6 posts and columns on Amazon Kindle

Running an iPad App on Windows

in Walt Mossberg on August 17, 2011 at 6:01 pm PT

Walt answers a reader’s question on whether it’s possible to run an iPad app on a Windows computer.

ATT Adds Amazon’s Kindle to Shelves in Move That Hints at Retail Expansion

in Mobile on February 28, 2011 at 6:30 am PT

The addition of the electronic book to AT&T’s retail outlets could be the start of an expansion that will see the outlets move well beyond cell phones and laptop cards. The Kindle is part of a rapidly growing category of electronics that, while not sold with a contract, use cellular technology under the hood. AT&T has 11 million such devices on its network, with two million of those coming online last quarter alone.

Cheney’s Kindle and Other Politico/Gadget Pairings

in News on March 18, 2009 at 10:53 am PT

Who knew Dick Cheney was an e-book reader? In an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union,” the former vice president said that he owns an Amazon Kindle and used it to read James McPherson’s “Tried by War: Abraham Lincoln as Commander in Chief.” He said he also uses a BlackBerry, made by Research In Motion, to keep up with the news now that he’s no longer in office.

Reading Periodicals on Kindle 2

in Mossberg’s Mailbox on March 4, 2009 at 4:58 pm PT

Walt answers questions about the new Amazon Kindle 2 e-book reader, how to prevent a computer screen from dimming and netbook recommendations.

Purchasing an E-Reader

in Mossberg’s Mailbox on November 19, 2008 at 6:26 pm PT

Here are a few questions I’ve received recently from people like you, and my answers. I have edited and restated the questions a bit, for readability. I want to purchase an e-reader. Currently I use my Palm Tungsten, but the screen is rather small for reading books. I purchased the Amazon Kindle for my niece [...]