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5 of 5 customers found the following review helpful:
 Best $350 I ever spent, 2008-08-19
I received the Kindle about 4 days ago. At this point I have downloaded two books, read one, and look forward to reading the other one. I have also subscribed to one of the blogs. I read a lot of books and thought that I would miss holding a book and that reading the Kindle would seem awkward and not like reading a book. The screen is so clear and the font size so adjustable that the transition from reading a book to the Kindle required absolutely no adjustment for me. The device is absolutely amazing. Being able to shop for a book and download it in less than 10 seconds is absolutely amazing. I absolutely love this device. It is the best $350 I ever spent. I look forward to reading many more books on the Kindle. You certainly can't beat the price of the books either. Amazon, I have shopped with you for several years, and I look forward to many more. You have a hit with this device.
Ray Yearwood
Cincinnati
4 of 4 customers found the following review helpful:
more than impressed, 2008-08-19
While the product itself is amazing, I am most impressed with the customer service that went along with the transaction. In the days of declining or non-existing serive, Kindle and Amazon stood head and shoulders ahead of the next in line. thank you for such a positive experience.
6 of 6 customers found the following review helpful:
Initially Rebuffed the Kindle, Now I Think it is AMAZING!, 2008-08-19
I never thought I'd see the day where I'd accept a product like this into my life and fall in love with it. Like any avid reader, I love the feel and smell of a good book in my hands, as well as enjoying the contents. My initial reaction to the Kindle was not enthusiastic, but the more I read about it the more receptive I was to trying one out. I finally gave in and ordered one three days ago. It was delivered today and in the few hours I've had it, I must confess that I am now an enthusiastic and supportive fan. Let's be honest: Nothing beats a real book in your hands, especially one that is lavishly illustrated, but if your library is growing and you are running out of space (as was my situation), then Kindle is perfect for you. A lot of thought must have went into its planning: It is not complicated to use. It is as simple as taking it out of the box and just beginning to use it. I found it very instinctive. Kindle is user friendly and shouldn't intimidate most people, especially technology buffs. I've barely skimmed the instruction manual and I've already purchased two books and read some chapters. This was one of the easiest transactions I've ever made and true to their word, Amazon delivered the books via Whispernet within 60 seconds to my Kindle.
This is a first generation model, and I am betting future Kindles are going to be even sharper. I agree that there are some small issues with the design but I've had no problems overall with using mine and enjoying my reading experience. I am not uncomfortable with the weight or feel of it in my hands. I almost forgot it was a device. I was concentrating on reading. It would be nice to have a color model...but I'm sure there are color prototypes being experimented on.
Would I recommend a Kindle to a friend? Absolutely. For anyone with limited space, this is a fantastic 'mini' library to have and cherish. I am looking forward to using mine when I am traveling and won't have to worry with bogging down my luggage with books.
If there are any drawbacks the general public may perceive with the Kindle, I think it might be the technology seems too good to be true, and also, I admit (and my main hesitation) the purchase price is very steep. I waited until Amazon reduced the initial price by approximately $30. I wanted in on the ground floor to get one of these devices so I didn't want to wait another year. Now I have fell in love with it and can't wait to see what the future brings. I feel confident that with time, the popularity of the Kindle will be spread by word of mouth, the catalog of available titles will continue to grow, the technology will expand and Amazon will lower the price. The sky is the limit!
3 of 3 customers found the following review helpful:
Simply Amazing, 2008-08-19
Kindle is, quite simply, the revolution that it promises to be. After owning it for a week, you won't know how you lived without it.
3 of 3 customers found the following review helpful:
A must for frequent travelers, 2008-08-18
I received my Kindle as I was (literally) walking out the door for another overseas trip. I unpacked it on the way to the airport, downloaded three books waiting for the flight to leave, and read all three during the flights and during the trip. I now go to the bookstore and take the Kindle. If I find a book that I want in the bookstore, I check the Kindle (while standing in front of the shelves, its that fast), and, if its available, download the book instead of buying. I buy enough (physical) books that I don't feel a bit bad about this. The "knocks" on the Kindle relate to the buttons and controls. They're not great, but certainly not aggravating enough to prevent easy use of the device. They will certainly be fixed in the next iteration, and you can trade up. All your previous books will be available. You would not use the Kindle for books you might give away to friends or relatives. I have several thousand books, and wish that 95% were on the Kindle (I could actually find them, for example) instead of on the bookshelves and in storage. I have used the service to transfer large files from my computer to the Kindle. This would be ideal for lawyers reviewing large numbers of documents while on the road, for example. I have a very small laptop, but much prefer the Kindle.
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