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  Kindle, Wi-Fi, 6" E Ink Display - includes Special Offers & Sponsored Screensavers

  Amazon Devices (Amazon Digital Services, Inc)
  

  Rating (0 reviews):

  (4.3/5)

  

  Fantastic device - pick your Kindle!

  Having been a little overwhelmed by the choices between all the new Kindles and which one to get, I ordered this new basic $79 Kindle first to take for a spin. So far, I like what I see. I also own a Kindle 3 so that's the only device I can really compare it to at this time (I think a comparison between other tablets and this Kindle is meaningless, this device is all about content and delivery):1. Form-factor - Compared to the Kindle 3, this Kindle feels more compact, lighter and easier to hold. My hands wrap around this better than K3. Reading books for a few hours at a stretch will be easier on this device compared to the K3. It is the lightest such device I have used compared to all previous Kindles and other tablets.2. Screen - I personally like the fact that there are no keys on the device and that keys come up on the screen when you need them. Delivers a better overall reading experience. However, navigating through the on-screen keyboard with the 5-way... 5/5 FreeSpirit - See all my reviews, September 29, 2011

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  Facts to Consider when Buying This Kindle Instead of Others

  First off, I received my new Kindle this morning. I previously owned the Kindle Keyboard, but actually really didn't like the keyboard or the way the buttons were pressed together. I'm not a fan of touch screens so I bought this one.There are a few things to know about this particular Kindle that can help you decide if it's right for you...Here is a list of things to know about this Kindle.1. You'll be using an onscreen keyboard with the 5-Way Controller. This is not a problem for setting up WiFi and a little writing but if you are an avid note-taker or do a lot of writing with your Kindle, you might want to opt for the Kindle Keyboard.2. NO AUDIO - If you are planning on listening to audiobooks, Mp3s, or Text to Speech on your Kindle, this is not the device for you. There is not even a headphone jack, so there is absolutely no audio support.3. 2GB! This device has 2GB of storage, which is half of all the others... if you seriously need... 5/5 J. Ts - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Kindle, Wi-Fi, 6" E Ink Display - includes Special Offers & Sponsored Screensavers (Electronics) First off, I received my new Kindle this morning. I previously owned the Kindle Keyboard, but actually really didn't like the keyboard or the way the buttons were pressed together. I'm not a fan of touch screens so I bought this one.There are a few things to know about this particular Kindle that can help you decide if it's right for you...Here is a list of things to know about this Kindle.1. You'll be using an onscreen keyboard with the 5-Way Controller. This is not a problem for setting up WiFi and a little writing but if you are an avid note-taker or do a lot of writing with your Kindle, you might want to opt for the Kindle Keyboard.2. NO AUDIO - If you are planning on listening to audiobooks, Mp3s, or Text to Speech on your Kindle, this is not the device for you. There is not even a headphone jack, so there is absolutely no audio support.3. 2GB! This device has 2GB of storage, which is half of all the others... if you seriously need... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , September 29, 2011

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  The most compact Kindle yet. Extremely legible display, snappy performance

  Customer Video Review Length:: 9:38 MinsI was thrilled to receive my new Kindle. I ordered it Sep 28, chose overnight shipping and it arrived (Sep 29) just a few minutes ago. Usually I use a device for a while before reviewing it. In this case, I felt it was important to do a quick review right away because if it can help you in your purchasing decision, so much the better.If you are a little perplexed with all the various Kindle models and are wondering if this Is the Kindle for you, here are a few questions for you to consider...1. Do you need text to speech capability or have the desire to listen to mp3's on your Kindle? If you can live without that, then proceed. This Kindle does not have a speaker thus is not capable of text to speech or playing sounds of any kind including mp3's.2. Is color important to you? This is not a color Kindle, it is gray-scale. If you are mostly wanting to read books then this will work for you exceedingly well. The e-ink screen... 5/5 M. Erb (Syracuse, NY) - See all my reviews, September 29, 2011

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  Kindle Touch, Wi-Fi, 6" E Ink Display - includes Special Offers & Sponsored Screensavers

  Amazon Devices (Amazon Digital Services, Inc)
  

  Rating (0 reviews):

  (3.9/5)

  

  A Solid Successor to the Kindle Keyboard

  For my review, I'm going to focus it on the differences between the previous (which I'll refer to as the K3), and the Kindle Touch (KT)USE - As far as the reading experience, I really like the touch compared to the physical buttons on the previous generation. At first I was worried that I would constantly be turning the page from accidentally touching the screen, but this didn't become much of an issue. The screen is broken up into mapped sections, so if you touch the far left side that covers about 1" of the left of the screen, it goes to the previous page. If you touch anywhere on the other 80% of the screen beside that, it goes forward. Touch the top 1" margin, and it will bring up the menu. There is also a physical button on the... 5/5 Scott - See all my reviews, November 14, 2011

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  First Kindle: Chose Touch over the Keyboard

