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Kindle: Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device
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| Price: | $359.00 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details |
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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
- 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
...my Kindle's great!
I bought the Kindle specifically to use in our vacation home, which is a million miles from nowhere, and when traveling. I found it really easy to use as a reader, not so easy to navigate between menus, but that will come. I have no trouble with the 'flash' when a page turns. By putting a little velcro spot on the back, the Kindle does not fall out of the cover. The battery lasts almost a week when reading and allowing the Kindle to 'sleep.' When the wireless is on it lasts almost 3 days. Wireless connection is fast at my home, could not get a connection in the Atlanta airport! But that's OK, I put several books into it before traveling. I love the "sample" feature that Amazon offers! The Kindle is probably too expensive for most people to use as a reader, but I guess if you have your newspaper subscriptions there, and use it as a document carrier, it might be worth it. I just love gadgets, and I don't want to carry a bunch of books when traveling. I will attempt to utilize more of its features in the future. Although I love using it, I miss being able to share a book with a friend...but for that, there are still paperbacks!
Kindle Disappointment
I returned my Kindle for 2 main reasons:
(1) The screen was much too dim in any light.
(2) The books must have been selected by a non-reader with a 2-digit IQ. Not one book by Philip Roth, one of our greatest writers. Also missing: Nobel, Pulitzer and Booker-Mann yearly prizes. I would think you would consider serious readers of fine fiction, not just best sellers on the NYT list.
Kindle for newspaper rading
This product has been a great success for me. I read several newspapers every day (LA Times, Wall Street, New York Times, Financial Times) and need to keep up with business news for my work. However, I also travel a great deal and have a difficult time keeping up with my subscriptions consistently. Except for the FT, I transferred all of my paper subscriptions to the Kindle about one month ago. It's wonderful waking up in the morning and having those newspaper subscriptions available for reading no matter what city I find myself in.
