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February 27, 2013

Amazon updates Kindle App for iOS with important bug fix.

Amazon releases Kindle 3.62 for iOS after warning user not to install version 3.6.1. Both versions are dated February 27, 2013. It sure was confusing to see version 3.6.1 update in App Store with such release note.

February 27, 2013

Amazon, I’m getting a mixed signal here.

“Oh look, there’s an update to Kindle App for iOS.”

What’s New in Version 3.6.1
Note: There is a known issue with this update. If you are an existing Kindle for iOS user, we recommend you do not install this update at this time.

“Ummm, OK. So there’s an update to Kindle App, but I shouldn’t update to this version.”

***Head explodes!***

January 10, 2013

Amazon introduces AutoRip CD

From Amazon.com:

Introducing AutoRip
Buy a CD, instantly get the MP3 version for FREE.

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The idea has been floating around for years. Artists and fans can really benefit from this especially in combatting leaks. Often times, records were leaked without permissions months before the release date. Artists (and record labels) can send the digital version to pre-order customers early.

The best part about Amazon AutoRip:

Past Amazon CD Purchases
MP3 versions of tracks from CDs purchased from Amazon since 1998 and that are eligible for AutoRip will be delivered to your Cloud Player library. For some albums you purchased in the past, we may have added MP3 versions of some but not all of the tracks on the album, depending on track eligibility for AutoRip. The first time you sign in to Cloud Player for Web after the launch of the AutoRip program you will see a message indicating that the MP3 versions of eligible tracks from your past Amazon CD purchases are being placed into your Cloud Player library.

I have been buying CD’s from Amazon.com since 1998. This is going to be exciting.

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January 7, 2013

Amazon Locker

I decided to have one of my orders delivered to Amazon Locker. As soon as the delivery was confirmed, I headed out to the Amazon Locker location that I had chosen when I placed my order. I arrived at Staples and proceeded tot he Amazon Locker area behind the check-stands. Then I realized that I needed the unique pick-up code which I never received. I called Amazon.com and have the customer service representative to re-send the code. Soon after, I entered the code and one of the locker opened with my order inside. I certainly would use Amazon Locker again whenever necessary. Using Amazon Locker definitely reduce the anxiety of waiting for the package on the delivery day. There’s no need to make sure anyone home to sign for delivery. I can have the package delivered to Amazon Locker nearest to the office.

December 23, 2012

Kindle Paperwhite

There are still a lot of people who are looking to get e-reader in lieu of tablet computers. Amazon’s Kindle is still one of the most popular e-readers in the market. I’ve helped a few people for the last few weeks setting up and using their newly arrived Kindle Paperwhite. When asked why they get a Kindle (read: e-reader) instead of a tablet computer (read: iPad), then answers are synonymous: they want a single purpose device.

Kindle Paperwhite has touchscreen and back lighting. Users of previous Kindles with keyboard have to face a learning curve with the touch-enabled Kindles.

Overall, Kindle Paperwhite is excellent and does what it does best; being an e-reader.