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We live in a world where a 1.5TB Seagate Baracuda hard drive costs only $95

Nicholas Deleon — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:00:24 +0000

Starting off your Tuesday with a quick deal. Amazon has a 1.5TB Seagate Baracuda (7200RPM, SATA II, 32MB cache) for $95—a full $100 off the regular price. Could make a fine storage drive, you know, for all those “digital photos” you have. Pretty sure “digital photos” is codeword for Blu-ray rips and the like.

Time to make your “Move” and pre-order Sony’s latest gadget

Dave Freeman — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 21:00:37 +0000

Good news Sony fans, turns out that it's time to start warming up that credit card and ordering your PS3 Move controller. It's starting to show up as being available for pre-order (along with a few other tasty bits). Remember it'll be officially available in the US on September 19th, but you might want to pre-order since Sony kind of has a habit of running out of product when they first come out.

Kindle application pre-installed on Asus laptops and netbooks

Scott Merrill — Mon, 24 May 2010 13:00:34 +0000

Notebook and netbook maker Asus is pre-installing the Amazon Kindle for PC application, allowing Asus owners to access Amazon's selection of e-books without having to suffer through the pain of software installation on their own time. Not much more to say about this, except that it further cements Amazon's hegemony in the e-book market. How will Barnes and Noble respond, I wonder?

Nokia N8 launching August 24, we hear; Amazon Germany taking €470 pre-orders

Chris Ziegler — Fri, 21 May 2010 20:11:00 +0000

We know, we know, you were banking on taking an N8 with you when you go summering in Cape Cod in July, but that might be a tall order because we're hearing from a trusted source that August 24 has been pegged as the big release date for Nokia's Symbian^3-powered beast. Pricing had already been announced at €370 ($465), but if you're interested in shedding an extra hundred for no apparent reason, Amazon Germany is now officially taking pre-orders for €469.50 ($590) in black -- just one of the five N8 shades Espoo will be pushing around the world. We think we'd recommend holding off on signing up for Amazon's enticing deal here, quite honestly -- especially considering the magnetic attraction we've got to that totally unapologetic orange version.

[Thanks, Al]

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Kindle for Android coming this summer

Thomas Ricker — Tue, 18 May 2010 06:30:00 +0000

What was hinted at in those leaked Dell Streak flyers is now official: Kindle for Android. Unfortunately, it's not quite ready to download. Amazon's free Kindle ebook reader -- already out for Mac, PC, BlackBerry, and iDevices -- won't launch until later this summer. When it does, users of Android 1.6 and above (with SD card) will have the ability to search, browse, and purchase (without exiting the app) any of the half million books in the Kindle Store. Like the other apps, Kindle for Android features Whispersync to keep your bookmarks, last page read, notes, and highlights synchronized across all your Kindle-enabled devices. Expect to see this demonstrated at Google I/O starting tomorrow.

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Kindle update adds Facebook and Twitter interaction, password protection, and better PDF control

John Biggs — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:42:58 +0000

Not to be outdone by Nook, Amazon has released the Kindle 2.5 firmware. The new software adds a number of interesting features including the ability to share passages of books with your Facebook and Twitter friends providing that, unlike mine, yours are literate (don't worry, they won't be able to read this). The firmware will launch later next month and includes the following features:

The 2.5 software update for Kindle and Kindle DX is coming soon. We are rolling out the new software update to a limited group of Kindle users and plan a broad release in late May 2010. Check back here for updates on the release schedule. Here's a list of the coming enhancements: Collections: Organize your books and documents into one or more collections. PDF Pan and Zoom: Zoom into PDFs and pan around to easily view small print and detailed tables or graphics.

German site lets you pre-order unreleased HP Mini 210

Dave Freeman — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 02:15:38 +0000

Oops! Looks like someone spilled the news about HP's new Mini 210 netbook. The new netbook (if the site is to be believed) will be running the new Intel N455 chipset, the successor to the N450. The N455 runs at 1.55GHz, and is expected to support the newer DDR3 RAM.

Nook passes Kindle sales in March

John Biggs — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:41:12 +0000

Well look at this: new kid on the book, Barnes & Noble's Nook ereader, just surpassed Amazon Kindle sales in March. Obviously the Nook is a bit newer than the Kindle and those who were going to buy a Kindle probably have already, but it also looks like B&N's retail network is also driving sales. Digitimes reports that 53% of e-book readers shipped were Nooks while 1.43 million ereaders were sold in Q1 2010. They're estimating that total ereader sales will reach 11 million by year's end.

Best Buy officially selling Nook reader

John Biggs — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:08:26 +0000

Barnes & Noble and Best Buy have teamed up to sell B&N’s Nook ereader on April 18, just as we predicted. As the press release states, this is just in time for Mother’s/Father’s Day, graduation, and the Feasts of St. Apollonius the Apologist and St. Wicterp. The Nook will cost $259.99 and will be available [...]

