Reading used to be a simple process of choosing a book, opening it up, and turning the pages. However, since the Amazon Kindle arrived in the United States in November of 2007 reading books has now entered the technological age and there is no turning back.
Its main selling feature is its capability as a wireless reading device which can download and store approximately 3500 titles. The Kindle provides users with access to a variety of books, newspapers, magazines, blogs, and even Wikipedia articles.
The good news is that the latest versions of the Kindle are much cheaper and much better than the original and here are a few reasons why.
Kindle At A Glance
- All-New, High-Contrast E Ink Screen – 50% better contrast with latest E Ink Pearl technology
- Read in Bright Sunlight – No glare
- New and Improved Fonts – New crisper, darker fonts
- Sleek New Design – 21% smaller body but with the same 6″ size reading area
- 17% Lighter – Only 8.5 ounces, weighs less than a paperback
- Battery Life of Up to One Month – A single charge lasts up to one month with wireless off
- Double the Storage – Up to 3,500 books
- Built-In Wi-Fi – Download books in less than 60 seconds
- 20% Faster Page Turns – Seamless reading
- Enhanced PDF Reader – With dictionary lookup, notes, and highlights
- Browse the web over Wi-Fi (experimental)
Due to the amazing amount of features listed above the Kindle is ideal for people who travel frequently or simply do not have the room or desire to purchase actual books. Don’t take my word for it though. Thousands of people have decided to buy a Kindle and then given their honest opinions of it which you can read by clicking the link below.
Even though there are quite a few other e-book readers for sale in today’s market, the Kindle really stands out because it offers exclusive features.
A few of its specific features include Amazon.com instant book downloads, and electronic display that really looks like paper,lots of newspapers on the US domestic and international level, lightweight portability at only 8.5 ounces, a battery that can last up to one month on a single, full charge, and emailing capabilities for pictures and Word documents.
With a Kindle in your hand, you can read the news as it is released and read lots of your favourite books while travelling without the hassle of carrying all that weight.
There are so many positive things and very few downsides to the Kindle ebook reader and thanks to recent price drops you will now pay a lot less than when it first hit the market and get a lot more for your money as well.
The Kindle is selling like hotcakes and many millions have been sold as of January 2011, which is not surprising as the Kindle is a great little ebook reader.
If you would like to find out more about the Kindle before purchase just read some kindle reviews
Kindle 3G Wireless Reading Device, Free 3G + Wi-Fi, with New E Ink Pearl Technology
