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    iriver Story Reviewed: Nice, But No Kindle...or Reader

    Spring Design's Injunction to Stop Barnes & Noble's Nook Sales Denied

    Ship Date for Backordered Nooks Delayed Until January 11th

    Kindle Gets Firmware Updated to 2.3

    Remainders - Stuff We Didn't Post (and Why)

    Alex Reader Hands-On Lusty Pictures

    Barnes & Noble's Nook May Violate Spring Design's Alex Reader Intellectual Property

    First Flexible Ebook Reader Developed By Tiremaker Bridgestone

    MSI's eReader Will Have Nvidia Tegra Graphics in 2010

    Barnes & Noble Nook Won't Be Sold in All B&N Stores, for Some Reason [Updated]
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    Image of Fractal the Meek Fractal the Meek
    12/02/09

    In reply to Spring Design's Injunction to Stop Barnes & Noble's Nook Sales Denied
    That so many people have pre-ordered Nooks without even touching one is already something. Seeing none of them get them over the holidays would have the cruel cynic in me prancing with glee. But, um... that would be horrible.
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    Image of bagellord bagellord
    12/02/09

    @Fractal the Meek: Prancing with glee right before the mob carrying digital pitch forks and LED torches destroys you.
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    Image of Fractal the Meek Fractal the Meek
    12/02/09

    @bagellord: I'm picturing Dawn of the Dead meets Jingle all the Way.
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    Image of bagellord bagellord
    12/02/09

    @Fractal the Meek: Oh god.
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    Image of Cogito Ergo Bibo Cogito Ergo Bibo
    12/01/09

    In reply to Ship Date for Backordered Nooks Delayed Until January 11th
    Ordered Nov. 13. Shipment still estimated as December 18. Looks like the ones estimated to ship closer to Christmas are likely to ship on time, if only to avoid sad, sad frownie faces come December 25.
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    Image of frigg frigg
    11/30/09

    In reply to Ship Date for Backordered Nooks Delayed Until January 11th
    nook nook.

    nook nook nook.

    NOOK NOOK NOOK NOOK!!!

    nook.
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    Image of spededdler spededdler
    11/25/09

    In reply to Kindle Gets Firmware Updated to 2.3
    Curious. What's screen saver mode on eInk look like?
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    Image of Poop Cooper Poop Cooper
    11/25/09

    @spededdler: Dyslexia.
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    Image of Anthony Sarkees Anthony Sarkees
    11/25/09

    In reply to Kindle Gets Firmware Updated to 2.3
    Can anyone clarify whether or not the 85% increase in Wireless-on battery life is for both the U.S. and Int'l versions of the Kindle 2? This press release seems to conflict with reports elsewhere.
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    Image of pdditty pdditty
    11/25/09

    @Anthony Sarkees: I have read its just the international version. I believe its something to do with the gsm and cdma chips
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    Image of Anthony Sarkees Anthony Sarkees
    11/25/09

    @pdditty: Well, dagnabit. It appears that you are correct. [e-bookvine.com] Turning off the wireless between syncs isn't hard, it's just an avoidable hassle. Maybe in a future update, "Sync" will just switch the wireless on, download new data, and switch it off. It seems easy enough.
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    Image of pdditty pdditty
    11/25/09

    @Anthony Sarkees: If the wireless is turned off how would the Kindle know when there is a new firmware available? Maybe it could do a weekly/monthly "phone home".
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    Image of Noobs-R-Us Noobs-R-Us
    11/25/09

    In reply to Kindle Gets Firmware Updated to 2.3
    Did the update last night. Looks good.
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    Image of Fractal the Meek Fractal the Meek
    11/25/09

    @Noobs-R-Us: Impressions of the new Kindle 2 PDF ability?
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    Image of Noobs-R-Us Noobs-R-Us
    11/25/09

    @Fractal the Meek: I have both the DX and the 2. The DX looks almost the same except that the PDF's are more zoomed in. On the 2 it's still too small for most PDFs except when you turn it landscape.
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    Image of Fractal the Meek Fractal the Meek
    11/25/09

    @Noobs-R-Us: Damn your objective honesty. I wanted to hear, "Oh, it's fantastic and comes with puppies and rainbows! It's just what you've been waiting for."
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    Image of Odin Odin
    11/17/09

    In reply to Remainders - Stuff We Didn't Post (and Why)
    Oh, although it's a cumbersome solution if you can get your 360 plugged into a computer with wireless you can get it online that way. It's a little fiddly as you have to set up a shared connection for it but it's a cheaper alternative to a dedicated adaptor. It works for PS3's too, which is useful if you want to connect your PSP to your PS3 via adhoc and don't have access to a wired connection.

    Just to note any sort of wireless bridge will do the same job as MS's wireless adaptor too. #gizmodoremainders
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    Image of Hearthatvoiceagain Hearthatvoiceagain
    11/17/09

    In reply to Remainders - Stuff We Didn't Post (and Why)
    "When something solid on the Apple Tablet leaks out, you'll know—and it ain't to be found in this article, which is why it lands, with a distinct PLOOP sound, into Remainders"

    So, since there has been no solid info on this peice of mythware why does it have several Major articles on Giz and its own banner Graphic. This product IF it exists and IF it is ever realeased is likely to be the most disappointing peice of tech ever, not because it will be bad (It's an Apple product, so thats unlikely) but just because it will be unable to live up to the hype. #gizmodoremainders
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    11/17/09

    @Hearthatvoiceagain:
    Agreed. I can't stand the Apple tablet right now because of all the hype surrounding it. People are treating it like the 2nd coming of Christ because it's rumoured he might be passing through. Then it'll turn out it's just Jesus's slightly weird cousin Al. I mean Al will probably be a cool fun guy once you get to know him, but he'll be no messiah.

