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 Almost Perfect Product... March 10, 2010
Amanda Harrison (Windsor, CO United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
As a voracious (some might say obsessive) reader, I've been considering the Kindle since it was first released. I've always had a great experience with previous purchases from Amazon, and combining that with my distaste for Sony, the Kindle was the best choice for me.
I was astonished with the appearance of the screen. The resolution is wonderful for the size of the screen and the 16 shade of gray display is suprisingly detailed. I spend as much time as possible in the outdoors, and this screen really does read just like the page of a book with the added bonus of being able to change the font size when I'm tired of using my bifocals.
Light weight and streamlined, it's a perfect addition to my pack when I'm camping. Most of the books that are my favorites are immense monsters, and I've been able to combine my love of reading and my love of not breaking my back on long multi-day hikes and snowboarding trips.
My one complaint so far is that the 5 direction key is miniscule, and can be very hard to use. I have rheumatoid arthritis, and it can be terribly hard to use this key. I understand that the limitations of the eInk technology demand a definite "click and select" key, but perhaps some sort of a roller ball, or a textured surface to the key could be considered and implemented in future editions.
 Like a book March 10, 2010
Edgar M. Diaz Blanco (Florida)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It is a nice product, its a excelent replace for a book.
I dislike Ipad because the brightness of the screen hurts my eyes, but kindle is like a book.
It the better device for read, lacks color, but nothings is perfect.
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IT'S A JOY TO HAVE! March 10, 2010
KSue
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I WAS HESITANT FOR A LONG TIME BEFORE DECIDING TO PURCHASE THE KINDLE. NOW THAT I HAVE I CAN'T IMAGINE MY READING LIFE WITHOUT IT. ONE OF THE BEST INVESTMENTS I EVER MADE. I WISH I COULD HAVE DONE THIS LONG TIME AGO.
The 'Kindle' March 10, 2010
Sharon A. Francis (Portland)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Wow.. I received this from my husband for Christmas.. I had seen them advertised and I am an avid reader, but this just did not interest me.. I thought... no.. I don't think I would like that.. These were thoughts to myself... my husband and I never even discussed this product.. Low and behold, Christmas morning I opened two presents from him...the Kindle and a Leather cover for the Kindle.. I said, "oh, yeah, gee, great how nice.. (I was disappointed) How funny is that... I love this.. there are not words enough to describe how wonderful this handy little book reader thing is.. The convenience of it.. I have paperback books all over my house.. Well, no more. My husband keeps adding money to my Amazon gift card so I can continue to purchase books for my Kindle (which takes about 10 seconds to download).. It's just perfect.. simply amazing.. You've got to try one... I have a 'skin' for mine.. I also purchased a beautiful little red M-Edge padded zip around cover so I can carry it in my purse and it won't get damaged (this cover's a perfect fit for the Kindle and very well made) My Kindle goes everywhere with me... P.S. I have not found one book that I've wanted that can't be purchased for my Kindle.. How great is that !!
 Kindle has promise, but lots of room for improvement March 10, 2010
Kenneth Niemann (Elliottsburg, PA USA)
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
First off, let me say I'm a techie kind of guy. I've usually built my own computers for the past 20-years, I'm a professional photographer and have shot digital for the past ten years, and new technology is often fascinating to me. All that said, the Kindle 2 is "OK". I bought it originally to reduce the number of books and magazine I carry with me while I travel. In that respect, it does a good job. I receive USAToday daily, PC Magazine monthly, and have two books on it. The great thing about it is that when I'm reading a book (in the the most recent case, Nelson DeMille's "The Talbot Odessy"), my reading place is synced between my Kindle and my iPhone, on which I have the Kindle app, so I'm never without something to read. The Electric Ink, as they call it, is pretty legible. However, the resolution is not great on the illustrations from USAToday. Also, you can only download to the Kindle if you have an AT&T signal -- NOT WiFi.
IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED: color screen, higher resolution, ability to use WiFi as well as AT&T to download, backlit display that can be turned on or off, more places where you can easily place your fingers to hold it without hitting a key accidentally.
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