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Review: Kindle 3G

September 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment

01311073673_ss850331-2.jpgKindle has a built- in 3G connectivity and uses same wireless signal that other mobile phones use. What about the monthly payment? There is no a monthly fee or payments to be made. Amazon pays for the 3G wire less connectivity.

This is a huge advantage. As the wireless connection is available in more than 100 countries. You can download books anytime anywhere, without searching for a personal computer.It’s ideal for all those who are on the go.

Kindle 3G is very light and weighs only 8.7 ounces. Unlike the laptops or other computer devices it never gets hot. You can easily hold it one hand and read for a longer time. Even if you shift positions, you can turn the pages, it’s just like reading a book. The technology behind kindle is very simple. You do not need to be a geek to understand, there are no software downloads required or anything. It’s just ready for use.

The battery life in kindle is excellent. One charge will last you for 30 days if you keep it in wireless off mode. If you keep the wireless on (which you might like to do) it will last for 120 days.

It can hold 3500 books. You can practically carry your entire library anywhere you go. You do not have to pick and choose your books while you travel. It has built- in dictionary for reader’s convenience. It even has a read-to-me feature. If you are tired of reading your kindle can read it aloud for you. You can also transfer your MP3 files to give you that back ground music, while you are reading.

What you get in the kindle 3G package

* Kindle wireless reader
* U.S. power adapter
* USB 2.0 cable (for connection to the Kindle power adapter or to connect to a computer.)
* No system requirements: its wireless and does not require a connection. It comes with global coverage in more than 100 countries.

Key Benefits

* It’s very light. You can carry it anywhere. It occupies little space.
* It’s very easy to hold even for long hours.
* It is simple. You do not need a PC.
* The battery life is long. You charge it once and you can use it for 10 days. If you switch the wireless off, you can use for 30 days.
* You can download books in 60 seconds.
* No bills for connectivity. It’s paid by Amazon for your kindle.

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Taylor Swift Tour Dates 2011-A Short History of Taylor

September 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment

01311074069_dcconcert29.jpgTaylor Swift was born December 13 1989 as Taylor Alison Swift. She released her first single “Tim McGraw” in 2006. Her first album released the same year which was certified multi platinum. She was nominated for the Best New Artist at the 50th Grammy Awards.
In 2008 Taylor released her second album Fearless. This album attainedTaylor four Grammy Awards including Album of the year. This album topped Billboard 200 for eleven consecutive weeks, a record since year 2000. Her third album “Speak Now” sold over a million copies in the first week.
In 2009 Forbes rated Taylor as the 69th most important celebrity with achievements of 18 million. In 2010, she is categorized as as the 12th most powerful celebrity with earnings over 45 million. In January 2010 Nielsen SoundScan listed Swift as the most commercially successful country or country/pop crossover artist in music history with over 33 million digital tracks sold. As of February 2011, she has sold over 19 million albums and 33 million singles worldwide.
Not too shabby.
Taylor learned to play guitar at age 10 and wrote her first song. She startedcomposing songs regularly and performing at local fairs and celebrations. At age 12 she wrote a 350 page novel which as of now, is not publicized.
Taylor made her first trip to Nashville at age eleven, and gave every record label a copy of her demo tapes. Her family moved away to the outskirts of Nashville, and Taylor began to play consistently with local musicians. At age 14 Taylor became the youngest staff songwriter every hired by Sony/ATV publishing house. At 15 Taylor played at the famous Bluebird Caf? and was signed by Scott Borchetta for his new record label Big Machine Records.
Taylor’s recognition continues to grow to enormous proportions. She is presently on her Speak Now tour which began in February and may continue until 2012. She is a model for multitudes of teens all over the world, and certainly an inspiration for her creativity and perseverance.
Be sure to see Taylor on tour, and visit the link below for more information.

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