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eBook readers are the most talked about devices since the introduction of the iPod. They are small and can hold a staggering amount of reading material. eBook readers may just be the best addition to your home library.
The Kindle has become the most talked about device since the introduction of the iPod. With the release of the Kindle 2, it's on track to rival the iPod's groundbreaking sales figures. We've made the digital transition with music, but can we do it with books? The Kindle is about the same size as your average paperback but lighter and thinner. With the Kindle you have access to a vast library of material that can be expanded on demand, notated and preserved…all in one handy device. The Kindle displays in grayscale only so you'll sacrifice an eye-catching dust jacket and you'll substitute the satisfying turn of a page with a click of a button. The Kindle connects wirelessly using the same technology as a cell phone. This connection provides direct access to the Amazon Kindle store where you can find more than 230 thousand titles. You can even find major newspapers, a few magazines, and an ample selection of blogs covering a variety of topics. Although the Kindle 2 retails for 359 dollars from Amazon, prices on books are a fraction of hard copy costs. Most best sellers are nine-ninety-nine and you'll find many sold for less and some for free in the Amazon Kindle store. A sample chapter or excerpt is available to download before you buy a book. Download times are short, usually less than 60 seconds. You'd be hard pressed to grab your keys and get in the car, let alone drive to the bookstore in the time it takes to receive your book. There are other eBook readers available like Sony's digital reader, but none have as large as selection of content as Amazon's Kindle. E-reading applications are also available for smartphones, but you may struggle with the smaller screen size after page two. We also expect to see more college textbooks available for eBooks. Princeton, Yale, and Oxford are all testing the e-textbook waters, and this market is expected to grow when color becomes available on e-Books. It's small, environmentally friendly and can hold a staggering amount of reading material. The Kindle or any other eBook reader may just be the best addition to your home library.
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