Archive for the ‘Kindle Reviews’ Category

February 2nd, 2010

Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6 Display, Global Wireless, Latest Generation)

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Total Customer Reviews: (8196)
Seller: Amazon
Say Hello to the Newest Kindle Slim: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines Lightweight: At 10.2 ounces, lighter than a typical paperback Books in Under 60 Seconds: 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 contra[Read More]
January 16th, 2010

Kindle: The Gift idea for Someone you love

1. I bought the Kindle for my daughter in her 25th day on – calling constantly. Best gift ever! She really loves him … Who is not. She brought him to her friends and everyone wanted to see him and he loved it too. She read to them by the pool, the sun has no effect on it, so comfortable. I knew it would be a fantastic gift when it’s something I want. Gift cards would be nice, so they could buy books as gift.

2. Kindle2 bought a gift for my wife – she is a voracious reader. Not only it is very convenient, but now I do not need to take the papers out. I also like the convenience of wireless downloads. She now subscribed to our paper outside and we get a much wider variety of opinions and ideas. The only thing he missed was a cartoon on Sunday morning. However, it is a small price to pay for such an expanded range of information. This wave of the future. As price falls I must give it as a gift to other family members.

3. I got the kindle as anniversary present day. After living with me for 50 years, have been attentive to the fact that: (1) I always had the book on the dresser, (2) I always carry a book in the car, (3) I usually have a paperback in my purse. Now we cut it becomes clearer that we do not have a place to store purchases often our schools. Now I can carry with me some books that I want to read one small package that is smaller than the average soft. In addition, the ability to adjust the print size is a real gift.

4. Kindle my Christmas gift, and I ever so grateful. It’s much the best gift I have ever received and exceeded all my expectations. I’m so surprised how fast it easy to download the entire novel not to mention the convenience of receiving my local newspaper every day. The price of the first novels to run so much cheaper than going to my local bookstore. Now I can carry a whole library of my books with me wherever I go. I love to show it. I’m the envy of all my friends worm books. As you can see I have no complaints what so ever …..

5. This Kindle2 was purchased as a gift to my mother. Is 73 years younger seems to have a great time to learn new technology as well as read books. Whispernet is a new experience. To be able to access your Gmail on your Kindle is a bonus to reading the book in her abilities. So far only draw back to not being able to access Whispernet in Europe. All odds it will happen in the near future?

6. As someone who travels a lot and always carries several books, Kindle is a special gift. I no longer have to carry heavy books, but they can carry different on my Kindle. Now I tend to read a few at a time. I love the feature to download samples of books to learn if I want to read more and then download entire books in minutes. And when I accidentally dropped it and its screen is no longer functioning, it was replaced immediately free of charge by Amazon with the most useful service imaginable. I can not ask more. Kindle no longer a luxury for me, it’s necessary.

7. I bought the Kindle for my wife; three reasons: (1) She calls Advid; (2) This is the type of product is not Normaly acquire; and (3) she teaches freshmen computer science and she loves to lecture on the latest products.

That said – it was the best gift I can give. She read a dozen books this month than before; two young daughters (ages 7 and 10) read more often; she likes the e-mail function – which allows her to check her e-mail and check the weather on drilling.

I just had a chance to drill a few times, but now I want one of mine. Even my two daughters want one — even though they might settle for sharing.

8. I was lucky enough to view both the fan the Sony eReader in person to talk to someone who was both. I bought the Kindle because it features superb. I bought it as a gift to my daughter I’ve never seen a better response from someone in my life, including the time she received many wanted a kitten for Christmas. She really loves him! Opera with him shortly after her TV show day 1 you can get only $ 50 the word with a certain code. I wanted to return it to rearrange it to save 50 dollars (a significant amount) and 30 years my daughter was crying because she can not give it up for 2 weeks. I of course, not save $ 50. This is the best electronic device market! It Superceded all expectations. Someone debating whether or not to buy one, do not need another debate! Buy it!

9. I bought Kindle for Dad who, on a matter of 5 years on the computer gets confused and click the left or right-click my mouse. He could understand it … With the device. It was not easy for him as Amazon said it was, however once he finally broke the line called to help, things were nice there. They walked him through how to define it and use it. Since he constant. You may have someone coach you through the very basics, but to save you time them, they have to call the help line.
A great gift to anyone who loves to read!

