It releases on Feb 24th. You can pre-order it here.
Any of you out there actually use this? I think I like having pages to turn and paper to writes notes on. If you do use it, I would like to hear from you.
Monday, February 09, 2009
Kindle 2
It releases on Feb 24th. You can pre-order it here.
Any of you out there actually use this? I think I like having pages to turn and paper to writes notes on. If you do use it, I would like to hear from you.
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I don't have it, but if you watch the promo video, it mentions that it's got a new feature where you can add annotations right into the page...
I remember there was a lot of hype around digital book reader devices in '99 as I recall, and it fizzled. I guess because the high priestess Oprah hadn't gotten behind it. One problem with these readers is standarization. What format are books going to be in, and will publishers have to format them for 10 different kinds of readers, and will you be able to get book A for your reader Q? There's something nice about choosing hardcover or paperback? That, and people like you (and me too) like having paper to touch and hold and highlight. We deal with enough electronic devices in our lives that sometimes, we just need BOOK books!.
I have had my Kindle for some time now and it is great. While there are some interesting features beyond being a book reader (reading blogs, accessing wikipedia, etc.) it really shines as a book reader.
Unlike previous book readers, the Kindle "pages" look more like regular paper. Reading the Kindle is as easy on the eyes as paper, and an external light source is required (a drawback for some, perhaps). Additionally, the pages "turn" (one page disappears and another appears) as opposed to scrolling like a computer screen.
It is also nice to be able to finish a book and on the fly to find a new book you want to read and have it delivered automatically to the Kindle.
As for formats, the advantage of the Kindle coming from Amazon is the clout they have with publishers. More and more titles are made available every day for significantly less than their paper counterparts.
I know that it will not be for everyone, but if you read a lot and want to have multiple books at your fingertips without a book bag, a Kindle is a great option.
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