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Experts have talked a lot about how the iPad is going to challenge Kindle and force Amazon to innovate or get out of the hardware business. While it’s true that the iPad will put pressure on all e-book readers on the market, nobody seems to be talking about the effects of such a device on Nook or Sony Reader. Nook was launched just a few months ago and was hyped up heavily as a device that was going to finally put an end to Kindle’s supremacy in the e-book reader market. Fast forward a few month, and the device has lost a lot of momentum. In fact, many are publicly questioning whether the device has a future.

Nook had a huge potential and had all the momentum behind it. But one could argue that B&N dropped the ball by underestimating demand for Nook during the holiday season. Sure, that happened to Amazon as well. But if companies are not willing to learn from their competitors’ mistakes, they are doing themselves a disservice. Nook also had a lot of software glitches, which was understandable for a first generation device. But those issues did leave Nook owners frustrated.

Many Kindle fans have dismissed the iPad as a true e-book reader. The device does look very interesting and has some nice features. But Apple never set out to design an e-book reader. It’s true that you get iBooks on the device, but it’s still not known how many titles will be available for the iPad. It turns out the next generation Kindle could look much more like an iPad after all. It’s no secret that Amazon has been working its way towards manufacturing an affordable color Kindle. With Apple offering full color with the iPad, Amazon may feel the pressure to finally add a color-screen to Kindle.

We already know that Amazon is planning to introduce multi-touch capability with the next generation Kindle. I admit that will make navigation much easier. But one could argue that Amazon waited too long to add such a feature. The same applies to WiFi capability for Kindle. While many other e-book readers already offer WiFi capability, Amazon has failed to deliver on that promise with its current generation Kindles. That’s about to change with Kindle 3.0.

I am a big fan of accessories bundles, whether we are talking about Kindle, iPhone, or Blackberry. You can always spend more money and more time pick and choosing every single accessory you buy for your gadgets. But if you are anything like me, you’d probably prefer getting most of your accessories in one shot. In that case, here are 4 Kindle accessory bundles worth checking out:

JAVO Bundle for Kindle 2: JAVOedge cases are some of the best Kindle 2.0 cases around. This bundle includes one of those plus cleaning bundle for your gadget.

Kindle 2 eBook Reader Accessories Bundle: includes Kindle sleeves, a reader light, an earphone, and adapters for your car and home.

So you want to get a better reading experience on your Kindle? One way to do that is by making sure you have proper lighting in place in the area you plan to use your Kindle. Picking up a flexible Kindle light won’t hurt either. Kindle lights that are available on the market are all portable and designed for those who want to take their Kindle and light with them on the go. They are mostly affordable as well.

If you are looking to pick up a Kindle light for the road, here are 5 portable lights you should consider:

Kandle LED Book Light: a unique, super portable book light that is compatible with top e-book readers. It’s very adjustable and doesn’t put any scratches on your Kindle either. Great for travel.

M-Edge e-Luminator2 Kindle Booklight: if you happen to own one of those M-edge cases (which a lot of people do), this booklight is a convenient way to enhance your reading experience on the road.

Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 Clip-On Light: a pretty flexible and affordable light for Kindle. You can move the neck around to find the best angle for you. You can also clip it on the top of your Kindle.

When Apple announced the iPad a while ago, we all know that it will force Amazon’s hands into making some tough decisions. But the effects of iPad on Kindle could be more profound than any of us thought. Let’s face it. Amazon Kindle can’t get as cute as the iPad. If you are an e-book junkie, you probably don’t care about that. But there are many who prefer having a shiny device such as the iPad instead of a plain e-book reader such as Kindle. If the rumors are true, Amazon could be working on its own response to iPad, and that plan includes big changes for Kindle fans.

Amazon has been touting the use of E-ink technology on its e-book readers for years now. The fact that you can go for weeks without having to charge your Kindle is a big plus to e-book junkies. But it seems Amazon may be contemplating a move to conventional LCD screen technology to bring the power of touch and color to next generation Kindle. That’s not all. Amazon seems to be finally planning the addition of WiFi to Kindle. That should have happened a couple of years ago, but we’ll take what we can get from Amazon.

Amazon marketed Kindle as a revolutionary device that not only allows you to take many books with you on the go, but one that could save you money as well. After all, most e-books in Kindle store were expected to be sold for $9.99. The recent developments regarding some of the top publisher companies has forced Amazon to cave in and allow them to set their own prices. So it’s not a surprise that many expect e-book prices to go up in the near future. Publishers have been struggling to make a decent amount of money from their works in the past couple of years or so. With more e-book readers released to the market, these publishers now have more bargaining power, and they are using it to its fullest.

Many of us can probably deal with price hikes as far as e-books are concerned. But could Amazon and other e-book reader makers do the unthinkable and charge for the wireless service as well. AT&T is struggling to keep up with all the load that devices such as iPhone are putting on its network. The iPad is expected to make it worse. So Amazon and B&N could technically start charging for the wireless service that we all currently get for free with our e-book readers. Amazon certainly has left the door open in its Kindle terms and conditions:

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Remember the good old days when most Kindle e-books were available for $9.99. Even in those days, many of us were complaining about Amazon not making all e-books available for $9.99. Some of us were even asking for lower e-book prices. One thing that consumers forget is that publishers are for-profit companies. So they are not going to be happy with just a little bit profit when they can charge more for their e-books. We already know that Amazon has already caved in to MacMillan’s demands and allowed the publisher to set its own e-book prices. Are we surprised that other publishers are using that as a precedent to demand the same things from Amazon?