Comments on: Kindle: Amazon’s Wireless Reading Device

By: Jo

Jo — Wed, 06 May 2009 13:52:49 +0000

I am now on my third kindle since January. The first one had a defective wireless option and could not download any books. The replaced it. My second kindle froze. They replaced it. My third kindle now refuses to turn on. I would like my money back. I have just been told that even though I have had all these problems Amazon will not refund my money. I can get a new kindle AGAIN and that is it. I will be looking for another wireless book with better performance and reliability. Perhaps the Kindle 2 is better product but I have to sell my Kindle myself and than purchase a Kindle 2 to find out. What a pain. I will buy the Sony

By: J. Huntington

J. Huntington — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:22:56 +0000

I Love the concept…Love the low price of titles….ergonomics are good….there’s a lot to love about the Kindle…..but what’s the deal with not including a mechanism for providing a lighting option for low light/ no light environments? Geeeze! Much of my reading is done in that situation. What’s up with the designed obsolesence? C’mon….that’s like Baskin Robbins having a fatal flaw in their vanilla flavor. My recommendation is for anyone considering a Kindle purchase to await the obvious upcoming epiphany by Amazon that some form of lighting mechanism would significantly increase the usefulness of the device.

PS: Why aren’t more of those thick, heavy travel guides available on Kindle? That would be amazing. Perhaps a brief respite by Amazon in carrying the print versions would be the feather that convinces the publishers to allow a Kindle version.

By: M. Lehman

M. Lehman — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:59:32 +0000

My husband and I love our Kindle. Only complaints are same as others, that it’s very easy to hit a button by accident (next page, prev page, back) but not a big deal to get back to where you were and the main upgrade I’d like is for the screen to be able to light up so you can read in the dark w/o a book light or such.

By: G. Navarro

G. Navarro — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:02:03 +0000

Perfect for voracious readers. Books are cheaper, instantly available, and I no longer have stacks of old books to deal with. Display is good for displaying text, better than I expected. Highly recommend.

By: Alcott

Alcott — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:09:59 +0000

There are good things about the Kindle but many negative issues. First, the pictures, drawings, etc. are not good. There is not backlight. Please…. this should be a requirement in this device. To add yet another item you must purchase is ridiculous. Too expensive for what it is. I don’t like the “location” rather than page reference. Just another difference that isn’t needed. All-in-all it is an okay device but will never replace the book. My advice, buy the book.

By: Johanna Alley

Johanna Alley — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:30:54 +0000

I tried to use a pocket pc as a book reader for several years, but was continually frustrated by having to reinstall the reader if the battery went dead. Yeah! No problem with the Kindle. It is easy to read, and has such versatility in that you can not only download books, but get your own documents converted. And the books are reasonable priced so it’s not hard on the budget. My only wish would be that it was backlit so you could read in the dark. Thank you Amazon.

By: A. Lit Lover

A. Lit Lover — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 12:37:00 +0000

When I first heard about Amazon Kindle about a year ago, I didn’t think much of it. Sure, it would be nice to have all my books with me, but $350 seemed like way too much for a 13 and a half year old to spend when all I do is babysit to make extra money. I know I will sound just like everyone else when I say this, but Oprah’s segment on the Kindle caught my interest. I searched it on Amazon and instantly fell in love with it. Oprah was offering a $50 off promotion, so I ordered one, now that I had a steady income. When I first opened the box, I was fascinated by how sleek and perfect it was. Once I had bought my first book, I began reading, and fell in love with it all over again. I have bought myself many new things, but this was literally my favorite. Reading on it is such a treat, and I love being able to jump back and forth between books, anywhere. I realize that there are many complaints currently circulating, but I haven’t had any problems with mine, and have no complaints. My mother loved mine so much, she decided to order herself one, and got the Kindle 2. I think it is great that Amazon added new features and fixed old ones, but I still think the original is the best. I highly recommend this to anyone and everyone, and am truly happy with mine.

By: 612'er

612'er — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 11:23:16 +0000

I really appreciate the size and portability of this “book”.
I do miss the “old fashioned” book habits of actually turning the page.
SAVE A LOT OF TREES!

By: C. Fowler

C. Fowler — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 17:53:30 +0000

My 82 year old Grandmother who never asks for anything really wanted this for Christmas although I could not understand why. But, I got it for her anyway. She loves it and cannot stop talking about it. I just wish they would have worked out the bugs before releasing it as now there is a “new and improved” version. She has no complaints about the function of her original though.

By: V. Orlov

V. Orlov — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 02:43:29 +0000

OMG Amazon did something that I’ve been waiting for my whole life, it combined my love for books and my love for gadgets.

It is so easy to see and read.

I have eye trouble and I love the fact that I can increase the font size.

I love my KINDLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!