I love Amazon Kindle. This device is almost perfect. However I’ve found one “flaw” recently. We’ve bought additional Kindle (3G) for my wife’s sister and as it was a gift I’ve de-registered it from my Amazon account. Unfortunately it appears that if Kindle is not registered you can’t use 3G (it’s quite logical, Amazon protects their business), but the fact that it can’t be used even for registration is a little strange. I’ve worked for main telecom in Poland and even their ADSL (very poor service) had feature which enabled you to connect to registration page without being registered (as you must be able to create user in order to access the service). With Kindle you must use Wifi, and as I was at my mother’s who has no wireless it wasn’t possible to do so. It for sure isn’t big disadvantage, if you’ll not de-register Kindle when buying it you’ll not face the problem. But if you bought the device on Internet auction (popular way of buying Kindle in Poland) keep in mind that you’ll need Wifi before you’ll be able to use 3G. I find it very strange and irrational.

In one of my posts I’ve complaint that I feel too old for reading King. But now I’ve changed my mind. Stephen King is getting old and he is nothing like wine. I’ve recently read The Long Walk (BTW first book I’ve read on my Kindle:)) and now I’m reading Salem’s Lot, and must say that I’m amazed. These books are really good, so I’m still in mood for good horror book, but my favorite author is not writing them anymore. I can see that he switched to mode known as “good enough”. His newest novels are not bad, still better than books of many other writers, but for King they’re average. In his old books he put this depth when describing characters and reader could really feel the spirit of small towns where usually action is based. However it’s hard to tell for somebody like me who never lived in typical American town. I don’t feel this in his new novels. But maybe it’s temporary and it’ll be better, everyone has ups and downs. I hope so as he’s still my favorite writer. And if not I still have a lot of his old books to read in my queue:)

I want to promote Brno a little and Polish team in this city as well, so I’m posting video below. Enjoy!

Today address for my blog changes from blog.ccna.net.pl to blog.liox.eu. Starting November ccna.net.pl wouldn’t work anymore.

Yes, my new Kindle is here! And it’s awesome. Browser is even more functional than I thought, I was able to access any page I’ve wanted, of course no flash. Reading experience is great, but I would be able to tell if it really don’t make your eyes tired after reading little more, now I’m just playing with features generally. Keyboard is alright, but if I would have tried to write this post on it I would definitely gone mental. Exchange OWA is working well on this device, in light mode.
Text is clear and I had no problems with reading it. However my wife who is wearing glasses complained that it could be brighter. I can’t tell much at these stage as I’m just beginning my adventure with Kindle, but I’ll try to write some bigger review after week or two. For now I don’t see any disadvantages, but it’s typical with new toys.
Big plus for Amazon for delivering it so fast. When I was ordering it was written on the page that they would start shipping it from 24th of September or earlier, and here it’s 21st and they not only shipped it, but I already have it in my hands:) True professionalism.

Yes, after months of reading about it. After many pros and cons being reviewed in my mind, and after claiming on this blog that I don’t want it anymore:) I’ve finally ordered it from Amazon. Of course 3G option as I would like to have access to Internet anywhere. I must admit that it was mainly the price which made my mind, previously it was horribly expensive (as for me) and wasn’t offering all I want from such device. Now they’ve not only upgraded it, but it’s also reasonably priced, at last. One thing is bad though, I would not have a case:( I was about to order one, but then I’ve glanced on Import Fees and it was more than case itself. So, no way sir, I’m not paying 120$ for the case just because I’m not lucky enough to live in USA and must pay Import Fees. Anyway, I’m very happy and hope that it will arrive soon (however, they will ship it after September 24th:() and in one piece.

I’m now reading Everything’s Eventual by Stephen King and before starting it I’ve read Duma Key (this title was translated into Polish as “Master’s Hand” BTW., sic!). And I must say I wasn’t impressed. Sure Duma is OK, very good story, nice characters and it’s keeping you thrilled, but ending is disappointing. Everything’s Eventual is a pack of short stories, so it’s hard to rate it as a whole, but it’s rather average. There are great stories like The Little Sisters of Eluria and Everything’s Eventual, but rest is at best OK. Nice to read, but I don’t feel this “fuck, this guy is brilliant” feeling anymore. I steel have four stories to go, so maybe it will be better, hope so. But anyway I’m worried is it me (getting old and not able to enjoy such sort of literature anymore) or just these two pieces of King’s work are not too good. I wonder, and I really hope I’ll, if I’ll ever be so impressed by his novels (stories) as when reading Dreamcatcher (warning, movie is one big crap), The Tommyknockers or Pet Sematary. I’ve bought Under the Dome and it’s still untouched on my shelf as I’m worried that if it will not have the old magic I would stop reading the master. But maybe I just need a rest while reading something else, maybe…

I’ve seen trailer to Virginity Hit the other day and must say that I’ve lost faith in humanity, again. Are teenagers really such stupid now that they’re willing to watch such stuff? For sure in High School I was watching, listening and reading a lot of bullshit, but there are limits. A movie about a guy who is about to loose his virginity, common. It’s supposed to be para-documentary, at least looks like it, but actors are so weak that one must be retarded to find it even partially true. I don’t know even why I’m wasting my time to write about it, maybe it’s just too much of bollocks for me and I’ve had to express myself to not explode. Ehh, lame times we’re living in. Trailer is below, if you’re still interested in watching it.

With the release of Exchange 2010 Microsoft introduced new Outlook Web Access App (OWA), BTW. I’ve preferred old name. It’s quite amazing improvement and here is the list of things I like the most:

1. Tick boxes when selecting messages. Now you can simply select multiple items without necessity of holding Control button. Really nice functionality, I wonder why Outlook 2010 doesn’t have it?