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 I like it... January 6, 2010
Sue (Canada)
Global Wireless.
I am a very frequent traveller and I read a book a week on the planes. Kindle was my solution to buying the latest releases in hardcover. It is compact and does not take up a lot of space in my laptop case. My eye sight is also not as good as it once was, and the ability to increase the font is a plus for me.
The cost of books from Amazon is better than buying them at the airport. The fact that I can re-read a book when I am on the road as it is on the Kindle.
Dictionary is great, notations excellent.
I have not used the headphones yet so I cannot comment on that.
The negatives for me are -
1) There is no light source which surprised me. I expected that the Kindle to be designed with an illuminated background. Having to buy a clip on light is additional, having to clip the light on is a pain, not to mention an additional item to carry with me on travels. I chose not to read instead under those circumstances.
2) It would be nicer if the PGUP/DN button are softer. I find that I have to depress them quite a bit. A softer/lighter touch button would certainly be better.
3) I think the Kindle designers could have designed the screen panel to be maximized onto the unit itself. I bought the more compact global version. The keyboard takes up 1/3 of the unit. I do hardly use the keyboard. Perhaps the next generation can be a keyboard that only appears over the screen if a button is depressed. Now, wouldn't that be cool!!
4) Something to know for GLobal purchasers which I didn't know when I bought it. When buying Kindle books, the global version download usually costs more than if you bought it for the US version.
I also bought the Cole Haan leather cover. It simply simply luxurious!
 So far so good December 26, 2009
Andrea Gennrich
I received this for Christmas and already I am hooked. It is pretty easy to operate. I purchased some books and that was a snap and it took just a minute. I love the ability to get a sample of the books so you can really tell if the book is something you would really like to try. The only down side I can see is that the screen is not backlit for reading in bed so I do not disturb my hubby, lol. I have notified all of my family and friends that I want Kindle books for all gifts. (I get a lot of books because I read alot). No more worring about where I am going to store all of my books! Can take it with me anywhere! LOVE IT!
Kindle Accessory September 20, 2009
Pamela L. Dadoly (Houston, TX)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Bought as a gift. Works great for the quick charge you would want, especially when traveling. My son says they work great.
Great Buy September 17, 2009
boosmom96 (Berkeley, CA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I love the fact that you get two Kindle USB cords AND a wall adaptor and car adaptor. If you have other electronic equipment (iPod, BlackBerry, Palm device, etc.) these will be incredibly handy. It's really great to leave the adaptor plugged into your car and just change the USB cord to fit your device. In a perfect world, all these devices would use a universal cord but, until that happens, these adaptors and cords make life a little bit easier.
Essential Kit for the Amazon Kindle September 11, 2009
Mary Iovino (Brooklyn, NY)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
It is what it is and does what it does, and I'm glad I bought it because my daughter went home with my Kindle charger by accident. Always good to have a spare. Haven't used the car charger yet, but I'm sure it does what it's supposed to do, too. Good price for both items in a kit.
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