Users of Kindle Are Destined for Greatness!

One of the down sides of paperback and hard cover books is that you may have a large collection of them to such an extent that you may need to dispose off some of them with time. Additionally, they may occupy such a large space that you find them a nuisance rather than a treasure. Worse still is when you decide you have to move from one place to another. The time it takes to pack and unpack them may give you great headache. To avoid such problems, you need to invest in an eBook reader.

Kindle from Amazon is a first class eBook reader that will leave you mesmerized, both for its hardware and software applications. Kindle allows you to buy eBooks online and at times get free eBooks from Amazon. With kindle it is possible to buy books from the Amazon books store and have them sent to your kindle wirelessly. Picture the thought of browsing the Amazon bookstore, chose a book you are interested in, download a free sample of the book and after checking it out you make a purchase. All this can be done while seated on a couch at home or when traveling via a train.

Kindle is an investment that will help you save a lot of money. The cost of buying hard cover books is higher than that of buying eBooks. Another awesome feature of kindle is whispernet. This is a feature that allows you to download eBooks on your kindle for free if you had downloaded them using your computer. However to save on power, you need to turn off whispernet when it is not in use.

Unlike other eBook reader devises, the battery charger of kindle is given at the time of purchase. Usually, most battery chargers of eBook readers are sold separately from the devise. Kindle allows you to adjust the size of your text anytime. It has an awesome screen that will never render the text blurred as a result of zooming in the text. Additionally, it supports both PDF and text files.

The best thing about kindle is that it has a web browser that will allow you to surf at will. Kindle is both smart and allows you to do more. If indeed you wish to purchase an eBook reader, you will always get more with kindle. It is the eBook reader that leads while the rest follow.

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Warning Kindle 1 Users - Here's What You Should Know Before Upgrading to Kindle 2

If you're an Amazon Kindle 1 owner and are considering shelling out another $359 for an upgrade to the Kindle 2, doing so could turn out to be a frustrating experience. Here are some of the hitches that users of the Kindle 1 found out when they decided to make the transition from the original device to the newer, sleeker version:


You cannot transfer your stored content directly from your computer to the new device. Amazon would have to reformat all the files for the Kindle 2 before you can download it to the new device.
You cannot always successfully retrieve your purchased content from Amazon's servers. Amazon doesn't keep copies of newspaper or magazine subscriptions for more than 6 days, and books can be "pulled" from their list. With that in mind, you'd best store all your purchased content in your own computer.
You can no longer use your SD cards in the K2. The new device no longer supports an external memory slot so organizing your content will be more difficult now, plus, you won't have the "unlimited" storage capability that SD cards offer.
You won't have the ease of the Jump Ahead and Jump Back feature. That's because these are not available in the new Kindle. If the Table of Contents doesn't work, as is the usual problem, be ready to click through each of the pages until you reach your desired page.
You won't be able to replace the batteries yourself. With an extended warranty for $65 however, you can still send your ebook reading device the following year and have it replaced.
Your reading experience won't be as easy on the eyes as you may expect. Some users attribute it to the silver grey screen that the K2 has. There is also that bothersome glare from any source of light that when reflected on the device's screen on certain angles, doesn't quite make for a pleasurable reading experience.
You can't expect any favors from Amazon just because you're an original Kindle owner. Sorry, no discounts for an upgrade to the new model are offered.

Don't get me wrong here. I still love me some Kindle 2. But if you're an owner of the original device with tons of content and used to its workings, making the transition to the newer model could be a potential nightmare. Once you learn to overcome the difficulties though, it should be worth the effort. And whether you decide to stick it out with the original or embrace the new technology, this ebook reading device from Amazon remains to be the gadget to beat in the ebook industry.

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Amazon Kindle - A User's Review

As an avid reader, I was very excited for the initial release of the Amazon Kindle and the later release of the Kindle 9.7 inch version. But was I satisfied with the product? In this article, we will take a look at all versions of the Kindle and decide whether the Kindle is right for you.

