Abstract: Although Wilson tested the Kindle in bed, on the toilet, I had the chance to use it on vacation and found myself reading a great deal more than I usually do. Unlike regular books, which cause me to fall asleep pretty readily after less than 50 pages, ...
Easy to read display, Loads of reading material to choose from, Ability to wirelessly access, via celluar technology, the online bookstore for direct downloads.
Slight learning curve on controls, No backlight for night reading, Black and white screen not best for color photos.
Amazons Kindle ebook reader redefines the category of products it belongs to, opening up a more obscure field of portable electronics to mainstream consumers. The ability to hold hundreds of books, access an online Amazon bookstore through a cellular ...
Abstract: Despite me writing a rather scathing commentary on the Kindle when it debuted, Amazon recently sent me a loaner to try out for a couple of weeks. Without a doubt, I will say I enjoyed using the Kindle in a variety of locales, and it’s a rather well-tho...
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Published: 2008-07-13, Author: Barbara , review by: blogcritics.org
Abstract: I confess to having a thing for new electronic gadgets and gizmos. I always have. But I’m pretty fickle about them as well. Gadgets that look cool and act cool, but are too much trouble to use, frustrate my simple mind and typically wind up cast off...
Abstract: I love reading; always have. I remember the joy of checking out books from the library when I was a child: the thrill of finding a book that could transport me to other worlds and situations…and the sorrow when the time eventually came to return &l...
Abstract: Over the years, there have been other electronic book readers, but none has been highly successful. The Kindle is the first device of this type developed by Amazon.com, a company whose primary focus is on books. Can a company that understands how to se...
Abstract: What is it? Six months ago, Amazon introduced a new product, called the Kindle. Developed by Amazon itself, the Kindle sets out to change the way we read books, newspapers, weblogs, and more. In a nutshell, the Kindle is a compact, electronic bo...
Text looks great; plays audiobooks, MP3s; incredibly simple download process
Questionable design choices; poor navigation
Amazons Kindle wireless reading device certainly advances the category with its excellent store and wireless abilities—too bad it feels like a beta product. ...
Easy-to-read screen, quick access to downloading books, large internal and external memories
Must pay for periodicals and blogs, design not very rugged, e-mail transfers awkward and pricey
The Amazon Kindle is a great way to carry all those books, magazines and newspapers around with you while you are on the go. Those unfamiliar with e-books are usually wary of the idea of reading from portable computers. Screens perform poorly in direc...
