Blair’s Blog

So now that the dust has fully settled on the new, larger, Kindle DX I wanted to weigh-in. Having just received my Kindle 2 this morning I thought it appropriate to comment on why I elected to stick with the Kindle 2 and not upgrade to the DX.

While the larger DX could prove to be a great format, or even the ebook format, it is untested. The Kindle 2 has been in the market for a few months now and people genuinely enjoy the form factor.  The DX really adds no new functionality. Sure it can rotate and display PDFs, those are really not features I need in an ereader. I bought my Kindle to be compact, easy to use and give me the ability to take a lot of books on the road. For those reasons I am sticking with the Kindle 2 and not forking over the additional $140 dollars for the Kindle DX.

A bigger screen, more features, but at what price? Having just ordered a Kindle 2 on Friday I must say I have mixed emotions about this device. I hope Amazon will work with me if I choose to get the new device.

What will the decision to switch depend on? Price. The Kindle 2 is quite expensive at $360, unless Amazon is prepared to reset the price point on the Kindle I predict the new larger screen version will come in at least $100 more expensive than the Kindle 2. Will the screen be worth the price, whatever it may be? Well we can only hope Amazon has review units out to bloggers so we will all know soon.

Amazon Kindle DX to feature 9.7-inch display? Update: Pictures!: ”

(Via Engadget.)

The folks over at OTBC have put together a mini job fair. Set for this Saturday in Beaverton, Oregon the event promises to be a great one for job seekers and employers alike. So if you are in need of work, or in the position to hire be sure to head down to the Round on Saturday from 12-3pm. Hit the read link to learn more about the event. READ Upcoming Link

Next week I will be traveling to the Las Vegas mega-show CES for client work. This is my first time attending CES although I have watched from the internet sidelines for many years.

What do you think this year’s must see booth will be? Personally not much has come across my radar that I am really looking forward to (last year it would have been the Intel F1 car demonstration), other than the chance to see the National Championship in 3D on Thursday night. Leave me a comment if there is something interesting that I should make it a point to check out.

photo credit: Hometown Invasion Tour

So I am starting fresh with the blog, bear with me while I get everything configured