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Our world of technology grows by leaps and bounds. Every day there is another development in the world of technology. Some of these inventions help us expedite our workloads while others enhance our world of entertainment.

The Kindle is one of those new items. Its usefulness would fall into both categories. Not only can you load your favorite novels, newspapers and magazines but you can also use it for work files.

Macintosh and Windows users can download and transfer through the USB connection Kinddle content, personal/business documents, MP3 and Audible files. When connected to your computer’s USB port Kindle will show up as a removable mass-storage device.
The necessary system requirements are as follows:

• Windows-based: Windows 2000 or later
• Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.2 or later
• USB port: You can use an available port or an attached USB hub with an available port

The Kindle has a built-in PDF Reader. Just think about the convenience of being able to unload the loose papers in your briefcase, such as case studies, manuals, financial statements, etc and put them all on your Kindle. This would allow you to take all your papers with you and read them on the go.

Another remarkable tool on the Kindle is the “Text-to-Speech” feature. This will read (in English) your newspapers, blogs, books or magazines to you. If you get tired of listening, you can switch back to reading. This is hands-free as when the Kindle is reading to you it automatically turns the pages. If you have a preference between a male or female voice you can make that choice. You can even adjust the speed at which the reader reads to you. You can use the Kindle to read your books to you if you are in your car. It is absolutely amazing all this device does!

If you are a person that finds it difficult to start your day without reading your paper you will really enjoy Kindle’s feature of having your newspapers automatically delivered wirelessly to your Kindle before they reach the news stands. Just think if you are traveling you will not have to rush out to pick up a paper. You can make your coffee in your room, or go to the restaurant for your breakfast and your paper will be waiting for you on your Kindle. Kindle has a 5-way controller allowing you to flip between articles. If you come across an article you want to save and reread later you have the option to clip and save the entire article to read it again later.

I know that when I first thought about using a Kindle I did not think it would work for me as I like to read with a highlighter and be able to make notes in the material I am reading. Kindle’s QWERTY keyboard allows you to add annotations to the text. Because it is digital you can edit, delete and export your notes. Do you ever lose your place when you are reading? This will not happen with the Kindle. It remembers where you left off and opens to the last page you read. This is a real time saver in itself!

If you enjoy audiobooks you can go to audible.com and have the option to download from an inventory of 50,000 titles for a three month trial cost of $7.95 a month. If you decide to stay with this service the cost increases to $14.95 per month after that. I personally enjoy audiobooks when I am spending long intervals working on the computer. You will never be at a loss for reading material.

Kindle has a high-resolution screen that boasts 16 shades of gray giving you sharp images and photos. What a convention way to carry your favorite photos.

The Kindle DX with a 9.7” diagonal E-link® is 10.4” 7.2” x 0.38” and will hold 3,500 books. The smaller version, the regular Kindle has a 6” diagonal E-link® and is 8” x 5.3” x 0.36” and holds 1,500 books. With this type of storage you can clearly see how it will lighten your load when traveling.

Your biggest decision is to decide whether you want to purchase the Kindle DX for $489.00 or the first Kindle that sells for $259.00.

I have included links to Amazon to learn more about the Kindle. Amazon also has a great service involving the Kindle. You can purchase and download books, etc. directly to your Kindle or to your PC. There is even a great assortment of Free Books. Be sure to check this out.

I hope that this information has been helpful to you in making a decision on purchasing a Kindle. After reviewing this information, I personally feel that it could be a great asset.

Happy reading!

Judy Conway
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Tenacity Leads to Victory Around the Corner!

Author: Judy Conway

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Being involved with online internet marketing, it goes without saying that when I have computer problems it brings my internet networking business to a halt.

I recently was involved in a nightmare situation involving my computer. I know most of us have spent time on the phone with “technical support”. Sometimes we can understand them, sometimes we can’t! I had been having “crashing” problems with my laptop for 4 – 5 months.

One time I called HP technical support to get my problems resolved. I spent about two hours on the phone jumping through the hoops of the technician’s directions. I was instructed to take the memory out and switch everything around. We did the hard drive system check and after all was said and done I was instructed to go forward with the system restore process. Whoa!! I would lose everything on my laptop. I am not a computer illiterate person and knew this could not be a good thing. I asked if in fact everything would be wiped off and was told yes. So this was not an option. However, at this point, I could not even boot up my computer. I called in with at least a working system, and ended up with a non-functioning laptop.

I was instructed that I now had to take my laptop to a computer repair place and have the files downloaded to a hard drive. I was not a happy person as I had paid $150.00 for a service contract and now was told that HP would not be responsible for the charges I was going to incur at PC101. I took my laptop to PC101 and received great service, costing $150.00. I was now able to download my files to an external hard drive I had purchased.