  I've had my Touch for almost a day now, and it's pretty awesome. I'm not a big reviewer, but I figured several people may be in a similar position as I was yesterday, so here we go...I'm definitely an avid reader. Actually, as I type this, I have roughly 1000 books sitting on a wall of shelves behind me. E-readers have always intrigued me, but I've never felt like they were worth $199 or more; however, when the Kindle Fire was announced, I thought they had released the Kindle for me.I watched video reviews, "hands-on" videos, read numerous reviews, etc. I was pretty sure that I wanted a Fire, but as I thought about it, I wasn't convinced that the Fire really provided me with access to anything that I couldn't do on my phone (HTC Inspire 4g). Other than a bigger screen, the Fire was actually pretty limited (for my purposes). I mean, I would only be able to use the browser and watch videos in areas with WiFi (i.e. at home, at work, or at retail location with... 5/5 Writingtired - See all my reviews This review is from: Kindle Touch, Wi-Fi, 6" E Ink Display - includes Special Offers & Sponsored Screensavers (Electronics) I've had my Touch for almost a day now, and it's pretty awesome. I'm not a big reviewer, but I figured several people may be in a similar position as I was yesterday, so here we go...I'm definitely an avid reader. Actually, as I type this, I have roughly 1000 books sitting on a wall of shelves behind me. E-readers have always intrigued me, but I've never felt like they were worth $199 or more; however, when the Kindle Fire was announced, I thought they had released the Kindle for me.I watched video reviews, "hands-on" videos, read numerous reviews, etc. I was pretty sure that I wanted a Fire, but as I thought about it, I wasn't convinced that the Fire really provided me with access to anything that I couldn't do on my phone (HTC Inspire 4g). Other than a bigger screen, the Fire was actually pretty limited (for my purposes). I mean, I would only be able to use the browser and watch videos in areas with WiFi (i.e. at home, at work, or at retail location with... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , November 23, 2011

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  A worthy upgrade over other Kindles!

  Customer Video Review Length:: 9:09 MinsPlease watch my video review here. Thanks for watching and I hope it helps.General observations:- Controlling/manipulating things on the screen is so much easier with the touch screen-it's a lot more intuitive!- Athough I don't show it in the video, you can swipe instead of tap to turn pages. You may also use your left hand to page forward by tapping slightly more in from the left edge. It works quite well.- Looking up a word is as easy as pressing on that word. No more fumbling with a 5-way controller. You can additionally highlight blocks of text quite easily by just swiping over it.- Kindle Touch also has the new X-Ray feature which is really neat. It can be interesting to see a summary listing of facts from a given book about a person mentioned for instance. The Kindle Keyboard does not include this feature. 5/5 Mediahound (SF Bay Area, CA United States) - See all my reviews, November 20, 2011

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  Kindle Keyboard, Wi-Fi, 6" E Ink Display

  Amazon Devices (Amazon.com)
  

  Rating (0 reviews):

  (4.5/5)

  

  Kindle vs. Nook (updated November 2011)

  UPDATE NOVEMBER 2011:My review is now over a year old, as is the "Kindle Keyboard" as Amazon calls it now. There are newer models: the basic, cheapie Kindle and the Kindle Touch, and of course the Kindle Fire quasi-tablet.Each of these models is an excellent choice. Whichever one is right for you just depends on your preferences.The 3 e-ink Kindles are Kindle Keyboard (this one), Kindle Touch (the newest "flagship" model), and the basic Kindle. All 3 of them have EXACTLY THE SAME 6" DISPLAY, with the same sharp typeface and high contrast that reads like ink on paper with no eyestrain. The Kindle Keyboard is the oldest of these models, and I got one of the first ones when they came out in August 2010.I still absolutely LOVE my Kindle Keyboard and use it almost every day. I have read dozens of books on it. I like the newer models, they have some neat features, but the experience of reading a book on them is no better or worse than on... 5/5 Ron Cronovich "Ron" (Kenosha, WI) - See all my reviews, August 28, 2010

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  Worth the money. Not perfect, but very very good for start to finish novels in good light

  The Kindle is my first e-ink reader. I own an iPad, an iPhone, and have owned a Windows-based phone in the past that I used as an ereader.My overall impression of the device is good.The good:I'd honestly rather read linear (read from page one to the end, one page at a time) fiction from it than a book, because I can't always get comfortable with a book. Hardcovers are sometimes a bit heavy, and paperbacks don't always lie open easily. The Kindle is incredibly light and thin. I can hold it in one hand easily. The page turn buttons are conveniently located. Page-turns aren't instant, but they're probably quicker than turning a physical page in a printed book (there are just a lot more page-turns unless you choose a small font). The contrast is better than other ereaders I've seen. There is zero eye strain in good light. My eyesight isn't the greatest and I like being able to increase the font size and read without glasses. I love being able to... 3/5 Jeffrey Stanley (Wichita, KS United States) - See all my reviews, August 31, 2010

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  Not the perfect "do-it-all" device, but very close to being the perfect e-reading device!

