So, hope i could help you in buy kindle, here i pack to you some opinion i found regarding this device.
Pros: Well thought out and capable
Cons: Expensive to buy and to populate
The Bottom Line: Easy to learn and use but powerful and full featured. This a great eBook reader.
Think of most anything invented in the 15th century and you will find it outdated and supplanted by something invented later. But one invention of that era has only been improved on slightly and perfected. That is the printed book. It is a technology just as germane to today's computer and internet generation as it was to those who were struggling through the Reformation period. There have been assaults on this marvelous technology but most have failed. Now comes, from a company that used the growth of the personal computer and internet to thrive, Amazon.com trying to supplant that which made its success, the book.
Although I don't believe this invention is the one that will supplant the book, it may well make some inroads. The ability to seamlessly download the latest best sellers, to subscribe to magazines and newspapers with them sent directly to your Kindle as they become available, may be a pretty strong draw for those using their computers and cell phones heavily already. It is not that this is new - the Sony has been around for several years - but that it has been thoughtfully designed and carefully implemented to make it almost disappear as you read. That is the key thing a book does for us.
Some obvious shortcomings are the inability to share the book or trade it after you read. The proprietary nature of the Kindle and most eBooks will limit its appeal to many. But to just read your favorite author's latest novel while you are almost anywhere there is enough light to read a regular book, at the table, in bed, or even - with the speech capability - while you are driving, will appeal to many, including me.
There is no expandable memory slot, but the Kindle 2 features 2GB (1.4 GB for user content) of internal memory that will hold up to 1,500 books as well as documents (PDF, HTML, DOC, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion) and MP3 music and AAX Audible audiobook files. You can even set up customized MP3 music playlists (it's under "experimental") by dragging files into the "Music" folder on the Kindle by hooking it up to your PC via the included USB 2.0 cable. If you have documents that are in another format (the Kindle native format is .AZW), you have two choices for conversion: either e-mail the documents to your Kindle e-mail (your regular e-mail ended with @kindle.com) for a ten-cent conversion charge (you'll be billed when your conversion balance reaches $3.00) or to your email @free.kindle.com (you then must drag-and-drop the file onto your Kindle from your PC, but there's no fee to convert the file).
The Kindle also features a basic Web browser that handles text-only versions fairly well, and a built-in dictionary. You're able to highlight, put in page markers and add notes to Kindle books, making it a useful tool for study or research. There's a full QWERTY keyboard and a five-way toggle that takes some getting used to. The menu designs are drop down similar to Windows; you simply move through the various options using the five-way controller, then press down on it to select.
The battery can hold a charge for up to four days; it takes about three hours to fully charge the battery. It’s not replaceable; you have to mail your Kindle to Amazon.com for a replacement. The battery is covered for the first year after purchase, but it’s $59 after that. The Kindle 2 also doesn’t come with a cover, for which you’ll have to shell out $30 unless you choose to store it in the box.
If you love new technology and are looking for new ways to read / listen on the go, the Kindle 2 may be a good choice for you. But besides the initial expense ($359), the Kindle versions of paperbacks are as expensive as their paper counterparts. Depending on your area, the Whispernet may not have a strong signal (and for now, the Kindle 2 is only available in the US, so overseas customers will have to wait). I love mine, but would never have spent $360 out-of-pocket, so it’s up to you whether it’s worth the cost of the Kindle 2 and book downloads.
Pros: Slim, lightweight, stores an entire library, lots of free books, handy features.
Cons: No case, no covers for many books, no pictures with periodicals.
The Bottom Line: Definitely worth the price, a must-have gadget for book lovers.
Have you ever thought about how much environmental impact there is in the production of a book? Few people do. First and foremost, books are made from paper, and paper comes from trees. True, many books today are made from recycled content, but there still must be some fresh pulp used, and even recycling requires energy and resources. Those trees that are used must be cut down, cut up, hauled away to the paper plant, and processed into paper. That paper is then transported to the printer and turned into books.
Those books are then transported (once again) to one or two warehouses, then perhaps a book shop. Finally, the consumer hops in the car (burning gasoline and adding to traffic congestion) to pick up a copy. But what if that didn't have to be the case? What if you could simply download the latest releases with the touch of a button over a wireless 3G network and have them at your disposal in less than a minute? Such is possible with the Amazon Kindle 2 E-Book Reader.
Durability
The metal and plastic construction on the Kindle seems sturdy enough, though I am very careful with mine and certainly would not want to drop it onto a hard surface. The device comes with a standard one-year warranty, which can be extended to two for about $69. Extending your warranty will also provide additional protection against drops and spills.