I used my laptop for a short time and again encountered the “crashing” problems. I can’t even begin to tell you how many hours I spent on the phone with HP technical support. One day alone I was on the phone twice totaling over 6 hours. A complete system restore was done, after which time within a couple of hours the laptop crashed again. Then the second time I called the technician remotely checked my system and told me there was no evidence of the laptop crashing. Hence, was I just dreaming that I was having problems?

Within a couple of days my laptop was crashing an average of 10 or 12 times daily. I called HP back and the technician checked the file and was thinking I was dreaming this problem up, I am sure. He remotely took access of my laptop. Voilá! I was not making these calls because I didn’t have anything better to do. While he was checking everything out the laptop crashed! The result of this call was getting authorization to send the laptop in for repair. I was specifically told that the laptop would be either repaired, or replaced.

This was not the end of the story. I was notified after HP received my laptop and checked things out. I was told that my laptop was not repairable, and they would not replace it. Seems there was extensive damage to the laptop. I was not told exactly what this damage was, other than the person mentioning in passing that it had spill damage.

As I am the only person that used this laptop I ended up calling the customer service department. I had requested photos showing the damage and they told me they were also requesting photos. After a couple of days I was called and told that they had misdiagnosed the laptop and they would be repairing it and I would have it back the following week.

I did receive my laptop back. Upon opening the box I was dismayed, but not surprised to find that yes the laptop did in fact have spill damage. However, it was not damage I had created. I was back on the phone and ended up speaking with a Case Manager, David, that reviewed my folder. He asked me to send him photo documentation on the spill damage. He found it strange that nowhere in my service records was “spill damage” mentioned. My daughter took excellent photos and I emailed these to David.

To make an already long story shorter, David called me and went over specifications matching, or exceeding those of my original laptop, to build a new laptop. I received the new laptop in about two weeks. It is absolutely awesome.

I am a firm believer that in addition to making the complaining calls or reports, we need to give the kudos when so deserved. I just want to say, “Thank you, David for restoring my faith in HP and for the fabulous service and execution of this case.”

And on a last note, when you encounter a problem, no matter what it is, don’t give up. Victory is just around the corner.

Until next time,

Judy Conway

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How Social Are You?

Author: Judy Conway

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I apologize for not posting daily and promise to do better. Is it difficult for other people to keep up with their blogging? Perhaps it because I am an internet marketing grandparent trying to learn all the skills I can and become the best I possibly can at my online business? There just doesn’t seem to be enough hours in a day to get done all I want to do.

The buzz words nowadays seem to be “Social Networking”. There are many venues out there. We have Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, Ning, Sta.rtUp.Biz, Qassia, and LinkedIn just to mention a few.

Truthfully, I find it difficult to keep caught up with them all. Just recently there was a fabulously written article in our local newspaper entitled, “Facebook is ruining my life”. It was written by a talented gentleman. He mentioned that Facebook does a great job at helping long lost friends find each other. However, he just turned 38 and in a 12 hour period he had received 9 pokes, was tagged in 5 photos, hit with 2 snowflakes and had a virtual” beer with one of his college friends. He went on to say that he doesn’t have time to keep up with all of this. After all, he has his career, mortgage to pay and family to look after!

This article set my brain in gear. I personally use Social Networking in my online network marketing business. I will confess that I too have located some long lost friends from years gone by on Facebook. I have noticed that a lot of people are baring their souls, sharing their spouse’s faults and other personal aspects of their lives. I don’t think my husband would have wanted me to share his faults with the entire internet world! What do you think?

Another thing came to mind. What does this communicating online do to our personal communication skills? I mean our “reach out and touch someone” skills. I used to think that emails had replaced the sharing of our heartfelt emotions with each other either on the phone, or in person. I recently had a friend tell me that he doesn’t use email. He said to me, “An email doesn’t tell me how Judy is really feeling. I need to call her and talk to her in person.”

I do think that Social Networks, such a Twitter, provide a great service to the business community providing information on software, programs,networking tips, upcoming meetings and business solutions.

We can read people’s feelings on a Social Network page, but do we really know their innermost feelings? I don’t understand people communicating with each other while sitting in the same room on a Social Network, but being unable to communicate personally with each other. I apologize if you thing I am wrong in thinking this way. These thoughts are only my feelings and opinions.

I am interested in your thoughts on this subject. Please take a minute and leave a comment. How do you feel about a child being on MySpace communicating his/her feelings, but unable to communicate verbally in person with their friends, siblings, parents. etc.?

In summing it up, I think that there is a place in our life for Social Networking, but just like everything else in our lives, we need to stay balanced. We need to exercise ALL of our skills!

Until next time,

Judy Conway

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Until next time,

Judy Conway