  I woke up to a nice surprise this morning: a new kindle as a gift. I have an iPad and a Kindle DX, but I guess someone heard my complaints of them being too heavy and difficult to do extended-reading on. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love my iPad and DX, but this new generation of Kindle is perfect for reading outside and for long periods of time. The iPad gets completely washed out in sunlight and often irritates my eyes staring at it for more than a couple of hours. The DX was my go-to device for those extended/outdoor reading periods, but now I have a new friend for reading novels. Instead of a replacement, this one seems more like a companion to the other devices and is a different class. The iPad works great for web browsing, shopping, productivity, games, etc while the Kindle falls short in those areas. The Kindle works great for reading novels, where the iPad falls short. For those that love to do extended-reading of magazines, newspapers, research articles, etc, I find that... 5/5 C. Vincent (Rochester, NY) - See all my reviews This review is from: Kindle Keyboard 3G, Free 3G + Wi-Fi, 6" E Ink Display (Electronics) I woke up to a nice surprise this morning: a new kindle as a gift. I have an iPad and a Kindle DX, but I guess someone heard my complaints of them being too heavy and difficult to do extended-reading on. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love my iPad and DX, but this new generation of Kindle is perfect for reading outside and for long periods of time. The iPad gets completely washed out in sunlight and often irritates my eyes staring at it for more than a couple of hours. The DX was my go-to device for those extended/outdoor reading periods, but now I have a new friend for reading novels. Instead of a replacement, this one seems more like a companion to the other devices and is a different class. The iPad works great for web browsing, shopping, productivity, games, etc while the Kindle falls short in those areas. The Kindle works great for reading novels, where the iPad falls short. For those that love to do extended-reading of magazines, newspapers, research articles, etc, I find that... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 26, 2010

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  Barnes & Noble Nook Simple Touch eBook Reader (NEWEST model, WIFI Only)

  CE (Barnes & Noble)
  

  Rating (128 reviews):

  (3.8/5)

  

  Simple (To Use) Touch Reader

  I purchased the Kindle (Wi-Fi) and the original Nook (the B&W one) and tried them out during the return period. While there were things about the Kindle I really liked (features that other reviewers on the Kindle site had written), the one thing that made me choose the Nook was the ability to borrow and read ebooks from my local library. Haven't been back to the library since!Now here comes the Nook Simple Touch Reader (Nook STR). I got one via pre-order when they came out in early June. It has the same e-ink Pearl screen as the Kindle, so the screen contrast is no longer an issue. And wow, has the user interface improved over the original Nook! (which I thought was clunky) The entire e-ink Pearl screen has full touchscreen capability. On both the Kindle and the original Nook, I felt myself wanting to touch the screen to select a book to read, instead of using the buttons (on the Kindle) or the LCD touchscreen (on the original Nook) to highlight and select the desired... 5/5 cacalazani - See all my reviews This review is from: Barnes & Noble Nook Simple Touch eBook Reader (NEWEST model, WIFI Only) (Electronics) I purchased the Kindle (Wi-Fi) and the original Nook (the B&W one) and tried them out during the return period. While there were things about the Kindle I really liked (features that other reviewers on the Kindle site had written), the one thing that made me choose the Nook was the ability to borrow and read ebooks from my local library. Haven't been back to the library since!Now here comes the Nook Simple Touch Reader (Nook STR). I got one via pre-order when they came out in early June. It has the same e-ink Pearl screen as the Kindle, so the screen contrast is no longer an issue. And wow, has the user interface improved over the original Nook! (which I thought was clunky) The entire e-ink Pearl screen has full touchscreen capability. On both the Kindle and the original Nook, I felt myself wanting to touch the screen to select a book to read, instead of using the buttons (on the Kindle) or the LCD touchscreen (on the original Nook) to highlight and select the desired... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 24, 2011

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  Good reader, has some problems.

  Just a short review of my two weeks with the Nook Simple Touch. This looked the the reader to get when it came out. Specifically for me the touch screen was a must. I enjoyed reading on it everyday until I returned it. It was light and extremely easy to navigate with its touch screen. What happened though, was on about the 12th day while using it the touch screen stopped responding. I couldn't turn a page with the screen or pull up a menu with the screen or do anything else. And, when I shut it off and turned it back on I couldn't swipe the screen to get into the book - I was completely stuck...locked out. Finally after fiddling with it after about 15 minutes it started to work again. I went on the web and found out that others had this same thing happen to them so I decided to return it rather then hope for a fix (I was still within my 14 days return policy). 3/5 H. Charlotte (Princeton, NJ) - See all my reviews This review is from: Barnes & Noble Nook Simple Touch eBook Reader (NEWEST model, WIFI Only) (Electronics) Just a short review of my two weeks with the Nook Simple Touch. This looked the the reader to get when it came out. Specifically for me the touch screen was a must. I enjoyed reading on it everyday until I returned it. It was light and extremely easy to navigate with its touch screen. What happened though, was on about the 12th day while using it the touch screen stopped responding. I couldn't turn a page with the screen or pull up a menu with the screen or do anything else. And, when I shut it off and turned it back on I couldn't swipe the screen to get into the book - I was completely stuck...locked out. Finally after fiddling with it after about 15 minutes it started to work again. I went on the web and found out that others had this same thing happen to them so I decided to return it rather then hope for a fix (I was still within my 14 days return policy). Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 16, 2011

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  Root it and it's even better!

