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Get McAfee Total Protection 2009 3-User totally FREE right now

2009-06-22T14:34:00.003-05:00

I wanted to alert you all about this freebie going on right now. You can get the McAfee Total Protection 2009 3-User software on Amazon FREE after rebate!

This product is currently selling on Amazon for $64.99, and it has a $70 rebate. So save yourself some money and get this free software before it's gone! You need to order the software directly from Amazon to get the rebate (not another Amazon retailer/store at Amazon, it must be directly from Amazon.com). You can see / order the software here:

McAfee Total Protection 2009 3-User (please note you need to order the software directly from Amazon.com and not another retailer to get the rebate)

Kindle DX / Amazon Kindle DX shipping date June 10

2009-06-10T09:01:00.003-05:00

The Amazon Kindle DX / Kindle DX now has a shipping date of June 10! That means the Kindle DX will start shipping today. If you pre-ordered one of these, you should have it soon. If you haven't ordered one yet, now is the time, as yours will ship in a few days! How exciting! This new Amazon Kindle DX has a large 9.7 inch screen and more memory!

You can see the new Kindle here at Amazon (click one of the links below):

Amazon Kindle DX

Accessible World presents Twitter, Tek Talk, June 1, 2009

2009-05-28T12:50:00.002-05:00

I received the following email from Accessible World Tek Talk News Wire: (copied and pasted below) - BTW, if you're on Twitter, follow me there at http://twitter.com/talkingbooks

Accessible World presents Twitter, Tek Talk, June 1, 2009

News Wire:

Accessible World's Tek Talk Training for Monday June first, 2009 is all about Twitter. With the ever-growing popularity of social networking, Accessible World is delighted to have Rich Cavallaro a student from Hofstra University, as our guest on Tek Talk. He will guide us through the many features of this ever-growing social networking site. Rich will discuss how to set up an account, how to follow people, how to send the different types of messages, ways to tweet and more.

Using Twitter, people are able to have a constant link among family, friends, and also get the latest information about various companies. Twitter is a service that millions are using around the world. Join us on Tek Talk so that you too, can learn how to tweet on twitter.
Monday, June first, 2009.

Time: 5:00 p.m. PDT, 6:00 p.m. MDT, 7:00 p.m. CDT, and 8:00 p.m. EDT
and elsewhere in the world Tuesday 0:00 GMT

Approximately 15 minutes prior to the event start time; go to
The Pat Price Tek Talk Training Room at:

http://conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rsc9613dc89eb2

Or, alternatively.

Select The Pat Price Tek Talk Training Room at:
http://www.accessibleworld.org. Enter your first and last names on the sign-in screen.

All Tek Talk training events are recorded so if you are unable to participate live
at the above times then you may download the presentation or podcast from the Tek
Talk archives on our website at: http://www.accessibleworld.org

All online interactive programs require no password, are free of charge, and open
to anyone worldwide having an Internet connection, a computer, speakers, and a sound
card. Those with microphones can interact audibly with the presenters and others
in the virtual audience or text chat with the attendees. To speak to us just hold down the control key and let up to listen.

If you are a first-time user of the Talking Communities online conferencing software,
there is a small, safe software program that you need to download and then run. A link to the software is available on every entry screen to the Accessible World online rooms.

Sign up information for all Accessible World News Wires and discussion lists are
also available at our website: http://www.accessibleworld.org.

Accessible World Contacts:

Robert Acosta, Chair
Accessible World
818-998-0044
Email:
boacosta@pacbell.net
Web:
http://www.helpinghands4theblind.org

Joann Becker, Events Coordinator
Accessible World
617-969-1213
Email:
joannbecker@pcomcast.net

George Buys, CEO
Talking Communities
Email:
buys@talkingcommunities.com

The Accessible World, a division of Helping Hands
For The Blind, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, seeks to educate the general
public, the disabled community and the professionals who serve them by providing
highly relevant information about new products, services, and training opportunities
designed specifically to eliminate geographic and access barriers that adversely
affect them.

Review of Wayfinder Access GPS and Mobile Geo - May issue of Accessworld

2009-05-14T11:14:00.003-05:00

Review of Wayfinder Access GPS and Mobile Geo - May issue of Accessworld

You can read the May issue of Accessworld online here. May's issue includes a review of the Wayfinder Access GPS and Mobile Geo.

