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Amazon Kindle - Does it Live Up to the Hype? |
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Written by Elaine Sampson
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Saturday, 12 April 2008 |
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There has been a lot of interest in the Amazon Kindle ebooks reader. There really hasn't been anything else like it so far. Does it really live up to the hype?
by ElaineSampson
There has been a lot of interest in the Amazon Kindle ebooks reader. There really hasn't been anything else like it so far. Does it really live up to the hype?
One factor that makes the Kindle stand out above all others is that it has a built in radio receiver. That makes it easy for you to download a book wherever you are. There is no need to chain yourself to your computer whenever you want to install a new ebook.
Some people might be worried that the added convenience will cost them a bunch of money. Nothing could be farther from the truth. It is included in your one time purchase of the Kindle! All you pay for is the per title charge of what you download. Not having a monthly charge is a great deal.
It doesn't matter who you are, chances are good that you can find a use for this reader. Grandmothers, kids, socialites, book worms, and more will find this ebook reader helpful. But, are the included specifications worth the $400 price tag?
The first thing that people often cite against this ebooks reader is that it isn't insanely attractive. The clean white look is very nice, but it can resemble something that might have been released years ago. It is rectangular and has a slew of buttons to make your reading life easier.
If you can get past the styling you will be pleasantly surprised to figure out what is under the hood. It uses an E-paper display that makes it seem like you are reading an old-fashioned paperback book rather than using an ebook reader. In fact, the improvement in screen quality over other devices is astounding.
Even though some think it is ugly, the outside design of the Kindle is top notch in functionality. It is very ergonomic and makes reading and scrolling through your book very easy. You won't have to worry that holding your ebooks reader will put undo strain on your hands.
The scroll bar and select wheel are easy to use as well. You can conveniently browse Amazon's Kindle store with ease and select a good deal of books. Imagine being bored on an airplane and being able to choose any novel. It's like having a bookstore right at your fingertips.
There is no doubt that this is a great ebook reader. It is so good, in fact, that they are extremely hard to find. You are literally going with the very best when you choose to buy Amazon Kindle.
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