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Where the current version it have to do with 212 pixels per inch, the next version of 300 pixels per inch.

writes TechCrunch , which claims to have seen.

prototype

The screen of the trial was covered with glass. Previous

versions had a rim of plastic to the e-ink screen. The side of the instrument would ‘squeezable’ get buttons so the screen does not have to be touched to turn the page.

to boost the resolution Amazon would want to compete with the Kobo Aura HD. This device has the highest resolution of all currently available e-readers, with 265 ppi. A new sensor would automatically adjust the brightness of the backlight to light in the room where the reader resides.

The new Kindle would also be provided with a new font that is specifically designed for the device. The e-reader should appear in the second quarter of 2014.

Read our reviews of the Kindle Paperwhite and Kobo Aura HD

Amazon Kindle gives a boost - Automation Guide

Amazon comes in the course of the second quarter of next year with a new ‘Paperwhite’ e-reader with a 330 ppi e-ink screen surface in front of the device is processed.

The current flagship of Amazon does not exceed 212 pixels per inch, which means that it rather

flippant when compared to competitor Kobo Aura HD.

TechCrunch that the prototype of the device has seen, knows further report that the operation will take place partly through pressure sensitive side that also ‘haptic’ feedback.

Apart from improvements to typography as the ‘Ice Wine’ device to market, it would have no further startling innovations in the software offer.

New high-rez E-ink Kindle coming in early 2014: Rumor - NBCNews.com

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Today’s Kindle Paperwhite, shown here, will be replaced by a new design in the spring of 2014.

Amazon is planning to leapfrog its competitors in the e-reader space with a new version of the Kindle Paperwhite, but not until after the holidays. With a higher resolution E-ink screen and redesigned body, It Should put the Kindle out front spec-wise as well as in sales.

The new device, still in prototype form, was shown to tech blog TechCrunch in what is likely a controlled leak by Amazon. The company has offered a peek at upcoming devices before in order to whet demand and vapors enthusiasm for competing e-readers like Nook and Kobo

Those from.

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new feature will be a high-resolution screen: it is reported to have 300 pixels per inch, All which at the standard Kindle screen size of 6 inches, implies a resolution somewhere north or HD 1440×1080 likely. That’s the same resolution as Kobo’s Aura HD, but the Kindle would pack Those dots into a smaller area. The new Kindle’s PPI would be as high above the Aura HDs (265 PPI) as the Aura HD’s is above the Existing Kindle Paperwhite (212 PPI).

The body is usefull getting a redo, with a frosted glass front bezels and flush with the screen. New “squeezable” buttons will adorn the sides, and the overall look will more Closely resemble the Kindle Fire tablet.

Lastly, an improvement to the typography on the device is planned, whichwill go a long way towards making the reading experience as pleasant and customizable as it is on the Kobo and Nook e-readers. The new Kindle will ship with a new, bespoke font and better handling of the Existing Ones.

Unfortunately, the device will not be ready in time for the holidays. Early spring is the likely launch window, it was indicated, so do not be too put out if you just bought a new e-reader. NBC News has Reached out to Amazon for confirmation of the reports, we’ll update this story if they respond

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Devin Coldewey is a contributing writer for NBC News Digital. His personal website is coldewey.cc .

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Amazon Kindle comes bundled with PS4? - PSX-Sense

The Amazon Kindle is primarily in North America, a very popular tablet that competes primarily with the Nexus 7

and iPad Mini. The tablet also has an option that allows you to send videos, a kind of AirPlay / Chrome Cast so. Onto PS3 and PS4 Now there is a bundle on Amazon surfaced of a PS4 with a Kindle HDX with 7 “display.

When the bundle is not yet available, but chances are that it can be ordered during Christmas. The collaboration between Sony and Amazon is quite visible, so they have a unique PlayStation Network store where you can buy. Digital vouchers Price point of the beam is not mentioned, but the HDX itself costs $ 244, -.

