The Amazon Kindle is one of the most advanced e-book readers in the market. It allows users to download and store thousands of books in one device that is as thick and tall as a pencil and that only weights 10.2 ounces, that is lighter than most typical paperback books. It also sports a 6″ diagonal E Ink® electronic paper display that makes your ebooks look real.
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One of the most interesting features of the Kindle is its 3G Wireless connectivity (for which you don’t have to pay monthly or yearly fees), that allows you to connect to Amazon’s bookstore and download books on the go, without having to hunt for Wi-Fi hotspots.  You will be able to download new content for your Kindle in as little as 60 seconds wherever there is cellphone signal.

Specs and Features

• Slim: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines
• 10.2 ounces, lighter than a typical paperback
• Get books delivered wirelessly in less than 60 seconds; no PC required
• 3G Wireless: 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle; no annual contracts, no monthly fees
• Global Coverage: Enjoy 3G wireless coverage at home or abroad in over 100 countries
• Paper-Like Display: Reads like real paper without glare, even in bright sunlight
• Carry Your Library: Holds up to 1,500 books
• Longer Battery Life: Now read for up to 1 week on a single charge with wireless on
• Built-In PDF Reader: Your Kindle can now display PDF documents natively.
• Read-to-Me: With the experimental Text-to-Speech feature, Kindle can read newspapers, magazines, blogs, and books out loud to you
• Large Selection: Over 360,000 books, including 101 of 112 New York Times® Best Sellers, plus U.S. and international newspapers, magazines, and blogs.
• Low Book Prices: Best Sellers and New Releases are $9.99

Pros

• Free connectivity
• Loads of books to buy
• Low cost books
• Stylish, easy to carry and store
• Large storage
• Built-in dictionary

Cons

• Somewhat pricey
• Doesn’t have a color screen
• Lacks a full blown web browser
• No storage expansion
• Cover is sold separately
• Non user replaceable battery

Summary

The Kindle is clearly a great ebook reader, that delivers an outstanding reading experience. Avid readers, travelers and gadget lovers will truly enjoy this device. The Kindle 2 makes a great gift!

2 Consumer Reviews

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  teri stegman says:

  On January 15, 2010:

  I love the kindle ebook reader…it was a Christmas gift. I wasn’t sure I would even enjoy reading books this way, but it has become apparent to me that I pick up my kindle in all kinds of places at all kind of times in a day. I am a fan! My only wish is that the light could be built in/clicked on for late night reading…and I wish the background on the screen wasn’t so dark. More contrast would be perfect! Otherwise, I am quite the reader, and quite the fan. Thank you.

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  Kathryn Poteet says:

  On January 19, 2010:

  I love my Kindle, but wish it had the capability to light up in the dark. This could be done with an additional button on the top next to the refresh button. Other than that it’s the best Christmas present I was ever given.