Tag Archives: kindle

NFB Wants Amazon to Make Kindle Accessible

The National Federation of the Blind is very concerned about something that Amazon.com is doing. The company has been distributing their Kindle e-readers and Kindle e-books to schools. The problem is that those devices are inaccessible for students who are blind or who have other difficulties with print. There is a protest planned. The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) is the largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the United States. Their purpose is the complete integration of the blind into society on a basis of equality. They fight to remove legal, economic, and social discriminations … Continue reading →

How to Save Money on an eReader

If you have been eyeing up an Amazon Kindle or a Barnes & Noble Nook, but were hesitant on the price, you might want to read this post. An eReader can be frugal, if you know a few things. Figuring out what your goal is with an eReader may save you some money. For example, if you just like the capability of reading electronic books, you many already have everything you need with your computer, smart phone or mobile device. eBooks in the pdf or EPUB format can already be downloaded and read on these devices, and there are several … Continue reading →

Computing Week in Review: May 26th Through June 1st

Do you worry about your computer security? Experts tell us that we don’t worry enough. We really should change passwords often and set up firewalls at the very least. If you are a Comcast email subscriber, then you know how even a large company packed with security measures can come under attack. Learn more about this story and others featured this past week. May 26th Guitar Hero World Tour Band Kit Ready to be a star? GameStop has just released the latest information on the upcoming video game Guitar Hero World Tour Band Kit. The bundle for this bit of … Continue reading →

Amazon.com Lowers Price on Kindle

Do you dream of reading your books electronically? If so, you may be excited by the latest news about the Kindle device on Amazon.com. The Internet retail giant announced a 10 percent price cut on the Kindle, bringing the device down from $400 to $360. Will it make a difference. I suppose for people who have been debating buying a Kindle, the $40 price cut may just be the little push off of the fence that they need. Shipping on the Kindle is free, too. The price cut comes at a strange time. We are still so very far away … Continue reading →