  The device itself is amazing...-great TOUCHSCREEN interface-perfect reading screen-clean looking design, small because there is no keyboard to make it bigger and it's smaller than the original Nook-reads formats natively that the Kindle won't-read all the ebooks you want in B&N stores for free-library checkouts are easy-press and hold on a word to get its definition-highlight and take notes in a book easily...but when you ROOT the thing it gets even better!-Install the Gmail app to get your mail-get the Opera browser (supports Flash!)-install the Kindle app and you can read Kindle ebooks too-Put it in host mode to attach an external keyboard-Make sure to get the Home Button Savior app so you can switch back and forth between the B&N reader and the rest of the device's functionality.I used these instructions:[Amazon removed my link. Google "Root Nook Touch... 5/5 John Braun (Earth) - See all my reviews This review is from: Barnes & Noble Nook Simple Touch eBook Reader (NEWEST model, WIFI Only) (Electronics) The device itself is amazing...-great TOUCHSCREEN interface-perfect reading screen-clean looking design, small because there is no keyboard to make it bigger and it's smaller than the original Nook-reads formats natively that the Kindle won't-read all the ebooks you want in B&N stores for free-library checkouts are easy-press and hold on a word to get its definition-highlight and take notes in a book easily...but when you ROOT the thing it gets even better!-Install the Gmail app to get your mail-get the Opera browser (supports Flash!)-install the Kindle app and you can read Kindle ebooks too-Put it in host mode to attach an external keyboard-Make sure to get the Home Button Savior app so you can switch back and forth between the B&N reader and the rest of the device's functionality.I used these instructions:[Amazon removed my link. Google "Root Nook Touch... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 5, 2011

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  List Price: $249.98
  

  Clear, Crisp Reading

  Easy to Use 6" Touchscreen

  Over 2 million titles including books, magazines & newspapers -just a touch away! Thousands are FREE

  Ultra-Light, Ultra-Portable - Under 8 ounces

  Longest Battery Life - read for up to two months on just one charge

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  Sony PRS-T1 6" Digital E-Ink Pearl eReader with Wi-Fi (Black)

  CE (Sony)
  

  Rating (50 reviews):

  (4.0/5)

  

  PDF viewing tool (3.5 stars with a round-up)

  As the title suggests, my focus of this review is using the Sony Reader as a tool for reading PDF files.As a LOT of products (software, electronic gadgets, etc) don't print manuals anymore, I've amassed a bunch of PDF files that I would love to have easier access to, while on a plane, doing my business in the "library", lying in bed, or wherever. Realizing some kind of "e-reader" might just let me do casual PDF perusing under those aforementioned conditions, I started researching some of the e-readers a few months ago. After lots of Googling, browsing, and reading, it seemed that most of the then-on-the-market readers didn't handle PDF files so well. From what I read though, one of the older Sony readers was significantly better than the rest (Kindle, Nook, etc) for handling PDF's and when I learned that Sony was releasing the PRS-T1, I was hoping it was an above average PDF-reader as well.So I went to YouTube to watch a few video reviews for the PRS-T1 and... 4/5 wadrad (Land of Bitburger, Bratwurst, und Lederhosen) - See all my reviews This review is from: Sony PRS-T1 6" Digital E-Ink Pearl eReader with Wi-Fi (Black) (Electronics) As the title suggests, my focus of this review is using the Sony Reader as a tool for reading PDF files.As a LOT of products (software, electronic gadgets, etc) don't print manuals anymore, I've amassed a bunch of PDF files that I would love to have easier access to, while on a plane, doing my business in the "library", lying in bed, or wherever. Realizing some kind of "e-reader" might just let me do casual PDF perusing under those aforementioned conditions, I started researching some of the e-readers a few months ago. After lots of Googling, browsing, and reading, it seemed that most of the then-on-the-market readers didn't handle PDF files so well. From what I read though, one of the older Sony readers was significantly better than the rest (Kindle, Nook, etc) for handling PDF's and when I learned that Sony was releasing the PRS-T1, I was hoping it was an above average PDF-reader as well.So I went to YouTube to watch a few video reviews for the PRS-T1 and... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 9, 2011

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  nice update to a solid often over looked reader

  overall this is a wonderful reader. you don't have to pay extra to get a version without ads. sony has been in the ereader business long before it was mainstream. the new improvement in adding the wifi to its reader and bring the price down to 149 is long over-dued and in my opinion is the main reasons that has kept it from competing well and being as well known as the other big name readers we all know now. this version is made in a feather light weight plastic and rubber and a touch of metal instead of the aluminum that the others were. the touch screen is very responsive and you can change which way for the swipe. there are more options of fonts and sizes than before. the multi language built in dictionary, notation, search on google and wikipedia are well implemented. the online reader store experience is decent and has the usual best sellers at about the same prices as all other online sellers.the sony reader store itself has always been a bit quirky and at times... 5/5 Jade "just-jade" (boston ma) - See all my reviews This review is from: Sony PRS-T1 6" Digital E-Ink Pearl eReader with Wi-Fi (Black) (Electronics) overall this is a wonderful reader. you don't have to pay extra to get a version without ads. sony has been in the ereader business long before it was mainstream. the new improvement in adding the wifi to its reader and bring the price down to 149 is long over-dued and in my opinion is the main reasons that has kept it from competing well and being as well known as the other big name readers we all know now. this version is made in a feather light weight plastic and rubber and a touch of metal instead of the aluminum that the others were. the touch screen is very responsive and you can change which way for the swipe. there are more options of fonts and sizes than before. the multi language built in dictionary, notation, search on google and wikipedia are well implemented. the online reader store experience is decent and has the usual best sellers at about the same prices as all other online sellers.the sony reader store itself has always been a bit quirky and at times... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 7, 2011

