Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6" Display, U.S. Wireless) | 
| Brand: Amazon
Category: Amazon Devices
Used (16) from $225.00
Rating:  12849 reviews
Sales Rank: 121
Color: Bisque
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.3 x 0.4
Model: D00511
UPC: 892685001072
EAN: 0892685001072
ASIN: B00154JDAI
Release Date: February 23, 2009
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Product Description
Includes Cyncronix Kindle Stand
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 4995
 Perfect reading for the tube... March 9, 2010
D. Rose (UK)
I live in London and bought the Kindle on the strength of a demo from a friend in Sweden who owned one because, well, he has to have every 'cool' gadget. I can testify absolutely that Whispernet works brilliantly in (at least) England, Switzerland, Sweden and the Netherlands .. it's true I have to take my Kindle everywhere and I can't bear to be without it.
The Kindle is smaller than a lot of books and fits well in my handbag - hence I can take it everywhere.
It's the perfect reading material on the tube; for those that aren't familiar with London transport - this is an underground train that, at rush hour, is so packed you have to push your way on and spend most of your journey closer to more people's armipits than you ever ought to be at that time of the morning. With the restricted space and only one hand free (the other is holding on to avoid getting thrown further into that armpit) the Kindle is perfect - I change pages with one finger and can always find an angle at which to read.
My reading rate has risen amazingly and I have read a lot more than I would normally, something I didn't expect.
However - the down side. Amazon is very poor on British books; whilst non-Brit books are very reasonably priced, any Brit ones are notably more expensive and there are not many of them. There are many books that are best sellers in London that don't even feature in Kindle books. I have found Amazon to be poor on sets of books...e.g. I tried to start off the Spiderwick Chronicles for my daughter but the first books don't feature - only the latest books are available. I'm hoping however that this is a situation that will rapidly be rectified. When can we get kindle & books on amazon.co.uk..?
easy & enjoyable way to read a book March 9, 2010
D. A. Lowe (Greensboro, NC)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I love the Kindle. The book prices are reasonable and the downloads are almost instant. I read much more because of the ease in reading books with the Kindle.
Absolutely love it!!!! March 9, 2010
Judith Lunger (EASTON, PA, US)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is the best present that I have ever bought for myself.It makes my love of reading so nice.I never have to carry extra books with me in case I finish one and need something else to read.
Love it!!!!!! March 9, 2010
Diane S (Boonton, NJ)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I debated for months on getting this. I checked into the Sony but it didn't have nearly the features of the Kindle. I especially like the full keyboard on the Kindle. My sister and a friend both have Kindles and HIGHLY recommended it. So I ordered it. When it arrived I was so excited! I charged it (which was really quick) and purchased my first book. It took about 30 seconds! It is so easy to read and really easy on the eyes. I love that you can adjust the font. I set it on the next to largest print and I don't even need my glasses! I have since bought 2 more books, a Kandle, a skin and a cover! I can't say enough good things about it! I love the dictionary feature also - I use it alot! If you are on the fence about it - just get it - you won't be sorry!
Love it! March 9, 2010
E. Nelson (Massachusetts United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have been using my Kindle for a month and I love it!
Easy to use, light, fits in my purse, no glare on screen, long battery life!
The reason for the 4 stars and not five is that the speech function is very confusing as it speaks even to say there are quotation marks, and inverted marks. Initially I was very confused not understanding what had just happened. The monotone voice, the lack of intonation, makes it really harder to follow during dialogues.
Overall a great product for the avid reader!
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