Amazon Kindle – A User’s Review | wireless reading device

As an avid reader, I was very excited for the initial release of the Amazon Kindle and the later release of the Kindle 9.7 inch version. But was I satisfied with the product? In this article, we will take a look at all versions of the Kindle and decide whether the Kindle is right for you.

First off, it would be fair to say this. I am probably the most difficult customer that Kindle has to satisfy. I say this because I am not only an avid reader but I am a ceremonious reader. The act of reading, beyond the words on the page, is a ceremony to me.

For example, after a long day, my favorite thing to do is sit in my comfortable chair in our family's living room library, after the kids have gone to sleep, with some slight music playing in the background, perhaps adding a candle to the mix, and read a book. The whole process is a ceremony. The words on the page compliment this ceremony.

But what happens when the page is not a page but a screen? I use computers all day for work and, for me, they are not part of the ceremonial reading process. A book is.

So, with healthy skepticism, I gave the first Amazon Kindle a try.

For me, the initial attraction came more out of immediate book accessibility. The ability to immediately download a book, in 60 seconds no less, held quite an appeal. Also, the Kindle allowed me to have over 1,500 books in the palm of my hand. As an frequent traveler, these features would considerably lessen what I needed to bring with me on the road and on vacations. In addition, the new Kindle allows use internationally, which is perfect for overseas travel.

When I began using the Kindle, my experience was a little awkward. The Kindle boasts a "paper-like" display and I do enjoy the Kindle display much more than reading on a computer. The glare was practically non-existent. However, the sensation of no turning pages is strange.

Initially, I kept to my evening ceremony with a regular book. However, as I travelled and commuted for work, I realized I was reading this thing all the time when I was not at home. The Kindle allowed me to have all of my favorite magazines and newspapers at the touch of a button.

Eventually, I became so accustomed to the convenience of it that I got semi-accustomed to making the Kindle part of my ceremony.

For me, the full change arrived with the launch of the Kindle 9.7. The new, larger screen had much more the feel of a book and felt to me more like a written page.

I occasionally still embrace my original ceremony with a true book off the shelf. But, whenever I am reading any new book, my ceremony now includes the Kindle 9.7.