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| Brand: Amazon
Category: Amazon Devices
Buy New: $399.00
Rating:  2547 reviews
Sales Rank: 1
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 2542 more reviews...
Very Cool Devise May 13, 2008
Joseph M. Wyldchirico (Providence, RI)
Not going to bore you with a long review...seeing there are over 2000 reviews as I'm writing this. So I will give you my pro and con list.
Pros
-The screen and font sizing very easy on the eyes. It's actually pretty cool that no matter how you hold it, there is no glare! It really does look like paper...almost like newsprint!
-Wireless connectivity to Amazon, Wiki, and the dictionary, other websites via the onboard web browser. I actually find myself looking up words a lot more.
-Compact size...not too big, not too small
-The ability to convert Word and pdf documents and view on the kindle. (although, 3rd party software and some tinkering is necessary to do this)
-Long battery life.
-A fresh Newspaper every morning...thats one less stop I have to make!
Cons
-Only Black and White Screen
-Wireless internet is a little slow (but then, it wasn't designed to be a web browser)
-Some sort of backlight option would have been cool
-A better designed case. It's not too bad, but I can see how other people have a fear of their kindle falling out
-No Mp3 Controls (but then again, this is a reading devise...go buy a Zune!)
-Needs the ability to cataloge better...like being able to put different books or documents into different folders instead of having to go page after page to find what you are looking for
 Terrible May 13, 2008
poodprof
0 out of 13 found this review helpful
Be careful before you buy this. Make sure to read the many negative reviews written by people who have no reason to be biased against the Kindle. Amazon has a short window for you to return the Kindle for full price.
 Reading Has Never Been So Easy May 13, 2008
M. Schmidt
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I love Kindling. I find myself reading every chance I get. It is so easy to get the latest books. While watching a TV program that featured an author and his book, I picked up my Kindle and had the book in 10 seconds. The only downside is now I don't think I will ever be caught up with all the books I want to read. I can't wait to travel with it.
Great overall concept. Needs design modificaton to buttons and body May 13, 2008
Denver Danny (Denver)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
First the cons:
1) I think 2 sets of buttons for paging forwards and backwards is overkill. I'm guessing the reason for this design is to accomodate left and right handers, but I feel 1 set is enough. The choice of which side they should be in doesn't matter to me, but I suppose most people are right handed. And why do they have to be so large? Each button should be the size of an average thumb.
2) Why is it thicker on the left side vs the right side? Books aren't normally slanted. I think it would feel better in the hands if it had even thickness.
3) Rear battery cover comes off to easily and allows Kindle to fall out of leather binder.
4) Leather binder protects Kindle well when it is strapped in, but is uncomfortable to use when reading.
Now the Pros
1) the wireless technlogy is great! Being able to buy and download books directly is so convenient. I also love the "try it" before you buy feature.
2) the menuing system is very ituitive
3) in addition to audio plug in, having a speaker for music or audio books is very convenient
4) I love having the onboard dictionary and also the limited access to web sites like wikipedia.
5) the keyboard is easy to use.
6) and of course the most important thing is that the screen itself is exactly as advertized. Clear and easy to read without glare and eye strain.
In summary, I give the Amazonians 5 stars for the design and functionality of the core features of the Kindle. It works near perfect. They only get 3 stars for the outer design, (buttons, slanted thickness design, and loose fitting battery cover, leather case). I would definetly recommend the Kindle if aksed, but might suggest buyer to wait for the next major version, which hopefully will address outer design flaws.
well-designed Kindle May 13, 2008
Tisha Robinson (United States)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I'm very pleased with my Kindle: well-designed interface; the display is crisp and clear; navigation is well thought out; great for audio books; overall an excellent device! Shopping in Kindle store is very easy!
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