Kindle wireless reading device

With the recent release of the Amazon Kindle ebook reader the Sony ebook reader range
face some competition in this new and getting hotter market. Interestingly enough, most
reviewers either love it or hate it - there doesn't seem to be any middle ground, despite it
having some really neat features. Admittedly, a lot of the complaints seem to be where
buyers have a specific requirement and the Kindle doesn't offer that function. In all fairness,
if you need it for something specific then make sure that it can do it!.
Users, whilst generally hating the design, really love the functionality of the Kindle reader in
that the navigation buttons are on either side so left or right handed people can use it with
ease. The display, a 6" diagonal E-Ink® electronic paper display, 600 x 800 pixel resolution
at 167 ppi, 4-level gray scale which uses e ink {although converted electronically} tries to
emulate newsprint and as such can be read easily in sunlight without the normal glare
associated with PC screens. The Qwerty keyboard is used to control and take advantage of
the Whispernet technology for downloading and surfing - it's a direct connection and doesn't
need Wifi hotspots or ISP's. The battery, which takes about two hours to charge will give you
one week of reading but much less if you're downloading but should last about 2 days.
You have access to Wikipedia, about 250 top blogs and a whole host of Newspapers.
The fact that it is only the size of a paperback and weighs just 10.3 ounces with a capacity of
200 books means you'll never be short of reading material and the easily adjustable font size
allows you to find a comfortable reading level according to the ambience around you. It
doesn't incorporate a backlit screen though so, if like me, you like reading in bed you'll still
be juggling about with the torch!!

If you're expecting an all singin' dancin' piece of technology in this ebook reader you'll
probably be disappointed since it doesn't fully support PDF {The Kindle can read unsecured
Mobipocket books, and Amazon has provided a still experimental converter for unsecured
PDFs}. There is, however, no way to read encrypted versions of either format- annotating
articles isn't possible - you're limited to the Kindle ebooks available and their pricing
structure, also remember that the screen is black and white so magazine articles and pics
will take some adjusting to.
The MP3 player seems to be causing some problems as it will only random play and the user
has little control over this aspect and users think that Amazon, with its own encrypted
books, are trying to ensure that all content comes from them and are just trying to exercise
too much control. You can transfer over unencrypted ebooks via SD card or even email them
to yourself but the latter choice incurs a 10c fee. There are a few options for storage if you
exceed the Kindles memory - you can store them onto a SD card and then transfer them to
your PC via USB or Amazon can store them online for you and it does seem possible that you
can access Streamload's site via the Whispernet facility to up and download as you wish.
The main controversy that the Kindle reader opens up is that of pricing, not only of the
reader itself but of ebooks in general. Many users of the reader are complaining about the
price of some of the ebooks where there is only a small reduction in price compared to the
hard back copy. Ebooks are growing in popularity all the time and it is going to be a while
though before all publishers and retailers will get their heads together and sort out some
commonalities. In comparison the Sony ebook readers don't have the advantage of the e-ink
screen and may be more difficult to read in certain lighting conditions but it does give you
easier access to a wider and cheaper range of ebooks.
So should you buy one? - if the higher price tag doesn't concern you and you're one of the
"gotta have's" then you've probably already decided it should be on your list - personally I'd
look at some of the alternatives and wait for not only a later version, which will probably be
significantly cheaper anyway, but some of the niggling problem areas may well have been
sorted.

