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Comparison: Sony eReader vs. Kindle

March 19th, 2010

With all of the other amazing technology on the market, we are not surprised that now books have gone electronic, too. For those who like to read on the go but can’t lug around the books, an eReader is an excellent alternative. Below is a list of features available on the Sony eReader and the Kindle so that you can get an idea of which one you should choose if you are in the market for such a device.

Kindle Wireless Reading Device’s Features:

Easy to use even for someone who is not tech savvy; the Kindle does not connect to a computer so there are no cables and no syncing.
Wireless connectivity allows you to shop the Kindle Store wherever you are
Access over 400,000 books, newspapers, magazines, and blogs
Access free book samples which lets you download and read the first chapter.
Holds about 200 titles.
No monthly service plans.
Includes free wireless access to Wikipedia
Kindle Books can now be accessed via an iPhone or iPod touch.
Email your Word documents and pictures (.JPG, .GIF, .BMP, .PNG) to Kindle to view on the go

Sony eReader Features:

Large 6” touch screen display
Multiple formats supported (Microsoft Word, Adobe PDF, BBeB Book, etc.)
Access books at the Reader Store or check out books from the public library as well as Google Books and more
Delivers a paper-like reading experience
Holds about 350 titles
Charge and read for two full weeks
Freehand highlighting and annotation
Compatible with PC and Mac
Adjustable font sizes
Memory expansion slots
Built-in dictionary

While essentially these devices are meant to do the same thing, the Sony eReader seems to have a few obvious advantages. It holds many more books that the Kindle and has the ability to hold more with expanded memory. It also houses a built-in dictionary which can come in handy depending on the type of books you are reading. Checking out books from a variety of public libraries is also an attractive feature as well as the ability to charge it just about once every two weeks. The Kindle is priced just a little lower than the Sony eReader, but for an avid on-the-go kind of reader, the small price difference to get the extra features offered by the Sony eReader are definitely worth it.

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How to Protect Your Gadgets from Scratches

March 19th, 2010

Now that society has been given the amazing technology of touch screen devices, the new problem is how to keep them working properly. The very thing that makes them so fascinating and useful is also the thing that leaves it vulnerable to damage. Think about every time you drop your touch screen gadget into your purse or pants pocket. It is then scratched up against your keys or coins, and whatever else you have clanking around in there. Without a protective cover, you may as well just toss it into the trash and call it a loss. To protect your investment, it is a good idea to invest in a quality protective screen cover such as the invisibleSHIELD.

What is the invisibleSHIELD?

The invisibleSHIELD™ by ZAGG is made of a thin polyurethane film. This material was originally intended for use of the military in order to protect helicopter blades. The military-grade invisibleSHIELD does not scratch. It is strong and flexible to allow the film to curve and fit exactly around your entire device as opposed to just around the screen. It can be removed without leaving an adhesive residue behind on the device. ZAGG offers an invisibleSHIELD for more than 2,500 electronic devices, including cell phones, GPS, digital cameras, gaming devices, iPods, laptops, media players, PDA’s, watches, and more.

If you are like any other normal person who on occasion drops their electronic devices, throws them in a bag with things that could possibly damage or scratch them, and makes careless mistakes when not paying attention, an invisibleSHIELD is a great option in protecting certain items like a cell phone or PDA that gets a lot of day to day usage. The invisibleSHIELD virtually disappears after installation onto the device and provides excellent protection from scratches. Being that it takes less than ten minutes to apply and is a virtually indestructible material which can provide protection for the lifetime of your phone or other device for under $30, it is a very smart buy for all of your electronics.

If you haven’t already seen the close-up demonstration videos for the invisibleSHIELD, check them out on YouTube. Seeing is believing when it comes to this product.

To find out more about the InvisibleShield click here.

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To Buy or Not to Buy Video Games – Gamers’ Woe During a Recession

April 15th, 2009

To Buy or Not to Buy Video Games - Gamers' Woe During a Recession For gamers, a smaller budget doesn’t mean that you have to cut back on the number of video games you play - just re-think how you get them.

Stores like GameStop specialize in selling used video games in its stores at a lower price than the new video games. Or bid on games through auctions on eBay, where you can get the latest used games for less. eBay also offers new video games at “buy it now” options. The price may be a little higher than a used video game, but you sometimes get shipping for free or at a reduced price.

If you prefer to play titles, you can either rent video games from traditional Blockbuster stores or you can rent video games games online from GameFly.com (think of them as the Netflix of games). Another option for you to find some cheap used video games is Recycle Video Games Network. They sell and trade new and used video games and accessories.

Even if you want to keep buying new video games, you can avoid buyer’s remorse by taking advantage of the fact that many companies make short demos of their games available for free. Game demos for consoles such as the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 can be downloaded directly to those systems’ hard drives.

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