Rumor: Amazon working on Kindle Paperwhite with higher pixel density - tweakers.net

Amazon operates according to TechCrunch on a new version of the Kindle Paperwhite, which has a higher pixel density and hence the competitive disadvantage should catch up. The new Kindle should come. At the beginning of the second quarter

The new Kindle Paperwhite, which has not yet been officially announced, would have a screen with a pixel density of 300ppi, 212ppi is still true that the current Kindle Paperwhite. That’s

less than an e-reader competitor Kobo, which has launched an e-reader. Pixel density of 265ppi TechCrunch claims to have seen.

a prototype of the new model

The new model would also include a new font, especially for the e-reader has been developed and therefore complaints about the fonts on the Kindle should remove. Furthermore, the device would be made of glass, rather than plastic, but at the same time are lighter than the previous Kindle White Paper. The back of the device would ‘angular’ and resemble those of the Kindle Fire HDX.

the device would also feature a light sensor that adjusts the screen brightness according to the ambient light. Finally, the sides of the device would serve as buttons for flipping pages. This is not the classic buttons that can be found on earlier Kindle models but parts of the body that can be pressed and provide haptic feedback.

"New Kindle Paperwhite gets much higher resolution '- NU.nl

Photo: AFP

Where the current version it have to do with 212 pixels per inch, the next version of 300 pixels per inch.

writes TechCrunch , which claims to have seen.

prototype

The screen of the trial was covered with glass. Previous

versions had a rim of plastic to the e-ink screen. The side of the instrument would ‘squeezable’ get buttons so the screen does not have to be touched to turn the page.

to boost the resolution Amazon would want to compete with the Kobo Aura HD. This device has the highest resolution of all currently available e-readers, with 265 ppi. A new sensor would automatically adjust the brightness of the backlight to light in the room where the reader resides.

The new Kindle would also be provided with a new font that is specifically designed for the device. The e-reader should appear in the second quarter of 2014.

Read our reviews of the Kindle Paperwhite and Kobo Aura HD

Amazon's Next Kindle Paperwhite To Feature 300ppi Screen, Better Typography ... - TechCrunch

Amazon is now preparing a new Kindle Paperwhite for release in early Q2 of next year, TechCrunch has learned. The marquee feature of the new device is a high-resolution 300 ppi screen thatwill bring the company’s e-reader displays back into parity with technical devices from competitors like Kobo.

In addition to a higher resolution screen, the new White Paper will be getting a few more hardware improvements. We’ve seen a prototype of the device All which has a front screen thats flush with the edges of the device, rather than recessed, and is made out of very matte glass of some sort, not plastic. Despite moving to glass, the new units are said to be lighter than this year’s models.

The current Amazon Kindle Paperwhite features a 212 ppi screen That compares poorly to the Kobo Aura HD. E Ink, the company All which manufactures the Pearl E Ink screens for both Amazon and Kobo devices, delivered a high resolution 265 ppi screen to Kobo first. Amazon, we hear, was a bit irritated when Kobo shipped the Aura HD Earlier this year with a much higher resolution screen than its upcoming White Paper would feature.

The new 300 ppi Paperwhite, code-named Ice Wine, will leapfrog Kobo’s limited edition device and place a high-resolution screen on Amazon’s marquee e-reader. We hear that there are no major software improvements planned for this edition, but it will be upscaled That to take advantage of the new resolution.

However, Those of you who are heavy Kindle users will be very pleased to not know that Amazon is working on new typography for the device with a custom-built font that’s great for reading. Typography has long leg one of the Kindle’s big failing

points. Though several at fonts were added in its last release, they were not overly well received for the most part. A new custom font specially designed for reading on the device will be a major improvement. We usefull hear Amazon is working on-allowing books to be presented with hyphenation, Eliminating the awkward right hand margins, but it’s not clear if thatwill be in the new software or not.