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  The reader is mostly wonderful; its computer software is frustrating but you don't need it anyway

  I have the red version of this reader, identical to this except for its color, which I had a rough honeymoon with but have ultimately come to love when I'm using it for its most important purpose, reading. The touch screen is very sensitive, it's beautiful and light weight, there are multiple fonts and text sizes to choose from, and the wifi feature, especially the ability to connect directly with my local libraries to borrow books, is a mostly wonderful option.Maybe because this reader can do so many things, it's more finicky than my Sony 350 which is a generation older than the PRS-T1. I have never had my 350 freeze, but in the short time that I've had the PRS-T1 I've had to reset it 4 times. Usually it has happened when I'm flicking the "pages", something that works perfectly most of the time, which somehow sets off wild unstoppable page turning ultimately freezing the device.If you are used to earlier Sony readers, this one requires a tap,... 4/5 Jaylia3 (Silver Spring, MD United States) - See all my reviews, November 15, 2011

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  List Price: $213.99
  

  Plug in your headphones to listen to audio books or to music as you read

  Enjoy a whole library in your hands. Store up to 1200 titles on 2GB of included memory or add optional MicroSD media to expand your storage to 32GB. Customizable file management also lets you manage your ebooks and music from within your Reader

  With a crystal clear paper like screen, you can read for hours, even in direct sunlight. The screen has no backlight or flicker like a standard LCD screen and features 8 adjustable font sizes plus adjustable contrast and brightness

  Wirelessly shop with easy access to 2 million titles at Reader Store. Borrow free books from your local public library or download Google public domain books. Plus, get immediate access to websites like Wikipedia and Google search

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  Kindle Keyboard 3G, Free 3G + Wi-Fi, 6" E Ink Display

  Amazon Devices (Amazon.com)
  

  Rating (0 reviews):

  (4.5/5)

  

  Kindle vs. Nook (updated November 2011)

  UPDATE NOVEMBER 2011:My review is now over a year old, as is the "Kindle Keyboard" as Amazon calls it now. There are newer models: the basic, cheapie Kindle and the Kindle Touch, and of course the Kindle Fire quasi-tablet.Each of these models is an excellent choice. Whichever one is right for you just depends on your preferences.The 3 e-ink Kindles are Kindle Keyboard (this one), Kindle Touch (the newest "flagship" model), and the basic Kindle. All 3 of them have EXACTLY THE SAME 6" DISPLAY, with the same sharp typeface and high contrast that reads like ink on paper with no eyestrain. The Kindle Keyboard is the oldest of these models, and I got one of the first ones when they came out in August 2010.I still absolutely LOVE my Kindle Keyboard and use it almost every day. I have read dozens of books on it. I like the newer models, they have some neat features, but the experience of reading a book on them is no better or worse than on... 5/5 Ron Cronovich "Ron" (Kenosha, WI) - See all my reviews, August 28, 2010

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  Worth the money. Not perfect, but very very good for start to finish novels in good light

  The Kindle is my first e-ink reader. I own an iPad, an iPhone, and have owned a Windows-based phone in the past that I used as an ereader.My overall impression of the device is good.The good:I'd honestly rather read linear (read from page one to the end, one page at a time) fiction from it than a book, because I can't always get comfortable with a book. Hardcovers are sometimes a bit heavy, and paperbacks don't always lie open easily. The Kindle is incredibly light and thin. I can hold it in one hand easily. The page turn buttons are conveniently located. Page-turns aren't instant, but they're probably quicker than turning a physical page in a printed book (there are just a lot more page-turns unless you choose a small font). The contrast is better than other ereaders I've seen. There is zero eye strain in good light. My eyesight isn't the greatest and I like being able to increase the font size and read without glasses. I love being able to... 3/5 Jeffrey Stanley (Wichita, KS United States) - See all my reviews, August 31, 2010

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  Not the perfect "do-it-all" device, but very close to being the perfect e-reading device!

