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- Samsung Unveils New W200 ‘Multi-Proof’ Pocket Camcorder
- Easter Egg Design Ideas: Best iPhone App for 2011
- Prey 2 Campaign length Revealed by Human Head Studios
- NFS: Shift 2 Unleashed – New ‘Legends’ DLC Pack Revealed
- PSN down in some regions, are you affected?
- PS3 Game Burn Zombie Burn! Heading to iOS
- Word Wall HD: Educational iPad app for young readers
- HTC Sensation Release Date Could Be June 8
- The iPhone Tracker: Apple are still watching, Consumers Still Unaware
- Inspirational Facebook Stories: When Social Media Shines
- Apple report massive earnings and record iPhone sales
- Motorola Droid Bionic Release Date Delay, Due to CES Feedback
- Mass Effect 3, More Details and Spoilers Revealed
- Minecraft Demo Available, Download It Now
- 2012 Grand Cherokee SRT8: Fastest ever Jeep revealed
- Balance Bomb 1.0: Great party game for the iPhone
- Samsung Galaxy S2: UK early release date and price
- Translate Fifty Languages Instantly Using iPhone Camera
- Ford Taurus: 2013 model revealed in New York
- Amazon Kindle Books: Borrow one from 11,000 libraries
| Samsung Unveils New W200 ‘Multi-Proof’ Pocket Camcorder Posted: 21 Apr 2011 03:53 AM PDT Are you looking to buy a new camcorder that's capable of capturing full 1080p video no matter where you are? If the answer to that question was yes, then you might be interested to know that Samsung has just unveiled its new W200 'multi-proof' pocket camcorder. In other words, the Samsung W200 will not only continue capturing great quality video in the toughest conditions, but it will also work underwater (up to 3 meters deep). According to Donald Melanson at engadget.com, the W200 will also produce 5-megapixel still images. The W200 also features an anti-water drop coating, meaning that the 2.3-inch LCD screen will stay condensation-free even in damp conditions. The lens also comes with an anti-fog coating that enables steam to disperse, guaranteeing that you'll always have clear, blur-free images / video. Capturing amazing underwater footage has been made simple with the W200, thanks to its Aqua Mode setting. Despite having a slim and compact design, the Samsung W200 Pocket Cam is still shock-proof and dust-proof, making it the ideal camcorder to take just about anywhere. Other features include a 5-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor, a built-in USB arm and a bright F2.2 lens. It also comes with a Record Pause feature, which enables users to pause briefly during filming and resume from that very same moment. You may also like our previous article on the Sanyo VPC-CA102YL. Do you like the sound of the Samsung W200 'Multi-Proof' Pocket Cam? For more coverage:
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| Easter Egg Design Ideas: Best iPhone App for 2011 Posted: 21 Apr 2011 03:52 AM PDT It’s that time of year again, as Easter 2011 is now upon us. Whether you’re planning a short trip somewhere or just planning to eat as many chocolate easter eggs as you can, it’s always an enjoyable period for everyone. We now have some great Easter egg design ideas to show you now in the form of some very handy iPhone applications. Designing your very own easter eggs is often one of the most popular activities for children and a perfect way to bring the family together each year. You may not realise it, but some great tips are available straight from your pocket on the iPhone. One such app we’ve picked out is called Easter Egg Painter and you’ll be pleased to know that this is a free download from the app store. Rather than just list basic design ideas, it lets you design easter eggs yourself using a virtual paintbrush and a choice of different styles and colors. By using this app to design an easter egg on your iPhone, you could then copy the ideas on a real egg in front of you so you can have the very same outcome – making this app very useful as a failsafe plan. There are other design apps available, but we found that there’s mostly a fee to download them, so this one is by far the best option for you. If you have download an Easter Egg related app on your phone, let us know what it is. For more coverage:
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| Prey 2 Campaign length Revealed by Human Head Studios Posted: 21 Apr 2011 03:15 AM PDT We have news from Eurogamer that reveals a statement from Human Head Studios regarding the length of time it will take the gamer to complete Prey 2, campaign lengths these days are criticized by many, therefore this news could be very important for many. The folks at Human Head Studios say that it should take on average 15 hours to play your way through and complete the main storyline to Prey 2, however they also say that it will take more time to complete the game if you choose to do all the side missions and explore the environment. “We’re targeting, for the average player, at least around 15 hours to play through. But because there are so many open world activities you can do when you explore around and find different things, it’s hard to put an upper cap on it.” says project lead Chris Reinhart. This is the average time that has been set, however we are sure that the Achievement / Trophy hunters among you could easily double this time trying to complete the game 100%. We have not yet heard much about Prey 2′s multiplayer offerings therefore we will have to keep you posted. Do you think a 15 hour campaign is long enough? For more coverage:
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| NFS: Shift 2 Unleashed – New ‘Legends’ DLC Pack Revealed Posted: 21 Apr 2011 03:10 AM PDT We have some pretty exciting news now for all you Shift 2: Unleashed fans out there, as Electronic Arts has just revealed details on its upcoming 'Legends' DLC pack. The DLC will enable gamers to re-live racing's 'golden age,' with the addition of both cars and tracks from the '60s and '70s. According to a recent article by kbg27 over at trueachievements.com, the 'Legends' DLC pack provides a total of 14 cars and 6 tracks. The list of additional cars include the 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA, 1965 Austin Mini Cooper S and the 1972 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R (C10). Players will also have the opportunity to try cars such as the Ford Capri RS3100 Gr. 4 (1974), the BMW 3.0 CSL Gr. 5 (1975), Porsche 914/6 GT (1970), Ford Lotus Cortina (1963), Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0 (1974), Ford Escort Mk1 RS1600 (1971) and the Ford GT40 MkI (1965). Meanwhile, the tracks include 1975 Silverstone, 1958 Monza, 1972 Dijon-Prenois, 1966 Rouen-Les-Essarts GP, 1982 Hockenheim and 1952 Rouen-Les-Essarts Short. The new 'Legends' DLC pack will add more achievements to the Shift 2: Unleashed game, but we haven't got details on that. You can view a teaser trailer for the upcoming DLC via trueachievements.com. As Dan Lee over at thesixthaxis.com notes, the 'Legends' DLC pack is due to arrive on the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live on April 26th, for $9.99 / 800 Microsoft Points respectively. For more coverage:
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| PSN down in some regions, are you affected? Posted: 21 Apr 2011 02:42 AM PDT We have had some of our readers contacting us and saying they cannot access the PlayStation Network, and it seems that it is down in some regions around the world. According to the EU PlayStation blog a message has been posted via twitter which says "PSN is currently down for maintenance. We’ll update you with timeframes as soon as we can." At the time of writing we think the problem is affecting the United States and Europe. The official line is planned maintenance but could have Anonymous restarted their campaign against Sony? The group did say before they would stop hitting gamers with attacks on the PlayStation Network, but could have changed their tactics. But it could be because Sony is strengthening security for the service due to previous attacks by Anonymous. Normally when Sony plan to work on the PSN service they give advanced warning, so it could be a round f fresh attacks. Is the service down in your area? Let us know in the comments section below. For more coverage:
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| PS3 Game Burn Zombie Burn! Heading to iOS Posted: 21 Apr 2011 02:24 AM PDT If you're familiar with Doublesix's top-down shooter game Burn Zombie Burn! – which was originally released for the PS3 via the PlayStation Network back in 2010 – and you own an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad, then you might be pleased to know that the PS3 game is heading to iOS soon. As Jon Jordan over on the pocketgamer.co.uk website recently reported, the iOS game, which is coming courtesy of developer TickTock and UK publisher Kavcom, sees players taking on the role of Bruce, as he attempts to fight of a never-ending horde of zombies. Bruce will have a variety of weapons to choose from including chainsaws, bats, guns, and level-specific events such as the God Ray. In order to score high, players must set fire to as many undead attackers as they can – the more zombies they burn, the bigger their multiplier. However, players must be aware that burning zombies are in fact faster and more dangerous than other zombies. There are a total of 4 different modes to choose from: the free-roaming Freeplay, Timed, Challenge and Defence, in which you are tasked with protecting your stationary girlfriend. The Burn Zombie Burn! game is due to hit the Apple App Store sometime in May. Have you already played the game on the PS3? If so, what do you think of it? For more coverage:
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| Word Wall HD: Educational iPad app for young readers Posted: 21 Apr 2011 01:47 AM PDT A great new educational application has recently been released that is great for young readers as they learn and improve their skills. Word Wall HD 1.0 is available for owners of the iPad. Released by Punflay the application will help children develop into confident and strong readers while they have some fun. There is a variety of fun activates which not only engages young children, but also allows them to practice their reading and writing skills. The application has four expertly designed reading games, which gets children hearing, visualizing, and vocally repeating and writing down letters and words. They can assemble a jigsaw puzzle in Jigsaw Words, and play the memory match game called Hide a Word. Each letter and word is sounded out phonetically which helps build sound associations, and they are prompted to repeat the words they hear. Other features of the application include great graphics with a colorful interface, Over 75 sight words, and 12 word families with 65 word family words, and caters for multiple learning styles. Word Wall HD 1.0 is available worldwide on the App Store for only $0.99/£0.59. iOS 4.2 or later required. For more coverage:
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| HTC Sensation Release Date Could Be June 8 Posted: 21 Apr 2011 01:09 AM PDT HTC have had some success of late as they continue to bring out an array of different smartphones. We recently told you that the much talked about HTC Pyramid was in fact to be called the Sensation. Today we have what might be the HTC Sensation release date. Earlier this month the handset was announced in London by HTC, but as they remained tight lipped about a release date. David over at TmoNews is reporting that an HTC sponsored ad on Google shows the handset coming on June 8. Now this is not the first time an ad has appeared on the internet for a phone, so it may mean nothing. Also if you look at the press renderings that were released by the company, on the display of the handset it also shows the date Wednesday June 8th. It is not known if this date is correct, and if the date is for a European release or for T-Mobile in the United States. Hopefully as the date does get closer we might find out more solid launch date information, and we have already told those of you who live in the UK that you can register with Vodafone for updates on the handset. For more coverage:
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| The iPhone Tracker: Apple are still watching, Consumers Still Unaware Posted: 20 Apr 2011 08:31 PM PDT In most people eyes, the iPhone is an indispensible item that most consumers cannot live without on a daily basis now, but how many of you are aware that Apple still holds a hidden secret inside the device which exposes all of your travel data without you knowing about it? Although not a completely new issue, it has been discovered that the iPhone secretly tracks all of your location data and stores it on the device inside a few encrypted files that can be viewed on a computer whenever a user backs up his or her data. This worrying issue has been analysed by Alasdair Allan and Pete Warden who are security researchers. To show the effects of this location tracking in detail, they created an app called ‘iPhone Tracker’ which will let you see just how Apple stores this information on your device and it lets you see just what you’ve been up to on your iPhone travels. This is obviously a big privacy problem, as we’re guessing the average iPhone user has no idea that your location data is being stored secretly on the device. It’s probably located somewhere in the smallest fine print on Apple’s iOS documents, but thankfully this iPhone Tracker App has made things a lot more public. How many of you were already aware of the iPhone’s secret tracking abilities? You can find out a lot more about this over at Digital Life, you can also watch some sample videos on the iPhone Tracker website here. For more coverage:
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| Inspirational Facebook Stories: When Social Media Shines Posted: 20 Apr 2011 07:57 PM PDT As most of you will probably now realise, online social networking website Facebook has become a lot more than just a place to chat and view what your friends are up to on a daily basis. Facebook has also become a very effective tool for locating lost loved ones or using the website to gather important information, which is why we now have a list of some of the most inspirational Facebook stories so far. One such story actually saved somebody’s life, and it was all down to Facebook. That story belongs to Jeff Kurze as his wife took to the Facebook website to search for a kidney donor after being told by doctors he would have to