The edges of the device will now be usefull ‘buttons’ of a sort. According to what we’ve heard, instead of old-fashioned ‘split’ buttons found on previous Kindles, thesis will be ‘squeezable’ buttons That give off haptic feedback when activated. Theoretically, This should allow you to change pages without having to awkwardly reach over with your thumb to tap the ‘next page’ zone on the White Paper’s screen. And making the buttons squeezable keeps the sleek lines of the White Paper’s margins.

The rear casing of the new White Paper will follow on with the industrial design of the current Kindle Fire tablets HDX, with a more angular shape and chamfer to the edges. Similar in look to the images of the HDX above. It will usefull feature a rear power button that looks similar to the new Kindle Fire tablets.

Rounding out the features of the next Kindle Paperwhite is an ambient light sensor thatwill take readings of the light in the room and adjust the screen brightness to sate comp. On the prototype That We saw the light sensor was faintly visible behind the black bezel in the upper corner of the unit. The system Gradually adjusts light in timing with the way an average person’s retina expands or contracts in order to preventable jarring transitions.

We’re still months away from when several at this new Kindle would debut, so there May Be Alterations to its design or functionality between now and then, but thesis are the items currently on the agenda. Amazon is usefull Currently working on a couple of smartphone offerings we’ve detailed previously. Both a budget model and a crazy-sounding high-end device with six cameras in total are being developed.

Review: New Kindle's strong challenge to iPad Air - Arizona Daily Star

2013-11-23T00: 00:00 Z Review: New Kindle’s strong challenge to iPad Air The Associated Press The Associated Press

On the heels of Apple’s new, lighter iPad, Amazon has come out with a full-size tablet That weighs equally hopeless yet sports a sharper display and a lower price tag. Although Amazon’s Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 Has not received as much attention as the iPad Air, it is emerging as the strongest challenger yet to Apple’s device.

The new Kindle shares many of the features found in a smaller version thatcame out Oct. 18.

A row of tabs at the top of the screen gives you quick access to Amazon services zoals e-books, music, video and shopping. Recently used apps and content Appear in the middle so you can return to them quickly. The bottom row has icons for frequently used apps zoals email and the camera.

Need help? Just hit the “Mayday” button. You’ll be connected within seconds to a live customer service representative, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You see the representatives in a video box, but they can only hear you and see what’s on your screen. They can usefull help guide you by placing orange markers on your screen or taking control of your device completely.

I found all the reps to be patient as they walked me through Attempts to locate a missing book, play a podcast and download items from the Dropbox storage service. In one case, the representative called my cellphone as promised an hour later to follow up. We never found a solution on Dropbox, though – but more on that later

.

The best part of the new Kindle is its price. Amazon.com Inc.. it begins shipping Thursday, starting at $ 379. That’s cheaper than the new $ 399 iPad Mini, All which has a display measures 7.9 inches diagonally That. The full-size Kindle Fire HDX has an 8.9-inch screen, just short of the iPad’s 9.7 inches Air. Even cheaper is the 7-inch Kindle Fire HDX, All which costs $ 229.

If you can afford a $ 499 tablet and Are not a heavy user of Amazon services, you might still consider the iPad Air.

Yes, the Kindle is lighter, at about 0.83 pounds, or 17 percent less than the Air. But I could not really tell the difference holding the two side by side.

And yes, the Kindle has a sharper screen, with a resolution of 339 pixels per inch Compared with the iPad’s 264 pixels per inch. But I could not really tell the difference watching the Pixar cartoon “Monsters University” side by side.

Where the Air shines is in the build. I find the air more pleasant to hold Because of its curved edges. The Kindle has a soft, rubber like back, but it does not make up for the boxy edges. The Kindle promises

more battery life – at 12 hours, Compared with 10 hours for the Air. But I found the two devices drained battery at roughly the same rate when watching Hulu streaming video.

