If you have been waiting to justify the price for making the leap from paperback to e-ink – then the wait maybe over. Amazon’s third generation of the Kindle has just launched and not only is it more affordable than ever – it’s also damn adorable. The 3rd Generation Amazon Kindle form factor is smaller and slimmer than the previous Kindle models and now truly makes a great travel companion, whether you are relaxing on the beach or sitting in the subway.
Being a first time user of the Kindle I have to say I am quite smitten with it. Not only is it is easy to carry around with you, it’s also incredibly easy to read. Till now I had been reading books and magazines on the iPad but I could never really enjoy reading iBooks outside in the sun because the iPad’s display is almost unreadable in direct sunlight. However the Kindle Wi-Fi 3rd generation is a joy to read, whether it’s resting under the bright sun or in a dark room. The same goes for lounging. Where I used to cuddle up with the iPad, as sophisticated as the iPad is - it becomes unwieldy and too heavy for long reading periods. On the other hand, the new Kindle is super light in your hands and feels more along the line of a paperback book in terms of weight. The Kindle also has a new soft rubberized back which enables you to hold onto it with a more secure and comfortable grip than ever.
Conclusion:
So being a virgin to this whole crazy world of the Amazon Kindle I have to say I may actually enjoy its delectable delights. Not only is the Kindle Wi-Fi 3rd generation super adorable and a great travel companion, the battery life is impressive, it offers more storage space than ever, and you’ll actually be able to read it comfortably in bright sunlight without the issue of glare – unless the sun is really just beaming over your head and directly into your eyes. Overall, the Kindle continues to be a great device for those who love to read and want to carry something around that is portable – affordable – and won’t make you cry if you lose it or drop it.
I did find myself however at times touching the screen (force of habit) and maybe for future generations a touch screen surface will be included. The lack of color was also a bit disconcerting and so was the refresh issues when going from page to page of a book, as well as the lag between what is typed in versus what appears on the screen. But overall, the construction is solid for the price and minor improvements certainly add value.
For those who were discouraged by the Kindle’s previous generations’ price tags, this new pricing makes it more enticing than ever to finally get an ebook reader. At the end of the day – this latest Kindle has gotten some decent upgrades, a great price point, and is the perfect standalone device for those who love books. The only thing that might want to hold you back is the fact that many color ebook readers are finally starting to pop up, and we’re sure that within 6 months, the market will be saturated with them. That said, the Kindle has years of experience to build on and continues to remain a quality product with a large library of books to purchase, blogs, newspapers, and magazines to read. The Amazon Kindle Wi-Fi 3rd Generation – Graphite (2010) retails for $139 and the Amazon Kindle Free 3G + Wi-Fi 6″ (2010) retails for $189.
The Good: New smaller and slimmer size. New higher contrast display is better than ever, makes books super easy to read in any environment. WebKit browser is a nice touch. Now with a 4GB internal memory. One word – PRICE!
The Bad: Interface is a bit sluggish and not very fluid. Side buttons feel a bit cheap. Memory is not expandable and battery is sealed in device.
Via : chipchick.com
Being a first time user of the Kindle I have to say I am quite smitten with it. Not only is it is easy to carry around with you, it’s also incredibly easy to read. Till now I had been reading books and magazines on the iPad but I could never really enjoy reading iBooks outside in the sun because the iPad’s display is almost unreadable in direct sunlight. However the Kindle Wi-Fi 3rd generation is a joy to read, whether it’s resting under the bright sun or in a dark room. The same goes for lounging. Where I used to cuddle up with the iPad, as sophisticated as the iPad is - it becomes unwieldy and too heavy for long reading periods. On the other hand, the new Kindle is super light in your hands and feels more along the line of a paperback book in terms of weight. The Kindle also has a new soft rubberized back which enables you to hold onto it with a more secure and comfortable grip than ever.
Conclusion:
So being a virgin to this whole crazy world of the Amazon Kindle I have to say I may actually enjoy its delectable delights. Not only is the Kindle Wi-Fi 3rd generation super adorable and a great travel companion, the battery life is impressive, it offers more storage space than ever, and you’ll actually be able to read it comfortably in bright sunlight without the issue of glare – unless the sun is really just beaming over your head and directly into your eyes. Overall, the Kindle continues to be a great device for those who love to read and want to carry something around that is portable – affordable – and won’t make you cry if you lose it or drop it.
I did find myself however at times touching the screen (force of habit) and maybe for future generations a touch screen surface will be included. The lack of color was also a bit disconcerting and so was the refresh issues when going from page to page of a book, as well as the lag between what is typed in versus what appears on the screen. But overall, the construction is solid for the price and minor improvements certainly add value.
For those who were discouraged by the Kindle’s previous generations’ price tags, this new pricing makes it more enticing than ever to finally get an ebook reader. At the end of the day – this latest Kindle has gotten some decent upgrades, a great price point, and is the perfect standalone device for those who love books. The only thing that might want to hold you back is the fact that many color ebook readers are finally starting to pop up, and we’re sure that within 6 months, the market will be saturated with them. That said, the Kindle has years of experience to build on and continues to remain a quality product with a large library of books to purchase, blogs, newspapers, and magazines to read. The Amazon Kindle Wi-Fi 3rd Generation – Graphite (2010) retails for $139 and the Amazon Kindle Free 3G + Wi-Fi 6″ (2010) retails for $189.
The Good: New smaller and slimmer size. New higher contrast display is better than ever, makes books super easy to read in any environment. WebKit browser is a nice touch. Now with a 4GB internal memory. One word – PRICE!
The Bad: Interface is a bit sluggish and not very fluid. Side buttons feel a bit cheap. Memory is not expandable and battery is sealed in device.
Via : chipchick.com