Downsides
The Kindle is far from perfect,, however, and there are a number of issues that, while all minor, still manage to annoy this reviewer. The first that I noticed, of course, was the lack of a carrying case included with the device. Amazon wants another $30 for a case, and that seems almost criminal. For $259, they could throw in at least a basic cover.
Covers and pictures are another issue. Kindle versions of books generally seem to omit maps, photos, and illustrations, though I'm not sure why. A copy of 1633 I got from the Baen Free Library included all the maps that the paperback edition did. You can access the cover of a book while reading by pressing Menu then Cover, but in many cases this simply displays a standard book background with the name of the book you're reading across the top. I do like to see the actual cover of the book, myself.
Text formatting can be an issue at times, too, especially with free titles. Most of the classics were converted by volunteers, and this sometimes shows in poor translations and formatting. Even some purchased books have chapters and paragraphs crammed together, making it difficult to see where one passage ends and another begins. Fortunately, this seems to be the exception rather than the rule, however.
I enjoy reading novels in French and German from time to time, and while you can purchase dictionaries for these languages that can be loaded onto the Kindle, it would be nice to have the same automatic lookup for them that is available for English words. This would truly make the Kindle an invaluable resource for students learning a new language.
Finally, and this is more of a suggestion I suppose, a solar cell built into the back of the device would make it even more environmentally friendly. This would not replace the power cord, of course, but could supplement it and reduce the amount of generated electricity needed to read.
Overall
In the final analysis, however, I've found that the positives far outweigh the negatives with the Amazon Kindle 2 reader. I've loved it these past months, and it seems I'm not alone. This holiday season Amazon actually sold more digitally downloaded books than paper ones. That would seem to show a clear trend, and if you haven't purchasedyour Kindle yet, what are you waiting for? There's a whole world of reading excitement awaiting.
Cons: Expensive to buy and to populate
The Bottom Line: Easy to learn and use but powerful and full featured. This a great eBook reader.
Think of most anything invented in the 15th century and you will find it outdated and supplanted by something invented later. But one invention of that era has only been improved on slightly and perfected. That is the printed book. It is a technology just as germane to today's computer and internet generation as it was to those who were struggling through the Reformation period. There have been assaults on this marvelous technology but most have failed. Now comes, from a company that used the growth of the personal computer and internet to thrive, Amazon.com trying to supplant that which made its success, the book.
Although I don't believe this invention is the one that will supplant the book, it may well make some inroads. The ability to seamlessly download the latest best sellers, to subscribe to magazines and newspapers with them sent directly to your Kindle as they become available, may be a pretty strong draw for those using their computers and cell phones heavily already. It is not that this is new - the Sony has been around for several years - but that it has been thoughtfully designed and carefully implemented to make it almost disappear as you read. That is the key thing a book does for us.
Some obvious shortcomings are the inability to share the book or trade it after you read. The proprietary nature of the Kindle and most eBooks will limit its appeal to many. But to just read your favorite author's latest novel while you are almost anywhere there is enough light to read a regular book, at the table, in bed, or even - with the speech capability - while you are driving, will appeal to many, including me.
by: Gamblin_man
2. An amazing e-Book reader for an extravagant price.
The Bottom Line: Very cool: portable, great LCD display, and cutting edge; but VERY expensive.
I received a Kindle 2 as a gift recently. I'd had my eye on the Kindle since its launch, but couldn't justify the high price tag ($359). I use several forms of portable technology including a touchscreen smartphone, but the Kindle 2 was my first eBook reader. Opening the Kindle 2 was an experience: Amazon has cleverly packaged the Kindle in minimally wasteful packaging; the box itself is very clever and space-saving, and the USB cord is tucked into the two-prong adapter (so if, like me, you initially think that they forgot to include the USB cable, just pop the prong adapter off the end).
Pros: Portable, lightweight, sharp display, adjustable font size, MP3 playback.
Cons: Price, nonreplaceable battery, no cover provided, no backlight.The Bottom Line: Very cool: portable, great LCD display, and cutting edge; but VERY expensive.
I received a Kindle 2 as a gift recently. I'd had my eye on the Kindle since its launch, but couldn't justify the high price tag ($359). I use several forms of portable technology including a touchscreen smartphone, but the Kindle 2 was my first eBook reader. Opening the Kindle 2 was an experience: Amazon has cleverly packaged the Kindle in minimally wasteful packaging; the box itself is very clever and space-saving, and the USB cord is tucked into the two-prong adapter (so if, like me, you initially think that they forgot to include the USB cable, just pop the prong adapter off the end).
