Guardian Unlimited logo Guardian Unlimited 24 months ago

Amazon unveils mobile library the size of a book

Amazon yesterday launched its first electronic book reader as the online retailer looks to drag one of the last bastions of the analogue world into the digital age. Full Article at Guardian Unlimited

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  1. The book lover in me often has asked the nerd in me: 'Is there a way to get the emotions and experiences I love from books, but combined with the possibilities of advanced technology?'
    Jeff Bezos – Jeff Bezos SOURCE: Sky News 24 months ago
  2. We've been working on Kindle for more than three years. Our top design objective was for Kindle to disappear in your hands - to get out of the way - so you can enjoy your reading
    Jeff Bezos – Jeff Bezos SOURCE: Independent Online 24 months ago
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