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Kindle: Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device | 
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| Brand: Amazon
Category: Amazon Devices
Buy New: $399.00
Rating:  2556 reviews
Sales Rank: 1
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...
 Amazing May 13, 2008
3 out of 8 found this review helpful
I've had my kindle now for about a month and I can't seem to put it down! There are some people who don't like the design, but I don't personally mind it. I find the buttons are in a logical location for FUNCTIONAL use (ie...reading) and that location may not make it the most visually appealing, but I bought it for its function! Buy a pretty picture for looks, hang it up, and pull out your kindle for reading. I've read four books so far and it makes reading a breeze. I also love the book samples. It really helps me decide if I want a book or not before I buy it. The samples are not without flaws; however, and on some books the sample ends before the book begins so all you get to preview are copyright statements and a preface or something, but I've only come across this twice.
If you're looking for a device to replace TEXTBOOKS then forget it...as a medical student I thought about this as well, but as a textbook it fails. As a book reader it passes flawlessly. Be aware that you will buy more books and Amazon has made spending money on books insanely easy! If you're on the fence I say buy it....you won't regret it.
 Amazon's big push May 13, 2008
9 out of 24 found this review helpful
Is anyone else dog sick and tired of Amazon pushing this product down customer's throats when accessing their web site to order real books? I know I am. --Mykal Banta
My new Kindle May 13, 2008
3 out of 8 found this review helpful
This is my second Kindle as my first one had a fault in the on/off switch. So I can rave on about how good the device is and also about how great the customer service is. I LOVE my Kindle. I've been an inveterate reader since I was five years old and wasn't sure I would like not having the soft book in my hands, but I had no trouble making the transition; so, I'm sure that younger people would take to this like ducks to water because I did and I am, as the French say, "of a certain age". I love everything about it. Not having to stand in line in book stores, never running out of something to read at home or while out, not having books piled up at home in my small Manhattan apartment any more, etc., Then the morning I woke up and it didn't work, to say I was very upset, would be an understatement. When it turned out to be the switch, with which I had thought I was having a problem before, but wasn't sure (i.e., I'd be sure I turned it off at night, but it would be on in morning), Amazon's Customer Service people couldn't have been better! Luckily we got it working again, but it was a bit wonky. They got me a replacement within a week, e-mailed me a pre-paid return label for my old one and I was up and running with all my old content on my new Kindle in no time.
I can't recommend this product higly enough.
 Whispernet--Now I know why they call it that! May 13, 2008
6 out of 10 found this review helpful
Well I got my Kindle a few days ago, and the Kindle itself was fine except for two many buttons along the edge which everyone has mentioned. The one thing I couldn't live with was the Whispernet connection, because it was such a low whisper my unit couldn't hear it. I live in a rural area, and I called before I sent for my Kindle and was told that it would work where I live, unfortunately that wasn't the case. Why they didn't offer the option of Whispernet or wi-fi I'll never know. I would have loved being able to use it with my wireless network which I'm sure is as fast if not faster than Whispernet. Hopefully they will offer this feature in the future. For now my Kindle :( is on it's way back to Amazon. Too bad I would have kept if I could have gotten a connection. I could live with all the other warts. Maybe next time around.
Love my Kindle May 13, 2008
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
I have had my Kindle for about 10 days. The biggest concern that I had pre and post Kindle would be my ability to "flip" to a previous page (maybe 30 or 50 pages back to reference something). This is still an in issue however, I have found that it was never really necessary to the plot or story. I enjoy the book regardless of the ease in which I can "flip". It is possible however it becomes a little tedious.
Flipping just a few pages works like a dream. In the 10 days I have had my Kindle, I have read 7 books. I have purchased every accessory available. I read all the time, it is such a great way to do it. The creator said he wanted us to "forget about the Kindle, to just get lost in the book". I would never have thought it possible but, I do.
It is expensive though. Between the Kindle, the carrying case, the travel / automobile charger and the light I have spent over $520.00. This does not count the books themselves (oh I hope my husband doesn't read this). If I was not an avid reader, I don't think it would be worth all the money I spent. BUt, since I am, it is worth every dollar, and more.
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