10. Kindle is a great product that is also a great gift. I wish I had it years ago when I was doing so much flying (and books). It is easy to use, and you adjust it features quickly. Recreational reading now back to my daily habits, makes me stay away from too much TV … So much more relaxing.

January 15th, 2010

Is the Kindle 2 EBook Reader in a League of Its Own Or What?

The largest online bookstore spearheading the resurgence of ebooks with its own kingpin ebook reader, isn’t that the perfect union? That was the original Kindle which took the world of reading by storm and we generally agreed that that was the peak of perfection. But no, not quite, we now have the Kindle plus-plus. Yes, the Kindle 2 has arrived, looking better and bringing more.

Like many other things, new-wave reading is electronic. If the e book reader is Oprah’s current favorite gadget, so will it be for many of her fans. Sure enough, the Kindles have been flying off the shelves. And why not, all-in-one shopping, purchasing and immediate downloading of books online anytime anywhere in the US and you don’t even need a computer for that as it’s done on the reader itself.

Plenty of new-brand e-book readers are coming onto the bandwagon fast and furious but the safest bet is still placed with the long established top two players: the Amazon Kindle and Sony PRS respectively. Between them they dominate the market and deservedly so. With the launch of the Kindle 2, the talk in reading circles is that Amazon has put itself in a league solely of its own drawing away even from the Sony PRS.

To get hold of the Kindle 2, you have to act fast. Stock-outs especially during peak seasons are nothing new with the Amazon Kindle. For back-to-back Christmases, they sold out long before the holiday proper. Quoted delivery lead time continues to be volatile due to all the rage that it is now. EBay may be an alternative marketplace for the red hot e reader but price premium may be needed to circumvent the crunch.

The Kindle may come in an off-white color but it’s really green at its core. Given that it’s going to revolutionize the way people read and the scale of its impact based on the its projected sales volume, it’s not difficult to imagine the number of trees that would be spared from being turned into paper for books which in turn benefits the environment and then ultimately us all, readers and non-readers alike.

The Kindle 2 is also easier for your pockets. Although somewhat pricey, it essentially pays for itself pretty quickly especially in the case of avid readers. Amazon ebooks cost half that of their paper counterparts. Shop, buy and retrieve books online through Whispernet directly on the reader itself and bypass the hassle and expenses of driving around and waiting in line. Free sampling of Amazon ebooks is also a standard practice.

January 7th, 2010

Amazon has introduced Kindle DX with Global Wireless

Amazon.com has introduced Kindle DX with Global Wireless – a new version of the 9.7-inch wireless reading device now with the convenience of wireless content delivery in over 100 countries. In addition to the features that have made the 6-inch Kindle the bestselling product across all of Amazon, the new Kindle DX with Global Wireless has a large 9.7-inch electronic paper display, auto-rotate capability and storage for up to 3,500 books. Kindle DX with Global Wireless is available for pre-order starting today for $489 at www.amazon.com/kindledx and ships January 19.

December 14th, 2009

Where To Buy Amazon Kindle This Christmas

Part of our old days memories are those times when we spend time going to a leading bookstore to choose the best book for us and that book is usually printed and hardbound. We turn over the pages of those books to be able to know what we want to know. Nowadays with the advancement of technology, electronic book readers are made available for our convenience. Indeed, eBook Reader really makes reading more modernized and a great experience for the people to know Where To Buy Kindle.

Kindle eBbook Reader was initially developed by Amazon and such development somehow transformed our lives from reading a paper-made book to a high-technical electronic book reader. To further enhance the image of the first Kindle, the second Kindle came in. With Kindle 2, it is expected that such device comes with more features compared to the other.

The latter Kindle features a much improved performance, better internal memory, built-in speakers and the text-to speech audio reading addition. That really sounds great, isn’t it? That is not all. In Kindle 2, you will also experience the use of a great keyboard since it’s designed for an easier use with keys in circular shape and the space bar that was made longer. Another feature of this kind of Electronic Book Reader is its use of e-ink technology which enables words and letters to appear like those ones that you can read from the printed books. This eBook is also user-friendly because you’re given the choice of changing the text font size depending on what’s more comfortable for you.

Whispernet is one of the best features of Kindle 2. That is its free built-in wireless connection which enables you to download books straight from the Kindle store, wait a few minutes, and you’ll have what you need right infront of you. That is quite quick so your time is perfectly maximized.

