16 Feb 2008 2232H

Overheard: Amazon’s Kindle rocks

I had originally passed on Amazon’s Kindle e-book appliance, but overheard a conversation among techies over the cubicle wall the other day that it is quite the must-have nerd-toy. Not just an e-book reader with an e-paper screen, it also provides one-handed access to newspapers, magazines, blogs, and even podcasts; apparently it is wireless-enabled and uses geolocation from the nearest cellphone towers to give you contextual information, like, restaurants, gas stations, and stuff. And I have to admit being intrigued to learn just how the interface might work. Unfortunately they’re all sold out at the moment, but, I’m sure a quick Google search would reveal many reviews by early adopters, such as this video review of the Kindle from CNet.

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18 Feb 2008 2203H

Todd writes:

Actually, this is the first I’ve heard of the geo location. That’s pretty intriguing and it makes me more interested in Kindle. Prior to hearing this, I thought it was an interesting toy, but not one that I would be particularly interested in owning.

18 Feb 2008 2235H

Gino writes:

Dude. All you can eat internet for now on an EVDO network. ‘Nuff said.

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