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Kindle: Amazon's 6" Wireless Reading Device (Latest Generation)
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Product Description
At 10.2 ounces, Kindle is lighter than a typical paperback and as thin as most magazines. Barely a third of an inch in profile, you'll find Kindle fits perfectly in your hands. Kindle is as easy to hold and use as a book. We designed it with long-form reading in mind. When reading for long periods of time, people naturally shift positions and often like to read with one hand. Kindle's page-turning buttons are located on both sides, allowing you to read and turn pages comfortably with one hand from any position. The page-turn buttons now flex inward to prevent any accidental page turns when picking up or handling Kindle. Kindle has a new easy-to-use 5-way controller, enabling precise on-screen navigation for selecting text to highlight or looking up words. Kindle is completely wireless and ready to use right out of the box--no setup, no cables, no computer required. With Kindle's 25% longer battery life, you can read on a single charge for up to 4 days with wireless on. Turn wireless off and read for up to 2 weeks. Battery life will vary based on wireless usage, such as shopping the Kindle Store and downloading content. In low coverage areas or in 1xRTT only coverage, wireless usage will consume battery power more quickly. Whispernet utilizes Amazon's optimized technology plus Sprint's national high-speed (3G) data network to enable you to wirelessly search, discover, and download content on the go. Your books and periodicals are delivered via Whispernet in less than 60 seconds. And unlike WiFi, you never have to hunt for a hotspot.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1 in Amazon Devices
- Color: Bisque
- Brand: Amazon
- Model: D00511
- Released on: 2009-02-23
- Dimensions: .36" h x 5.30" w x 8.00" l, .64 pounds
Customer Reviews
kindle fan
Kindle: Amazon's 6" Wireless Reading Device (Latest Generation)I love it! It's easy to use and upload books fast. I don't use the keyboard too much. I read more for pleasure. I could have used a bigger screen. I have to click to move pages too often it seems to me. Still, I use it all the time. I also like the dictionary access. That's easy to use. I plan on taking it on my vacation soon, so I also purchased the cover recently.
Practical and usable technology
I've tried the Sony eReader PRS-700 and now the Kindle DX. I'm a programmer and print large volumes of tech documents. No more!
Here is what I've found after using both.
What makes Kindle DX better the PRS-700:
Faster page turns
Better contrast
Downloadable e-content using Amazons Whispernet
Real keys for keyboard
Auto-rotate features
Built-in dictionary
What makes the Sony PRS-700 better than the Kindle DX:
Price
Expandable memory
Navigation of e-content is easier using book collections
Desktop software the helps manage your e-content
Here's what they both lack:
A comprehensive program to manage e-content, e.g. Microsoft Media player. Sony's software is very weak.
My choice is definitely the Kindle DX. The larger display and Whispernet helped. I'd really like to see some good management software for the Kindle though.
Much Fun
Kindle: Amazon's 6" Wireless Reading Device (Latest Generation) This is the best thing since the printing press. To think I can have a book in nano second and read holding this light weight Kindle is amazing! One of the best things is some books can be read to you talk about luxury . It is pure delight.