  I woke up to a nice surprise this morning: a new kindle as a gift. I have an iPad and a Kindle DX, but I guess someone heard my complaints of them being too heavy and difficult to do extended-reading on. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love my iPad and DX, but this new generation of Kindle is perfect for reading outside and for long periods of time. The iPad gets completely washed out in sunlight and often irritates my eyes staring at it for more than a couple of hours. The DX was my go-to device for those extended/outdoor reading periods, but now I have a new friend for reading novels. Instead of a replacement, this one seems more like a companion to the other devices and is a different class. The iPad works great for web browsing, shopping, productivity, games, etc while the Kindle falls short in those areas. The Kindle works great for reading novels, where the iPad falls short. For those that love to do extended-reading of magazines, newspapers, research articles, etc, I find that... 5/5 C. Vincent (Rochester, NY) - See all my reviews This review is from: Kindle Keyboard 3G, Free 3G + Wi-Fi, 6" E Ink Display (Electronics) I woke up to a nice surprise this morning: a new kindle as a gift. I have an iPad and a Kindle DX, but I guess someone heard my complaints of them being too heavy and difficult to do extended-reading on. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love my iPad and DX, but this new generation of Kindle is perfect for reading outside and for long periods of time. The iPad gets completely washed out in sunlight and often irritates my eyes staring at it for more than a couple of hours. The DX was my go-to device for those extended/outdoor reading periods, but now I have a new friend for reading novels. Instead of a replacement, this one seems more like a companion to the other devices and is a different class. The iPad works great for web browsing, shopping, productivity, games, etc while the Kindle falls short in those areas. The Kindle works great for reading novels, where the iPad falls short. For those that love to do extended-reading of magazines, newspapers, research articles, etc, I find that... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 26, 2010

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  Kindle Keyboard 3G, Free 3G + Wi-Fi, 6" E Ink Display - includes Special Offers & Sponsored Screensavers

  Amazon Devices (Amazon Digital Services, Inc)
  

  Rating (0 reviews):

  (4.5/5)

  

  Kindle vs. Nook (updated November 2011)

  UPDATE NOVEMBER 2011:My review is now over a year old, as is the "Kindle Keyboard" as Amazon calls it now. There are newer models: the basic, cheapie Kindle and the Kindle Touch, and of course the Kindle Fire quasi-tablet.Each of these models is an excellent choice. Whichever one is right for you just depends on your preferences.The 3 e-ink Kindles are Kindle Keyboard (this one), Kindle Touch (the newest "flagship" model), and the basic Kindle. All 3 of them have EXACTLY THE SAME 6" DISPLAY, with the same sharp typeface and high contrast that reads like ink on paper with no eyestrain. The Kindle Keyboard is the oldest of these models, and I got one of the first ones when they came out in August 2010.I still absolutely LOVE my Kindle Keyboard and use it almost every day. I have read dozens of books on it. I like the newer models, they have some neat features, but the experience of reading a book on them is no better or worse than on... 5/5 Ron Cronovich "Ron" (Kenosha, WI) - See all my reviews, August 28, 2010

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  Worth the money. Not perfect, but very very good for start to finish novels in good light

  The Kindle is my first e-ink reader. I own an iPad, an iPhone, and have owned a Windows-based phone in the past that I used as an ereader.My overall impression of the device is good.The good:I'd honestly rather read linear (read from page one to the end, one page at a time) fiction from it than a book, because I can't always get comfortable with a book. Hardcovers are sometimes a bit heavy, and paperbacks don't always lie open easily. The Kindle is incredibly light and thin. I can hold it in one hand easily. The page turn buttons are conveniently located. Page-turns aren't instant, but they're probably quicker than turning a physical page in a printed book (there are just a lot more page-turns unless you choose a small font). The contrast is better than other ereaders I've seen. There is zero eye strain in good light. My eyesight isn't the greatest and I like being able to increase the font size and read without glasses. I love being able to... 3/5 Jeffrey Stanley (Wichita, KS United States) - See all my reviews, August 31, 2010

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  Not the perfect "do-it-all" device, but very close to being the perfect e-reading device!

  I woke up to a nice surprise this morning: a new kindle as a gift. I have an iPad and a Kindle DX, but I guess someone heard my complaints of them being too heavy and difficult to do extended-reading on. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love my iPad and DX, but this new generation of Kindle is perfect for reading outside and for long periods of time. The iPad gets completely washed out in sunlight and often irritates my eyes staring at it for more than a couple of hours. The DX was my go-to device for those extended/outdoor reading periods, but now I have a new friend for reading novels. Instead of a replacement, this one seems more like a companion to the other devices and is a different class. The iPad works great for web browsing, shopping, productivity, games, etc while the Kindle falls short in those areas. The Kindle works great for reading novels, where the iPad falls short. For those that love to do extended-reading of magazines, newspapers, research articles, etc, I find that... 5/5 C. Vincent (Rochester, NY) - See all my reviews This review is from: Kindle Keyboard 3G, Free 3G + Wi-Fi, 6" E Ink Display (Electronics) I woke up to a nice surprise this morning: a new kindle as a gift. I have an iPad and a Kindle DX, but I guess someone heard my complaints of them being too heavy and difficult to do extended-reading on. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love my iPad and DX, but this new generation of Kindle is perfect for reading outside and for long periods of time. The iPad gets completely washed out in sunlight and often irritates my eyes staring at it for more than a couple of hours. The DX was my go-to device for those extended/outdoor reading periods, but now I have a new friend for reading novels. Instead of a replacement, this one seems more like a companion to the other devices and is a different class. The iPad works great for web browsing, shopping, productivity, games, etc while the Kindle falls short in those areas. The Kindle works great for reading novels, where the iPad falls short. For those that love to do extended-reading of magazines, newspapers, research articles, etc, I find that... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 26, 2010

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  List Price: $139.00
  

  NEVER OPENED IN BOX

  KINDLE KEYPAD

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  Aluratek Libre Digital Book Reader (AEBK01FS) with 5" Screen - Black

  CE (Aluratek)
  

  Rating (13 reviews):

  (4.2/5)

  

  Perfect for school!

