Gadgets & Gizmos for Accountants - Episode # 1

Gadgets & Gizmos for Accountants - Episode # 1 - The Amazon Kindle 2

Written by Brian Tankersley CPA.CITP

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 18:24

Sources of Free Books for the Kindle:

www.mobileread.com/mobiguide

www.feedbooks.com/kindleguide

www.manybooks.net

Convert your own files to a Kindle-compatible format using the free Mobipocket Creator (http://www.mobipocket.com/en/downloadSoft/ProductDetailsCreator.asp)

Most websites designed for mobile phones will work with the Kindle's experimental browser. Some which are particularly useful to road warriors are:

m.tripit.com

mobile.delta.com

m.google.com

mobile.flighstats.com

The Google offerings for mobile phones, including Google Reader, GMail, and Google Calendar are particularly useful on the Kindle's limited browser.

The charger for the Kindle2 is a micro-USB connector. If you already have a mini-USB charger or a mini-USB cable which you would like to use, a Motorola mini-USB to micro-USB adapter is available through Amazon at (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EJFZ5G).

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Brian Tankersley CPA.CITP
		About the author:
		Brian Tankersley is a consultant based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Brian is a frequent speaker at continuing education courses on auditing and technology for K2 Enterprises, and is a senior faculty member with Becker Professional Review. Brian writes and publishes a nationally recognized blog on accounting and technology (www.cpatechblog.com) and frequently posts articles to the K2 blog on AccountingWeb.com.
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