Kindle: Amazon's Wireless Reading Device | 
 enlarge
| Brand: Amazon.com
Category: Amazon Devices
Buy New: $359.00
New (1) Used (40) from $359.00
Rating:  7367 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 7 to 9 weeks
| |
| 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. |
|
| Accessories:
|
| Similar Items:
|
| Customer Reviews: Read 4990 more reviews...
 You couldn't pry it from this migraine sufferers hands!!! January 6, 2009
M. Jennings (Texas)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I received my Kindle for Christmas after begging and campaigning for the thing for a couple months. Now that I've used it for a few weeks, I am literally in love.
First let me say that I have tried many e-readers before, and being a migraine sufferer (bad enough to take preventative meds every day)the whole e-reader thing has always been an issue for me. I love the concept, but get a migraine from the screen. Well, I'm happy to say that I have had NO problems with the Kindle and have read it for hours at a time. The e-ink is unbelievable. It really does look like the page of a book and you can even read it in really bright sunlight(a problem with other e-readers).
It's easy to use, requires no complicated set-up, and you can begin downloading books right away. I am very impatient when it comes to getting new books. If I see a book I want to read, I want it now, and that has definitely been a benefit of the Kindle. I timed it one day just to humor myself, and 15 seconds after I hit "Buy" the book was on my Kindle. No more midnight runs to the bookstore or stalking the mailman waiting on a book.
I also really like the note taking capabilities. I generally write in the margins of my books and then have to flip through them later trying to find something. With the Kindle, you go to the book and click on "My Notes" and it pulls up all the notes you took on that book. Love that! And I'm completely obsessed with the silver cursor. I cannot figure out how the silver cursor works, but how cool is that? I know that's not an important feature, but cool none the less.
I know that it has e-mail capability and MP3 capabilities, but come on. I have the Kindle to read books from. I really don't need another thing that beeps at me when I get an e-mail. That's why I have a Blackberry. I've looked at the function, but it just doesn't interest me, so I really can't comment on how well it works.
The selection of books has been great. There have only been one or two things that I've searched for and been unable to find. I love to read the classics and have been able to get a lot of those for free or .99 which I REALLY love.
My only big complaint with the Kindle is the crappy cover that you find in the really cool box (again, box unimportant, but cool nonetheless). It is supposed to hold the Kindle, but mine was pretty smooshed from packaging and so the tabs won't hold it securely. There should be tabs to hold the other side or something.
A minor complaint is the fact that I'm noticing lots of books over $9.99. This was a huge selling point for me pushing to receive a Kindle. I can buy a lot of books for $359! I hope that they keep the prices reduced.
A lot of people have asked me why I can't just read the books on paper. What's the point in an e-reader? Well, if you've ever hauled a suitcase full of books through the airport (not kidding!), you know why. I'm a very fast reader and usually read three or four books at a time. I pick up which ever one I'm in the mood for. Carting around a selection of books is not practical - but slipping my Kindle into my purse with ALL my books on it is. It may not be for everyone, but it is a dream come true for me!
COOL January 6, 2009
Ratu Z. Zuirman (MI,USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!! It's the coolest thing ever. It's easy to use. It's light. I read more now 2. I have nothing bad to say about the kindle. I just absolutely love it.
I love my Kindle. January 6, 2009
Susan Ekkela (Wisconsin)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The Kindle was my early Christmas present. Two months early. I am slightly techy. I use a computer, but don't text. I rarely buy the latest electronic gadgets. However, I love to read and this sounded very cool.
What I like: I read more, buying books is easy and convenient, it is more comfortable to read with than a book, the dictionary is handy (I never looked up words before), the battery is long lasting, it is easy to carry and stores tons of book, and I can change the font size if I'm tired.
What I don't like: It is way too easy to accidently turn the page, but you learn to be careful. I also don't like that there are no page numbers, although there are location numbers, which are helpful, but not the same.
 fragile, dropped once and repair will be $180.00 January 5, 2009
R. R. Green
5 out of 12 found this review helpful
The Kindle is fragile and the case does not securely hold and protect the fragile Kindle. At the same time the case provides a false sense of security. You think the case is holding your Kindle. I picked my Kindle up, it slid out of the case, and fell on the floor. It only dropped once about four feet and now it is worthless. Only half the page loads and it contains a book I was in the middle of reading. Kindle support advises it will cost $180.00 to repair. I am retired and watched my Kindle like a hawk. I have the time to be careful, but what about someone who works and has kids? The Kindle should be designed so the case securely holds the machine. Customer Support answered my phone call promptly and professionally. This was a gift from my daughter and it makes me heartsick to have to tell her. I have only owned it a few months.
FREAKING BRILLIANT! January 5, 2009
V Simmons (Asheville, NC)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am speechless over this thing. I coveted it since it came out, finally got one a week ago and, unlike so many other things in life, it completely exceeded my expectations.
|
|
|
