Compare eReaders: The Benefits Of The Various Kindles

Posted on June 1, 2011 by David Singhiser

Note: This a review, click here if you want to visit the Kindle Store.

I travel a lot so my Kindle always goes with me. I save so much time and pain taking it instead of having to pick which bundle of books I want to pack like I used to do. I now have a reference library along with great books to read at all times and places. Amazon.com offers three different types of electronic books or eReaders. This post will help you compare the Kindle eReaders.

The Kindle Wi-Fi has a 6 inch display and is 7.5 ” x 4.8″ x 0.335″ in size. It weighs 8.5 ounces. It holds 3,500 books. The battery life last a month with wireless off and three weeks with wireless on.

Books take only sixty seconds to download with free 3G wireless. It does not, however, have global wireless coverage like the Kindle 3G and Kindle DX. Some users later find out that they must set up their home for wireless and end up upgrading to the Wireless 3G. If you already have a high-speed internet connection and a wireless router set up at home and do not need the extra 3G connection, the Kindle Wi-Fi is all you need. The Kindle 3G on the other hand lets you to download books anytime, anywhere. So remember, if you do not have Wi-Fi set up in your home, the Kindle 3G probably is the better option.

The Kindle 3G also has a six-inch display and is 7.5″ x 4.8″ x 0.335″ in size. It weighs about 8.7 ounces, and is great for traveling around the world. It also holds up to 3,500 books. The battery life last a month with wireless off and ten days with wireless on.

The Kindle 3G (Free 3G + Wi-Fi) is the easiest option for most people. Since there is no wireless setup-you can shop, buy, and read immediately from the box. The built-in free 3G connection uses the same wireless signals as cell phones, but there are no monthly fees or commitments since Amazon pays for the Kindle’s 3G wireless connection. This extra convenience lets you to download books anytime, anywhere, without having to find a Wi-Fi hotspot connection. Another important feature is the wireless coverage in over 100 countries and territories. This makes the Kindle 3G great for international travelers.

The Kindle DX has a 9.5 inch display and is 10.4″ x 7.2″ x 0.38″ in size. It weighs about 18.9 ounces. The battery life last two to three weeks without wireless and seven days with wireless on.

This also as no wireless setup – you can shop, buy, and read immediately out of the box. The built-in free 3G connection is the same as the Kindle 3G. With wireless coverage in over 100 countries and territories, the Kindle DX, as thin as a magazine, is the ultimate travel companion. It holds up to 3,500 books, newspapers, magazines, and documents, so you don’t have to choose which books fit to pack. Take your personal and professional libraries with you wherever you go.

 

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Kindle eReader News

Posted on May 23, 2011 by David Singhiser

Amazon.com has just added a new less expensive Kindle to its Kindle Store. You can get a Kindle eReader Wi-Fi for $25 less at $114 or the Kindle G3 also available for $25.00 less the regular price, if you accept special offers and screen saver displays on the Kindle screen saver and at the bottom of the home screen. Some of the past offers are:

  • $10 for $20 Amazon.com Gift Card
  • $1 for an album in the Amazon MP3 Store (choose from over 1 million albums)
  • $10 for $30 of products in the Amazon Denim Shop or Amazon Swim Shop

Customers seem happy with the discount and say the advertisements don’t bother them.

For more information, click here to go to the Kindle Store.

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Comparing eReaders – The Pros and Cons

Posted on April 24, 2011 by David Singhiser

This is a review, if you want to go straight to the Kindle Store, click HERE.

I have to say I’m biased. I have had two Kindle wireless reading devices already. So, I’ll be talking about them first. For a traveler like me, a portable eReader is essential for my sanity. My reason for having one may differ from yours, but I think the following list of pros and cons will be helpful.

The Pros:

  • Speed – Fast Downloading and Navigation
  • Screen Contrast - It reads like a book and not a computer screen, cutting out eye strain. The Kindle 3 is even better. It’s much easier to read in dimmer lighting.
  • Battery Life – For the Kindle, Kindle 3, and Kindle DX the battery life is 3 weeks, 10 days, or 7 days, respectively.
  • Weight – Light weight, though some complain about the weight of the DX version.
  • Text Size Adjustability - For those with eye problems the size of the text can be enlarged.
  • Global Wireless Coverage  - Kindle 3 and Kindle DX

 

The Cons:

  • Slow To Wake Up – There have been some complaints with the Kindle 3 in getting it to wake up. I’ve  noticed that occasionally, but it doesn’t bother me.
  • Freezes – The common complaint of some users is that it freezes. Most don’t seem to have this problem. I never have.
  • Library Books - Does not support library rentals.
  • Wi-Fi Only – Some customers have had to upgrade their $139 WiFi only models because they did not understand that to use ‘wireless WiFi’ in the home they had to set up a WiFi network in their home if they don’t have the 3G cellular wireless feature (which all previous Kindles had before).