In addition to the features previously mentioned, there are still a lot to mention. In appearance, Kindle 2 is slim, as thin as most magazines and is lighter than a typical paperback. You also don’t have to worry on frequent charging since it has 25% longer battery life than Kindle which means that you can read for days without worrying on your battery status. It can hold as much as 1,500 books and has plenty of newspapers, magazines and blogs available. Furthermore, it has free book samples in which you can read the first chapters with no cost prior to deciding whether you’ll buy or not.

It is indeed worth it when you Buy Amazon Kindle. With those mentioned benefits and features, there will be no more room for regrets once you already have one of those devices because your reading experience will surely be made easier, more convenient and comfortable.

November 28th, 2009

Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device (9.7 Display, U.S. Wireless, Latest Generation)

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Total Customer Reviews: (917)
Seller: Amazon
Sleek & Trim Kindle DX is as thin as most magazines. Just over a third of an inch in profile, you'll find Kindle DX fits perfectly in your hands. Beautiful Large Display Kindle DX's large display is ideal for a broad range of reading material, including graphic-rich books, PDFs, newspapers, magazines, and blogs. Kindle DX's display is two and [Read More]
November 26th, 2009

University of Alabama now has Kindle and Kindle DX units available for checkout.

The University Libraries now have Kindle and Kindle DX units available for checkout from Gorgas Library, Bruno Business Library, and Rodgers Library for Science and Engineering. Kindles are pre-loaded with a selection of popular reading on a broad range of topics specific to the library from which they are checked out.

Kindle at University of Alabama

Kindle at University of Alabama

* Currently limited to active faculty, staff, and students
* Available for checkout from the circulation desk of Gorgas Library, Bruno Business Library, and Rodgers Library for Science and Engineering
* 2 week checkout period
* No renewals

Kindle units and the titles they contain are searchable through the Libraries’ Catalog.

Active faculty, staff, and students may request titles to be added to the Kindle units by using the request form linked below. All available titles for the Kindle can be browsed/searched through Amazon.

November 16th, 2009

Buy a NEW Ebook Reader 

For those looking to buy a brand new ebook reader, here’s a great bargain that would be just right for a shrewd shopper such as yourself: pre-order the Kindle from Kindle with it’s global 3G Wireless for only $279. You get the world wide access via Amazon’s fast 3G network, also known as whispernet. Until just recently access was limited the the U.S., but now you can peruse, shop,  and download books as well as newspapers and your favorite blogs from anywhere in the world. Unlike your cell phone, there is NO MONTHLY bill nor any yearly contracts. You have the freedom to connect wirelessly from  anywhere in the world, without needing to rely on Wi-Fi.

On the other hand,  if you live in the U.S.  and don’t have any plans to travel abroad,  then there’s a great news on this front as well as  it’s now available for $40 less — $259.

October 5th, 2009

Kindle eBook readers make reading ‘cool’ again.

Teens love them for the technology, and moms love them because the teens are reading more, but where do you buy your ebook reader?  What is the most convenient and most importantly…Whom do you trust?

Amazon is well know as an all-around-store to buy nearly anything online. People would rather shop at Amazon than go to malls or specialty stores and fight the traffic (especially around the crazy holiday season! Why endure the hassle when they can conveniently do it in the privacy and comfort of their office or homes. Amazon is also well known for their great customer service. Refunds are given with no questions asked.

Amazon Kindle was definitely an achievement when Kindle 2 was finally introduced.  If you’re thinking about buying the Kindle 2, definitely  read up on its features and capabilities. Of course, when you do decide to own your own Kindle 2 you are purchasing the latest and greatest of what technology offers as far as eBook readers go.

Buy Kindle 2 and the advantages become apparent. Right of the bat you have the ability to shop for newspapers, books, magazines, and even subscribe to your favorite blogs directly from the Amazon Kindle store. With Whispernet, Amazon’s private high speed wireless network, you have access to any reading materials desired, no matter where you are. World wide! No need to search for a hotspot anymore when you buy Kindle.  If your cell phone works where you are, so will the Kindle!

September 16th, 2009

Kindle: Amazon’s Original Wireless Reading Device (1st generation)

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Total Customer Reviews: (7785)
Seller: Amazon
Introducing Kindle™ Three years ago, we set out to design and build an entirely new class of device—a convenient, portable reading device with the ability to wirelessly download books, blogs, magazines, and newspapers. The result is Amazon Kindle. We designed Kindle to provide an exceptional reading experience. Thanks to electronic paper, a[Read More]