by Luna R
This will be a short, simple review.
I'm a first-time Kindle owner, so I have nothing to "compare" the latest Kindle to. I don't own a Nook. I don't own an iPad (&, in any case, that is comparing apples to oranges). I don't have a Sony e-reader. '
I received my Kindle about a week ago & haven't been able to put it down.
Things I love about my Kindle?
one. The e-ink display is brilliant.
seven. Using the 5-way controller is simple & effective.
two. Page turn speeds are faster than I thought they would be.
three. It is lightweight, even with the attached cover (I have an Amazon cover with a built-in light)
two. Page-turning buttons are quiet & well-placed.
6. Recharge time is fast.
7. I can order a book & start reading it in less than 60 seconds. Lovely!
8. Portability... I can take two,000 books with me when I travel for work & not require additional suitcases or baggage fees.
Things I hope change in the future?
one. How books are organized... When I put a book in a collection (which is actually a "tag"), it still appears by & giant list. It is not actually "moved", it is merely associated.
seven. The look of the main screen. I'd like "folders" or some other way to display "collections".
two. Ability to generate personal "screen savers."
three. E-book pricing, though Amazon has tiny control over this. Still, most titles are the same cost as or less than their hardback/paperback counterparts. (& I am not against paying more for convenience & portability).
Things I am not keen on?
one. Buttons are close together & are laid out oddly.
seven. Lack of individual number buttons is frustrating.
two. Power button on the bottom? Not a bad thing. an odd thing. (Same for the headphone input). I usually rest the "bottom" of a book on my lap when I read.
Things that don't bother me regarding other reviews?
one. The browser is experimental. Amazon has created a dedicated e-reader, & it is meant to be used to read. Period. Not browse the net. In the event you require to browse the net, receive a computer -- not an e-reader.
seven. The Kindle is not an mP3 player, either. Yes, it is lovely to have some classical music playing in the background while I read, but I require not see the title of the song, album art, etc. (& you can skip from track to track on the Kindle using shortcut keys).
two. Lack of a "color" or "touch" screen.
In summary, for $139, I am thrilled with my purchase & have arleady read multiple books on it. In fact, I think I have read more historically week than I have read historically month.