The Right eBook Reader Today: Amazon Kindle

Amazon’s Kindle three has caught everyone’s attention. There 2 models available : the Kindle 3G ( 3G + WiFi ) and the Kindle WiFi only.

What’s the difference between Kindle 3G and WiFi?
The 3G version incorporates 2 colour options : graphite and white. The WiFi is available in Graphite only. Also, the 3G gives you mobile connectivity anywhere you are and access in over a hundred countries. The WiFi allows access to the web or the Kindle store, only when you’re near a WiFi hotspot.

Nonetheless the WiFi has a major advantage : its price . It available at the stupidly low price of $139, which means that it’s fifty bucks less expensive than the 3G and it offers nearly the same features.

Some of the common features of the 2 new ebook readers :
PDF files can be viewed at their real size or with a zoom of 150%, 200% and 300%. You can also simply adjust the file to the width of the screen. The contrast can also be altered for a better reading experience.

You can set bookmarks, highlights, keep notes, and search the text ( the search function is not possible in PDFs, because they are scanned as pictures ). There are 2 inbuilt dictionaries for American and UK English.

You have got the ability to change the font size and type, the length of the lines and the characters, but you can not use your own font types unless you unlock the gadget.

You can use the free applications provided by Amazon to read the e-books at your Computer, iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, BlackBerry, Android mobile and tablet Computer by syncing the bookmarks and notes to your Kindle ( it needs Web connection ).

Rather than a page number, there are locations. You can browse through the table of contents, the switch to location, the return to prior location and of course, you can use the buttons for the following and prior page that are on both sides of the device .

Kindle is available in graphite and white, with the same technical traits.

The guaranty is for one year. The extended guaranty is for 2 years, but only applies to the US.

Accessories :
With this device you get the USB cable wanted to connect to a P. C. , but you do not get any case for the gizmo. But it is not extremely safe to carry the hardware vulnerable. Another disadvantage is that the charger that comes with the device does not support the voltage in Europe. Therefore if you live in Europe you will have to charge the device only through your PC ( fortunately the battery lasts for roughly a month ). You can also opt to buy an adapter for EU sockets from Amazon at a lower cost.

This year, if you are planning to buy an ebook reader, you should definitely consider the Amazon Kindle.
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