Can you think to something more inviting than a 25% off your expenses? Maybe you would like to have also free shipping? Yes, Skooba is offering all this.

All you have to do is to visit Skooba Design web site, choose accessories for $75 or more and use the coupon code “MADNESS” at checkout. In this way you will qualify for the 25% discount and free UPS ground shipping.

On the site you can browse products by category:

• Laptop Bags;
• Checkpoint-Friendly Bags;
• Netbook Bags;
• Women’s Laptop Bags;
• Photo/Video;
• PDA/Phone;
• Accessories.

Give a look below and be tempted, maybe it’s better to buy that Checkthrough Bag before 11/29.

Link: Skoob Design

Today (actually, I just realized it is now after midnight, so…yesterday), Amazon announced a firmware upgrade for Amazon Kindle 2 devices.  the new upgrade features some welcome changes, including improved battery life, better handling of pdf formatted documents, and auto-rotation of the screen.  Amazon will be pushing these updates out to Kindle users over its Whispernet, but if you are one of those people who absolutely, positively, must have it now, then Amazon also includes instructions to load the new firmware manually from your computer.  Read on for the full release from Amazon.

Kindle Software Update Version 2.3

The latest update brings several improvements to Kindle (Global Wireless), Kindle (U.S. Wireless), and Kindle DX devices.

Kindle (Global Wireless) and Kindle (U.S. Wireless)

• Longer battery life for Kindle (Global Wireless): You can now read for up to 1 week on a single charge with wireless on. Turn wireless off and read for up to 2 weeks.
• Built-in PDF reader: Your Kindle can now display PDF documents without losing the formatting of the original file. Send PDF documents directly to your Kindle (via your @Kindle address) or drag and drop PDF files from your computer to your Kindle (when connected via USB). Learn more.
• Manual screen rotation: The Kindle screen can now manually rotate between portrait and landscape views so you can see the entire width of a web page or magnify the page of a PDF file. The page-turn buttons work the same in either orientation, and the 5-way controller movements are switched to match the orientation. Learn more.
• Option to convert PDF files to Kindle format. If you prefer to have your personal PDF documents converted to the Kindle format (so that they can reflow), type "Convert" in the subject of the e-mail when you submit your personal document to your @kindle.com address.

Kindle (U.S. Wireless) and Kindle (Global Wireless) users can go to Archived Items on their Kindle and download the Kindle User’s Guide, 4th Ed., which now documents all the features of Kindle Software 2.3.

Kindle DX

• Better cropping of PDF files: In landscape orientation, white margins of PDF documents are automatically cropped to maximize the amount of content shown on the screen.
• Option to convert PDF files to Kindle format. If you prefer to have your personal PDF documents converted to the Kindle format (so that they can reflow), type "Convert" in the subject of the e-mail when you submit your personal document to your @kindle.com address.
• View pages longer: We’ve extended the time before Kindle DX switches into screensaver mode — from 5 minutes to 20 minutes — giving you more time for reviewing your content.

Look below for information on how to get the update manually.

Automatic Wireless Updates

All Kindles are designed to automatically check for and download updates when one is available. If an update is available, your Kindle will download and install the update the next time the wireless connection is activated and Kindle goes into sleep mode.

During the update, you’ll see screens that show the update progress. The update should take less than 10 minutes and is complete when Kindle displays the Home screen. Do not power off or reset your Kindle until the update is complete.

If you want to get the update immediately, or if you don’t have wireless connectivity, you can download the software manually by following the steps below.

Applying Kindle Software Updates Manually

If you have a software version prior to 2.3, you can download the latest Kindle software update to your computer and transfer it to your Kindle via USB. Here’s how:

1. Visit Amazon.com and make sure you’re logged into the Amazon.com account to which your Kindle is registered.
2. Determine which type of Kindle you have: Go to the Home screen, press the Menu key, and select "Settings." Look in the bottom right corner of the screen. The version number will correspond to the kind of device:
   • Kindle (U.S. Wireless) devices begin with: 2.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2, 2.0.3, and 2.0.4.
   • Kindle (Global Wireless) devices begin with: 2.2, 2.2.1, and 2.2.2.
   • Kindle DX devices begin with: 2.1 and 2.1.1.

   If your version number begins with 2.3, you’ve already received the update and don’t need to take any further action.