First off, it would be fair to say this. I am probably the most difficult customer that Kindle has to satisfy. I say this because I am not only an avid reader but I am a ceremonious reader. The act of reading, beyond the words on the page, is a ceremony to me.

For example, after a long day, my favorite thing to do is sit in my comfortable chair in our family's living room library, after the kids have gone to sleep, with some slight music playing in the background, perhaps adding a candle to the mix, and read a book. The whole process is a ceremony. The words on the page compliment this ceremony.

But what happens when the page is not a page but a screen? I use computers all day for work and, for me, they are not part of the ceremonial reading process. A book is.

So, with healthy skepticism, I gave the first Amazon Kindle a try.

For me, the initial attraction came more out of immediate book accessibility. The ability to immediately download a book, in 60 seconds no less, held quite an appeal. Also, the Kindle allowed me to have over 1,500 books in the palm of my hand. As an frequent traveler, these features would considerably lessen what I needed to bring with me on the road and on vacations. In addition, the new Kindle allows use internationally, which is perfect for overseas travel.

When I began using the Kindle, my experience was a little awkward. The Kindle boasts a "paper-like" display and I do enjoy the Kindle display much more than reading on a computer. The glare was practically non-existent. However, the sensation of no turning pages is strange.

Initially, I kept to my evening ceremony with a regular book. However, as I travelled and commuted for work, I realized I was reading this thing all the time when I was not at home. The Kindle allowed me to have all of my favorite magazines and newspapers at the touch of a button.

Eventually, I became so accustomed to the convenience of it that I got semi-accustomed to making the Kindle part of my ceremony.

For me, the full change arrived with the launch of the Kindle 9.7. The new, larger screen had much more the feel of a book and felt to me more like a written page.

I occasionally still embrace my original ceremony with a true book off the shelf. But, whenever I am reading any new book, my ceremony now includes the Kindle 9.7.

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New Kindle Apps? "Thanks, But No Thanks" Say Some Kindle Users

Perhaps in a move to compete with Apple's iPad, Amazon released the Kindle Development Kit (KDK) awhile back. Sounds like a great idea to keep the Kindle in the ereader race, but some users aren't too enthusiastic about the move. Their argument? If they wanted to purchase a multi-functional device that allow colored web browsing among other things, they could always get a tablet PC. But really, all they want is to read, read, and read.

But what really is this new service for Kindle owners? The KDK offers up creativity for developers to build apps that will eventually be available to buyers in the Kindle store later on this year. If you are interested in being a developer, Amazon is giving the developer 70%, and 30% goes to Amazon, net of delivery fees of $0.15/MB. For buyers, the active content will be priced 3 ways:

- Free - Smaller than 1MB, uses less than 100KB/user/month of wireless data.

- One-time Purchase - Customers will be charged one time when purchasing active content. Less than 100KB/user/month with ongoing wireless usage.

- Monthly Subscription - Buyers will be charged once a month.

It sounds great, but some opinions on ereader message boards don't reflect excitement about applications for the Kindle. It's true that Kindle users consider themselves part of a proud group. The Kindle provides a unique high-tech way the copies the book experience. Some Kindle users aren't interested in technology interfering with the reading experience. Because they have other gadgets such as cell phones and PCs, they can satisfy their need with apps. They want to leave their Kindle alone.

There are two negative things about Kindle apps.

1. The apps may not be as exciting with e-ink grayscale.

2. The Kindle is appreciated for its superb battery life. Kindle users don't have to carry around a power cord, but because apps can be an energy drain, you may have to pack your cord in your bag.

In order to compete with tablet technology, Kindle designers are looking for the next best thing to beat the rest. KDK is a method of collaboration between developers who use the Kindle for personal use and Amazon. It will be quite interesting to see how the Kindle community responds to apps in the Kindle store. A message to all of the Kindle users that don't want an eBay ticker on your Kindle: You don't have to download it!

Will the availability of Kindle apps allow the popular ebook reader to hold on to its top spot? It still remains to be seen. Visit us to know what tough competition the Kindle is facing with the latest portable ebook readers available in the market.