There's also an article on accessible pedestrian signals. Be sure to check it out!

The Alzheimer's Project on HBO May 10 - May 12

2009-05-08T10:14:00.003-05:00

The Alzheimer's Project will air on HBO on May 10 - May 12. To find out more about the Alzheimer's project, go here.

To get more information about Alzheimer's Disease, also check out the Alzheimer's Association website at http://www.alz.org/index.asp

Swine Flu (H1N1 Flu) information videos in sign language (ASL)

2009-05-07T11:54:00.000-05:00

Swine Flu (H1N1 Flu) information videos in sign language

You can get information about the Swine Flu / H1N1 flu in sign language at Deafmd.org. There are 9 videos in sign language (ASL). You can see the list of videos here

Videos include Public Service Announcement, Overview, Signs & Symptoms, How is it spread, Prevention, Medications, Caring for Someone Who is Sick, How Serious is it, and What is the CDC doing.

There is no sound on the videos and the videos are not captioned at this time. These are exclusively ASL videos. This could be a great resource to share with patrons via your website if you already have a swine flu / h1n1 flu section.

Pre-order Kindle DX 9.7 inch large screen - Kindle DX 9.7 inch large screen release date

2009-05-06T11:37:00.007-05:00

Pre-order Kindle DX 9.7 inch large screen - Kindle DX 9.7 inch large screen release date

You can now officially pre-order Kindle DX with an extra large 9.7 inch screen from Amazon. The Kindle DX release date has not been set by Amazon yet, but orders are first come first serve, so reserve your place in line now to get it first! Also, even if you pre-order now, you can always cancel later. So do it now, rather than later, to get first dibs on the Kindle DX! I know I want one!!!!

The Kindle DX has an extra large 9.7 inch screen and includes text to speech. The price is $489. I don't know of any coupon codes yet, but if I learn of any coupons or coupons codes, I will post them in my blog!

I'm excited because this larger screen is really going to make a big difference for users, and just like the new generation Kindle, it has text to speech! Plus, it has over twice as much storage as the new generation Kindle!

If you haven't seen the Kindle DX 9.7 inch large screen yet, check it out here (if you can't see the picture, click the text link below):

Kindle DX

Liquid level indicator / liquid stop indicator - How to safely pour liquids when you are blind or visually impaired

2009-05-05T14:34:00.006-05:00

Liquid level indicator / liquid stop indicator - How to safely pour liquids when you are blind or visually impaired

AFB's Senior Site has a great video explaining how to safely pour liquids when you are blind or visually impaired, using a liquid level indicator / liquid stop indicator. Check it out here!

You can actually buy liquid level indicators several places, including Amazon. These are very useful in preventing spills and burns, especially with hot liquids. You can see some liquid level indicators here (if you can't see the pictures, click on the text links):

Liquid Level Musical Alert

Easy Say Stop Liquid Level Indicator

Kindle 2 coupon code / Kindle coupon code / Amazon Kindle 2.0 coupon code: Discounts for Kindle

2009-04-17T22:00:00.002-05:00

Kindle 2 coupon code / Kindle coupon code / Amazon Kindle 2.0 coupon code: Discounts for Kindle

Is there a coupon code for Kindle? Are there any discounts for Kindle? Is there a coupon for Kindle 2?

Quite a few people have been visiting my blog, wondering if Amazon is going to release a coupon code for the Amazon Kindle 2 / coupon for the Kindle, or offer any discounts for the Kindle. Well, it does not look like a coupon code for Kindle is going to be released any time soon and no Kindle discounts are currently available. The Kindle price without a coupon is only $359, which is less than what the original Kindle started at! So if you want a Kindle, just buy a Kindle already! :)

It could be months (or even longer) before a coupon code for Kindle 2 or any further discounts appear for the Kindle. But you can bet that if any Kindle coupon codes or Kindle discounts do appear, I will post about it here on Talking Books Librarian blog.

To stay up to date on any Kindle coupon codes, please sign up for regular updates to the Talking Books Librarian blog. Click here to sign up for updates!

