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AP reports here at Yahoo News: The Wii MotionPlus, available beginning June 8, will be using gyroscopic sensors to exactly mimic gamers’ hand movements, making such activities as sword fighting, disc throwing and golfing look seamless on screen.
During Amazon Magazines Spring Promotion
Get the Amazon.com-exclusive Satellite A355-S6931 16-inch laptop for a limited-time price of $729.99. Featuring an Intel Centrino 2 processor, 320 GB hard drive, 4 GB of RAM, Windows Vista Home Premium, and a 16:9 widescreen display, this versatile laptop is a great value.
For anyone who needs a versatile, affordable laptop that strikes the right balance between work and play, the Toshiba A355 laptop series hits all the right notes. Featuring an eye-catching design topped with a stylish high-gloss Fusion™ Finish surface, this laptop is equipped with ample system memory, a spacious hard drive, and the latest in dual-core processing power to give you the freedom to connect, be productive and enjoy your multimedia in more places. With its striking 16-inch high-definition widescreen display and superior sound quality, the A355 laptop series is built for multi-tasking and digital entertainment. The Toshiba A355-S6931 ships with Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (SP1, 64 bit version), 2.13 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P7450 Processor, 3MB L2 Cache, Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset, Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with 128MB-1759MB Dynamically Allocated Shared Graphics Memory, Configured with 4GB PC6400 DDR2 SDRAM, 320GB (5400 RPM) Hard Drive (SATA), DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) drive with LabelFlash supporting 11 formats, 16.0 in (Diagonal) Widescreen TruBrite TFT LCD Display at 1366 x 768 Resolution, webcam and microphone built into LCD bezel, Intel Wi Fi Link 5100AGN /802.11a/g/n. Dimensions: 15.1 ” x 10.5″ x 1.36″ without feet, weight: Starting at 6.48 lbs.
The Most Sold Home Theater Systems this week at Amazon, see The Most Sold Home Theater Systems here for more info including some reader reviews in our online store (ranking as of writing of this article, might change over time).
The Most Sold Home Theater Systems this week are:
• Sony HT-SS2300 Component Home Theater System
• Energy 5.1 Take Classic Home Entertainment System (Set of Six, Black)
• Sony BRAVIA Theater System (DAVHDX576WF) – Black
• Yamaha NS-SP1800BL 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker Package
• Onkyo HT-S5200 7.1-Channel Home Entertainment Receiver/Speaker Package (with Dock for the iPod) Black
• Sony BRAVIA DAV-HDX589W 5.1 Channel Theater System (Black)
• Sony BDVIS1000 5.1Ch Blu-ray Disc/DVD Home Theater System
• Yamaha YHT-391BL Home Theater in a Box (Black)
• Polk Audio RM6750 5.1 Channel Home Theater Speaker System (Set of Six, Black)
• Harman Kardon HKTS-18 5.1 Channel Speaker System
The Top New LCD HDTV Flat-Panel Releases in this week’s Bestellers List at Amazon, please see The Top Ten New LCD Flat-Panel Releases here for more information including some reader reviews in our online store.
The Top Ten New LCD HDTV Releases are:
• Sony WEGA KLV-S19A10 19-Inch LCD HD-Ready Flat Panel TV
• Panasonic TC-26LX20 26-Inch Widescreen HDTV-Ready Flat-Panel LCD TV
• Syntax Olevia LT27HV 27-Inch HDTV-Ready Flat-Panel LCD TV
• Philips 23PF5320 23-Inch Flat Panel Widescreen LCD TV
• Magnavox 15MF605T 15-Inch LCD Flat Panel TV
• Audiovox VE1020 10.2-Inch Widescreen LCD Drop-Down TV and DVD Player
• Sharp LC-20S4US 20-Inch LCD TV
• Samsung LTN1735 17-Inch LCD Flat-Panel TV
• Philips 17PF8946 17-Inch LCD Flat Panel HDTV-Ready TV
• Syntax Olevia LT26HVE 26-Inch HD-Ready Flat-Panel LCD TV
The Top Ten In Electronics Emergency Preparedness Releases (like weather and emergency radios for example) in this week’s Bestellers List at Amazon, please see The Top Ten In Electronics Emergency Preparedness Releases here for more information including some reader reviews in our online store.
