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| Kindle: Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device | 
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| Buy New: $359.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 3447 reviews)
Sales Rank: 1
Category: Amazon Devices
Publisher: Amazon
Studio: Amazon
Brand: Amazon
Label: Amazon
Color: Bisque
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.7
UPC: 892685001003
EAN: 0892685001003
ASIN: B000FI73MA
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Revolutionary electronic-paper display provides a sharp, high-resolution screen that looks and reads like real paper. | | • | Simple to use: no computer, no cables, no syncing. | | • | Wireless connectivity enables you to find, buy, and read instantly—whether you’re in the back of a taxi, at the airport, or in bed. | | • | Shop the Kindle Store directly from your Kindle. | | • | Buy a book and it is auto-delivered wirelessly in less than one minute. |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 3442 more reviews...
Better than I expected July 6, 2008
I can't believe that I went all my life without this... When I first learned about the Amazon Kindle I immediately went to compare it with the Sony ebook and thought from the written reviews that the Kindle had many more features available. I was not disappointed with that. I met a friend one day who was reading a book (made of paper) and telling me how good it was. Of course, I had my Kindle with me (never leave home without it now) and before she finished telling me about the book, I had it downloaded.
Since my husband usually reads the paper books that I finished, his first reaction when I purchased the Kindle was.."now what am I going to do?.."-- so I bought him one for a gift after finding out that you can transfer books between Kindles on the same account.
Now for my disappointment with the Kindle--I wish that the pages of the books were numbered by page instead of by lines. It would be much easier to find my place in case of accidental button pushing for next or previous pages. However, I have now gotten in the habit of putting it to sleep each time I put it down even for a minute or two.
The page buttons on the side are very sensitive but also extremely easy to get used to. I have used the dictionary numerous times -
I recommend the Kindly to all who ask what I am reading.
 Kindle for my college bound nephew July 6, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I recently bought the Kindle for my nephew, who just graduated high school and is on his way to college in the fall. I did so in the hopes that text book publishers will eventually make their books available for the Kindle. Perhaps this is a pipe dream, but it would help cut down the cost of going to college if they did. But even if they don't, it should still save him money on non-text books that may be required reading in some classes.
Since I haven't used it, I can't really rate it. But I'm forced to, to publish this review, so I gave it three stars. I did so because I saw it when my nephew turned it on for the first time, and it did live up to the claims that it is a close second to real paper. If text books become available on the Kindle, I would up grade my rating, as I may if I get one of my own.
 I Love My Kindle July 6, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I received my Kindle for Father's day and have really enjoyed it. There were initial problems with connecting to the Sprint Whispernet Network, but that has been corrected. The price of books on Kindle versus what I was paying in the bookstore is a definite plus. The multiple fonts help when the eyes are tired! One downside is the ease of buying books. One click an it's done! While the list of books available is extensive, there are a few authors that I would like to see more books from. Kindle owners need to email their favorite authors and their publishers about including their books on Kindle. Bottom line is, I have enjoyed my Kindle and would buy it again!
Excellent Product July 6, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
A simple review of the product is it's great. After reading the critical reviews, I thought I'd add my $.02. I tend to read when on a plane or an elliptical machine when doing cardio. Works perfect and love the fact that you can buy a book just about anywhere.
I'd like to see it interact a bit more with the PC to copy sections of books a bit easier, but I suspect that will come in later editions.
First Impressions July 6, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I purchased the Kindle to bring with me on a recent trip to Ireland in leu of bulky hardcover books. Unfortunately, the Kindle died on me on the second day of the trip and I waited until I returned to the States to call for help. My mistake, the help service was excellent and they had me up and running in a few minutes.
I purchased the Kindle for a number of reasons. Lightweight for long trips, ability to enlarge the font, ect. A feature that I really came to appreciate after purchase is the dictionary lookup function.
Need to add direct transfer of word documents to and from a computer.
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