Kindle: Amazon's Wireless Reading Device | 
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| Brand: Amazon.com
Category: Amazon Devices
Buy New: $359.00
New (1) Used (37) from $359.00
Rating:  7385 reviews
Sales Rank: 1
Color: Bisque
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.7
Model: D00111
UPC: 892685001003
EAN: 0892685001003
ASIN: B000FI73MA
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 7 to 9 weeks
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| Features:
| • | Revolutionary electronic-paper display provides a sharp, high-resolution screen that looks and reads like real paper. | | • | Simple to use: no computer, no cables, no syncing. | | • | Wireless connectivity enables you to find, buy, and read instantly—whether you’re in the back of a taxi, at the airport, or in bed. | | • | Shop the Kindle Store directly from your Kindle. | | • | Buy a book and it is auto-delivered wirelessly in less than one minute. |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 4990 more reviews...
 The Kindle, How long to be used..... January 7, 2009
Marilyn F. Morgan (Dallas, TX)
I was so excited when I purchased the Kindle. It was pricey, although I go the Oprah discount, but I thought it would be something My husband and I would use for years to come. He is a big reader, and enjoyed the first few books I ordered for him. (Twelve might orphans, and a few others)
then, as he would finish one book I would look at ordering another and then consider the investment! He told a friend of his about the kindle and the "orphans..." story and wanted to share it with him. I explained that it was too expensive and not practical to share with someone, then we couldn't use it. Also, the books are really too expensive. It is much cheaper just to go to a half price book store and buy a book, borrow one from the library, or just borrow one from a friend.
I think it can be good, but amazon needs to lower the price of books, esp. in this economy.
 Best Invention Ever!!! January 7, 2009
Rittsmom (New York, NY)
I am not a reader. I always had the excuse that carrying heavy books around was not useful and I could never find time to read at home with kids screaming, dishes to be done, endless straightening and work brought home from the office. No excuses anymore. The Kindle has turned me into a reader. I downloaded a 900 page book in less than a minute and have not put my Kindle down since.
My only complaint is that it is difficult to know what page you are on. There is a line of dots at the bottom that shows progress but sometimes knowing that you have read 200 pages out of 900 gives reassurance that 4 dots does not.
The wireless feature is amazing and I have even started reading the newspaper. We get one at home but my husband steals it before I have a chance to look at it. Now he wants to read the paper on my Kindle but I have told him to back off and get his own.
I just ordered the light but have to say that the digital ink technology is fantastic. I took my Kindle to the beach over vacation and had no problem reading in the direct sunlight with my sunglasses on.
Kindle is Cool! January 7, 2009
K. Condon (NC)
Bought it for my Husband and he loves it. Only thing I wish is that it could be used in the dark.
AMAZING AMAZON KINDLE January 7, 2009
PLH (Staten Island, New York)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I originally purchased the Sony Digital Reader and returned it because of the inconvenience of downloading books. The one good feature of the Sony is the pivot on the reader and book cover. Aside from that, the Kindle wins hands down. The downloads are fast. Huge selection to choose from. Love the idle screens. I have not been able to figure out if I can make a separate list of the books I have read already on the Kindle. If not, it would be a nice added feature but not enough to stop me from purchasing it. It is always with me and causes excitement whenever someone realizes what I am doing.
Great item!!!! January 7, 2009
lbevel (Canoga Park, Ca.)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I love it! I got this as a Christmas present and it is the best thing ever! Now I just need the publishers to put more of the books I read on the kindle. I am also a student and hope I can get my textbooks for it. Best gift ever!
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