Blizzard-ahoy on Amazon Gold Box deals

Nicholas Deleon — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 18:30:33 +0000

Just a friendly heads-up: today is Blizzard day on Amazon Deals or whatever it’s called. You know, new deals on the hour, every hour till 9pm PT. The deals are only revealed as they go live. I’m thinking Blizzard-related keyboards and mice and the like, probably even a game or two in there.

Amazon’s convenient packaging hates hard drives

Dave Freeman — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 02:30:04 +0000

I like Amazon's "frustration free" packaging. When I ordered my copy of Command & Conquer 4, it came in that easy to open package, and it makes sense: why put a dvd in a box with a bag of air, and waste all that shipping? Would I trust a hard drive to that packaging? No way in hell.

On Amazon: Buy BioShock 2, get BioShock 1 for free

Nicholas Deleon — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:00:13 +0000

Pretty neat deal on Amazon today. When you buy BioShock 2 (for Xbox 360), and add BioShock 1 to your shopping cart, you end up getting the latter for free. Or, in English, buy BioShock 2, get BioShock 1 for free! $60 for two pretty good games isn’t a bad deal at all. I don’t [...]

Barnes & Noble launches Affiliate Program, will pay 6% commission on nook sales

Robin Wauters — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:21:27 +0000

According to Best-eReaders.com, Barnes & Noble just sent out an email to its business partners, announcing that will start paying a 6% commission fee on sales of nook devices, ebooks, warranties and accessories. Commissions will be paid on shipped orders only.

CrunchDeals: Buy a Roku HD Player, get $20 Amazon on Demand credit

Dave Freeman — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:30:16 +0000

Roku's HD player is a great deal at $99, but it's an even better deal if you buy one now from Amazon. In addition to having a great Netflix box, you'll also be able to use Amazon's Video of Demand service, and to get you started they'll throw in $20 worth of credit.

Wanna read Kindle books on your iPad? Of course you do~! UPDATE

Nicholas Deleon — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:00:33 +0000

All the Apple marks are excited about the iPad. Not me, but whatever. What I am excited about, though, is seeing consumers use the items they've bought in the manner of their choosing. Say you've bought a bunch of books from the Amazon Kindle store. (Don't tell Devin!) Those books are only "supposed" to work with the Kindle and the various Kindle readers, but with a bit of work you can read them wherever you want—yes, including on your iPad.

Paying the Amazon tax

Nicholas Deleon — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:00:26 +0000

Yay, taxes! It looks like more and more states are considering forcing the likes of Amazon and Overstock.com (note: I've never bought anything from there!) to pay taxes. This is good and bad: it helps, however little, state governments balance the books, but it also raises the cost of "doing business" in those states. It also makes it more expensive to buy things online. Boo!

Kindle for BlackBerry becomes available, now with more squinting

Marc Flores — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:20:38 +0000

Maybe you own a Kindle and find that its relatively small size might be on the big side when traveling or on the go, but you own a BlackBerry and not an iPhone. And maybe you never cared to own an iPhone until the Kindle app became available on it. Well, Amazon finally has some good news for you.

Amazon Wants To Give A Free Kindle To All Amazon Prime Subscribers

Michael Arrington — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:22:23 +0000

In January Amazon offered select customers a free Kindle of sorts – they had to pay for it, but if they didn’t like it they could get a full refund and keep the device. It turns out that was just a test run for a much more ambitious program. A reliable source tells us Amazon wants to give a free Kindle to every Amazon Prime subscriber.

Just as soon as they can work out how to do it without losing money.

Amazon Prime is a subscription product that gives customers free two day shipping on everything they buy from Amazon. The current fee is $79/year.

Amazon fighting with publishers over pricing

Dave Freeman — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:00:30 +0000

Apparently all is not well in e-book land. In an unusual move, publisher Macmillan took out an ad in the Publishers Marketplace magazine protesting the tactics being used by Amazon regarding pricing. The issue is Macmillan is trying to price at $9.99, and Amazon is trying to lock the lowest price at $15 per title.

The iPad vs the Kindle spec for spec

Matt Burns — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:26:26 +0000

Apple spent a good deal of time today selling the world on the iPad's ebook skills. It has a nice 9.7-inch screen, 10 hour battery life, and ebook store. But how does it stack up against the current reigning ebook king, the Kindle? It's time to call in a massive chart.

Leica M9 available for pre-order

Dave Freeman — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:00:42 +0000

Time to bust out that wallet and preorder that new Leica! The M9 is now available for pre-order, and it's pretty impressive. 18 megapixel, using a custom designed sensor from Kodak, the M9 is a digital viewfinder camera, and part of Leica's new line.

