Kindle: Amazon's Wireless Reading Device | 
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| Brand: Amazon.com
Category: Amazon Devices
Buy New: $359.00
New (1) Used (35) from $359.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  6861 reviews
Sales Rank: 1
Color: Bisque
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.7
Model: D00111
UPC: 892685001003
EAN: 0892685001003
ASIN: B000FI73MA
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 11 to 13 weeks
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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 4990 more reviews...
 Great Concept, Still Needs Work December 3, 2008
The Kindle is a great concept with HUGE potential but the execution, specifically with the form factor and navigation leaves much to be desired. Specifically, the device is designed with the assumption that moving ones finger is too much effort so the extra large buttons combined with a lack of space to grip the device result in pages being turned at random when you're not wanting to turn a page. Additionally, the device is slow turning pages, making you feel like you're waiting on it.
The second major hangup I have with the device is the navigation. It is very difficult to find a specific page or chapter in a text if you haven't book marked it first. I've spent more than 15 minutes trying to locate the right page with the location readings on the device not corresponding to any real page number. The texts being published to the Kindle need better search/chapter capabilities.
I LOVE the idea of the device as I otherwise have to carry many books, but the usability of this device has me moving back to books and looking forward to a post 1.0 release of the device. I only hope Amazon will provide a reasonable upgrade credit for customers who took the leap with the 1.0.
 Best purchase of the year. December 3, 2008
When I first received my Kindle I felt a twinge of Buyer's Remorse. "Did I really need to spent $400+ just so I could spend more buying books?" The answer I came to find is a resounding yes. I could best describe my Kindle experience a slow burn. I have warmed to the device over time and now I can't function without it. My reading has increased exponentially. I have it with me virtually all the time. The best part is, that while in it's case it appears as a day planner. Not a single person at work has asked me what is it, which is great for sneaking in the last few pages of a chapter. Summary; the Kindle has a high buy-in, but if you can get past that I hope you'll find that it's more then worth it.
Kindle Review December 3, 2008
I love my Kindle. It's great for travel and very easy to get to know, the features are pretty intuitive. It doesn't slip into the jacket lock and remain locked , but other than that, it's a quality product.
Kindle review December 3, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It is easily packed with my carry on when I travel and therefore provides a wide variety of reading material with minimal weight/bulk. The only down side is not having the automatic download available in Alaska. The manual down load via computer is a bit cumbersome.
I love it!! December 3, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I love my Kindle! It's everything that they promised. Downloading books in only a minute is great! The library of books is also very good, with a lot of them under the $9.99 price of new releases. Using it is very easy as well. You can do everything that you would ever want to do with a normal paper book... highlight, notes, and bookmarking. I love the added feature of the dictionary and how easy it is to look up a word in the middle of reading. No more stopping and opening a dictionary! It's light and very easy to read. I especially LOVE the fact that I can change the size of the font so easily to make it easier to read... no more putting on my reading glasses! It's light and they've made the "next page" bars easy to access no matter what position you're in, which is great for my night reading from bed. The only thing I wish it had was a built-in LED light for reading in the dark, but using a clip-on light really isn't a big deal. I looked up the similar product from Sony which has a built-in light but I'm glad I got this one. The Sony product is more money and the downloads are not as easy.
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