There is no expandable memory slot, but the Kindle 2 features 2GB (1.4 GB for user content) of internal memory that will hold up to 1,500 books as well as documents (PDF, HTML, DOC, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion) and MP3 music and AAX Audible audiobook files. You can even set up customized MP3 music playlists (it's under "experimental") by dragging files into the "Music" folder on the Kindle by hooking it up to your PC via the included USB 2.0 cable. If you have documents that are in another format (the Kindle native format is .AZW), you have two choices for conversion: either e-mail the documents to your Kindle e-mail (your regular e-mail ended with @kindle.com) for a ten-cent conversion charge (you'll be billed when your conversion balance reaches $3.00) or to your email @free.kindle.com (you then must drag-and-drop the file onto your Kindle from your PC, but there's no fee to convert the file).
The battery can hold a charge for up to four days; it takes about three hours to fully charge the battery. It’s not replaceable; you have to mail your Kindle to Amazon.com for a replacement. The battery is covered for the first year after purchase, but it’s $59 after that. The Kindle 2 also doesn’t come with a cover, for which you’ll have to shell out $30 unless you choose to store it in the box.
If you love new technology and are looking for new ways to read / listen on the go, the Kindle 2 may be a good choice for you. But besides the initial expense ($359), the Kindle versions of paperbacks are as expensive as their paper counterparts. Depending on your area, the Whispernet may not have a strong signal (and for now, the Kindle 2 is only available in the US, so overseas customers will have to wait). I love mine, but would never have spent $360 out-of-pocket, so it’s up to you whether it’s worth the cost of the Kindle 2 and book downloads.
by chiliqueen
3. Sure to Kindle Your Interest in Reading: Amazon Kindle 2 E-Reader
3. Sure to Kindle Your Interest in Reading: Amazon Kindle 2 E-Reader
Pros: Slim, lightweight, stores an entire library, lots of free books, handy features.
Cons: No case, no covers for many books, no pictures with periodicals.
The Bottom Line: Definitely worth the price, a must-have gadget for book lovers.
Have you ever thought about how much environmental impact there is in the production of a book? Few people do. First and foremost, books are made from paper, and paper comes from trees. True, many books today are made from recycled content, but there still must be some fresh pulp used, and even recycling requires energy and resources. Those trees that are used must be cut down, cut up, hauled away to the paper plant, and processed into paper. That paper is then transported to the printer and turned into books.
Those books are then transported (once again) to one or two warehouses, then perhaps a book shop. Finally, the consumer hops in the car (burning gasoline and adding to traffic congestion) to pick up a copy. But what if that didn't have to be the case? What if you could simply download the latest releases with the touch of a button over a wireless 3G network and have them at your disposal in less than a minute? Such is possible with the Amazon Kindle 2 E-Book Reader.
Durability
The metal and plastic construction on the Kindle seems sturdy enough, though I am very careful with mine and certainly would not want to drop it onto a hard surface. The device comes with a standard one-year warranty, which can be extended to two for about $69. Extending your warranty will also provide additional protection against drops and spills.
Downsides
The Kindle is far from perfect,, however, and there are a number of issues that, while all minor, still manage to annoy this reviewer. The first that I noticed, of course, was the lack of a carrying case included with the device. Amazon wants another $30 for a case, and that seems almost criminal. For $259, they could throw in at least a basic cover.
Covers and pictures are another issue. Kindle versions of books generally seem to omit maps, photos, and illustrations, though I'm not sure why. A copy of 1633 I got from the Baen Free Library included all the maps that the paperback edition did. You can access the cover of a book while reading by pressing Menu then Cover, but in many cases this simply displays a standard book background with the name of the book you're reading across the top. I do like to see the actual cover of the book, myself.
Text formatting can be an issue at times, too, especially with free titles. Most of the classics were converted by volunteers, and this sometimes shows in poor translations and formatting. Even some purchased books have chapters and paragraphs crammed together, making it difficult to see where one passage ends and another begins. Fortunately, this seems to be the exception rather than the rule, however.
I enjoy reading novels in French and German from time to time, and while you can purchase dictionaries for these languages that can be loaded onto the Kindle, it would be nice to have the same automatic lookup for them that is available for English words. This would truly make the Kindle an invaluable resource for students learning a new language.
Finally, and this is more of a suggestion I suppose, a solar cell built into the back of the device would make it even more environmentally friendly. This would not replace the power cord, of course, but could supplement it and reduce the amount of generated electricity needed to read.
Overall
In the final analysis, however, I've found that the positives far outweigh the negatives with the Amazon Kindle 2 reader. I've loved it these past months, and it seems I'm not alone. This holiday season Amazon actually sold more digitally downloaded books than paper ones. That would seem to show a clear trend, and if you haven't purchasedyour Kindle yet, what are you waiting for? There's a whole world of reading excitement awaiting.
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