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The Amazing Amazon KIndle

For all you reading buffs our their I have fantastic news. Those guys and gals at Amazon have really hit the mark with the latest Kindle. It has been recently released in time for the Christmas holidays. Actually, it a great “just because” gift for yourself or a loved one.

Here are just a few reasons why you take a closer look the Kindle.

• With its slim line design at 1/3 an inch the kindle fits easily into your hand.

• Lighter than a paperback book at 10.2 ounces

• You get books delivered to you in less than 60 Seconds without a PC.

• The Global 3G Wireless delivers coverage in the US and to over 100 countries with no annual contracts or hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots.

• You can read Paper-Like Display: Reads like real paper without glare, even in bright sunlight

• You can store over 1,500 books

• You now have battery life of up to 1 week on a single charge with wireless on, instead of previous battery life of 4 days

• With the PDF Reader new feature you to carry and read all of your personal and professional documents on the go.

• The Kindle can read newspapers, magazines, blogs, and books out loud to you.

• You can download and read first chapters for free on books before you decide to buy

• You have a choice of greater than 360,000 books, New York Times Best Sellers, U.S. and international newspapers, magazines, and blogs.

• New York Times Best Sellers and New Releases as low as $9.99

WOW! I could go on and on but I think you get the idea. Kindle rocks. Its a must have. Just imagine that you are able to have a whole library in such a small device, daily news, magazines any where in the world.  You will always be in touch.

You can’t go wrong.  Check it out.

When the Kindle first released, it was fairly quiet. It didn’t garner the long wait lines of the iPhone or the stampede for the latest Windows. But if you were an avid reader, it may have caught your attention. When the Kindle 2 released, people began to realize that there really was an incredible piece of technology here. Now, with the release of the Kindle DX, Amazon has become the leading seller of ebook readers and the DX is their new top-end product.

But there are plenty of products out there with hype on their side, is the new DX another one or is it the real deal? Honestly, it is a bit of both. The Kindle DX is just the beefier big brother of the slightly older Kindle 2 and while they are both great technology, they may not be poised to replace paper books just yet. What they do offer, the Kindle 2 especially, is great portability. And with the ability to hold thousands of books in something only as big as a thin hardback book, the appeal is obvious. You would need a library on your back to carry around what the Kindle can.

The Kindle 2 has plenty of competition from other electronic ebook readers, but the new Kindle DX is in a category all its own. Amazon has built a reader that is a step above the competition in almost every way. Whether it is more storage, an easier-to-read screen or the rotating views ala the iPhone, the Kindle DX is unmatched in its features. But it remains unmatched in its price as well.

The price of the Kindle DX is a whooping 489 dollars. This is probably why many people, even those who think highly of the Kindle and the ebook technology, are hesitant to get a Kindle DX. It doesn’t even come with any freebies like a bestseller or two, and since you would still need to purchase a good cover for it, your costs could extend well beyond the 500-dollar mark. At the very least, couldn’t Amazon just have added a cover into the package?

Despite its popularity though, the Kindle remains to be a product of the more advanced technology that still has to hit mainstream. It is a great device for those who are into books but for now, that’s simply what it is – something to read books on. It’s not even offered outside the country yet and still lacks the versatility that other modern gadgets offer. But then again, that’s what the iPod was before too and look how far it has penetrated the market now. What is clear however, is that the Kindle is an innovative gadget that has started a fast-growing industry. Give it a few more years and more people will realize that buying the gadget and the content that goes with it is more cost-efficient and handy that keeping a whole library of books. And until the time comes, the Kindle will continue to rule the market as the ebook reader that has set the bar high.

It can be hard to choose the best ebook reader for yourself  when the market is growing almost daily. With new readers coming out in all different sizes and supporting all different kinds of files, knowing which one  suits you best may require you to do a little research. But not always about the reader, it is also important to decide what exactly it is you want from an  ereader. While it is easy to get lost in the advertisements that tell you all the great things a reader can do, you could still end up getting one that just  doesn’t work for you.

The most important thing you can do to narrow down the choices is to set a budget. You are going to be spending at least a couple hundred dollars even on the  cheapest of ereaders. But if your budget allows, you can spend upwards of 1,000 dollars. Don’t always let the features decide which ereader you buy, that is a good  way to spend a lot more and end up with a product you aren’t happy with. Make a budget and stick to it. There are great ereaders in any price range.

Another issue to consider when buying the best ebook reader for you is your lifestyle. Examine your day-to-day activities and see where an ebook reader may fit. Do you do a lot of traveling? If so, then you may be better off not getting the Kindle DX. Its big screen and advanced technology makes it a perfect companion on the couch, on the bed, and even in the coffee house, but it’s not exactly portable. If you’re a student or a professional who uses PDF files, then you should check first which file types are supported by a particular ebook reader. There are many file formats used on documents, and different readers support different files.

Let’s say that you will be using this reader for utility purposes regarding your work or class activities, then you’ll definitely need one that is robust enough to last for a longer period of time. Of course you don’t want your reader to die out on you in a middle of a class lecture. It is somehow like not being able to bring your book with you during class hours. This could also cause a big headache if this happens at work. You may have all the features you need for a reader, but not all offers a battery life that would last for days. The Amazon Kindle can last for about four days without having to charge it, lasting two weeks with the wifi turned off. Its affordable price makes it an ideal choice for students.

It definitely pays to do some research on the type of reader that you think would work for you. Knowing more about the features that you need would surely give you that confidence that what you are getting is the right one for you. You have to keep in mind that some models may provide you various features but they also come with higher price tags that may not fit your budget. In selecting the best ebook reader for you, you have to make sure that it matches everything you need, not just because it is the trend.