Customer Reviews:
  cheap books November 17, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
My wife called me while watching Oprah interview Jeff Bezos talking about The Kindle. Being a non technical person, I was hesitent about buying a computer like device. On the other hand, being someone who buys 4 to 5 books a month, I could see my self saving $50 to $60 a month. Well, I
bought one last month and couldn't be happier. I figure this baby will
pay for itself in six months.
The downside is if you are out and about and using your Kindle, every
one and their brother wants to know what this is. How am I supposed to read if I'm constantly being interupted.
JB
 Kindle Version 2.0 ... November 17, 2008
1 out of 21 found this review helpful
Kindle is a fantastic product, but when is version 2.0 coming out?
There are rumors that the new version will be coming out soon, but no indication as to when!
I know there is no absolute in the release date of tech products, but an approximate indication would help.
I don't want to buy something to find out if I had waited a little longer I could have gotten the new release.
However, if the version 2 is not coming out till Fall of 2009, then I would go ahead & buy the 1st generation.
Sony is out with their new reader, but I like Kindle better - Kindle has more and better book selections ...
It would be good if the 2nd generation Kindle gets released on time for the 2008 holidays!
 BEWARE - SHIPPING DELAY OF 2 TO 3 WEEKS! November 17, 2008
0 out of 29 found this review helpful
This is not a review of the Kindle itself since I haven't been able to purchase one yet. I was trying to purchase one for a birthday present, but I've subsequently found out that they are on back order despite the fact that the site didn't tell me that. Needless to say, an estimated delivery date of December 3-5 won't work for a birthday on Nov 20.
This is the second time that Amazon has "hidden" the delayed delivery date until the automated confirmation! I understand the economics of it (if the get you invested in the product you won't purchase something comparable from somewhere else), but I think it's deceptive.
Just wanted to back sure no one else ran into the same situation. Thanks, Oprah for telling everyone about the product... Just beware you're now going to have to wait a while to get it! Sort of forseeable consequence that might merit extra production on Amazon's part! :)
 I love this thin November 17, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Great gift
convenient
good for the green oriented... no trees are dying
great for on the go,
i get the Wall street journal delivered every am
You gotta have 1
Best thing I ever purchased! November 17, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The "Kindle" is the best product I have ever purschased in my 56 years! I am an avid reader and the Kindle makes my life so much easier. No more driving to Sam's to get books. No more book clubs to hassle with. Just push a few buttons and "VOILA" you have any book you want at your disposal in seconds.
Patrick Hartman
Winter Haven, Fl.
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