. Maybe this is a good step for them and their customers.
This article seems very concerned with comparing the Kindle to the iPad, but I really don’t understand why. The iPad has a backlit screen which automatically rules it out for me as a viable e-reader. I’d be more comfortable with a dedicated device for reading than another piece of technology that can let you read, but does a hundred different tasks more effectively (none of which at the same time, by the way). Read up on it and make your own informed decision.
News Trickle
November 17th, 2009 § Leave a Comment
I’m waiting for two things at the moment: lunch and the announcement of the winners of the 2009 Governor General’s Awards. My eye is mainly on the poetry and fiction categories and will post something about these as soon as I find out and get a chance to follow up. You can view the finalists here.
In the meantime, read these:
- Oh no! Run for the hills! (or if that’s not possible, ignore what’s coming your way…).
- There’s a raging discussion over at Bookninja about the dismissing of ChickLit. For the record, I think dismissing an entire genre is ridiculous, no matter the reason. Watch your toes….
- The previous raging discussion is getting very little concern outside the comments section of Bookninja due to this clusterf**k about reviewing in Canada. Read the comments here at your own risk.
- And because those three items above aren’t funny enough, here’s a headline Stephen Fry posted on his Twitter feed.
Review? For You I Give You Good Price!
November 4th, 2009 § Leave a Comment
Couple items I’ve checked out in the few free moments I’ve had today:
- Want a review of your book on Amazon? Just $15 for the real deal (be weary).
- Jacob McArthur Mooney wrote a piece for Open Book Toronto in September about his (and others’) thoughts on thematic poetry books vs. the traditional “collection”. A good read.
- Here’s a blog I’ve started following lately. Chris Banks, Ontario poet and educator, reveals his thoughts on the poetry and, specifically, the poems that make him all warm and fuzzy inside.
