Isabell
Active Member
I thought it would be about time to post my review for the much controversial Amazon Kindle.
I have now had the device for exactly a month and have had the pleasure of reading my downloaded books. I have to say that before the arrival of it, I was skeptical. I am a lover of paper books. I'm choking on paper in my house, and with the Kindle I have not fully given up on my real books.
Even still, I find a good balance of reading both types.
Now on to the technical part of my review:
The Kindle itself is an amazing little device. It's completely wireless for downloading books and newspapers. I don't need a hotspot and have tried using the wireless in the most unusual places (in the middle of nowhere) and still got a good signal. The Kindle uses EVDO just a cell phone would.
It's lightweight and easy to use. Yes, it does look primitive, but I look at it as it not taking away from the reason......reading!
It's simplicity is satisfactory in my opinion. I don't mind that it looks like it came from 1982. The main idea is to read, not play with the web.
It's obviously in gray scale--e-paper and no backlighting. It's just as easy on the eyes as paper would be. I have found myself to be reading faster with it.
One night in bed I found the perfect position to lay down and read in good external lighting, and it seemed to be easier to "turn" the pages with one finger by clicking the "next page" button on either side of the device.
I carry it with me everywhere and find little corners to read here and there.
Most books cost less than $10 (U.S.) that are on the bestsellers list, and you have tens of thousands of books on the web that are free. You can find all the classics on Gutenberg.org. There are plenty of books on Amazon that cost an average of $5 each. I have downloaded books in less than 15 seconds.
The Kindle is very easy to use, especially for those who are not electronics/computer savvy. It seems to be very straight forward and no special areas to have to figure out.
I guess the only downfall of this device--so far is the price. At $400, it's pretty steep and I'm sure that most of the general public really can't afford such extravagance. If it were up to me, I wouldn't buy it. My husband bought it for me as a gift and refusing it would be rude. I have it now and I love it. Would I return it? no....
My review is based on personal experience only. I've posted this based on interest of a few people. I know alot of you hate the idea of a reading device, and I'm hoping that this thread doesn't cause controversy amongst members here. I would rather see a disscussion of intellect.
I may have left out some information about the device, so questions are welcome.
I have now had the device for exactly a month and have had the pleasure of reading my downloaded books. I have to say that before the arrival of it, I was skeptical. I am a lover of paper books. I'm choking on paper in my house, and with the Kindle I have not fully given up on my real books.
Even still, I find a good balance of reading both types.
Now on to the technical part of my review:
The Kindle itself is an amazing little device. It's completely wireless for downloading books and newspapers. I don't need a hotspot and have tried using the wireless in the most unusual places (in the middle of nowhere) and still got a good signal. The Kindle uses EVDO just a cell phone would.
It's lightweight and easy to use. Yes, it does look primitive, but I look at it as it not taking away from the reason......reading!
It's simplicity is satisfactory in my opinion. I don't mind that it looks like it came from 1982. The main idea is to read, not play with the web.
It's obviously in gray scale--e-paper and no backlighting. It's just as easy on the eyes as paper would be. I have found myself to be reading faster with it.
One night in bed I found the perfect position to lay down and read in good external lighting, and it seemed to be easier to "turn" the pages with one finger by clicking the "next page" button on either side of the device.
I carry it with me everywhere and find little corners to read here and there.
Most books cost less than $10 (U.S.) that are on the bestsellers list, and you have tens of thousands of books on the web that are free. You can find all the classics on Gutenberg.org. There are plenty of books on Amazon that cost an average of $5 each. I have downloaded books in less than 15 seconds.
The Kindle is very easy to use, especially for those who are not electronics/computer savvy. It seems to be very straight forward and no special areas to have to figure out.
I guess the only downfall of this device--so far is the price. At $400, it's pretty steep and I'm sure that most of the general public really can't afford such extravagance. If it were up to me, I wouldn't buy it. My husband bought it for me as a gift and refusing it would be rude. I have it now and I love it. Would I return it? no....
My review is based on personal experience only. I've posted this based on interest of a few people. I know alot of you hate the idea of a reading device, and I'm hoping that this thread doesn't cause controversy amongst members here. I would rather see a disscussion of intellect.
I may have left out some information about the device, so questions are welcome.
of the Amazon. You do not own any rights on the books you read! It is as if it were yours, but you can not lend your books, sell it, share it, or whatever you would do with your book otherwise.
- but I'm glad you like it.
