New Amazon E-reader Shows Promise
Released two weeks ago, the Amazon Kindle is looking to be the best e-reader yet. The development of a device that could replace a paper book has been discussed and attempted for years now, with the 2005 Sony reader being the most promising model, but still falling slightly short.
But now book-selling superpower Amazon.com has developed the Amazon Kindle. Weighing in at 10.3 ounces and at roughly the size of a paperback, but thinner, these are the Kindle’s primary selling points:
- Storage - the Kindle can hold up to 200 books at a time, and several hundred more if you purchase a memory card. Amazon also keeps a record of the books you’ve purchased so you can delete a book to make room for another title, then download it later if you want to re-read it.
- Convenience - It takes less than one minute to download an entire book onto your Kindle and the process is supposedly very simple. Because it is directly linked to Amazon.com, there is a steadily growing list of available titles. You can also download first chapters of books for free.
- Wireless connectivity - With no monthly fees, the Kindle has access to the internet, so you can browse book blogs and reviews before choosing your next good read.
Of course there are several downsides. The biggest is the device’s $399 pricetag. There are also many complaints about the awkward placement of the page turner buttons and the not so sleek appearance of the Kindle, although if we’re not judging books by their covers…
Having sold out of its initial stock in only five and a half hours, Amazon’s new e-reader has a bright future. Although most bibliophiles are unlikely to view the Kindle as a complete replacement for paper and ink books, it seems to be a welcome complement to them. Listed below are a couple of links to users’ opinions of the Kindle.
Chicago Sun-Times Kindle Review
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