Kindle: Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device

Kindle: Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device
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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


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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.

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Customer Reviews
Not exactly what I wanted
My mom, this is a half-truth as I'm adopted, bought me this item a few weeks ago because she thought I'd like to use it to read about aliens. Well, I'd LIKE to be able to do just that but as it is there are not many books about aliens availible to to kindle. Oh! And apparently, the kindle is not good for those of you who like to annotate the texts, you know what I mean; write little notes to yourself in the margins. Oh! And you can forget about dog-earring the corners to keep you place. Not to mention I;'d hate to own a bookmarker manufacturing plant right now! who honestly sits there and reads the whole dan g book at a time, brother? Not I, no Not I!!! I think this product is strictly trying to appease to the television fans out there who have a limited interest in aliens now that "X-Files" has been cancelled.

Life changing!
I've only had my Kindle a little under 24 hours and already I can see this will be lifechanging for me. Yup, couple things irritate me about it, like the right hand page forward, but since I read the manual (does anyone do this any more?) I found that if you keep it in the holder with it folded back while you read it that you quickly adjust to holding the leather pad and not the Kindle itself and just flick a finger up to turn a page. Problem solved for me!

Author not listed? Hmm, seems Amazon is working on that and I found that plenty I didn't think would be listed are. My guess is by the time I finish reading what I have so far they will be as well. Plenty to keep me busy until then! And what with everyone putting things on their favorites lists, I've found some new books to try out. And you just can't beat the sample! That by far has been the thing I've liked best. I hope that the samples will continue to be representive of the book not just a 'trailer' to get us to buy. But with the reviews it might keep the authors 'honest.'

I really like the get it now feature. There are just times you want a new book and don't want to go out or can't go out. This makes it very nice and the price point seems to be pretty good. I do hope there will be some bargins and buying incentives put in place.

But for now I'm loving it. Don't find any faults. Customer support was very helpful, registering was easy as pie. As for the experimental section.. well that kinda says it all. I'm not depending on it. I'm here for the books. It's nice they have that as a feature but I honestly didn't even know about it until I was given the Kindle as a gift. I've got my iPhone if I need to do any web surfing while I'm out and about!

electronic reading device
Unit doesn't stay in cover very well when opened. Clip on inside of cover doesn't stay up.
Takes getting used to in handling so you don't skip pages.
Downloads work as advertised. All in all, should provide an easier way to have reading material on the road or about town without carrying a heavier book or books.