Kindle: Amazon's Wireless Reading Device | 
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| Brand: Amazon.com
Category: Amazon Devices
Buy New: $359.00
Rating:  5538 reviews
Sales Rank: 1
Color: Bisque
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.7
MPN: D00111
Model: D00111
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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Finally a technology that appeals to real book lovers! November 21, 2008
When I first heard about the release of the Kindle, I wondered, "Why would anyone want that?" I love the look, feel, portability, and smell of a paper book, so I believed that a Kindle destroy those pleasures. Now, after carrying a Kindle everywhere with me during the past week, I'm a convert. The only thing it's missing is the smell of paper. I can't believe how easy it is to whip it out and start reading, with my place saved, whenever I have a few minutes. Even better, if I finish a book, I can turn on the wireless function, even when I'm not in a hot spot, and download a new book in less than a minute.
The screen is gray with black type to address complaints about early e-readers causing eyestrain and to give the Kindle the look of paper. I would have liked a brightness or contrast function to adjust it in different lighting situations; for this reason, you might want to purchase a reading light to go with it. The type can be adjusted from small to large, six sizes in all, which makes it perfect for people who need larger type, especially since large type books can be more expensive and more difficult to find than standard ones. With a Kindle, it all costs the same and is equally available. You can also download and listen to audiobooks, although the titles are more limited.
As others have noted, the most annoying design issue is the large buttons on either side of the screen which are easy to inadvertently push, thus losing your page as you handle the Kindle. I do like that the buttons are positioned for both lefties and righties; they are just too big. Of course, this disadvantage is also an advantage when reading since flipping pages takes little effort.
Potential buyers should also realize that not all books can be downloaded, nor does the purchase of an electronic version of a book give you the ability to also read it on paper. Also, you must buy all your Kindle books from Amazon. Other sites do not sell e-books in this format. Unless you read only best sellers, you will still want to buy real books, just not as often.
The Kindle provides the biggest advantage when traveling, as it allows you to take several books on vacation without weighing down your luggage. It also saves space on the bookshelf, although, with limited memory capacity, you can't browse, say, the titles of a hundred of your books the way you can scan your shelves.
All in all, this is an excellent device that mimics the look of a real book.
-- Debbie Lee Wesselmann
 Haven't put it down since I got it! November 21, 2008
So, I've waited a few weeks to write a review even though I wanted to the day after I received my Kindle. I just wanted to be sure that I wasn't in a "Honeymoon" period with it. Anyway, I love it and use it everyday! It's comfortable to hold and easy to use. Shopping and downloading directly from the Kindle is fantastic. I used to read on my Palm Pilot, but I only use this now. I love that I can take notes, mark passages, and look up words while reading. At night, I just use a regular book light as I would with any book. I haven't downloaded any music to it yet, but will be doing that, too.
It's All About My Kindle November 21, 2008
My Kindle arrived yesterday (2days early) much to my delight. I am having the time of my life. Yes, I am a hopeless tech junkie. Between my G1 phone & my Kindle I'm in heaven.
About Kindle: I have a few issues with the design and the poorly constructed case- not leather or suede; with a little ingenuity I can now use my Kindle without it slipping and sliding out...very aggravating. I also figured out how to side step the side buttons trap...not a smart decision at all to put it there,irritating.
Keep in mind that I'm still in the getting-2-know-u phase; however, so far so good, it is a breeze... ez to use.
I love my Kindle; It really impressed me because I am here writing a review and as long and as much I shop on Amazon, I have never written any reviews. Yes Kindle you have my full attention, so I bought the Kindle Cookbook so I could get optimum use of my Kindle. I have a voracious reading appetite and this reader is addictive- even more so than my books- and I read several books weekly. My only concern at the moment is my ability to buy books at the click of a button. It's great but it could also be a pitfall...yep a trap. The books are cheap- much cheaper than SONY's. Most Best Sellers cost $9.99, so you see...
I am having fun acquainting myself with my new toy- thank God for birthdays and great gifts. I was a good girl all year and I got a G1 and my Kindle... Now, I'm bookmarking, highlighting, looking up words, shopping...Isn't life and technology great? Thanks Jeff Bezos....All things considered- I wouldn't part with my Kindle.
I would've given it 5 ***** but those cumbersome, intrusive side button & inferior quality pleather cover detracted from the almost heaven Kindle experience- it turned me off.
Very good, but a few kinks November 21, 2008
overall, i love the Kindle. i love reading it and how wonderful it is to get what i want to read in under a minute. however, it does have a few minor flaws. the ergonomics are a little off.....you almost always have to hold it from the bottom, which is annoying at first, but it gets to be a second nature. its just that you tend to hold actual books at the sides. the case it comes with is very impractical. other than that i would recommend it to anyone.
Features need improvement November 21, 2008
I have had my new "Christmas" (early) Kindle 3 days; the following are my experiences with it:
1) it froze up without the wireless "on" causing the need to reset it, which involved removing the back to depress the reset. Customer service advises this "very unusual".
2) need better information about the books total pages and number of "pages" read. The explanation about the "locations" is very strange and does not clearly display the number of "pages" or "locations" read. The dots are not very helpful.
3) It is VERY difficult to remove the battery and reset button cover; you need two healthy hands, and I have arthritis.
4) the "wheel" or curser is difficult to control when trying to depress it to make a choice ... it rolls too easily.
5) very small places to hold it without advancing pages.
6) when I tried to find titles such as John Grisham's "The Firm" or "The Pelican Brief" was disappointed to see not available. Also, Larry McMurtry's "Lonesome Dove" not available, Carl Hiaasen had only 3 titles, James A. Michener, only one title.
Amazon has extended the return policy for the Christmas holiday; I have until January 2009 to decide if I'll keep it or return it. I'm leaning toward returning because of the poor title selections.
Note: The new and improved version is to be released next year.
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