See the Amazon Kindle 2 here

April newsletter of American Printing House for the Blind

2009-03-31T14:50:00.004-05:00

The April issue of the American Printing House for the Blind is now available online. You can read it here: http://www.aph.org/advisory/2009adv04.html

The issue features a cool DVD about "Denver the Guide Dog"! Check it out!

Say-MAGic demonstration on Tek Talk March 30

2009-03-26T10:42:00.003-05:00

From the Accessible World News Wire at listservice@mail.accessibleworld.org:

Say-MAGic - An Exciting New Product Launched at CSUN 2009

For some time it has been possible to talk to the computer using a natural voice while at the same time receiving speech feedback from it, allowing a blind person to control the computer without using the keyboard. But low vision users (or people with dyslexia and language challenges who need enhanced visual display support) have not been able to benefit from this technology. Now they can with Say-MAGic. Linking Dragon NaturallySpeaking from Nuance and MAGic from Freedom Scientific together, Say-MAGic provides a fantastic range of facilities for users of display management technology who wish to control the computer with the voice. This product was very well received at the CSUN 2009 conference in Los Angeles!

Brian Hartgen, Product Development Manager of T&T Consultancy, will give a live demonstration of the product within Tek Talk on 30 March 2009. In addition, Ed Rosenthal from Next Generation Technologies Incorporated (who has vast experience in using voice input technology) will talk about the significance of Say-MAGic upon the Access Technology market today. Plenty of time will be available for questions to the presenters.

Contact Details

Brian Hartgen

Product Development Manager

T&T Consultancy Ltd

Email: Brian.hartgen@tandt-consultancy.com <mailto:Brian.hartgen@tandt-consultancy.com>

Web: www.tandt-consultancy.com <http://www.tandt-consultancy.com/>

Edward Rosenthal, CEO

Next Generation Technologies Inc

Email: edward@ngtvoice.com <mailto:edward@ngtvoice.com>

Web: www.ngtvoice.com <http://www.ngtvoice.com/>

Date: Monday, March 30th, 2009.

Time: 5:00 p.m. Pacific, 6:00 p.m. Mountain, 7:00 p.m. Central,

8:00 p.m. Eastern and elsewhere in the world Tuesday 0:00 GMT

Where: The Pat Price Tek Talk Training Room at:

http://conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rsc9613dc89eb2 <http://conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rsc9613dc89eb2>

Or, alternatively.

Select The Pat Price Tek Talk Training Room at: http://www.accessibleworld.org <http://www.accessibleworld.org/> . Enter your first and last names on the sign-in screen.

All Tek Talk training events are recorded so if you are unable to participate live at the above times then you may download the presentation or podcast from the Tek Talk archives on our website at http://www.accessibleworld.org <http://www.accessibleworld.org/>

All online interactive programs require no password, are free of charge, and open to anyone worldwide having an Internet connection, a computer, speakers, and a sound card. Those with microphones can interact audibly with the presenters and others in the virtual audience or text chat with the attendees.

If you are a first-time user of the Talking Communities online conferencing software, there is a small, safe software program that you need to download and then run. A link to the software is available on every entry screen to the Accessible World online rooms.

Sign up information for all Accessible World News Wires and discussion lists are also available at our website http://www.accessibleworld.org <http://www.accessibleworld.org/> .

Media Contacts:

Robert Acosta, Chair

Accessible World

818-998-0044

Email: boacosta@pacbell.net <mailto:boacosta@pacbell.net>

Web: http://www.helpinghands4theblind.org <http://www.helpinghands4theblind.org/>

Joann Becker, Events Coordinator

Accessible World

617-969-1213

Email: joannbecker@pcomcast.net <mailto:joannbecker@pcomcast.net>

George Buys, CEO

Talking Communities

Email: buys@talkingcommunities.com <mailto:buys@talkingcommunities.com>

The Accessible World, a division of Helping Hands For The Blind, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, seeks to educate the general public, the disabled community and the professionals who serve them by providing highly relevant information about new products, services, and training opportunities designed specifically to eliminate geographic and access barriers that adversely affect them.