In addition, the Air has access to a wide variety of apps available through Apple’s app store. The Kindle uses a modified version of Android and can run a variety of Android apps – but not all of them. In fact, the new Kindle does not run all the Android apps are supposed to work with That Kindles,-including the app for Dropbox. Many of These apps need to be updated every time a new Kindle device comes out, they simply Whereas workWhen new Android devices are out, just as iPad apps work on new iPads.

If you are drawn by the Kindle’s price and do not mind the limited selection, though, the Kindle is a wonderful option. That’s Especially so if you’re a frequent Amazon customer. The Kindle is tied to your Amazon account, making it easy to buy everything from audio books to vacuum cleaners with a click or two. You get usefull Amazon’s recommendations for more things to buy, based on physical and digital purchases you’ve made on Amazon in the past.

With a $ 79-a-year Amazon Prime membership, you get quick access to usefull thou sands of free movies and television episodes, and the ability to borrow one e-book a month from a select list. You can download the free Prime videos to watch wherever you are. On older Kindle Fires and other devices, you’re limited to streaming, All which requires a constant Internet connection.

Another exclusive feature

Kindle is called X-Ray. When you’re reading a book, you get information about characters and places from Wikipedia and other sources. When you’re listening to music, you see lyrics for selected songs. When you’re watching a movie or TV show, you get information on actors, character summaries and trivia. While watching “Monsters University,” I Particularly liked the callout to a pizza truck That appears in most Pixar movies. A little note pops up in the lower left corner.

I’ll forgive the factthat it actually shows up during the wrong scene. I did not get any supplemental material at all with the iPad.

Another thing I did not get with the iPad is live help. I had trouble playing “Monsters University” on the iPad Initially Because I had not finished downloading it yet. I had to figure out on my own that I had to switch to a different app to do that. Both the iPad and the Kindle let you start watching as the download continues.

The new full-size Kindle is a great deal at $ 379. It might even make a nice gift for your tech-challenged friends and relatives, as they can call Mayday rather than you. The Kindle Is not as good as the iPad Air, but it’s an excellent choice for its price.

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Google Nexus, Amazon Kindle and Other Black Friday Deals - Guardian Express

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Google Announced That it would be offering a Black Friday deal on the Nexus 7 this year. However, the Google Nexus Is not the only Black Friday deal, with others like Amazon getting in on the action. It is not just tablet computer either, with a number or Smartphone on offer. These deals will be available from a number of stores,-including Walmart, Target and Kmart.

Amazon Deals for Black Friday

Amazon offers a range of deals on its website but this year its tablets are being put on offer. Best Buy has Announced That it will sell the Amazon Kindle Fire for just $ 99.99. This is a major drop from the original selling price of $ 169.99. Amazon recently this year Announced That it would already be dropping the price from $ 199.99 to combat the price Drop That Barnes & Nobel Announced on its own Nook.

Meijer has usefull Announced That the Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 tablet will be available for $ 189. With that, you will get a coupon for $ 50 off in store.

For those who would love to buy from Amazon but hate the wait, many stores will be offering a price match this year. You just need to go in store and prove That Amazon has it cheaper. This is across the board, so you can get the same product at the same price on the day.

Google Nexus 7 on Offer

The first of the offerings to be announced from the tech giant was on the Nexus 7. The discount is $ 29 off the regular retail price of $ 229 but at least it is a discount. This

tablet is one of the cheapest on the market already and the Nexus was not available with a Black Friday deal, unlike many of the other products, like the Amazon Kindle.

There has been a lot of hype about Google and Black Friday. There are rumors about the release of the new Nexus 10 and the possible release of the Nexus 8. No confirmation has yet leg made by Google but it would make sense to release the fantastic tablets on one of the biggest sales days of the year.

Samsung S4 for Free

When it comes to smartphones, the Samsung S4 is a favorite for many. This is another Best Buy deal where you can get it on a two-year contract for no upfront cost. It will be available on all major networks:. Verizon, AT & T and Sprint

usefull Walmart has offered its own Samsung deal. This is on the Samsung Galaxy SIII, whichwill be available for $ 299 with no contract attached to it.