The Top Ten In Electronics Emergency Preparedness Releases are:
• MIDLAND WR300 Weather Radio
• Motorola EM1000R 20-Mile 2-Way FRS/GMRS Radio, Pair
• American Red Cross FR150 Microlink Solar-Powered, Self-Powered AM/FM/Weatherband Portable Radio with Flashlight and Cell Phone Charger (Red)
• Motorola SX600R 2-Way FRS/GMRS Radio Pair
• Midland AVPH3 Transparent Security Headsets with PTT/VOX (Pair)
• Midland WR100B Weather Radio
• Eton FR150 Microlink Solar-Powered, Self-Powered AM/FM/Weatherband Portable Radio with Flashlight and Cell Phone Charger (Black)
• Midland 1001Z 2-Way CB Radio
• Cobra HG A 1500 Base-Load Medium Magnet Mount 300W CB Antenna
• MIDLAND 75-822 40 Channel 2 Way Radio
Stay alert to conditions that affect you with Midland’s WR-300 weather/all-hazard radio. The unit offers S.A.M.E. technology (Specific Area Message Encoding), which preprograms the device to receive only those warnings that apply to your local area–you can choose state, county, and/or nearby counties. The single-speaker radio offers 30 programmable county codes, AM/FM tuning, date, time, alarm functions, and even auto switch from AM/FM to pertinent all-hazard alerts. For tuning, the radio employs drift-free PLL (phase-lock loop) technology and an easy-to-read blue, backlit LCD. You get a convenient, 10-alert memory, and you can add, edit, and remove unwanted alerts at any time. For more information, some customer reviews and to buy the MIDLAND WR300 Weather Radio please see this page here in our online store.
New “Star Trek” movie is high-spirited, fun, says CNN.com’s Tom Charity, CNN reports here: Film introduces new cast, shakes things up just enough.
AP reports here at Yahoo News: TOKYO – Nintendo’s annual profit rose 8.5 percent, propelled by its hit Wii and DS game machines, but a forecast for lower sales shows even the resilient video game maker isn’t totally immune to the global slump.
Kindle DX Amazon’s 9.7″ Wireless Reading Device
Kindle DX Features
Advanced Design
Sleek & Trim
Kindle DX is as thin as most magazines. Just over a third of an inch in profile, you’ll find Kindle DX fits perfectly in your hands.
Beautiful Large Display
Kindle DX’s large display is ideal for a broad range of reading material, including graphic-rich books, PDFs, newspapers, magazines, and blogs. Kindle DX’s display is two and a half times the size of the Kindle display. Whether you’re reading the latest bestseller or a financial report, text and images are amazingly sharp on the 9.7″ screen.
Auto-Rotating Screen
By simply turning the device, you can immediately see full-width landscape views of maps, graphs, tables and Web pages.
Built-In PDF Reader
Unload the loose documents from your briefcase or backpack, and put them all on Kindle DX. From neighborhood newsletters to financial statements to case studies and product manuals–you can take them all with you on Kindle DX. Native PDF support allows you to carry and read all of your personal and professional documents on the go. With Amazon’s Whispernet service, you can send your documents directly to your Kindle DX and read them anytime, anywhere.
5-Way Controller
Kindle DX has an easy-to-use 5-way controller, enabling precise on-screen navigation for selecting text to highlight or looking up words.
Simple to Use, No Computer Required
Kindle DX is completely wireless and ready to use right out of the box–no setup, no cables, no computer required.
Long Battery Life
Long Battery Life – Read for Days Without Recharging
With Kindle DX’s long battery life, you can read on a single charge for up to 4 days with wireless on. Turn wireless off and read for up to 2 weeks. Battery life will vary based on wireless usage, such as shopping the Kindle Store and downloading content. In low coverage areas or in 1xRTT only coverage, wireless usage will consume battery power more quickly.
Charge via USB
Kindle DX supports wall charging via the included Kindle DX power adapter, and charging from your computer via the included USB 2.0 cable. Kindle DX fully charges in approximately 4 hours.
