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| Brand: Amazon.com
Category: Amazon Devices
Buy New: $359.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  5548 reviews
Sales Rank: 1
Color: Bisque
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.7
Model: D00111
UPC: 892685001003
EAN: 0892685001003
ASIN: B000FI73MA
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 3 to 4 weeks
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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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Revolutionizing Book Reading November 22, 2008
What can you say about a product that's revolutionizing the way we read books ... except that it goes everywhere, it's easy to read and has a built-in dictionary. Instead of searching for a word in a bulky dictionary, you just make a click or two and zip-zap, there's the definition. I love that!
I miss the tactile feel of a book in my hands, but the Kindle has its own comforts. The suede inside the cover is particularly nice, the pages don't get smudged, and you don't have to worry about losing your place.
I still buy my favorite authors for my library, but love being able to download the majority of the books I read, and at a reduced rate, instead of taking up shelf space. And with the Kindle, trees are saved rather than depleted.
I'd like to see changes in future models such as:
-A lighter screen or a screen that has adjustable contrast. I think Amazon tried too hard to make the page look just like a page in a book. It's not, so just let it look like a page in a Kindle and be easier to read in a softly lit room.
-A cover that doesn't slip off so easy.
-Move the on/off switches to the front. It's awkward getting to them in the back when the book is in its cover and I keep hitting the page forward bar on the right. It's hard to pick up the Kindle without accidentally hitting some button or bar.
-Add color to the pages and to the Kindle. I want one that is "red hot poker" or maybe "wizard blue."
-Cost should be cheaper, cheaper, cheaper!
I ordered my Kindle the first day they became available in November of 07; however, it crashed so I had to get a replacement. Fortunately, it was still under warranty so there was no charge. Amazon was great in handling this and the neat thing is that it was so seamless. My new Kindle arrived a couple of days later and all my titles were on Amazon's site so I could re-download them in a snap.
I like it!!
How about glacier orange, galactic yellow, purple passion, or monster green?
 Truly unique and versatile November 22, 2008
First, let me say that I have not done much book reading for the past several years, relegating myself to newspapers and some magazines. But I've been wanting to get back to books for a long, long time, and the Kindle was the answer! Like many Kindle owners, I'm hooked! I use it to read every day, and just recently loaded it with several audiobooks. I really like the newspaper formatting too!
I did my homework before purchasing, so I knew of all the gripes, moans and complaints (mostly from non-owners) about the page bars, cover, blah, blah, blah. All of those complaints are bogus! I read the manual first. I followed the instructions for inserting the Kindle into the cover. Mine NEVER falls out accidentally, even if I try to shake it out. I hold it by the cover and don't have a problem with the page buttons. Whispernet is fast and reliable. I've also downloaded many books for free from Feedbooks. I've contacted customer service, and they were quick to answer, extremely polite and professional.
For me, the only minor issue is the length of time it takes to download an audiobook to the SD card. If you're in the market for an SD card for this purpose, I would recommend you get the 133x speed one offered on Amazon.
Don't wait for the "next" version! Besides, who knows when that will be. If you're in the market for an ebook reader, compare all the available models. You'll find the Kindle head and shoulders above the competition. It is well worth the price.
Kindle is great! November 22, 2008
I love the Kindle. The variety of books available is fantastic. I frequently use the free sample option as a reading list. The ease of downloading the books is also a great asset. I originally purchased my Kindle in August. I have been reading books on the Kindle continuously (to the exclusion of most TV including sports) since then. This Kindle is a Christmas present for my wife. I highly recommend the Kindle to anyone who loves to read.
Best gift ever November 22, 2008
I received the Kindle as an anniversary gift. Having lived with me for over 50 years, my husband was attuned to the fact that: (1)I always had a book on the bedside table, (2)I always carry a book in the car, (3)I usually have a paperback in my purse. Now that we are downsizing it is becoming more evident that we have no room to store our frequent book purchases. I can now carry with me as many books as I am interested in reading in one small package that is smaller than an average paperback. Plus, being able to adjust the print size is a true gift.
Elaine Seibold
Arlington, TX
GREAT PRODUCT November 22, 2008
I love the kindle. It is so easy to use and easy to read. I love that the books are easy to get and so affordable, but the down side is not all books are available for kindle use... BUT you can ask the publishor to release it to kindle. I think that the design is great and I know some people complined about the button use but it isn't bad at all. All in all, I love the kindle and would recommend it to anyone!
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