diff --git a/_posts/2011-12-25-send-your-docs-to-your-kindle.markdown b/_posts/2011-12-25-send-your-docs-to-your-kindle.markdown new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1897b58 --- /dev/null +++ b/_posts/2011-12-25-send-your-docs-to-your-kindle.markdown @@ -0,0 +1,27 @@ +--- +layout: post +title: send your docs to your kindle +date: 25.12.2011 15:01 +--- +I got a new [Kindle 4](http://www.amazon.de/Kindle-eReader-Wi-Fi-Display-deutsches/dp/B0051QVF7A/ref=amb_link_162551127_2?pf_rd_m=A3JWKAKR8XB7XF&pf_rd_s=center-1&pf_rd_r=17K3DH24R9MPM5BFJJQ2&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=270263907&pf_rd_i=301128) for Christmas. + +I like to read, I like to read often and I like to read a lot. That's why I hope this Kindle perfectly fits my needs. +Another bonus point will be that it makes my printer mostly useless, as I can carry around my exercises in just one device +(including the whole scripts and slides for the lectures). + +For easy and fast sending of documents right down to my kindle I use my @kindle-address with this simple script: + + + +Just list your files and they get send: + + kindle docs/uni/afi_skript.pdf + +Pass `-c` to let Amazon convert them first. + +Some more links: + +* [instapaper.com](https://www.instapaper.com/) - A simple tool to save web pages for reading later. +* [delivereads.com](http://delivereads.com/) - I heard they sent out pretty good stories. +* [calibre](http://calibre-ebook.com/) - Pretty good to organize your ebooks on your computer. +* [kcollect](http://code.google.com/p/kcollect/) - Did not test it yet, but I hope it works. Managing collections right on the kindle is a pain in the ass.