Kindle DRM hacked

John Biggs — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:44:00 +0000

A hacker, Labba, and his buddies have cracked the Kindle's ebook DRM, essentially allowing folks to extract the text of Amazon's AZW files into a PDF for viewing on any reader. The hackers have reverse engineered the ebook code and very close to a formal, software-based solution.

The Kindle DX is out of stock at Amazon, ships in 4-6 weeks

Matt Burns — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:30:29 +0000

Hoping to snag a Kindle DX as a last minute Christmas gift? Sorry, pal, you're out of luck. The large-screen Kindle now has an estimated shipping date of 4 to 6 weeks according to its Amazon product page. It looks like ebook readers are the hot item this year, eh?

Christmas shopping at Amazon? Better finish up today

Matt Burns — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:30:33 +0000

You know that Christmas is next week, right? That means you only have eight days left to finish your shopping. If you planned on using Amazon though, today is the last full day that the retailer will guarantee its free super saver shipping will get your product to you by December 25. So go, my [...]

Someone call the RIAA: Amazon accidentally sends out Lil Wayne album despite the fact that it’s been delayed till February

Nicholas Deleon — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:00:07 +0000

Oops! As I'm sure you all know, famous rapper Lil Wayne has a new album in the works. It was supposed to come out next week, but was pushed back for whatever reason. No big deal, albums get pushed back all the time. (See: Detox. We'll have flying cars by the time that comes out.) Anyhow, apparently Amazon didn't get the memo since it sent out copies of the album to about 500 people who pre-ordered it. And as if you had to ask: yes, the album has already been pirated. I guarantee you can find it on Canal Street (to say nothing of “the Internet”) by the end of the day today.

Nokia N97 Mini now shipping to American lovers, haters

Darren Murph — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:59:00 +0000

The miniaturized version of Nokia's N97 began shipping to eager consumers in Europe in late October, but for those unable to save their pennies in America while waiting for the N900, today's the day to unload. As of right now, the (obviously unlocked) N97 Mini is shipping from both Dell and Amazon here in the States, with the former offering it for $430 (after coupon) and the latter selling it for $479.99. Any takers? Or has the full-sized N97 already claimed that piece of your heart?

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Kindle outsells everything else on Amazon

Matt Burns — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:39:45 +0000

Amazon is mighty proud of its Kindle. So much so that the retailer outed a press release proclaiming that the Kindle is the best selling device on Amazon.com and even pre-Cyber Monday, November was its best selling month so far. Nook what?

Magellan’s GPS Car Kit for iPhone and iPod Touch: $130, coming next month

Darren Murph — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 06:28:00 +0000

We heard earlier this month that Magellan was looking to one-up TomTom by outing an iPod touch / iPhone GPS car kit of its very own, but a few critical details were missing: namely, a price and a release date. Thanks to a new product listing on Amazon (capped after the break), we at least have a clue as to when this thing will be shipping stateside and for how much. If you'll recall, this one's compatible with the 2nd and 3rd generation iPod touch as well as the iPhone 3G and 3GS, and aside from providing a built-in speaker, charging capabilities and a noise-canceling handsfree speakerphone, it'll also work with any navigation or location-based app -- not just Magellan's own $79.99 RoadMate program. The unfortunate part here is that Magellan has somehow managed to produce a cradle that's actually more expensive that the ludicrously overpriced TomTom variant, but those willing to part with $129.99 can place their order now and look for a December 11th ship date.

[Thanks, Mark]

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Nokia N900 drops to $480 on Amazon

Thomas Ricker — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:53:00 +0000

The N900's US retail price of $649 is a steep barrier to cross without the carrier subsidies negotiated in Europe. But what if we told you that Amazon has cut the price to $530 minus another $50 (after mail-in rebate) for a $480 take home price? Not bad for an unlocked ARM Cortex-A8 handset with excellent browser, 32GB of flash, 5 megapixel camera and an enthusiastic Maemo development community hellbent on making this the greatest device ever known to mankind. No, not by ship date (which is presumably any day now) but by 2012 if things go according to plan.

[Thanks, Samuel]

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Palm Pre slips to $80 on contract, makes the Pixi that much less attractive

Darren Murph — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:05:00 +0000

Man, the Pixi has a tough life. For starters, it launches at a price point that simply makes no sense when you consider that the Pre could be had for the exact same price via third-party channels. Next, Palm's second-ever webOS device falls to just $25 on contract, making it worth a glance once more. Nary two days later, Amazon has chopped the price of the Pre to just $79.99 with a 2-year contract, and to boot the $36 activation fee is being waived. We always heard sibling rivalries were the worst -- guess mum wasn't kidding around.

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