  I bought this for my students to use in school. I love the fact that it is NOT WiFi or 3G connected, so they can not use class time on internet game sites. It comes loaded with all the classics I use in my class, and I can add works to it via USB from my computer. Every student should have one of these for school or college. 5/5 Loreina - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Aluratek Libre Digital Book Reader (AEBK01FS) with 5" Screen - Black (Electronics) I bought this for my students to use in school. I love the fact that it is NOT WiFi or 3G connected, so they can not use class time on internet game sites. It comes loaded with all the classics I use in my class, and I can add works to it via USB from my computer. Every student should have one of these for school or college. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , May 29, 2011

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  A good device

  I enjoy my Libre; it has plenty of storage space, and you can expand with memory cards. It's also easy to manage files; plug the memory card into your computer and rearrange at will, then plug back into the reader. It doesn't hold a charge long if you leave it turned off, so if you only use it occasionally, be prepared to read plugged in or charge it before you take it along. I recommend it; easy to use, easy to read, and easy to take along! 4/5 H. Rankin (Houston TX) - See all my reviews, March 9, 2011

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  Aluratek Ereader

  A good little reader for someone who doesn't want wi-fi or all the bells and whistles like some other readers. You can download txt, epub, and pdf books easily from your computer to this ereader. It is lightweight and easy to use. My husband and I both have one and we are very satisfied with the reader. 4/5 mmixdupp2 - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Aluratek Libre Digital Book Reader (AEBK01FS) with 5" Screen - Black (Electronics) A good little reader for someone who doesn't want wi-fi or all the bells and whistles like some other readers. You can download txt, epub, and pdf books easily from your computer to this ereader. It is lightweight and easy to use. My husband and I both have one and we are very satisfied with the reader. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 24, 2011

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  List Price: $119.99
  

  It enables downloading books from Borders.com.

  Supports PDF, TXT, FB2, EPUB.

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  Amazon Kindle Lighted Leather Cover, Black

  Digital Device Accessory (Amazon Digital Services, Inc)
  

  Rating (566 reviews):

  (4.0/5)

  

  Lightweight, good viewing area.

  Finally received the Kindle Lighted Leather Cover for the newest version Kindle. It is VERY lightweight and I had to double and triple check the description considering it states this is a leather cover. The front cover is very thin with a medium-weight cardboard feel to it. The "leather" on the front cover is extremely thin and you can immediately tell the surface will be easily scratched and marred with normal everyday use. The inside of the front cover has a thin microfiber material to protect the screen. The back cover is hollowed out plastic to form-fit your Kindle and snaps in with relative ease.Using the enclosed graphic instruction card, I removed the Kindle as shown, having to use just enough pressure to make me a bit concerned for someone who would place and remove their Kindle in this cover frequently. However, I plan on using this cover as a full-time solution for both protection and as a light source.I went ahead and pulled up a book and... 4/5 AZ Dee (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Amazon Kindle Lighted Leather Cover, Black (Accessory) Finally received the Kindle Lighted Leather Cover for the newest version Kindle. It is VERY lightweight and I had to double and triple check the description considering it states this is a leather cover. The front cover is very thin with a medium-weight cardboard feel to it. The "leather" on the front cover is extremely thin and you can immediately tell the surface will be easily scratched and marred with normal everyday use. The inside of the front cover has a thin microfiber material to protect the screen. The back cover is hollowed out plastic to form-fit your Kindle and snaps in with relative ease.Using the enclosed graphic instruction card, I removed the Kindle as shown, having to use just enough pressure to make me a bit concerned for someone who would place and remove their Kindle in this cover frequently. However, I plan on using this cover as a full-time solution for both protection and as a light source.I went ahead and pulled up a book and... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , November 18, 2011

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  A Step Down In Quality

  I owned a Kindle Keyboard for about a year, and I purchased the leather lighted case for that unit. While the corner light left a little to be desired as far as even lighting, overall I was very pleased with the case. Based on that experience, I went ahead and purchased the lighted cover for my new Kindle. I can't say this experience has as been as positive.Let's start off with what's good about the case. The Kindle battery powered light is a big improvement. The light is now centered on the screen, so illumination is more even now. I don't use the light often, but in the cases where I do it will be nice to have more balanced coverage. One positive on the case itself is that I appreciate how much lighter this one feels than the previous generation. The hinge area is smaller, which means less of the "spine folding" effect the other one took on after heavy use. I never took my Kindle Keyboard out of the case after it was put in, so the snug fit I have seen complaints about... 3/5 Joseph Esposito "Co-Host Of The Ozone Nightmare" (California) - See all my reviews, November 22, 2011

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  I recieved it today!

