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WikiReader Pocket Wikipedia

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

WikiReader Pocket Wikipedia




WikiReader delivers the joy of information by offering three million Wikipedia articles in a simple $99 handheld device. It turns on instantly, and works for months before replacement of its two AAA batteries is necessary. The large monochrome screen uses a touch interface. Articles are scrolled with a stroke of the finger and hyperlinks selected with a simple tap. Three buttons, Search, History and Random, offer the convenience of reading specific topics or the serendipitous pleasure of discovering something by chance within Wikipedia’s rich array of articles ranging from Freud to Final Fantasy.

Updates for the WikiReader are provided quarterly and available for free download. A yearly subscription plan for updated microSD cards is also available for $29.

For more information including news, videos and updates, Google for: The WikiReader

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Great little device
Very fast and responsive to user input, random button is a great feature. Easy to hold, lightweight, and clearly visible screen. Plus, the firmware is open source.

5 Stars Awesome device
It’s so simple to use and I like the retro design. The perfect device for Wikipedia reading, it’s a comfortable read unlike trying to read it on my iPhone. I think it’s a great gift for kids too. Forget Encyclopedia Britanica, we’re in a Wikipedia/Wikireader generation.

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M Edge Touring Kindle Sleeve Fits 6 Display Latest Generation Kindle Lime Green

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

M Edge Touring Kindle Sleeve Fits 6 Display Latest Generation Kindle Lime Green




The M-Edge Touring Sleeve for Latest Generation Amazon Kindle is the must-have accessory jacket for the active eReader user. The Sleeve, made of durable and easy-to-clean neoprene, provides superior Kindle protection and includes a large exterior pocket for storage of chargers and other accessories. The M-Edge Sleeve zips closed using a hidden double zipper, which allows users access to all ports and the ability to charge their device without removing it from the case. The Sleeve offers full surface protection in a lushly padded case, while the soft grey polar fleece interior ensures your Kindle will always be cushioned in comfort. The M-Edge Accessories Amazon Kindle Touring Sleeve is a sporty case that provides rugged protection for your eReader. Sleeve available in 6 colors: black, navy blue, lime green, yellow, orange, and red.

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M Edge Prodigy Genuine Leather Kindle Jacket with Hinge Fits 6 Display Latest Generation Kindle Pebbled Cream w Saddle

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

M Edge Prodigy Genuine Leather Kindle Jacket with Hinge Fits 6 Display Latest Generation Kindle Pebbled Cream w Saddle




The Prodigy Jacket for Latest Generation Amazon Kindle is the ultimate for sophisticated on-the-go eReader users. Whether in the office, at a business meeting, or on the treadmill, the Prodigy Jacket provides refined and stylish protection of your Amazon Kindle in a superior case. The Prodigy Jacket offers full surface protection in a lushly padded case, while the soft grey interior ensures your Kindle will always be cushioned in comfort. The jacket utilizes Kindle-compatible mounting system to hold your device firmly in place. This smart case with classic lines includes interior pockets for storage of notes, business cards, and other essentials. Even while closed, you will find access to all ports, so you never need to remove your reader for charging. The M-Edge Accessories Latest Generation Amazon Kindle Prodigy Jacket is a sleek case that will protect your eReader from scratches and dings. It is the perfect solution for the user with a fashionable, active lifestyle.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars best kindle case ever!
The best kindle case I’ve ever purchase. The leather is soft and looks really snazzy. The inner pockets on the left size are perfect for holding plane tickets. I like how it has the hinges to afix the kindle to it. It stays very secure. I purchased the booklight from the same company that fits this case, and its been a great package. I’ve taken it on a few flights and several people have commented on it, wanting to know where i got it. It kept my Kindle safe in my bag, and keeps it dust free and clean. I love everything about it! It does make it a tiny bit heavier but that’s not a problem when I’m traveling.

My only complaint with the listing is that the color in the picture is not correct. The leather is a creme color, and the center piece is actually more of a mocha/brown color. The inside is a light grey. It really looks nice in person. Very luxurious, even for a kindle!

3 Stars somewhat disappointed
I was delighted to have received my order much sooner than expected (ordered March 3rd, expected delivery March 30-April 7, received March 20). However, I was very disappointed with the color and quality of the leather. The color is much darker than it appeared on my computer. I was expecting a light, off white color with either a light tan/orange color straps (like it appears on the M-edge website) or off white with darker tan straps (like it appears on Amazon’s website). Instead, the actual colors were just plain dull – almost grayish in color with an ugly shade of dark brown straps. The pebbled leather also looks and feels cheap to me. It’s not at all soft, and doesn’t feel like real leather. On the plus side, the hinges hold the K2 securely in place, and I think my K2 will be well protected with this cover. Despite the fact I abhor the color, I’m going to keep this cover because I don’t want to go through the hassle of returning it, and ordering & waiting for another cover to arrive.

5 Stars A great Kindle 2 case!
Just received this cover today (in purple, but same model), about 3 weeks after ordering from Amazon. Granted, it was ordered before the product was even complete so I was ok with the wait. It is very similar in look and feel to a Dooney and Bourke pocketbook if you are familiar with them. It has a great leather smell, just like a new purse. And the additional room on the binder side (meant for the e-Luminator light – sold separately) gives you a nice place to hold the cover with the Kindle attached.