wait around five years to get one. Thanks to Facebook, a user by the name of Ricky Cisco replied to his wife and successfully offered him a transplant and the rest is history. Facebook is also a great tool for reuniting people back together, and countless inspirational stories involve individuals who have used Facebook to find family members who they havent seen for a long time, in some cases never before! One example is Ethel Frederickson who was kidnapped and separated from her family at a young age. After 40 years of not knowing who her family were, she located her birth certificate with the names of her real parents, and then used Facebook to find out where they were. Luckily for her, the search did the trick and they were reunited soon after. There are many more inspirational Facebook stories that you can read over at TheRandomForest. If you have a story to share with us, leave us a comment below as we’d love to hear if you used Facebook in a similar experience. For more coverage:
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| Apple report massive earnings and record iPhone sales Posted: 20 Apr 2011 02:43 PM PDT Despite concerns over supply issues, Apple have reported some impressive results for their second fiscal quarter. These included records sales of the iPhone which was helped by the Verizon iPhone 4 release. Julianne Pepitone over at CNNMoney.com is reporting that the results posted by Apple easily beat Wall Street predictions. Apple reported earnings of $5.99 billion, or $6.40 per share, on revenue of $24.67 billion. Analysts had previously estimated Apple would return earnings of $5.37 on sales of $23.38 billion. Overall sales climbed 83% over the same time a year ago, and profits almost doubled. Apple sold 4.69 million iPads during the quarter, but was less than the predicted 6.3 million. In the previous quarter which included the holiday season the company sold 7.3 million iPads. The big news concerns the iPhone, which sold a record 18.65 million units during the quarter, up by 113% over last year. The sales of Macs were also up 32% from last year at 3.76 million. Sales of iPods continue to slow though, Apple still sold 9 million of the devices but that's down 17% from last year. The figures from Apple are pretty impressive, and may have been even better if they could have kept up with demand for the new iPad. What do you think about Apple's sales figures? For more coverage:
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| Motorola Droid Bionic Release Date Delay, Due to CES Feedback Posted: 20 Apr 2011 12:50 PM PDT In a previous post we bought you news about the Motorola Droid Bionic, which had its release date held back. Now we can reveal that the reason for the delay appears to be because of the feedback received at CES. SlashGear say that the delay will allow Motorola to make enhancements to the device as a result of the feedback that was given at CES, which makes us think that the Droid Bionic was not up to standard when experts got their hands on it. A Motorola spokesperson said "Based on compelling feedback since [CES], we are incorporating several enhancements to make this an even better consumer experience." We do not know whether the Consumer Electronics Show found faults in the phone or whether they suggested that it needed more refinements, however the problems must have been pretty substantial to cause such a delay. At the moment there is no word of when the device will be released and also no way of knowing what Motorola intend to add to it in order to make it a ‘better consumer experience’, however it has to be said that in the long run the frustrating delay is better than Motorola releasing a sub-standard smartphone. Will you wait for the Motorola Droid Bionic? For more coverage:
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| Mass Effect 3, More Details and Spoilers Revealed Posted: 20 Apr 2011 12:36 PM PDT In an earlier post we gave you some of the details that were revealed about Mass Effect 3, today we can bring you more details that have recently been leaked. BioWare has been keeping quite quiet about their next installment in the Mass Effect series, therefore these leaked details give gamers some insight about the upcoming game, that said until we hear official information from BioWare we must not take this leaked information too seriously. Some of the big changes bring back features from previous titles such as customizing weaponary and adding new skills for different classes. There appears to be a new class added which is named Heavy Melee, however there is not a great deal of information given about this. Over at VG247 you can see the full list of changes and spoilers that have been currently revealed. There appears to be a great deal of minor changes and tweaks made, also a lot of info regarding the game’s campaign have been revealed. So do any of the changes and tweaks heighten your anticipation for the new title? We like the sound of what BioWare have in store and the game looks like it should build on the strong success we have seen previous Mass Effect titles see. For more coverage:
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| Minecraft Demo Available, Download It Now Posted: 20 Apr 2011 12:09 PM PDT News in that prospective Minecraft players can now trial the game without having to pay up front thanks to the release of the Minecraft Demo that is available for download now. Because of the demo, people can now try the game to see what all the fuss is about. The demo will grant you five days of in-game playing time (90 minutes) and when this runs out, you will be asked to buy the full game. The idea of a demo could be very beneficial to the already successful developers because people will now be drawn to the game and hopefully become hooked during the trial period. I tried it for myself with no previous knowledge of the game or its aim and to be honest, I instantly saw why people were so addicted to it, not because it was so good, but because it takes a long while to understand what you have to do and also to acquire objects to use. That being said, a demo is very beneficial for both gamers and developers and should see the game’s sales build up as people introduce themselves to the game like I have. What do you think of Minecraft as a game and are you going to trial the new demo version? For more coverage:
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| 2012 Grand Cherokee SRT8: Fastest ever Jeep revealed Posted: 20 Apr 2011 12:04 PM PDT The New York Auto Show is currently taking place, and earlier we told you about the 2013 Ford Taurus that was showcased. But if you are after something a bit bigger, Jeep have reveled their fastest ever vehicle, the Grand Cherokee SRT8. President and CEO of Jeep Mike Manley has said the new SRT8 is the fastest Jeep ever made, according to an article on autoblog.com by Jeff Glucker. The Grand Cherokee is electronically limited to 155mph, and can hit 60mph in only 4.8 seconds. Manley has also said he would have trouble keeping a smile on his face when the SRT8 hits the streets. It is powered by a new 6.4-liter Hemi V8 that manages 465hp, and 465 pound-feet of torque, this is up 45 units in both categories. The SRT8 has a few sporty exterior upgrades over the standard model which includes LED lights, and chrome accents pop in the front grill. It runs on a set of 20-inch wheels with Pirelli P Zero tires. Inside you will find some paddle-shifters on the steering column, and the seats are leather and Alcantara covered. No pricing has not been revealed yet but the SRT8 is expected to hit showrooms sometime during the third quarter of this year. Do you like the look of the Grand Cherokee SRT8? For more coverage:
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| Balance Bomb 1.0: Great party game for the iPhone Posted: 20 Apr 2011 11:19 AM PDT A fun game that is ideal for a party or any other social gathering, has recently been released to the App Store. Balance Bomb 1.0 is available for owners of the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. Released by Always Online Group, the application has been especially designed to be played in a group. The idea of the game is to carefully balance your device and pass it on to the next player. As the device is passed around you have to be careful not to trigger the bomb. The game is ideal for all ages to enjoy and have fun with. It is set in the interior of a suitcase bomb, and features a round game board. This is outlined by a red laser borderline, and inside this is a small steel ball. If the ball touches the laser the bomb is triggered. To make the game even more fun each player has to pass on the device within ten seconds. Another challenge is to set a new high score, and try and last longer than other groups playing the game. Balance Bomb 1.0 is available worldwide on the App Store for only $0.99/£0.59. iOS 3.0 or later required. For more coverage:
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| Samsung Galaxy S2: UK early release date and price Posted: 20 Apr 2011 10:53 AM PDT Earlier this month we told you about the release date for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S2 in the UK. The date was set for May 1st, but mobile retailer Phones 4U has announced that they have an exclusive early release date for the handset. The highly sought after handset will be available online and in retail stores on April 27, according to an article on TechRadar by Kate Solomon. This will give Phones 4U a head start over other retailers with Samsungs new smartphone. You can even pre-order the Galaxy S2 now on the Phones 4U online shop for delivery on the 27th of April, and they are even offering a free 8GB memory card as well. Marketing Director at the retailer Russell Braterman said "We’re really proud to be the first retailer to offer the Samsung Galaxy S2 to our customers". Pricing comes in at £35 per month if you want the handset free of charge, but you will have to sign up to a two year contract. If you want a Samsung Galaxy S2 on pay as you go it will set you back a cool £499. Will you be getting the Samsung Galaxy S2? For more coverage:
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| Translate Fifty Languages Instantly Using iPhone Camera Posted: 20 Apr 2011 10:11 AM PDT A new iPhone app is now available to help you with those language barriers. Worldictionary will translate fifty languages instantly by using the iPhone camera. No need for typing in those words or phrases you see on signs, just use the iPhone camera and the text will translate on the front of the screen. The Worldictionary 1.0.0 app for the iPhone has the power to visualize thousands of words on any background. Penpower Technology Ltd the makers of the top selling business card scanning app, and award winning Worldcard Mobile are thrilled to be announcing the release of Worldictionary for the iPhone. Translate from 9 different languages to over fifty other languages with the use of translating services on Google. From any surface, the instant portable translator will recognize text from books, recipes, street signs, and restaurant menus in just a few seconds. Worldictionary also has the capabilities of a thesaurus and dictionary. For more information on a word take a photo, highlight the text and the synonyms, phonetics, etymology and informative extras will become available to you. The application has a bookmark mode to keep certain words in a virtual dictionary for you to customize your own accessible information, even if you are offline. You can use an image from your gallery to translate text from a photo. The Worldictionary app translates from 9 different languages using German, Italian, French, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and English. This app still gives you the option to type in any word for instant translation. Just view and translate with the Worldictionary 1.0.0 app for the iPhone. For more on this visit the App Store. For more coverage:
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| Ford Taurus: 2013 model revealed in New York Posted: 20 Apr 2011 10:08 AM PDT The current version of the Ford Taurus is only two years old, but Ford has just show cased the 2013 model. The new model made its debut at the ongoing 2011 New York Auto Show. An article over at autoblog by Steven J. Ewing is reporting that the latest version of the Taurus has a more aggressive look to it. This is for the base Taurus and also the high-end SHO. Ford has even admitted that they used Audi's A6 as a benchmark when designing the new model. In the non SHO Taurus you will find the new 2.0liter EcoBoost inline-four, which is reported to be capable of 31 miles per gallon on the freeway. You also will have the choice of the 3.5-liter V6 which is now capable of producing 290hp. The power plant in the SHO has been left untouched, so the EcoBoost V6 still produces 365 hp with 350ps of torque. Ford has tinkered with the brakes though and put in a bigger master cylinder, which is claimed will improve the feel and response. The 2013 Ford Taurus is expected to hit showrooms during the first half of next year. Use the link above to see more images of the 2013 Taurus. For more coverage:
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| Amazon Kindle Books: Borrow one from 11,000 libraries Posted: 20 Apr 2011 09:21 AM PDT eReaders continue to grow in popularity, as recently we told you about sales of eBooks have now overtaken paper backs in the US. The Amazon Kindle has been a big part of this success, and now Amazon has announced plans for customers to borrow Kindle books from libraries. Christian Ziberg from 9 to 5 Mac is reporting that the Kindle books will be available from more than 11,000 local libraries across the US. These books will work on all Kindle hardware versions, as well as free Kindle reading apps found on other devices. All the normal features will work with these books like highlights, last page read, and whispersyncing. Kindle users will be able to check out a book from a library, and if they check it out again or buy it from the Kindle store; all your bookmarks and annotations will be remembered. Your notes won't of course show up when the next person gets out the same book. This news will surely bring even more people to the Amazon Kindle, and we have spoken about rumors before of Amazon eventually given Kindle readers away free. Do you like the idea of getting a Kindle book from a library? For more coverage:
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