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| Kindle: Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device | 
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| Buy New: $359.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 3796 reviews)
Sales Rank: 1
Category: Amazon Devices
Publisher: Amazon
Studio: Amazon
Brand: Amazon
Label: Amazon
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
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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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 3791 more reviews...
 Love my Kindle!!! July 25, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I really do love my Kindle. It is easy to read, easy to buy books, easy to travel. I love the ease of changing font size--no more reading glasses when I'm reading in bed! The selection of books to purchase is great. I love that when I finish a book I can get another one instantly--no more trips to the store or waiting for an online order to be shipped.
There are a couple of downsides to it, but the positives far outweight the negatives. I was recently in NY and could not get a wireless signal to buy a book. I tried in my hotel room in Manhatten and again in the terminal at LaGuardia. I had books to read already on my Kindle, so I didn't need to buy a book right then--I was just testing the service. I know that before I travel I will make sure to download any books that I may want on the trip, that way I won't have to worry about where I may not have a signal. To me this won't be a big inconvenience, as I usually purchase books prior to travel anyway. The only other downside I have experienced so far has been the difficulty in turning back to something I have read. I have been using my Kindle for almost 3 weeks now & I have told everyone about it. It is my new favorite thing!
Lovin' my new Kindle July 25, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am really enjoying my Kindle. I really love the page turn tabs on both sides, it fits comfortably in my hand, the cursor is easy to use and best of all I only have to take one book when I travel - a huge, huge space saver and benefit.
Some thoughts for the future: After you have downloaded a book, there doesn't seem to be a way to get the summary of it from your home screen. I got a little carried away after I bought it and downloaded about 20 books. But after a few weeks I couldn't recall what they were all about. Also, I have hit the back tab a few times, unintentionally, and it took me to a contents page. This button could perhaps be located somewhere where you are less likely to tab accidentally. And I still prefer the sleek look of the Sony reader, but my Kindle wins out over all. Thanks
Amaozon's Kindle- AMAZING July 25, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
When I first heard about the Kindle, I was very curious and read everything I could about it. Of course I wanted one but thought I should wait. While waiting to get my oil changed....I noticed a man reading from a Kindle. I asked if I could see it and he was very happy in showing me how to work it and what all it could do. I was sold.. As sooon as I got back to work I purchased one and had it shipped to me the very next day...I couldn't wait any longer. I could not be happier. Very easy to use.
I absolutely Love the Amazon Kindle!!!
 The Kindle Library July 25, 2008
0 out of 10 found this review helpful
The Kindle has been one of those items I have been watching and drooling over for months now. However, I am a college student and the cost is nothing to sneeze at. I have been doing A LOT of research to see if it is really worth the price.
The only complaint I REALLY have is the library seems to be limited on some important volumes. I understand that a lot of this is related to copyright issues, but it is still something to be considered. I looked up "The Modern Library" list of the 100 best novels and very few of them are available in the Kindle library. At the end of the day it isn't really enough to sway me away from purchasing the Kindle, as I have found some very useful and enjoyable books available, and the library IS ever growing. Just something to put on your pro's and con's list if you're like me and trying to decide on what gadget you can't live without THIS year. :)
Love this! July 25, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've had my Kindle now for about 1 month, and already I've downloaded over 30 books, either in full form or sample versions. No, I haven't read them all, yet. Like any new toy, I am giving it alot of attention.
Things I love:
1. Downloading free samples. It's just like going to the book store and spending time thumbing thru the paper edition. About 1/3 of the things I've downloaded have been in this format. When I get to them, if they interest me, I'll buy the whole thing.
2. The Kindle takes up much less space on my shelf! I love reading, and I tend to buy 2 new books while I'm still reading one. This gets on my wife's nerves. So now we don't need as much storage space.
3. The Whispernet. It downloads books in mere seconds.
4. The built-in dictionary. I've found that I use it much more than I thought I would.
5. It makes me feel like I'm an officer on the starship Enterprise when I'm using it!
6. There are tons of free or very cheap books available, not just the bestsellers.
7. I've read some complaints about the lack of backlighting. I guess a lot of people want to be able to read at the bottom of Mammoth Cave. Personally, I don't care about this. I already need light to read books, so it's no biggie.
8. Changing the text size is way cool!
9. I leave my Whispernet turned off while I'm reading, so the battery life is excellent. I charge it up about once a week, but even then, the batter is not fully discharged.
Things I don't like:
1. Still not enought titles. The Kindle is too new. Hopefully with time, more and more authors and publishers will get on board.
2. It doesn't render pictures very well at all. Amazon will have to continue to improve this technology if they really want to replace the printed word (which I don't think will ever really happen-books are here to stay). I can see college kids one day having all their textbooks on a Kindle, though. But not yet.
3. Amazon.com advertises "over 140,000 books". However, I have found that alot of these books are actually repeats. I think I found 5 or 6 different versions of Ben Franklin's Autobiography, all of them being offered at different prices. Don't really understand that logic. I guess some of them may have different comments from modern editors.
4. They do need to design a better cover. As long as I hold it tight, it's fine, but it does tend to slip out quite a bit.
5. The right hand "next page" button is placed at the very edge of the Kindle. Occasionally I'll shift my grip, and accidentally turn the page.
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