The Amazon Kindle Reader – Why It Is So Successful
Wednesday, June 16th, 2010The Kindle reader rapidly rose to be the top selling item on Amazon. A quick look at the benefits on offer makes it clear why this is. There are a tremendous number of books available for immediate download to the Kindle. You can also read your own PDF files and access a large number of periodicals. You can use it almost anywhere in the US, and many other counties as well. No other cables, computer connections or software is required. The reader will be ready to use straight out of the box.
Some of the basic features provided include a large, 6″ diagonal “E Ink (a registered trademark) electronic paper display.” This technology uses ink just like is expected with books and newspapers. The electronic ink display is easy to read and is much better than reading on a back-lit computer screen. You can select from six different font sizes.
Basically, all of your books can now be large-print text if you prefer. Images are presented in sixteen shades of gray which ensures images are bright and clear. They can also be displayed in full screen mode after rotation. You can browse basic text-based websites and services for sport scores, images and maps.
Since there is no back-lighting involved, you will find there is no glare like with typical electronic devices. Users are very impressed with the ability to use a Kindle inside, or out on a sunny beach, with no loss of clarity. There is 2 GB of internal storage. The battery will last for two weeks when you turn off the wireless capability, otherwise the battery life is cut in half, you will be able to carry it with you anywhere.
It can be recharged with the included power adapter or the USB cable which can be plugged into a computer. This will also allow you to download reading material to your computer and transfer it to the Kindle. There are applications that will sync everything for your hand-held devices or personal computer so you can always pick up right where you left off.
There are over a half-million Kindle books available at the Kindle Store and downloaded in about sixty seconds. You are offered the option of downloading samples from any book at no cost and then purchase it with a single click. There are also over 50,000 audio books you can download to a computer and transfer. Many books also include the text-to-speech facility which means that you can listen to them rather than read them.
The reader weighs only 10 ounces and can store up to 1,500 books. As you build your personal library, all of your purchases are kept online and can be re-downloaded whenever you wish to add them. It is about the thickness of a pencil so it can be held in one hand comfortably. The “page turn” buttons are mounted on both sides of the reader so you can change hands if you are reading for a long period of time.
The Kindle reader lets you carry your personal library with you wherever you go and keeps your place in the book that your reading. You will be able to read what you want where you want on a computer or hand-held devices and keep them all in sync. Bookmarks, notations and clips saved will always be kept for your reference. Add some MP3’s for background music and reading will take on a whole new perspective.