I love the hinge system, one of the main reasons I bought it. Coming from the K1, the original case Amazon provided was functional but the Kindle always fell out. So when Amazon improved the hinge for the K2, I knew I would only buy a case that had that feature. One word of note, I initially did not “lock” the K2 in the new m-edge case correctly and it almost fell out when I shook it (over a sofa) to test the support. Luckily the two straps on the top right and bottom right held it from falling. Then I discovered I had not closed the hinge enough and made sure the top hinge was securely pushed upwards to “lock it”. Installation instructions are not included with the case (weird) but are available from m-edge online. Amazon won’t let me post the url, but if you go to the buymedge website you can view the installation intructions.

The look and feel of the case is very professional. I am very happy with this purchase and do not expect to be taking the Kindle out of it very often. The only little issue I have is that the tab is a bit too snug when it needs to be slid into the cover to close. A snap might have been a bit easier. Still not enough of a con to drop the rating. But the tab does tuck away easily so as not to interfere while reading, which is nice.

5 Stars Really nice
I love this jacket for my K2. It looks great and it holds my Kindle really snuggly. I bought my mother a Kindle for Christmas and I got her the same jacket but in a different color – it’s a really great accessory.

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Her Abstraction Design Protective Decal Skin Sticker for Amazon Kindle 2 E Book Reader Version 2 0

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

Her Abstraction Design Protective Decal Skin Sticker for Amazon Kindle 2 E Book Reader Version 2 0



This Kindle 2 skin is compatible with Kindle 2 (Version 2.0) ONLY. NOT for Kindle 1.

This scatch resistant skin sticker helps to protect your Amazon Kindle E-Book Reader while making an impression. Self-adhesive plastic-coated skins cover the front and back of the Kindle and are custom cut to perfectly fit the Amazon Kindle 2 E-Book Reader. Skins are paper-thin so they do not add any bulk. Skins are easy to apply (no bubbles), durable and easily removable without any residue. (Note: Due to differences in monitors, color may vary from photo.)

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M Edge Platform Synthetic Leather Kindle Jacket Fits 6 Display Latest Generation Kindle Royal Blue

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

M Edge Platform Synthetic Leather Kindle Jacket Fits 6 Display Latest Generation Kindle Royal Blue




The Platform Jacket for the Amazon Latest Generation Kindle is the ultimate for sophisticated on-the-go eReader users. Whether in the office, at a business meeting, or at home, the Platform Jacket provides refined and stylish protection of your Latest Generation Kindle in a superior case. The Platform Jacket introduces a new standing design, which allows you to read your Kindle upright, hands-free, while still offering full surface protection in a lushly padded case. The soft grey interior ensures your Kindle will always be cushioned in comfort. The Platform Jacket seamlessly integrates with M-Edge Accessories exclusive e-Luminator booklight via a specially designed pocket sewn into the interior of the jacket.This smart case with classic lines includes a loop for your pen and interior pockets for storage of notes, business cards, and other essentials. Even while closed, you will find access to all ports, so you never need to remove your reader for charging. The M-Edge Accessories Amazon Latest Generation Kindle Platform Jacket is a sleek case that will protect your eReader from scratches and dings. It is the perfect solution for the user with a fashionable, active lifestyle.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars fit, protection, usability all great!
When I bought my Kindle 2 I ordered a book sleeve for it. Thought I wanted to read from the Kindle without a cover. After it being knocked out of my hands twice by overexuberant dogs, (and luckily not broken), I realized I needed to keep it in the cover for protection.

I decided on this case because of the option to stand it up for hands-free reading. (I had been propping the Kindle up on the table before.) That feature works wonderfully. Plus, the Kindle fits snugly into the case. Some don’t like the extra 3/4 inch on the left side (to mount a book light, I guess), but I find it makes it easier to hold than the Kindle by itself. I also like the fact that I can charge the Kindle while in the case.

The only down side is that it adds bulk and a little weight to the Kindle (so it won’t fit into my smaller purse). While I thought it was “cool” that the Kindle was so small and light, protecting it and having the hands-free feature outweigh the intial “coolness” factor.

5 Stars Love my cover
I love this cover. When I read from my Kindle I usually stand it up. Its durable and attractive. Great cover.

4 Stars great cover
I purchased the M-edge Platform Jacket for 2 reasons: 1. I had the Amazon cover and after the whole scare of a cracked screen, (I shudder to think about it) I didn’t want to risk any chance of damage. 2. I liked the design of the Platform Jacket. Befroe my purchase I was constantly proppping my Kindle up on everything I could think of to get it at the perfect hands-free reading level. Now, the Platform Jacket does that for me and I have had no problems with it. My Kindle fits snuggly inside and I feel as though it is well protected.

5 Stars Great cover
I wanted a cover that would let me prop up the Kindle so I could read while eating lunch, and this one works perfectly. I saw one review somewhere that said that the cover wouldn’t stay upright, but I think that reviewer forgot to insert the strap into the cover. The cover also seems to protect the Kindle fairly well, and it looks better than I expected it would, given that it is fake leather.

5 Stars Perfect for the G2 Kindle!
I DEFINATELY prefer this cover to the G1 Kindle cover in it’s design and practicality!

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