Victor Reader Stream 3.0 software on Tech Talk March 23

2009-03-18T21:09:00.004-05:00

New Victor Reader Stream 3.0 on Tech Talk March 23

From the Accessible World News Wire:

"Join us Monday March 23 in The Pat Price Tech Talk Training Room to learn about the newest Victor Reader Stream version 3.0 software. We have invited Gerry Chevalier, Victor Reader Product Manager at HumanWare, to tell us about this major new release for the Stream.

HumanWare has just announced Stream 3.0 at the CSUN conference in Los Angeles and Gerry will tell us more about it. Version 3.0 includes many new features requested by happy Stream users. Learn how your Stream has been enhanced with optional multi-level bookshelf navigation, text file search, bookmark alerts, music playlist innovations, usability improvements, and more. The Victor Reader Stream now enjoyed by tens of thousands worldwide is better than ever. HumanWare has been committed to innovating and improving the Stream since its launch in September 2007 and version 3.0 is the latest example of that commitment.

We all know that sound investments are tough to find these days but the Victor Reader Stream continues to excel as one of the soundest technology investments anywhere. Come and join us Monday March 23 in The Pat Price Tech Talk Training Room and learn how your Stream has just got a whole lot better.

Contact Info:
HumanWare www.humanware.com
USA us.support@humanware.com Tel: 1-800-722-3393
Canada: ca.support@humanware.com Tel: 1-800-723-7273
UK: eu.info@humanware.com Tel: +44 1933 415 800
Australia: au.sales@humanware.com Tel: +61 2 9686 2600
New Zealand: nz.info@humanware.com Tel: Phone +64 3 384 4555

Date: Monday, March 23, 2009.

Time: 5:00 p.m. Pacific, 6:00 p.m. Mountain, 7:00 p.m. Central, 8:00 p.m.Eastern and elsewhere in the world Tuesday 0:00 GMT

Where: The Pat Price Tek Talk Training Room at:

http://conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rsc9613dc89eb2

Or, alternatively.

Select The Pat Price Tek Talk Training Room at: http://www.accessibleworld.org. Enter your first and last names on the sign-in screen.

All Tek Talk training events are recorded so if you are unable to participate live at the above times then you may download the presentation or podcast from the Tek Talk archives on our website at http://www.accessibleworld.org

All online interactive programs require no password, are free of charge, and open to anyone worldwide having an Internet connection, a computer, speakers, and a sound card. Those with microphones can interact audibly with the presenters and others in the virtual audience or text chat with the attendees.

If you are a first-time user of the Talking Communities online conferencing software, there is a small, safe software program that you need to download and then run. A link to the software is available on every entry screen to the Accessible World online rooms.

Sign up information for all Accessible World News Wires and discussion lists are also available at our website http://www.accessibleworld.org.

Media Contacts:
Robert Acosta, Chair
Accessible World
818-998-0044
Email: boacosta@pacbell.net
Web: http://www.helpinghands4theblind.org

Joann Becker, Events Coordinator
Accessible World
617-969-1213
Email: joannbecker@pcomcast.net

George Buys, CEO
Talking Communities
Email: buys@talkingcommunities.com

The Accessible World, a division of Helping Hands For The Blind, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, seeks to educate the general public, the disabled community and the professionals who serve them by providing highly relevant information about new products, services, and training opportunities designed specifically to eliminate geographic and access barriers that adversely affect them."

Anyone going to MPLA/KLA conference?

2009-03-10T11:41:00.000-05:00

Just curious if any of my readers are going to the Mountain Plains Library Association/Kansas Library Association conference in Wichita in April?

You can see more about the conference here

If you're going, feel free to leave a comment or send me an email at talkingbookslibrarian AT gmail DOT com

I'm planning on going for a few days at least! Hope to see you/meet you there!

Kansas Ranks 3rd with 16 Star Libraries

2009-03-05T09:32:00.000-06:00

Press Release from the State Library of Kansas:

Kansas Ranks 3rd with 16 Star Libraries

Topeka: Much like the Michelin star rating for restaurants,
Library Journal recently bestowed five, four, and three star ratings on
Kansas libraries based on real usage outcomes like circulation, visits,
programming and internet terminal usage. A total of 16 Kansas libraries
were rated, allowing Kansas to claim the third highest spot in the
country. Only New York (1), and Ohio (2) had more libraries receiving
stars, and Kansas tied with the state of California.