Wireless Access with Whispernet
Fast 3G Network – Get Books in Under 60 Seconds
Whispernet utilizes Amazon’s optimized technology plus Sprint’s national high-speed (3G) data network to enable you to wirelessly search, discover, and download content on the go. Your books and periodicals are delivered via Whispernet in less than 60 seconds. And unlike Wi-Fi, you never have to hunt for a hotspot. Download times can vary based on wireless coverage strength and file size.
National Wireless Coverage
Kindle DX’s national coverage includes cities and areas in all 50 states, enabling wireless downloads of books, newspapers, magazines, and blogs. Check our wireless coverage map for availability.
No Wireless Bills
No monthly wireless bills, data plans, or commitments. Amazon pays for Kindle DX’s wireless connectivity so you won’t see a wireless bill. There is no wireless setup–you are ready to shop, purchase and read right out of the box. See Wireless Terms and Conditions.
Carry Your Library in a Profile As Thin As a Magazine
Holds Up To 3,500 Books
The ultimate travel companion, Kindle DX is as thin as a magazine and holds up to 3,500 books, newspapers, magazines, and documents. No longer pick and choose which books fit in your carry-on. Now you can always have your personal and professional libraries with you.
Automatic Library Backup: Download Your Books Anytime for Free
A copy of every book you purchased from the Kindle Store is backed up online at Amazon.com in case you ever need to download it again. You can wirelessly re-download books for free anytime. This allows you to make room for new titles on your Kindle DX, knowing that Amazon is storing your personal library of Kindle books. We even back up your last page read and annotations, so you’ll never lose those, either. Think of it as a bookshelf in your attic–even though you don’t see it, you know your books are there.
Enhanced Reading
Paper-Like Screen
Utilizing the latest in electronic-ink display technology, Kindle DX provides a crisp black-and-white 9.7-inch diagonal screen with the same appearance and readability of printed paper. Sharp and natural with no glare or backlight, reading on Kindle DX is nothing like reading from a computer screen. Those who see it for the first time always do a double-take. The screen works using ink, just like books and newspapers, but displays the ink particles electronically. And unlike a laptop or smart phone, Kindle DX never gets warm so you can comfortably read as long as you like.
Sharp Display of Images and Photos
Kindle DX’s high-resolution screen boasts 16 shades of gray, so images and photos are sharp and clear.
Full Image Zoom
Whether you prefer reading in portrait or landscape mode, images and photos display crisply on Kindle DX and can be zoomed to the full size of the 9.7″ screen.
Read in Sunlight With No Glare
Kindle DX’s screen reflects light like ordinary paper and uses no backlighting, eliminating the glare associated with other electronic displays. As a result, Kindle DX can be read as easily in bright sunlight as in your living room.
Adjustable Text Size
Kindle DX has six adjustable font sizes to suit your reading preference. You can increase the text size of your favorite book or periodical with the push of a button. If your eyes tire, simply increase the font size and continue reading comfortably. Now every book in your library can be large print.
Read-to-Me Feature
Kindle DX can read to you. With its Text-to-Speech feature, Kindle DX can read books, blogs, magazines, and newspapers out loud to you, unless the book’s rights holder made the feature unavailable. You can switch back and forth between reading and listening, and your spot is automatically saved. Pages automatically turn while the content is being read, so you can listen hands-free. You can speed up or slow down the reading speeds or choose a male or female voice. In the middle of a great book or article but have to jump in the car? Simply turn on Text-to-Speech and listen on the go.
Enhanced Newspaper Reading Experience
With Kindle DX’s large display, reading newspapers is more enjoyable than ever. The 5-way controller lets you quickly flip between articles, making it fast and easy to browse and read the morning paper. Want to remember the article you just read? Clip and save entire articles for later reading with a single click.
Bookmarks and Annotations
By using the QWERTY keyboard, you can add annotations to text, just like you might write in the margins of a book. And because it is digital, you can edit, delete, and export your notes. Using the 5-way controller, you can highlight and clip key passages and bookmark pages for future use. You’ll never need to bookmark your last place in the book, because Kindle DX remembers for you and always opens to the last page you read.
