Today's issue of TechnoLawyer NewsWire covers a new eBook reader (see article below), courtroom presentation software, a utility for accessing FTP servers and Amazon S3, email encryption software, and an iPhone app for analyzing data from Google Analytics, Twitter and other services. Don't miss the next issue.
The World's Thinnest Bookshelf Just Got Bigger
Gutenberg, your days are numbered. You had one heck of a run though. Printed books will easily outlive everyone reading this article. But another 570 years? Highly doubtful. Will anyone miss the phrase "dog-eared"? Will students miss weighty backpacks or frequent trips to their lockers? Many people have already moved on thanks to PCs, smartphones, and a very interesting company in Washington state named after another place where it rains a lot.
Kindle DX … in One Sentence
Released today, Amazon's Kindle DX is a larger version of its wireless Kindle eBook reading device.
The Killer Feature
The original Kindle took a lot of heat for its industrial design or lack thereof, but it was a groundbreaking device. Its successor, introduced earlier this year, is much thinner, but reviewers criticized its small screen size and overly large keyboard.
With the Kindle DX, Amazon may silence the critics. The display measures 9.7 inches diagonally and sports 16 shades of gray. The screen rotates from portrait to landscape to better view spreadsheets, Web pages, etc. The entire device measures 10.4 x 7.2 x 0.38 inches and weighs 18.9 ounces
Other Notable Features
Like its smaller sibling, the Kindle DX includes a free 3G wireless connection courtesy of Sprint that you can use to surf the Web or shop at Amazon for books, magazines, and newspapers. Most books sell for $9.99, including new releases and bestsellers. For many books, you can download sample chapters for free. The Kindle DX also supports Audible audio books.
You don't need a PC to use the Kindle DX, but you can use a PC to load your own documents via the USB 2.0 port. The Kindle DX supports DOC, RTF, and PDF files, and has a 4 GB capacity. With the Read-to-Me feature, the Kindle DX can read your content out loud to you.
A 5-way controller enables you to turn "pages" and look up selected words in the built-in dictionary and encyclopedia (Wikipedia naturally). Thanks to the special "electronic ink display," Amazon claims you can read the Kindle DX in sunlight. When indoors, you'll need a light source as you would with a paper book.
What Else Should You Know?
Amazon claims that a full battery lasts for four days with the wireless connection on, and up to two weeks when you turn it off. Amazon offers a one year warranty. The Kindle DX costs $489 (the smaller Kindle costs $359). Learn more about the Kindle DX.
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