    But as much as I hate to add to the flock of bleating sheep you can tell where Gizmodos corporate allegiances lie when they put so much emphasis on a product that's bordering on fictitious. #gizmodoremainders
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    Image of Hearthatvoiceagain Hearthatvoiceagain
    11/17/09

    @Odin: Jesus's cousin Al - is he the one who turns water into tequila? You get a heart for sharing the mindset. #gizmodoremainders
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    11/17/09

    @Hearthatvoiceagain:
    Man if he could do that he'd definitely be my kind of messiah. But only if he dispenses salt and lime wedges too. #gizmodoremainders
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    Image of Bigbadbikernerd Bigbadbikernerd
    11/17/09

    @Odin: Salt and lime wedges are dispensed by his other cousin, Irving... I thought everyone knew that... #gizmodoremainders
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    Image of zenfluence zenfluence
    11/17/09

    In reply to Remainders - Stuff We Didn't Post (and Why)
    surprised nobody mentioned the meteor shower tonight #gizmodoremainders
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    11/17/09

    @zenfluence: You did. #gizmodoremainders
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    Image of zenfluence zenfluence
    11/17/09

    @Shamoononon: I shave my legs.: Ouch, I feel the burn #gizmodoremainders
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    Image of ID Ron Burgundy ID Ron Burgundy
    11/17/09

    @zenfluence: Well, trying using shaving cream next time. I heard it tends to not feel so well when you do it dry. #gizmodoremainders
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    Image of tande04 tande04
    11/17/09

    In reply to Remainders - Stuff We Didn't Post (and Why)
    I don't find anything that odd about the general premise of there being different tablets with different connections.

    I imagine that VZW will offer one for their network, AT&T one for theirs, and the generic one that comes from the apple store would only have wi-fi. Or maybe the device will have the guts for 3G (various bands) and wi-fi and you just pick a carrier.

    Maybe not. Now that I typed it out it does seem complicated but I could see it. #gizmodoremainders
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    Image of Nathan Obbards Nathan Obbards
    11/17/09

    @tande04: ''you just pick a carrier''

    I choose mosquito!

    ...sorry, I am really feeling this stout. #gizmodoremainders
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    Image of ovil200 ovil200
    11/17/09

    @tande04: I don't know about the whole "pick your own carrier" thing, but I'm sure they will be tied to at least one carrier, sort of like 3G netbooks are now. However, there are models of netbooks without 3G, like my Asus Eee that are wi-fi only and are not tied to a carrier.

    Where have I seen this from Apple before...iPhone/iPod Touch...? Hmmmm.....

    Apple isn't going to "confuse consumers". I'm siding with the analysts in my beliefs about the Apple tablet on this one. I believe one model will have 3g with (most likely) AT&T, and one with just wi-fi.

    Some consumers NEED internet everywhere. That's what the 3G model is for. However, I'm sure Apple knows that a HUGE customer base simply won't be attracted to ANOTHER contract on top of their iPhone, which is why they will opt for the non-3G model (as I know I will).

    When you think about it, it makes more sense to have two models than just one 3G-only model.

    Or maybe Apple will cater to the consumer and let you just insert your SIM to pick your carrier, like every GSM device should be... #gizmodoremainders
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    Image of tande04 tande04
    11/17/09

    @ovil200: There were 3G notebooks and netbooks that were sold without being tied to a carrier well before the carriers started subsidizing them.

    My notebook at my old job had a VZW chip in it, just not activated. If you go to customize a laptop you almost always get that choice as well. You pay full price (no subsidy) but you're not locked into anything. Seems like the carriers are starting to get more comfortable with the idea of being just a pipeline.

    The only problem might be how much bulk both (three?) cards take up in the tablet. #gizmodoremainders
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    Image of Nathan Obbards Nathan Obbards
    11/17/09

    In reply to Remainders - Stuff We Didn't Post (and Why)
    Dan, you know I love you and all, but I'm just not sure I'm comfortable with an ass-slap.

    Also, if the Apple Tablet will keep a girlfriend from leaving, will it get me one. My couch needs a cuddle buddy and I think I'd be willing to pay the Apple tax for one. #gizmodoremainders
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    Image of bonedog73 bonedog73
    11/04/09

    In reply to Alex Reader Hands-On Lusty Pictures
    I just have to say again... this is the coolest most promising gadget I've seen in a while. #alexreader
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    11/04/09

    In reply to Alex Reader Hands-On Lusty Pictures
    Very very cool idea, now we're talking......I'm tempted to buy this product. I really haven't given the kindle/nook a second thought.

    They just need to work out where we can buy books from. How come Wally World hasnt come out with downloadable e-books??

    I'd prefer not to shop at wally world but wtf else is going to do it?? Seriously a no brainer here people.. #alexreader
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    Image of tande04 tande04
    11/04/09

    In reply to Alex Reader Hands-On Lusty Pictures
    You can definitely see the nook similarities. I'd sue too. #alexreader
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    Image of Cogito Ergo Bibo Cogito Ergo Bibo
    11/04/09

    In reply to Alex Reader Hands-On Lusty Pictures
    And I don't mind its extra thickness.


    That's what she said. #alexreader
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