Saturday, April 12, 2008

Should I Get the Amazon Kindle Ebook Reader?

by Elaine Sampson

There has been a lot of interest in the Amazon Kindle ebooks reader. There really hasn't been anything else like it so far. Does it really live up to the hype?

One of the best things about the Kindle is that you can remotely receive ebooks wherever you are. With other ebooks readers you're forced to go through the hassle of uploading them from your computer. Amazon Kindle eliminates that step if you'd rather buy straight from the machine.

Some people might be worried that the added convenience will cost them a bunch of money. Nothing could be farther from the truth. It is included in your one time purchase of the Kindle! All you pay for is the per title charge of what you download. Not having a monthly charge is a great deal.

There are so many different people who would benefit from getting this ebooks reader. It doesn't matter whether you are young or old, a business person or an avid reader for pleasure, the Kindle will work for you. But, is it worth the $400?

Some people don't think the design of the Kindle is the best in the world. Even so, it is built with functionality and ease of use in mind. There are some who thinks it looks great and others who prefer the look of other ebooks readers. Whether you like the design or not, this is one reader that will work well for what you need it for.

If you can get past the styling you will be pleasantly surprised to figure out what is under the hood. It uses an E-paper display that makes it seem like you are reading an old-fashioned paperback book rather than using an ebook reader. In fact, the improvement in screen quality over other devices is astounding.

The outside styling is also quite clever. It is very ergonomic to make reading and scrolling through incredibly easy. There is no worry that reading a novel for hours will lead to extra strain on your hands.

The select wheel and scroll bar are also very easy to use. It's so easy to click a few buttons and browse through Amazon's Kindle selection. They have books in almost every category you can think of! You can be bored one minute and reading a great novel the next. It would have taken a week to get the same thing delivered to your home through the mail. It is like you have a bookstore by your side whenever you want.

All in all this is a great ebook reader. It's no wonder the Amazon Kindle is so hard to find! If you're in the market for a good ebooks reader, it's a good idea to go with the very best. Amazon Kindle is years ahead of the rest.

About the Author:

Filed under Electronic Gadgets by Elaine Sampson

Permalink Print