  I have had the Kindle Keyboard with it's lighted cover and now I have the new Kindle with lighted cover. I will briefly compare them and then list the pros and cons of this cover.In comparison:-The kindle keyboard in the cover is much heavier than the new kindle in it's cover. The new case does a much better job of securing the kindle as well, it is no longer hinged only on one edge, but instead it is form fit inside of a rigid rubber shell that attaches to the back of the new kindle-The lighting is about the same between both cases, but where the old case lit the screen from the top right corner, the new case lights the screen from the top middle.-I feel like the old light mechanism was more durable. The light bar on this cover is made out of very stiff, thin plastic instead of the thick rubbery plastic that contained the light on the old cover. It also hinges open instead of pulling out of the case, and the hinge feels subpar... 4/5 M. Thurig - See all my reviews, November 18, 2011

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  List Price: $59.99
  

  Sleek, lightweight design protects Kindle without adding bulk

  Cover folds back for easy one-handed reading

  Premium leather exterior looks and feels great

  Light draws power from Kindle device. No batteries required

  Built-in LED reading light provides even lighting across Kindle?s entire screen

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  Libre Ebook Reader Pro (black)

  CE (Aluratek)
  

  Rating (17 reviews):

  (3.9/5)

  

  Pretty much exactly what I wanted

  My wife has the high end Sony, but I had no desire to spend the kind of money she did, so I picked this up through an Amazon Seller for about $70 (including shipping). This is a basic reader and works as advertised. It does not have all the bells and whistles that the expensive ones have, but I could care less about touching a word to find out what it means. It allows you to bookmark, menu is pretty intuitive, the screen is very clear and I like the 6 different font sizes (her Sony only has 3 sizes). It doesn't display html, but that is no biggie, as I just run an html through OpenOffice and turn it into a PDF. It displays PDF, txt and other formats well.No wifi and I'm happy about that, none of anyone's business what I'm reading.The MP3 player is junk, but I didn't buy it for that ability. I have an old RCA Lyra that works great for that.Page change is instantaneous and there is no black flash, like on the older e-ink models.I'd... 4/5 TravelNut101 - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Libre Ebook Reader Pro (black) (Personal Computers) My wife has the high end Sony, but I had no desire to spend the kind of money she did, so I picked this up through an Amazon Seller for about $70 (including shipping). This is a basic reader and works as advertised. It does not have all the bells and whistles that the expensive ones have, but I could care less about touching a word to find out what it means. It allows you to bookmark, menu is pretty intuitive, the screen is very clear and I like the 6 different font sizes (her Sony only has 3 sizes). It doesn't display html, but that is no biggie, as I just run an html through OpenOffice and turn it into a PDF. It displays PDF, txt and other formats well.No wifi and I'm happy about that, none of anyone's business what I'm reading.The MP3 player is junk, but I didn't buy it for that ability. I have an old RCA Lyra that works great for that.Page change is instantaneous and there is no black flash, like on the older e-ink models.I'd... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 23, 2011

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  great for the price

  I have been using it for approximately 2 weeks. The colour quality is super and it plays videos well. It's easy to read text. It comes preloaded with 100 assorted classic books. I've never used a different ereader so I'm not sure how other ones work. The problem I have is there's no way to search through your files to find a particular book. If files aren't labeled correctly they're not listed in alphabetical order and it makes finding what you're looking for tedious. This can take quite a long time as there's a loading time between each screen. 4/5 Erinn - See all my reviews This review is from: Libre Ebook Reader Pro (black) (Personal Computers) I have been using it for approximately 2 weeks. The colour quality is super and it plays videos well. It's easy to read text. It comes preloaded with 100 assorted classic books. I've never used a different ereader so I'm not sure how other ones work. The problem I have is there's no way to search through your files to find a particular book. If files aren't labeled correctly they're not listed in alphabetical order and it makes finding what you're looking for tedious. This can take quite a long time as there's a loading time between each screen. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 10, 2011

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  Fantastic

  I have had this for a little over a year. Of all the gadgets I have, and perhaps have ever had, this is unquestionably my favorite. It fits in a pocket...it is easy to use, it is intuitive, it is absolutely wonderful. I take it everywhere, especially on vacation. I have had almost zero problems with it (nothing the reset button did not fix), and since it comes complete if you get the package with the SD card thrown in, it has not bled me dry with accessories. I don't work for Aluratek, in fact I am retired and never worked in anything technical like that in my life, but my friends all accuse me of being a salesman for this little reader! Several of them have bought one and they all love it too. I am sure in time it will be completely outdated, but for now, it absolutely positively can't be beat. If you shop around you can get a very good deal on it..and one nice thing, unlike a Kindle, the E-Libre does not come with "special offers" LOL..who wants crapvertising on a... 5/5 Benjamin Zeichick "Big Spring Ben" (Big Spring, TX) - See all my reviews, June 22, 2011

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  List Price: $152.99
  

  Bookmark and auto page turn function

  Content search for easy navigation between books and pages

  Supports BMP, JPG, GIF, animated GIF picture format

  Includes 2GB SD Card and 100 free eBooks

  Supports PDF (Adobe Digital Edition DRM/non-DRM), TXT, FB2, EPUB (Adobe Digital Edition DRM/non-DRM), MOBI (non-DRM only), PRC (non-DRM only)and RTF electronic book format

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