I have had no problems with my two eReaders and see no reason to change. Consumer Reports, besides ranking the Kindle as the best wireless reading device, also reports that Kindle users have the highest customer satisfaction scores.

For more information, go to the Amazon.com Kindle Store: HERE.

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Kindle Wireless Reading Device Features

Posted on April 24, 2011 by David Singhiser

If you’re going to travel a lot like me, you’ll need the Kindle 3G + Wi-Fi or the Kindle DX for global wireless coverage. Of course you could always download the books before you take off on your adventure. For those of you who don’t plan on going anywhere. I still think the Kindle Wi-Fi is all you need. Kindle DX is great for those who read textbooks, newspapers, need to do more research.

 

 

 
Kindle Wireless Reading Device, Wi-Fi, Graphite, 6" Display with New E Ink Pearl Technology - includes Special Offers & Sponsored Screensavers Kindle 3G Wireless Reading Device, Free 3G + Wi-Fi, 3G Works Globally, Graphite, 6" Display with New E Ink Pearl Technology Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device, Free 3G, 3G Works Globally, Graphite, 9.7" Display with New E Ink Pearl Technology
Display Size 6″ diagonal 6″ diagonal 9.7″ diagonal
Display Type E Ink Pearl E Ink Pearl E Ink Pearl
Size 7.5″ x 4.8″ x 0.335″ 7.5″ x 4.8″ x 0.335″ 10.4″ x 7.2″ x 0.38″
Weight 8.5 ounces 8.7 ounces 18.9 ounces
Storage 3,500 books 3,500 books 3,500 books
Battery Life (Wireless Off) 1 month 1 month 2-3 weeks
Battery Life (Wireless On) 3 weeks 10 days 7 days
Books in 60 Seconds Kindle Wi-Fi has Books in 60 Seconds Kindle 3G + Wi-Fi has Books in 60 Seconds Kindle DX has Books in 60 Seconds
Free 3G Wireless Kindle Wi-Fi does not have Free 3G Wireless Kindle 3G + Wi-Fi has Free 3G Wireless Kindle DX has Free 3G Wireless
Global Wireless Coverage 100 countries and territories 100 countries and territories
Wi-Fi Kindle Wi-Fi has Wi-Fi Kindle 3G + Wi-Fi has Wi-Fi Kindle DX does not have Wi-Fi
Native PDF Support Kindle Wi-Fi has Native PDF Support Kindle 3G + Wi-Fi has Native PDF Support Kindle DX has Native PDF Support
Whispersync Kindle Wi-Fi has Whispersync Kindle 3G + Wi-Fi has Whispersync Kindle DX has Whispersync
Worry-Free Archive Kindle Wi-Fi has Worry-Free Archive Kindle 3G + Wi-Fi has Worry-Free Archive Kindle DX has Worry-Free Archive
Text-to-Speech Kindle Wi-Fi has Text-to-Speech Kindle 3G + Wi-Fi has Text-to-Speech Kindle DX has Text-to-Speech
Portrait & Landscape View Kindle Wi-Fi has Portrait & Landscape View Kindle 3G + Wi-Fi has Portrait & Landscape View Kindle DX has Portrait & Landscape View
Price $114.00 

(includes Special Offers)

$139.00

 $189.00 $379.00
See details See details See details

 

For more information, click on the details above, or go to the main Kindle Store: HERE.

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Vagabonding with an eReader

Posted on April 24, 2011 by David Singhiser

Note: Click HERE if you want to go straight to The Kindle Store.

They say the journey is more important than the destination. That may be true, but I hate traveling. Maybe when I get to the point of going first class I’ll feel differently. Instead I travel long-term. I don’t go on two or three-week vacations. I live, make friends and get to know the place over a longer time span, such as several months, even a year like I did in Thailand. I don’t really like being a tourist. Instead, I want to know the place, the people, and the culture.

Certain things are a necessity, however. First and foremost is my portable library on my Kindle wireless reading device. It’s impossible to lug around my library. For any traveler, whether that may be a business traveler, a tourist or a vagabond like me, an electronic book saves time, money, and stress. For years I loaded up my luggage with books I thought I might want to read on my journeys. Now? I just download the eBooks I need or want from the Amazon.com Kindle eBook Store. They’re cheaper and a whole lot easier to pack.

Even if you don’t travel, Kindle books are cheaper to buy. In the end, the savings will quickly pay for your eReader. I will post more on the differences later on, but you can check them out now by clicking: HERE .

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