Product Description

Introducing Kindle™ Three years ago, we set out to design and build an entirely new class of device—a convenient, portable reading device with the ability to wirelessly download books, blogs, magazines, and newspapers. The result is Amazon Kindle. We designed Kindle to provide an exceptional reading experience. Thanks to electronic paper, a revolutionary new display technology, you’ll find reading Kindle’s screen is as sharp and natural as reading ink on paper—and nothing like the strain and glare of a computer screen. Kindle is also easy on the fingertips. It never becomes hot, and is designed for ambidextrous use so both “lefties” and “righties” can read comfortably at any angle for long periods of time. We wanted Kindle to be completely mobile and simple to use for everyone, so we made it wireless. No PC and no syncing needed. Using the same 3G network as advanced cell phones, we deliver your content using our own wireless delivery system, Amazon Whispernet. Unlike WiFi, you’ll never need to locate a hotspot. There are no confusing service plans, yearly contracts, or monthly wireless bills—we take care of the hassles so you can just read. With Whispernet, you can be anywhere, think of a book, and get it in one minute. Similarly, your content automatically comes to you, wherever you are. Newspaper subscriptions are delivered wirelessly each morning. Most magazines arrive before they hit newsstands. Haven’t read the book for tomorrow night’s book club? Get it in a minute. Finished your book in the airport? Download the sequel while you board the plane. Whether you’re in the mood for something serious or hilarious, lighthearted or studious, Kindle delivers your spontaneous reading choices on demand. We’re very proud to introduce Kindle and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do. - The Amazon Kindle Team

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1 in Amazon Devices
• Color: Bisque
• Brand: Amazon.com
• Dimensions: .70" h x 5.30" w x 7.50" l, .65 pounds

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.

Customer Reviews

GREAT
I can't say enough about the Kindle. No more lugging books around or cluttering up my house with them. Their customer service is actually excellent. Highly recommended.

When will the critical mass acceptance by publishers make place?
Okay I could be critical considering the cost of the Kindle but my hope is that future versions of the Kindle will improve and that more publishers will allow you to read your ebooks you've already bought, having spent a pretty penny on them already, allowing them to be readable on Kindle.

Yes, I do agree that the buttons are a bit easy to accidentally tap I do agree that there were two reasons I had to return my Kindle. One was that the my books that have DRM would not allow me to read them on the Kindle. And, two, the screen froze and would not shut off even with being unplugged (it apparently was still charged - which I guess says that it keeps a charge for a LONG time).

Either way, I don't know, minus the quirky problems, I DID LOVE THE PORTABILLITY of it. Learning about ebook readers was a new avenue of information for me, so I was excited to see all that was out there. But, at the same time, I was somewhat disappointed by the pricey PDF ebooks I already paid for, not having willing publishers to work something out with Amazon, so I could have my book converted in order to read it on the Kindle.

It is still a developing process. I thought I would be able to just read MS Documents but that's not completely as I expected, trying to transfer files to the kindle wasn't always recognized. Other than that, for documents I had written or printed as PDF's to read, make notes on or edit, such as blurbs, blogs, articles...I could convert those and read them on the subway which, I loved!

But a big problem for me, was existing ebooks I had already paid a lot of money for, that I NEEDED to read and wanted to read, but publishers were not willing to do a little customer service in this instant moment.

I'm not to unhappy, once the publishers work something out with Kindle, I will be a very happy camper, until then I had to send it back. Amazon was incredibly wonderful and helpful with that process which was nice. They do charge return shipping but considering it's future potential paying the return shipping to see that it was a product that could work great for my life once more cooperative relations exist between publishers and Amazon, this return shipping cost was a very small price to pay for the hopes of something great to look forward to as mass acceptance comes common place with book publishers.

WAY, WAY, WAY OVERPRICED!!!
WAY, WAY, WAY OVERPRICED!!!
$359.00!! You might as well buy a laptop or an Asus Eee Pc!
If Amazon had the smarts they would reduce the price to $119.00 and then they would rule the written world! This is another example of how the high paid leaders of companies like Amazon are capable of really stupid decisions!
Don't buy until the price comes down.