Amazons Kindle 2 Verses Books

The Amazon Kindle is an electronic device that can store about 1500 books. It can also read newspapers, magazines and blogs. It is wireless but there are no monthly fees for service, service plans or hunting for Wi-fi hotspots. If you love books and gadgets this may be the perfect new toy for you, or a friend, it makes a great gift. I received my Kindle 2 for my birthday, not telling you which one but lets just say we are not putting all the candles on the cake anymore. Anyway, I was not sure if I would like it when I got it. I love books, so I was skeptical. I have had it now a few months and let me tell you why I think it is worth the purchase:

1. It is lighter than your typical paperback 10.2 ounces. Which is great if you read a lot and get readers cramp from holding the book. The Kindle 2 is a lot more comfortable to hold.
2. There are over 300,000 books available in the Kindle book format and more are added all the time. It is easy to buy Kindle books you can download books from your Kindle or you can download books online at the Kindle store.
3. The Kindle 2 is extremely user friendly and easy to navigate. It has buttons on either side to turn the page instead of scrolling down a page like the computer.
4. One of the best things is the clarity of the page. I find it easier to read than many paperback books because the letters are crisper. You can make the print larger but I do not need to. You will be amazed at the ease of reading with the Kindle.
5. If you read a lot downloading books in electronic format is much more cost effective than purchasing paperback editions and if you usually buy hardbacks you save even more.
6. You do not have to drive to the bookstore or library (which saves CO2 emissions as well as the price for gas). You do not have to wait a week for the book to be delivered; the download from Amazon takes less than a minute.
7. Reading on the Kindle is much more eco-friendly, so you can help the environment and still get your reading fix.
8. The Kindle is excellent for travel, if you take public transportation, while waiting at the doctors office or in line. It is easy to pull out and it remembers your place so you do not have to worry about your bookmark falling out. It is just over 1/3 inch thick so it fits into your purse or backpack so you can easily bring it with you.
9. The Amazon Kindle also delivers newspapers so you can stay current on the run. It is delivered automatically and wireless so it is waiting for you first thing in the morning. You might even be able to get your home town paper and international papers are available too. And get this, it is cheaper than a printed subscription.
10. Do you like to read in bed? It is quieter than turning the pages of a book if your partner is fussy like mine.
11. You can even have access to more than 5000 blogs and news feeds. With full text content and images.
12. The rechargeable battery can last for several days of reading you can even read while it is in charging mode.
13. Oh, I almost forgot my favorite thing you can underline important passages and add annotations to the text.
14. Another thing I just love, you can highlight a word and it has a built-in dictionary for instant lookup. And wireless access to Wikipedia.
15. The free samples of books are longer usually a chapter or two so you can really see if the book is for you before you buy it.
16. There are a lot more features, like it has text-to-speech so it can read to you. PDF conversion so you can carry a lot of documents instead of carrying large heavy files. I admit I do not use these features but they might be your favorite features.
17. I do not have the box of used books I keep moving around until I take them to Goodwill.
18. If you know someone who seems to have everything, the Kindle may be the perfect gift. And if they have a Kindle already, you can purchase some electronic reading material for them, a gift card, a kindle case, kindle accessories, there is a lot of fun Kindle gear.

The price to purchase a Kindle may be a bit high, but if you are an avid reader or simply need a portable device to pass the time on public transportation or just want to make waiting more fun, the Amazon Kindle is definitely worth the investment.

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Amazon Kindle Verses Sony Reader - A Gadget Death Match

For avid book readers and those who do lots of traveling, ebooks have become quite popular. You can always carry thousands of books without the hassle of heavy luggage. In the world of ebooks and readers, there are currently two prominent devices that exist. So, let us begin: Amazon Kindle vs. Sony Reader.

Amazon Kindle 2 has become more slick and sophisticated with its new look. The new version also offers a prolonged battery life, faster refresher screen and more friendly navigation controls, making it easier to switch pages. Amazon has surely done a lot of improvements from its original version Kindle 1 to the new Kindle 2 (and the newest Kindle DX).

The Sony Reader is obviously the biggest competitor of the Amazon Kindle. Sony introduced its e-book Reader on September 2006. It uses an electronic paper display which is viewable in direct sunlight, requires no power to sustain a static image and can be viewed in portrait or landscape orientation. Moreover, the Reader has versions of touch screen and non-touch screen design, a feature which is highly appreciated by its customers.

Now let us go to Amazon Kindle vs. Sony Reader - LCD Display. Comparing the screens of the 2 gadgets, Kindle 2 can show up to 16 shades of gray as opposed to Sony Reader which has only 8. One can see the difference in the fonts and displaying images. If you were to compare the 2 displays, fonts appear smoother on the Kindle than on the Sony Reader. Moreover, it has the choice of 6 font sizes as opposed to the Sony Reader which has only 4.

In terms of audio and speakers, the Sony Reader has a music player and JPEG viewer which the Amazon Kindle 2 doesn't have. But the Kindle has speakers which the Sony Reader doesn't have as well; The Amazon Kindle 2 has the text to speech feature that allows the device to read the book for you.

In downloading ebooks, you need the special ebook Library software for you to get books from the Sony store. This is very inconvenient for those who don't have Windows PCs because the software only works with Windows. Using the eBook Library of the Reader, you can acquire certain contents of the books through it. You can even read the books that are stored in your Reader with your computer, a feature that only the Reader has.

Another major difference is wireless capability. The Kindle 2 doesn't have Wi-Fi, however, it uses Sprint's EVDO wireless data network to download ebooks. The Reader on the other hand does and uses a USB port to an Internet-enabled PC for connection. In addition, the Kindle has basic web browser that enables you access text-centric sites including Wikipedia and Google. This is one area that Kindle 2 dominates.

Amazon has redesigned its Kindle to meet the needs of its users. In this Amazon Kindle vs. Sony Reader review, one can see some of the major differences between the two ebook readers.

This review is meant to inform prospective buyers on the major differences between the two competing devices. As with any product, it is essential to review and evaluate each gadget to help you decide which suits your needs best. It really pays off to research first because it can save you a lot of resources and disappointments.

In conclusion, I must say that the Amazon Kindle is better than the Sony Reader. It has a more improved design and specs. So, in this Death Match: Amazon Kindle vs. Sony Reader, Amazon Kindle has truly thumped Sony Reader.

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