The libraries were ranked using 2006* survey data collected by
the State Library of Kansas for the National Center for Education
Statistics, and processed through a new assessment tool for public
libraries called the “LJ Index.” The four categories used in the
analysis included:
● the number of times an average individual visited the library
● the average number of items checked out by an individual
● the program attendance per person, and
● the number of times an average individual used a library
computer terminal.

“It’s not surprising that this announcement parallels the
big picture that we’re already seeing in Kansas,” explained Peter
Haxton, State Data Center Coordinator. “Kansas has quality libraries,
and because of that, Kansans use their libraries significantly.”
Kansas has 327 public libraries, approximately one library for every
8,500 people. A library which excels in the LJ Index ratings is very
likely to be headed in the direction of high service quality and overall
exceptional library performance.

Five star ratings went to: Ida Long Goodman Memorial Library,
St. John; Elkhart/Morton County Library, Elkhart; Hays Public Library,
Hays; and Meade Public Library, Meade.

Four star ratings went to: Cimarron City Library, Cimarron;
Neodesha/W.A. Rankin Memorial Library, Neodesha; Seneca Free Library,
Seneca; Fredonia Public Library, Fredonia; Coffey County Library,
Burlington; and Johnson County Library, Overland Park.

Three star ratings went to: Belleville Public Library,
Belleville; Plains Community Library, Plains; Ellinwood School Community
Library, Ellinwood; Buhler Public Library, Buhler; Mound City/Linn
County Dist. #4 Library, Mound City; and Marion City Library, Marion.

*2006 is the most current annual compilation of library data.

The State Library of Kansas is located in the State
Capitol building in Topeka. The library’s primary mission is to serve
the residents of Kansas through direct service and through support of
local libraries. Even before statehood, the State Library served as a
depository of legal and historical documents and as a ready resource to
the executive and legislative branches of Kansas government. Today,
through the latest technology and access to on-line informational
databases, the State Library of Kansas offers more information than ever
to the residents of Kansas. Visit our website: www.kslib.info.

Go Local Kansas is Live

2009-03-04T09:29:00.000-06:00

Go Local Kansas (www.golocalkansas.org) launched on January 29^th, 2009. Go Local Kansas allows consumers to find contact information for health care providers such as hospitals, county health departments, support groups, nursing homes, and community clinics. Users can search by location, type of facility, or a specific disease or condition. Information from all counties in Kansas is available.

The project is the result of the hard work of librarians and library staff from across the state. Librarians from Dykes Library at The University of Kansas Medical Center, the State Library of Kansas, Kansas public libraries and the Kansas Regents Institution Libraries contributed to the web site.

Data was gathered from a few state agencies, and then imported into the database. Selectors were recruited from each Regional Public Library System to create records for local services that don’t register with a state agency. Librarians from each of the Kansas Regents Institution Libraries then provided a final review of all records. This distributed model was used in an effort to provide a truly comprehensive database for residents of Kansas, as well as create a sense of ownership across the state.

Governor Kathleen Sebelius signed a proclamation declaring January 29th, 2009, Go Local Kansas Day and encouraged residents to visit the site “today and every day in 2009 to locate health resources in their community”.

Go Local Kansas is part of a statewide health information initiative encouraging Kansans to take charge of their health. Kansas Health Online (www.kansashealthonline.org) is a health information web site, which launched last year and is sponsored by the Kansas Health Policy Authority and developed by biomedical librarians at Dykes Library. It includes information on diseases and conditions, tools and tips to make healthy lifestyle decisions, and a guide to health policy in Kansas.

The most expensive Kindle book is not so expensive these days...

2009-03-03T09:47:00.000-06:00

I recently blogged about the most expensive Kindle book that was priced at about $40,000+. Well, I am pleased to say that only a few days after my blog post, the price has now dropped to $42. Do you think my little blog post made a difference? Ha ha. I pity anyone who actually purchased this book at $40,000+, considering you can now buy the book for a mere $42. Don't believe me? See it for yourself! :)

Practical Variable Speed Drives and Power Electronics (Practical Professional Books) (Kindle Edition)

Statement from Amazon.com Regarding Kindle 2’s Experimental Text-to-Speech Feature

2009-03-02T09:35:00.000-06:00

Have you all seen the statement from Amazon.com about Kindle 2's Experimental Text-to-Speech feature?