Product Overview

* 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 shop the Kindle Store directly from your
Kindle—whether you’re in the back of a taxi, at the airport, or in bed.
* Buy a book and it is auto-delivered wirelessly in less than one minute.
* More than 90,000 books available, including more than 95 of 112 current New York
Times® Best Sellers.
* New York Times® Best Sellers and all New Releases $9.99, unless marked otherwise.
* Free book samples. Download and read first chapters for free before you decide to buy.
* Top U.S. newspapers including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington
Post; top magazines including TIME, Atlantic Monthly, and Forbes—all auto-delivered
wirelessly.
* Top international newspapers from France, Germany, and Ireland; Le Monde, Frankfurter
Allgemeine, and The Irish Times—all auto-delivered wirelessly.
* More than 250 top blogs from the worlds of business, technology, sports, entertainment,
and politics, including BoingBoing, Slashdot, TechCrunch, ESPN's Bill Simmons, The Onion,
Michelle Malkin, and The Huffington Post—all updated wirelessly throughout the day.
* Lighter and thinner than a typical paperback; weighs only 10.3 ounces.
* Holds over 200 titles.
* Long battery life. Leave wireless on and recharge approximately every other day. Turn
wireless off and read for a week or more before recharging. Fully recharges in 2 hours.
* Unlike WiFi, Kindle utilizes the same high-speed data network (EVDO) as advanced cell
phones—so you never have to locate a hotspot.
* No monthly wireless bills, service plans, or commitments—we take care of the wireless
delivery so you can simply click, buy, and read.
* Includes free wireless access to the planet's most exhaustive and up-to-date
encyclopedia—Wikipedia.org.
* Email your Word documents and pictures (.JPG, .GIF, .BMP, .PNG) to Kindle for easy
on-the-go viewing.
* Included in the box: Kindle wireless reader, Book cover, Power adapter, USB 2.0 cable

Introducing Kindle™

Three years ago, Amazon 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.

Amazon designed Kindle to provide an exceptional reading experience. Thanks to electronic
paper, a revolutionary new display technology, reading Kindle’s screen is as sharp and
natural as reading ink on paper—and nothing like the strain and glare of a computer screen.
Kindle is also easy on the fingertips. It never becomes hot and is designed for ambidextrous
use so both "lefties" and "righties" can read comfortably at any angle for long periods of time.

Amazon wanted Kindle to be completely mobile and simple to use for everyone, so Amazon
made it wireless. No PC and no syncing needed. Using the same 3G network as advanced cell
phones, Amazon deliver your content using our own wireless delivery system, Amazon
Whispernet. Unlike WiFi, you’ll never need to locate a hotspot. There are no confusing service
plans, yearly contracts, or monthly wireless bills— Amazon take care of the hassles so you
can just read.

With Whispernet, you can be anywhere, think of a book, and get it in one minute. Similarly,
your content automatically comes to you, wherever you are. Newspaper subscriptions are
delivered wirelessly each morning. Most magazines arrive before they hit newsstands.
Haven’t read the book for tomorrow night’s book club? Get it in a minute. Finished your book
in the airport? Download the sequel while you board the plane. Whether you’re in the mood
for something serious or hilarious, lighthearted or studious, Kindle delivers your
spontaneous reading choices on demand.

And because Amazon know you can't judge a book by its cover, Kindle lets you download and
read the beginning of books for free. This way, you can try it out—if you like it, simply buy
and download with 1-Click, right from your Kindle, and continue reading. Want to try a
newspaper as well? All newspaper subscriptions start with a risk-free two-week trial.

Kindle’s paperback size and expandable memory let you travel light with your library. With
the freedom to download what you want, when you want, Amazon hope you’ll never again
find yourself stuck without a great read.

Amazon are very proud to introduce Amazon Kindle and hope you like it as much as we do.

Books, Newspapers, and More
The Kindle Store currently carries more than 90,000 books plus newspapers, magazines, and
blogs. For your convenience, you can shop the Kindle Store directly on Kindle or on your PC
via Amazon.com. Either way, all titles are wirelessly delivered right to your Kindle for free. We
pay for the wireless delivery charges so you don’t have to. Buy a book and we auto-deliver it
to you wirelessly in one minute.

The Kindle Store provides the same Amazon shopping experience you're used to, including
customer reviews, personalized recommendations, 1-Click purchasing, and everyday low
prices. Check the store often; we're adding new titles every day.

Books
Whether you prefer biographies, classics, investment guides, thrillers, or sci-fi, thousands of
your favorite books are available. The Kindle Store offers more than 95 of 112 books
currently found on the New York Times® Best Seller list and we’re adding more all the time.
Can't decide what to buy? Kindle lets you download and read the beginning of any book for
free. This way, you can try it out—if you like it, simply buy and download with 1-Click, right
from your Kindle, and continue reading.