Abstract: Companies have failed for many years to produce a successful electronic reader, a dedicated device that would do for books what Apple’s iPod has done for music — allow you to carry around large numbers of titles and enjoy them in a convenient...
Abstract: Amazon Kindle Hands-On Posted on: November 28, 2007 Yesterday, I had a chance to play with the Amazon Kindle, a connected eBook that is generating a lot of buzz. Here are my impressions: Form factorThe general form factor is OK. It’s a little thick...
Abstract: The next chapter in eBooksThe Kindle interface in hardware and softwareContent is kingOther stuff You cant always judge an eBook by its cover: a review of the Amazon Kindle By John Timmer | Published: November 26, 2007 - 11:08PM CT The next chapter in...
Published: 2007-11-21, Author: Peter , review by: techcrunch.com
Abstract: I’ll be the first to admit that e-books suck. They’re great in theory, but they’ll never catch on. There’s nothing that screams dork more than an e-book. E-books are the future. Apparently there is some miscommunication going on an...
Published: 2007-11-21, Author: Barbara , review by: blogcritics.org
Abstract: My Amazon Kindle arrived this morning. OK, so what on earth (or on the Internet) is an Amazon Kindle? Thanks for asking. The Amazon Kindle is something called an “e-book reader.” It’s a device intended to store complete books, all ready...
Published: 2007-11-20, Author: John , review by: cnet.com
Excellent high-contrast screen does a great job of simulating a printed page; large library of tens of thousands of e-books, newspapers, magazines, and blogs via Amazon's familiar online store; built-in free wireless "Whispernet" data network--no PC neede
Design is ergonomic, but not very elegant, pricing for nearly all the content seems too high, especially considering the periodicals and blogs are available for free online, black-and-white screen is fine for books, but less impressive for periodicals and
With its free built-in wireless capabilities and PC-free operation, Amazon's Kindle holds a distinct advantage over Sony's Reader and is a promising evolution of the electronic book--but Amazon needs to bring down the pricing for both the device and the...
Excellent e-ink display, easy to use and navigate, build quality seems impressive for such a compact device, great battery life, wireless access to Kindle Store via Whispernet
No native PDF support, Kindle model is closed and content from Amazon is DRM protected, books are more expensive than in the US, no effective way to sort purchased content, Web browsing blocked on international model, no external storage slot
Amazon’s Kindle is certainly an interesting device, even if it’s not without its faults. The e-ink screen is exceptionally good, the ability to browse and buy books wirelessly is a great feature, and the physical design is both attractive and...