Taken from the statement: "Kindle 2’s experimental text-to-speech feature is legal: no copy is made, no derivative work is created, and no performance is being given. Furthermore, we ourselves are a major participant in the professionally narrated audiobooks business through our subsidiaries Audible and Brilliance... we are modifying our systems so that rightsholders can decide on a title by title basis whether they want text-to-speech enabled or disabled for any particular title... publishers and authors will be able to decide for themselves whether it is in their commercial interests to leave text-to-speech enabled."

You can read the entire statement here: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20090227005816/en

Wow, what are your thoughts on this? I am shocked and disappointed. It seems like Amazon.com is backing out... many are saying they are caving to the Author's Guild... others are saying this boils down to Audible, and that it is really because of Audible that they are now back tracking on the text to speech...

Again, I am very disappointed... This does NOT increase accessibility of Kindle 2 by allowing publishers and authors to make the decision.... I only hope most (or all!) will decide in favor of accessibility for all.

-Talking Books Librarian

Celebrate Talking Books Week in Kansas March 1 - 7, 2009!

2009-03-01T21:20:00.002-06:00

From the State Library of Kansas:

Celebrate Talking Books Week
March 1-7, 2009

In 1931 the U.S. Congress established free library services for blind
adults, to be administered by the National Library Service for the Blind
and Physically Handicapped. This legislation opened the doors to free
recordings of books, distributed nationwide through regional libraries
and the U.S. Postal Service. Talking books for children were added in
1952 and juveniles in 1962. Today, thousands of book titles are
available to users as well as magazines, and newspapers.

In 2009, the Talking Books Program will fast-forward from cassettes to
digital service offering new technological, educational and
entertainment opportunities for the hearing and visually impaired.

Check out celebrity readers for Talking Books Week—
Monday—Lt. Governor Mark Parkinson
Tuesday—Secretary on Aging Kathy Greenlee
Wednesday—District Court Judge Nancy Parrish
Thursday—KSU Football Coach Bill Snyder
Friday—State Treasurer Dennis McKinney

Celebrate with us, and enjoy the reading experience.

www.kslib.info

Asus EEE PC 1000HE 10 inch netbook blue (I finally decided!)

2009-02-28T12:07:00.003-06:00

Asus EEE PC 1000HE 10 inch netbook blue (I finally decided!)

ASUS Eee PC 1000HE 10-Inch Netbook (1.66 GHz Intel Atom N280 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, 10 GB Eee Storage, Bluetooth, XP Home, 9.5 Hour Battery Life) Blue

Okay, many of you have been following my saga of which netbook to buy. I want to thank everyone who provided feedback on the advantages and disadvantages of the netbooks I was looking at. Basically, I had narrowed it down to the Acer Aspire One AOD150-1165 10.1-Inch Netbook or the ASUS Eee PC 1000HE 10-Inch Netbook.

Well, the ASUS Eee PC 1000HE 10-Inch Netbook has just started shipping from Amazon, and that is the one I decided to go with. I like the fact that it has a 10 inch screen, plus it has the new N280 processor (making it faster than other netbooks) and bluetooth! They have also improved the keyboard over previous models. And I love the blue color. (I know, you shouldn't judge a netbook by its color, ha ha! But it is also available in black, and maybe even white?)

You can see more about it here (if the picture doesn't work, click the text link):

ASUS Eee PC 1000HE 10-Inch Netbook (1.66 GHz Intel Atom N280 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, 10 GB Eee Storage, Bluetooth, XP Home, 9.5 Hour Battery Life) Blue

I'll let you all know once I've received it. I hope to do a review after I've used it for awhile, so those who want to know more about it can see all the juicy details!

Related posts:

Acer Aspire One AOD150-1165 10.1-Inch Netbook is now available to buy (update on which netbook should I buy, and any reviews)?

Which netbook should I buy?

The most expensive Kindle book... not for thrifty minded folks!

2009-02-25T07:59:00.003-06:00

The most expensive Kindle book available.... not for thrifty minded folks!

