Kindle Review

E-book readers are an up-and-coming trend. One e-book reader in particular is the Kindle by Amazon. This review is concerned with the newest generation, released on August 27, 2010. The Kindle has a sleek design which is great for on-the-go use, and, thanks to its non-reflective screen, the clarity is just the same as reading a physical book.

One great feature of this device is the text-to-speech, where the Kindle reads to you. The Kindle also comes pre-loaded with the Oxford American Dictionary, great for defining hard words in stories and helping you become more literate. Books can be bought and downloaded right on the Kindle from the Kindle Store, which contains over 700,000 books at a discounted price. Additionally, the first chapters of most books can be read for free. It has an internal storage of 4 GB which can hold up to 3,500 books. What’s also great about this device is that you can also read your downloaded books on other devices such as an iPhone, PC, Mac, Blackberry, and Android. This device comes in two versions, the Kindle with wifi alone starts at $139, and the Kindle 3g with wifi and free 3g service in over 100 countries at $189. The Kindle 3g is a bit pricey but perfect for constant travelers.

I think the Kindle is an awesome device to use, thanks to its sleek design. Its screen nearly tricked me to thinking it was paper when trying a hands-on demo! - Edouard Michel