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Kindle: Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device | 
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| Brand: Amazon
Buy New: $359.00
Rating:  4409 reviews
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 5 more reviews...
 Best book substitute I've found September 5, 2008
DLG (Hilliard, Ohio)
Having suffered from arthritis for a number of years now, it has become increasingly difficult for me to read traditional books, especially large ones of greater than 500 pages. I've tried books on tape, books on CD, and audio and ebooks on my computer. Though each one has its merits, none comes close as a substitute for a conventional book. In addition, the range of titles available in each of these formats proved to be somewhat limiting. As a life-long reader, these were important considerations in my decision to purchase a Kindle. After trying out my husband's Kindle, I decided to take the plunge, and I have not been disappointed. The "book" is small and light-weight and, when my wrists and hands do become tired, I just fold the Kindle cover and prop my book up, so I don't have to hold it at all. I've also found the availability of titles to be very good and to keep improving with time. (I even found Peter Mattheissen's newest book, Shadow Country, which I was unable to find before in any other format than hardbound. At 800+ pages, this certainly was not an option for me, given the state of my wrists.) I would also highly recommend the Mighty Bright book reading light for Kindle. With dual Kindles and dual Mighty Bright book lights, my husband and I now can read in bed without disturbing the other's sleep.
No coverage overseas September 5, 2008
Donald A. Miller (APO, AE USA)
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
I work in Egypt, home in the USA twice a year, finding this device of little use -- no coverage overseas. My wife spends six months a year with me, so maybe next year for her. This device does sound perfect for my wife. while I read scientific literature (medicine and astronomy), my wife would find it very useful for many of her book choices.
Met most of my expectations September 5, 2008
Arthur I. Davida (Chicago)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
1. nice size screen
2. vast book collection
3. books cheaper than mobipocket ebooks or PDABookstore.
4. easy page turning, index and contant browsing
5. reasonably placed keyboard
6. wish it could link with Rhapsody togo.
7. wireless downloads reliable and fast.
8. Back plate comes off too easily.
9. very light weight and fairly thin.
10. i use a headlight set to low to read in bed. Aside from blinding my wife when i turn to kiss her, i remind her of the teenage nerdy John Cusack in sweet 16.
My Favorite Technological Innovation of 2008 September 5, 2008
D. A. Pick (Sherman Oaks, ca USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I love the Kindle. It has brought the joy of reading back into my life. Amazon really nailed it. I've bought 2 others since for gifts for my wife and assistant. Highly recommended.
Kindle the new book September 5, 2008
Nick
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Kindle is a remarkable device the only limiting thing I have found is that the research (in my case) books for archaeology is limited, hopefully this will change in the future but that was the principle reason for my purchase.
Still of the books I have read and taken clippings from it has been a very helpful device. Also it is a pleasure to read as the pages are not back lit it doesn't bother the eyes as much as a computer screen.
Nick
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