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| Kindle: Amazon's Wireless Reading Device | 
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| Brand: Amazon.com
Category: Amazon Devices
Buy New: $359.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  (5511 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 3 to 4 weeks
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| Customer Reviews:
 The future for education? November 18, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I received my Kindle about two weeks ago and absolutely love it, even though I live in Montana where Whispernet is not available. I occasionally travel outside the state so will be able to use it then. Books are easy to load on the Kindle with my computer so I'm happy for now. I won't be subscribing to any magazines, newspapers or blogs without the wireless technology. Overall, that's no big deal for me.
What most intrigues me about the Kindle is its possible future in education. I'm a teacher and have shown this device to my high school students. Many are fascinated by it, especially the possibility that one day textbooks may be Kindlized (is that a word?) and students won't have to carry around heavy textbooks.
While the Whispernet techonology is great (so I've heard), it wouldn't be a requirement in school use as long as textbooks can be downloaded via the internet. Perhaps one day a Kindle will be a necessary item just like the graphing calculators are now.
Thanks for a wonderful product, Amazon. Keep education in mind.
Kindle Experience November 18, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I received my Kindle as a wonderful gift from my sister. I knew nothing about the Kindle and had no expectations. I was very pleased and surprised with the capabilities. How great to download a book in a few seconds!! How wonderful to either shop for books on the Kindle or on Amazon.com and send them to the Kindle. I can make the print or read out as big as I want... so I can read without my glasses.
The downside for me is the awkwardness of holding the Kindle. As I move from side-to-side in bed at night or move around in a chair, I am very likely to lose my place. There are no simple numbered pages to return to and unless you bookmark the page, you will have to do some digging to find your place. I would like more edges to hold onto and would rather touch the side of the screen to turn a page, rather than hit the "previous" or "next" page buttons. With the cover on, I have a bit more room to hold the edges.
My wish list for future Kindle's would be to add more room on the edges to hold the Kindle, have more definable page numbers, and be able to download your address book.
There are so many more uses for future Kindles, and I can't wait for the newer generations to fine tune the few problems I found.
Will PROS outweigh the CONS in the longrun? Probably.... November 17, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Life changing device - it's so light and at your fingertips for a quick paragraph or two throughout the day. It does take a little while to learn turning pages when you want (instead of accidentally), but after a while it's second nature. There is no eyestrain, unless you read for two hours straight without a break (don't do that). Problems: 1. The position of the Alt key (needed to put it to "sleep") is hard to reach while it's in the cover. Same for the on/off and wireless on/off (on the back). 2. It's much too expensive (it should be half the present price), and books and periodicals are expensive as well given there's no paper or delivery involved. 3. I can't copy the material to use on my computer or lend it to another person? My books have always been read by at least 3-4 other people and then given to Goodwill - no such long life for any book purchased on the Kindle. 4. I'm concerned if I'm receiving ALL content of a book. So I'm still trying to decide if I want to box it up and return it. Will the good things outweigh the bad over time? Probably, especially if changes are made by the manufacturers and sellers. It's a great idea, and I see a huge need by school children......but who can afford it and are their texts available in kindle form?
Love My New Kindle! November 17, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I recently purchased a Kindle and absolutely love it! The portability of being able to take multiple books with me when I travel is a huge benefit, and I am quickly getting used to the small keyboard and am able to use highlights and personal notes as I read and study. This is a great tool for the serious reader who travels!
I love my Kindle November 17, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This thing is amazing. Even though it's only in it's initial stages, the usability and convenience of it is exceptional. I agree with other reviewers that the page buttons can be a bit cumbersome but if you use the book cover to hold it, it takes some of that away. Also - I agree with the users who have suggested placing a small amount of velcro on the back of your Kindle and in the book cover to help it stay in place a little better. The plastic tab that is supposed to accomplish this is lacking some. More and more books are being added all the time which is awesome. I love being able to download a book and have the abilty to read it in seconds. It is so much better than having to wait for it to ship from an on-line purchase or rummaging through the local bookstores and libraries trying to find what you want to read. I do wish more subject variety books were available (such as medical reference books or similar items) but I know they are working on this and I help whenever I can by selecting the "I want to read this on my kindle" option when searching for a book. I know this thing is expensive, but for the amount of time I spend using it and the money it saves me on books over all, it was well worth the money!
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