Personal Document Service Via Whispernet
Kindle DX makes it easy to take your personal documents with you, eliminating the need to print. Each Kindle has a unique and customizable e-mail address. You can set your unique email address on your Manage Your Kindle page. This allows you and your approved contacts to e-mail Word, PDF documents, and pictures wirelessly to your Kindle for a small fee–see details. Kindle supports wireless delivery of unprotected Microsoft Word, PDF, HTML, TXT, RTF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, PRC and MOBI files. In addition, DOCX conversion is supported as an experimental feature.
If you would like to download your personal documents for free, or if you are not in a wireless area, you can send attachments to “name”@free.kindle.com to be converted and e-mailed to your computer at the e-mail address associated with your Amazon.com account login. You can then transfer the document to your Kindle using your USB connection. For example, if your Kindle email address is Jay@Kindle.com, send your attachments to Jay@free.kindle.com.
Built-in Dictionary With Instant Lookup
Never get caught without a dictionary. Kindle DX includes The New Oxford American Dictionary with over 250,000 entries and definitions, so you can seamlessly look up the definitions of words without interrupting your reading. Come across a word you don’t know? Simply move the cursor to it and the definition will automatically display at the bottom of the screen. Never fear a sesquipedalian word again–simply look it up and keep reading.
Wireless Access to Wikipedia
Kindle DX also includes free built-in access to the world’s most exhaustive and up-to-date encyclopedia–Wikipedia.org. With Kindle DX in hand, looking up people, places, events and more has never been easier. It gives whole new meaning to the phrase walking encyclopedia.
Search
Kindle DX makes it easy to search within a book, across your library, in the Kindle Store, or even the Web. To use the Search feature, simply type in a word or phrase you’re looking for, and Kindle DX finds every instance in your book or across your Kindle library. Looking for the first reference of a character in your book? Simply type in the name and search. You can extend your search to the Kindle Store to find related titles you may be interested in. Explore even further by searching Wikipedia and the Web.
Whispersync
Have more than one Kindle? Our Whispersync technology allows you to seamlessly switch back and forth between your Kindle devices and iPhone while keeping your reading location synchronized–now you can read a few pages on your iPhone or Kindle and pick up right where you left off on your Kindle DX.
Own an iPhone?
The iPhone is a perfect companion for your Kindle. To read Kindle books on your iPhone or iPod touch, simply download our free Kindle for iPhone application. Just like all Kindle devices, Kindle for iPhone includes Amazon’s Whispersync technology so you can easily switch back and forth between your Kindle and iPhone.
Audiobooks
With Kindle DX, you are able to download and enjoy more than 60,000 audio titles from Audible.com, including bestselling audio books, radio programs, audio newspapers and magazines. Due to their file size, audiobooks are downloaded to your PC over your existing Internet connection and then transferred to Kindle DX using the included USB 2.0 cable. Listen via Kindle DX’s speakers or plug in your headphones for private listening.
Experimental Features
The experimental category represents features we are still working on to enhance the Kindle DX experience even further. Try them out and let us know what you think.
Read-to-Me
Kindle DX can read to you. With its Text-to-Speech feature, Kindle DX can read books, blogs, magazines, and newspapers out loud to you, unless the book’s rights holder made the feature unavailable. You can switch back and forth between reading and listening, and your spot is automatically saved. Pages automatically turn while the content is being read, so you can listen hands-free. You can speed up or slow down the reading speeds or choose a male or female voice. In the middle of a great book or article but have to jump in the car? Simply turn on Text-to-Speech and listen on the go.
Basic Web Browser
Kindle DX’s basic Web browser works well to read simple, text-centric Web sites, such as Google and Wikipedia. Reading a book or article about solar power and want to research further? Now it’s easier than ever to find the information you’re looking for right from your Kindle DX.
Listen to Music & Podcasts
Transfer MP3 files to Kindle DX to play as background music while you read. You can quickly and easily transfer MP3 files via USB by connecting Kindle DX to your computer.
Included In the Box
Kindle DX electronic reader, Kindle DX power adapter, and USB 2.0 cable (for connection to the Kindle DX power adapter or optionally to connect to a PC or Macintosh computer).