Kindle: Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device | 
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| Brand: Amazon
Category: Amazon Devices
Buy New: $359.00
Rating:  4202 reviews
Sales Rank: 1
Color: Bisque
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.7
UPC: 892685001003
EAN: 0892685001003
ASIN: B000FI73MA
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| Features:
| • | Revolutionary electronic-paper display provides a sharp, high-resolution screen that looks and reads like real paper. | | • | Simple to use: no computer, no cables, no syncing. | | • | Wireless connectivity enables you to find, buy, and read instantly—whether you’re in the back of a taxi, at the airport, or in bed. | | • | Shop the Kindle Store directly from your Kindle. | | • | Buy a book and it is auto-delivered wirelessly in less than one minute. |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 4197 more reviews...
 Love my Kindle! August 21, 2008
His Doule (San Diego, CA)
I thought about getting a Kindle for about a year. I read reviews and the support and discussion blogs and finally decided to take the plunge. It's been a great product so far. I'm looking forward to some of the "experimental" items to be expanded on. (music and internet access) The books are less expensive than the Sony reader's books and the selection is greater in my area of interest. Overall, I believe I made a really good purchase!
My only complaint would be that there are page turners on both sides of the reader and if you aren't careful you keep turning pages accidentally. It might be better to have them only on one side of the reader. But you get used to it.
I love my Kindle! August 21, 2008
J. Shannon Cavers (Houston, TX)
I was a little skeptical of this device, being a lover of books. I've had my Kindle just about 1 month now, and it makes my traveling so much lighter, frees up much needed space on my library shelves, and I've even canceled my subscriptions to the newspaper. Not having the newspaper delivered daily has also lightened my weekly recycling load.
The screen is easy to read and my eyes do not tire at all. I wish I'd purchased this last Christmas. Now my spouse wants one, too.
The Traveling Library... August 21, 2008
K. Webb (Houston, TX)
I have had my Kindle for a little over 4 months now and absolutely love it. I enjoy getting my news papers every morning (and keeping the historical copies without having to throw them away in the trash). The ability to read anywhere and have enough books to analytically explore a subject is awesome. I travel a bit and the Kindle has made it easier for me to actually read. Besides the free wireless, wikipedia searches, great responses from the NowNow team (I've asked them many questions from why the sky is blue to who solved Fermat's Last Theorem and they have been superb) and wirelessly updated blogs the Kindle would deserve 5 stars alone for the increased reading time.
I look forward to a software update that will hopefully add the ability to email links to articles from the papers, quotes (with references) from books/magainzes and the ability to classify PDF's/Word Documents you send yourself as something other than just a book.
If you enjoying reading and have always wished you could carry more books with you than is humanly possible then you should check the Kindle out. If you travel frequently, then it is a must.
Cost is too high! August 21, 2008
Stephanie Wilson (PA)
A friend had one & I think its great but the cost is just way to high. Hopefully the next model will be alot & I mean alot cheaper.
Excellent first-generation device for avid readers August 20, 2008
AT (California)
There is plenty that could be improved with the physical characteristics of this device, but if you like/love to read and then Kindle is unquestionably a life-changer (excuse the cliche). The ability to conveniently carry multiple books, automatically receive subscriptions with no technical fuss whatsoever, location-marking in each book/periodical, and easy dictionary/Wikipedia look-up of words and concepts allows for a systematic, enjoyable reading experience at any time/location. This device is a real cure for people who's available time to read is fragmented across commutes, work downtime, etc.
Lot's of room for improvement, mainly in physical characteristics: the leather case keeps a flimsy grip on the device, the navigation buttons are awkward and easily pressed inadvertently. The screen is too grey and not white enough for my tastes. A backlight would be great. However, in many ways Kindling is superior to ordinary reading: better in strong light, easier to hold, no ink smudges, much easier to read large-format periodicals in a crowded environment. The technology sits in the background: no fussing with connections, related error messages, upgrades, updates, formats, compatibility, ... Battery life is excellent (2 days with the wireless on).
If you're not an avid reader, I believe you'll find the device is (over)priced to capture "early adopters" not the general public (which tends to look for <$200 devices -- see iPhones, DVD players, digicams). Don't forget there are no wireless charges.
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