Amazon Kindle
Originally posted on butlerblog.com. It makes more sense here.
Well, I finally did it. I bought myself a Kindle.
I’ve wanted one ever since they came out, but I hesitated early on with the 1st generation device. Due to the high price tag at launch, and the varied reviews, couple with the fact that I wasn’t sure I would even enjoy using an eBook reader, I decided to buy a refurbished Sony PRS-500. I liked the Sony and found the screen to be as easy to read as a regular book, unlike a backlit screen on a computer or other device. When the Kindle 2 came out, I thought I would upgrade but again, I could not justify the price tag.
But Wednesday, Amazon cut the price of the Kindle to $299. That’s still not cheap, but it was enough of a move to get me to buy. I bought one and got next day shipping and had the device in my hand by Thursday afternoon.
I already love it! The screen is easy to read, and it has 6 font sizes compared ot the Sony’s 3. I wasn’t crazy about the form factor originally (it looked like there was too much realestate used that wasn’t “screen.”) but I found it to be easier to hold and read like a book compared to the Sony.
I’m just getting to know the device, so I can’t do a full review, but that will come later. For now, suffice to say that if you like to read and have been contemplating an eBook reader, this is one nice device.
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Personally I love my Kindle, I was skeptical how much I would like it prior to purchase but the Kindle is as easy on the easy as regular print, with added features such as dictionary support (allowing your to define any word while reading) and the ability to download any new book wirelessly anywhere anytime is great. Although I did finish a book on a plane the other day and was a little miffed I couldn’t pick up the next in the series wirelessly (How spoiled am I) Anyways I think the second generation was great, I wouldn’t like it to be any larger and for $189 it beats iPad and Nook, just my thoughts if you want to know more check it out here