Apple Black Friday Offers

Apple has a few products on offer Throughout Black Friday. One of those is the new 16GB iPhone 5C model, whichwill be available from Walmart for $ 45. Customers will get a usefull gift card worth $ 75 to be used in store.

For those looking for the iPad, the 16GB Air will be available from Target for $ 479 with a $ 100 gift card. Walmart will offer the same as Target gift card with a low price of $ 299 for the 16GB iPad Mini. This is the fastest discount offered on any of the Apple products. If you want your hands on the discontinued iPad 4, this will be available for $ 399.

Whether you want an Amazon Kindle, Samsung Google Nexus or S4, there are Black Friday deals all around. These are not all the products on offer. Some companies are waiting until the last minute to announce Their deals. Be on the lookout on the day.

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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite software update features Goodreads, Kindle FreeTime - Examiner.com

Amazon Announced a new software update for its 2nd generation, release 2013 White Paper Kindle e-reader Tuesday (Nov. 19), also known as the Kindle Paperwhite 2. The update adds feature enhancements Including Goodreads integration, Kindle FreeTime and Cloud Collections.

Kindle Paperwhite 2013 owners will receive the free software updates automatically over-the-air (OTA) through a wireless connection. The update Can also be applied to the e-reader by manually downloading and installing software version 5.4.2 directly from Amazon.

One of the new features of the 2013 White Paper Kindle software update Goodreads integration. Over 20 million booklovers belong to the Goodreads community, a platform That lets people discover and share books.

With Goodreads integration on the 2nd generation Kindle Paperwhite, readers can share Their favorite book passages

instantly, rate books and see what friends are reading. Goodreads usefull lets readers keep track of Their Own On Their Kindle reading activity right.

The new Kindle Paperwhite 2013 usefull software update brings built-in parental controls with the Kindle FreeTime feature. Parents to help their children cabins encouragement to spend more time reading, Kindle FreeTime lets parents choose books for Their kids to read. Parents can then set daily reading goals for Their Kids and Their track progress. Kids earn achievement badges when they accomplish or Exceed Their daily reading goals.

The Cloud Collections feature of the new software update lets Kindle Paperwhite 2013 owners organize Their books, newspapers and magazines. Amazon’s Whispersync technology syncs collections so readers can access Their catalogs and reading apps from multiple Kindle devices.

“The new Kindle Paperwhite is already the best e-reader in the world, and we’re excited to make it even better with new features we think readers will love,” Amazon Kindle vice president, Peter Larsen said in a news release Tuesday.

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Amazon adds Goodreads, FreeTime to Kindle Paperwhite - GeekWire

November 19, 2013 at 8:59 am by Blair Hanley Frank

Amazon Announced today That the Kindle Paperwhite will be getting an update That adds integration with Goodreads, as well as support for Kindle FreeTime, the company’s reading encouragement software for the Kindle That Allows parents to pick out books for Their kids, and reward them for reading.

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The functionality will allow users to update Their shelves From their Kindle Fire, much like they could on one or Goodreads’s mobile apps, as well as make it easy to import books from a user’s Kindle collection into Their Goodreads account.

FreeTime gives parents a way to select Their books for kids to read on the Kindle, and reward them with digital badges for reaching milestones like reading 1000 pages.

When the company Launched the newest version of the White Paper in late September, it said thatthese two new features would be “coming soon.” Well, here they are. The update brings the White Paper’s functionality in line with functionality That has already extended leg to Amazon’s Kindle Fire line of tablets.

Paperwhite users will get the update over the air over the course of this week, and can usefull go download it manually from Amazon here.

Blair Hanley Frank is GeekWire’s Bay Area Correspondent. He has worked for usefull Macworld, PCWorld and TechHive. He can be found on Twitter @ belril and can be Reached by email at blair@geekwire.com.

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