3. Visit the appropriate link below to download the Kindle software update file directly to your computer:
   • Kindle (U.S. Wireless)
   • Kindle (Global Wireless)
   • Kindle DX
     
4. Turn your Kindle on and connect it to your computer using the USB cable.
5. Use your computer’s file browser to copy the update file from your computer to the Kindle root directory. (The root directory contains a number of folders — such as "audibles," "documents," and "music" — and is typically denoted by a "device" icon).
6. Check your file browser’s file transfer progress bar to ensure that file transfer to your Kindle is complete. When you’re confident the file has transferred successfully, you can use your computer’s unmount or eject function to safely disconnect Kindle from your computer.
7. Disconnect the USB cable from Kindle and your computer.
8. Go to the Home screen, press the Menu key, and select "Settings."
9. Press the Menu key again, and then select "Update Your Kindle." (This option will be grayed out if the most recent update has already been installed.)
10. Select "Ok" when prompted if you want to perform an update.

[Via Amazon, with special thanks to everyone who posted this on Facebook.]

Sometimes, here at JAMM, we just sit around wondering if a review item will ever grace our pages again, other days, it feels like we are beating the delivery man back with a stick.  Well, OK…we actually welcome every delivery with open arms, but you know what I mean.  The last week or so seems to have been one of those times which put us all on a first name basis with the delivery men in our lives.  So, just to give you an idea of what you can expect out of us in the next couple of weeks or so, let’s take a quick look at what has been inside some of those boxes we received lately.

Let’s start things off with the PowerMat, an ultra-modern inductive power charger, which can charge up to three mobile devices at once. 

Next we have not one, not even two, but three (yes three) sets of headphones.   These include the Turbine from Monster Cable

Beats by Dr. Dre (you want bass, we got your bass right here…)

And the brand spanking new Sleek Audio Wireless SA6, featuring Kleer wireless technology.

Of course, you want phones?  Let’s talk about phones.  Coming up in the next month,we will be featuring:

The Samsung Moment, featuring the Android 1.5 Operating System from Google.

Palm Pixi, which is Palm’s second phone to be using its revolutionary WebOS interface.

Samsung Intrepid, with the newly redesigned Windows Mobile 6.5.

Motorola Cliq, featuring the ultra-customizable MotoBlur interface.

Wow…that is a whopping four mobile devices featuring four different mobile operating systems (Android, Palm, Windows Mobile 6.5, and MotoBlur).  Add to that the PowerMat, three headphones, plus all the cases, bags, and software in our normal repertoire…and you could say we are keeping ourselves busy.

So, stay tuned.  We have a lot of fun, excitement, and more coming soon.

As most unboxings go, this one is unfortunately a little on the blasé side.  However, I wanted to show everyone that might be interested what came with the Moto CLIQ.  Having never owned a T-Mo phone or any other Moto phone for that matter (the StarTac I had back in 2000 really doesn’t count, right??), I had no idea what to expect.

When I woke up this morning, I was greeted to a FedEx bubble wrap envelope at my door.  Opening it up revealed the box below.

My Moto CLIQ’s box. Its showing a little wear…

Small box… I was hoping for a little more in it that I got.  I stopped by a local T-Mo store, and interestingly enough they confirmed the contents for me.

The CLIQ in its box…

The review unit is in very good condition, but the box is showing some wear. Its also unfortunately, a fingerprint magnet (as you can see).

The entire contents of the CLIQ’s box.  There’s not much here…

From left to right we have the micro USB cable, a set of 4 booklets (I haven’t opened them yet, obviously), a phone recycle envelope, the AC adapter (the USB cable plugs into it), and a set of 3.5mm headphones.

We’ve come a long way from the days when not only USB cables but FULL AC adapters as well as basic cases were included with a device.  While the CLIQ is currently $199 (I saw it for $149 at Wal-Mart last night here in Chicago), and approximately $400 unlocked, I was a bit surprised to see so little coming with the device.

I’m working with the device, and have been playing with it most of the day. I have my Twitter, Facebook and mail accounts synchronized to the device as well as my JAMM Google Apps account. So far, I’ve had a good day with the device, but after reading some of the T-Mo forums for the device, its clear it has some challenges.  The debate over MOTOBLUR, Android 2.0 and the CLIQ seems to have a lot of device owners returning the device and going with a My Touch 3G (or other device).  This is going to be an interesting two weeks…

Stay tuned, kids… I’ve got a lot planned for this thing!

eSoft Interactive is having an Thanksgiving sale, discounting their games to a low 99 cents per game.  Of course, this is for the mobile games only.  This provides a great chance for you to pick up good games for your Palm, Windows Phone (Pocket PC) or iPhone without having to break the bank.  Head on over and check out what they have to offer before time runs out!