Okay, I came across this the other day and could not believe this. I knew some of you would enjoy it too... what on earth were they thinking with the price on this one???? You have to see it to believe it. But take my advice, and DO NOT BUY IT. LOL.

Practical Variable Speed Drives and Power Electronics (Practical Professional Books) (Kindle Edition)

When will the Kindle 2 ship? The Kindle 2 is shipping now!

2009-02-23T09:14:00.003-06:00

When will the Kindle 2 ship? The Kindle 2 is shipping now!

Official word is that the Kindle 2 has started shipping from Amazon! If anyone ordered one, I'd love to hear feedback on it.... especially on the new text to speech feature and the navigation. Feel free to comment on this blog post or send me an email at talkingbookslibrarian AT gmail DOT com.

I'm so excited for everyone that is getting their Kindle 2's soon!!!!

Dragon Naturally Speaking 10 only $39.99 - huge sale, hurry!

2009-02-21T14:10:00.003-06:00

Dragon Naturally Speaking 10 only $39.99 - huge sale, hurry!

If anyone is needing Dragon Naturally Speaking 10 for only $39.99, it is a Lightning Deal at Amazon right now. But hurry, this lightning deal price only has less than 2 hours left.

You must click the link below to get to the "lightning deal" price on Amazon. (If you just search for DNS 10 on Amazon, you won't get the Lightning Deal price.) Good luck!

Dragon Naturally Speaking

Do Kindle readers hate books? (article)

2009-02-20T13:11:00.003-06:00

Have you read the article Do Kindle Readers Hate Books? It's an article at MSN. You can view it here

If you are a Kindle 2 fan, or even just a book lover, you must read this article... I must admit the title cracked me up... any thoughts on this article?

What will they think of next? I suppose the sequel, Do Kindle 2 Readers Hate Books, will be coming soon, lol....

Article: Kindle? Here comes the Talking Book!

2009-02-17T10:12:00.006-06:00

Article: Kindle? Here comes the Talking Book! (or maybe it should be Kindle 2? Here comes the Talking Book!)

Have you read the article at CNET titled Kindle? Here comes the Talking Book!

You can read it at http://news.cnet.com/8301-13641_3-10164366-44.html

Taken from the article:

"Everyone's talking about the new Kindle, but here's a product that may present an even more radical innovation in the e-book sector: The Talking Book, created and distributed by the non-profit Literacy Bridge, is a low cost audio player/recorder with special features for Knowledge Sharing and Literacy Learning. It was developed entirely by volunteers and costs less than $10."

Related articles:

Kindle 2 text to speech: copyright violation?

User Guide for Kindle 2, FAQ, & User Support for Kindle 2

Kindle 2 coupon code: discounts for the Kindle 2

Talking Books Digital Players Delayed

Acer Aspire One AOD150-1165 10.1-Inch Netbook is now available to buy (update on which netbook should I buy, and any reviews)?

2009-02-12T23:27:00.004-06:00

Acer Aspire One AOD150-1165 10.1-Inch Netbook is now available / released to buy (update on which netbook should I buy)? Any reviews available?

A few days ago I posted my dilemma about which netbook to buy. And I'm STILL asking myself, which netbook should I buy? LOL. Thank you to those who provided feedback! At the time of my last blog post, the Acer Aspire One AOD150-1165 10.1-Inch Netbook was not yet released. (It was available through pre-order only.) Well, I just discovered today that the Acer Aspire One AOD150-1165 are now being sent out from Amazon! This certainly puts an interesting twist on my dilemma, now that this one is officially available and released. It was probably my top choice, followed by the ASUS Eee PC 1000HE 10-Inch Netbook which has still not been released yet by Amazon. I am wondering if anyone is aware of any reviews on these particular models? Since they are so new, I haven't had much luck finding reviews of either. The one thing I like about the Asus is the newer N280 processor.

I also had some interesting feedback about the Dell Mini's. It seems almost everyone that has these, loves them. But the price seems significantly higher... unless anyone knows of any special deals going on? (hint, hint???) LOL.

So, my dilemma lives on.... and I suppose if I wait long enough, even better ones will come out! Thanks again to everyone for their feedback. Please keep it coming! I'll let you know when I finally decide!