And I’m not talking about firewood.
If you haven’t heard of the Amazon Kindle you don’t know what you’re missing. If you’re after a dedicated e-reader than I would strongly recommend giving this little device a go. It’s now the number one selling e-reader.
After questioning my fellow writers about whether I should buy an iPad or Kindle for reading on, there was a strong consensus for the Kindle. I’ll let its specs speak for themselves.
The Kindle at a Glance
6" High-Contrast, E Ink Screen for clear text and sharp images
Read as easily in bright sunlight as in your living room with no glare.
Carry your whole library
Kindle holds up to 3,500 books.
Compact size
Kindle is lighter than a paperback and thinner than most magazines.
Never be caught without a dictionary
Kindle has a built in dictionary so simply move the cursor to the word in question and the definition will automatically display at the bottom of the screen.
Listen to your Kindle privately
Plug headphones into the 3.5mm stereo audio jack to listen to MP3 files or text-to-speech feature on Kindle.
Built-In Wi-Fi
Connect to Wi-Fi hotspots at home or to hotspots on the road. With fast, free wireless delivery, you can start reading books in less than 60 seconds. No computer required.
Add notes, highlight passages or bookmark
Add annotations to text, just like you might write in the margins of a book. You can also highlight and clip key passages and bookmark pages for future use.
Simple to use right out of the box
No setup required, no software to install, no computer required.
Battery Life of Up to Two Months
A single charge lasts up to two months with wireless off and a half-hour of reading per day.
Free 3G Wireless with no annual contracts
No annual contracts, no monthly fees. Connectivity uses the same wireless signals as cell phones but there are no monthly fees or commitments. (Kindle 3G only).
Massive Selection
Over 810,000 books, including 107 of 111 New York Times Best Sellers, plus audiobooks, periodicals and blogs. For non-U.S. customers, content availability varies. Check your country. Plus over 1.8 million FREE Out-of-Copyright books, pre-1923 books are available such as Pride and Prejudice.
Free Book Samples
Download and read first chapters for free before you decide to buy.
Read Everywhere with Whispersync
Your Kindle books can be read on your Kindle, iPhone, iPad, PC, Mac, Android device, and BlackBerry. Our Whispersync technology syncs your place across devices, so you can pick up where you left off.
Worry-Free Archive
Books you purchase from the Kindle Store are automatically backed up online in your Kindle library on Amazon. Re-download books wirelessly for free, anytime.
All I can say is I love my Kindle and my husband is rather pleased he won’t have to build me anymore bookshelves. If you’re still unsure about the Kindle you can check them out at Dick Smith stores.
If you haven’t heard of the Amazon Kindle you don’t know what you’re missing. If you’re after a dedicated e-reader than I would strongly recommend giving this little device a go. It’s now the number one selling e-reader.
After questioning my fellow writers about whether I should buy an iPad or Kindle for reading on, there was a strong consensus for the Kindle. I’ll let its specs speak for themselves.
The Kindle at a Glance
6" High-Contrast, E Ink Screen for clear text and sharp images
Read as easily in bright sunlight as in your living room with no glare.
Carry your whole library
Kindle holds up to 3,500 books.
Compact size
Kindle is lighter than a paperback and thinner than most magazines.
Never be caught without a dictionary
Kindle has a built in dictionary so simply move the cursor to the word in question and the definition will automatically display at the bottom of the screen.
Listen to your Kindle privately
Plug headphones into the 3.5mm stereo audio jack to listen to MP3 files or text-to-speech feature on Kindle.
Built-In Wi-Fi
Connect to Wi-Fi hotspots at home or to hotspots on the road. With fast, free wireless delivery, you can start reading books in less than 60 seconds. No computer required.
Add notes, highlight passages or bookmark
Add annotations to text, just like you might write in the margins of a book. You can also highlight and clip key passages and bookmark pages for future use.
Simple to use right out of the box
No setup required, no software to install, no computer required.
Battery Life of Up to Two Months
A single charge lasts up to two months with wireless off and a half-hour of reading per day.
Free 3G Wireless with no annual contracts
No annual contracts, no monthly fees. Connectivity uses the same wireless signals as cell phones but there are no monthly fees or commitments. (Kindle 3G only).
Massive Selection
Over 810,000 books, including 107 of 111 New York Times Best Sellers, plus audiobooks, periodicals and blogs. For non-U.S. customers, content availability varies. Check your country. Plus over 1.8 million FREE Out-of-Copyright books, pre-1923 books are available such as Pride and Prejudice.
Free Book Samples
Download and read first chapters for free before you decide to buy.
Read Everywhere with Whispersync
Your Kindle books can be read on your Kindle, iPhone, iPad, PC, Mac, Android device, and BlackBerry. Our Whispersync technology syncs your place across devices, so you can pick up where you left off.
Worry-Free Archive
Books you purchase from the Kindle Store are automatically backed up online in your Kindle library on Amazon. Re-download books wirelessly for free, anytime.
All I can say is I love my Kindle and my husband is rather pleased he won’t have to build me anymore bookshelves. If you’re still unsure about the Kindle you can check them out at Dick Smith stores.
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