Is the Amazon Kindle 1 Still Worth Buying?

If you have yet to jump on the eBook reader craze then you may be wondering whether you should buy the eBook reader that started it all - the original Kindle 1. Or choose the updated Kindle 2, or even perhaps if you should by a Sony Reader instead. With so many to choose from, which one is right for you?

In this article I'll go over some of the features of the original Amazon Kindle 1 so you can decide if it's still worth buying, or you should upgrade instead.

Back in late 2007 when the Kindle 1 first appeared, the eBook reader market was relatively small in the U.S. and while there were some readers already on the market (such as the Sony Reader), it was mainly being bought by high tech gadget lovers. It wasn't until Amazon bought the Kindle to the everyday book reader that people started to get excited about it.

When it launched it sold out within 5 hours. I think everybody, not least Amazon, were taken completely by surprise and just how much demand the everyday reader would embrace the technology.

It was sleek, could hold up to 200 books, was wireless (which means you could use it all over the country) and was relatively light and small to carry around.

But it wasn't without its faults. Many people complained that some of the buttons where not in a logical place and images didn't display very well on screen.

So Amazon went back and has bought out its latest version, the Kindle 2. An updated version that is smaller and more compact, can hold nearly double the amount of books and addresses many of the problems that customers wanted in the original machine.

Essentially the Amazon Kindle 2 it is a much improved version and probably worth your while paying that bit extra for the special features, rather than worrying about the original reader (which Amazon doesn't even sell anymore).

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Advantages Of The Amazon Kindle Reader

If you are an avid reader, you probably tour most places with a book tucked into your portfolio or purse (handbag for the British). The only qoute occurs when you are on a long journey and you cease your book. You might not mind it but it is an extra load.

It is no fun hunting for discarded newspapers or candy wrappers to read to pass the time. This is where the Amazon Kindle reader has a valuable benefit over the printed page.

Many people can devour a good paperback in a matter of hours, especially if it's a real page turner. If you are travelling a long distance, you may have to pack the contents of a small library. A kindle can store more reading material than most people can stack on a bookshelf.

Some die-hard's might complain that "it's not the same as a permissible book." Ok, so it's not, but the makers have done a pretty good job at sorting out the screen to look like a printed page. Sixteen shades of grey and good divergence mean you can read even in moving sunshine. It's also lighter than most "proper books" so is easier to carry about, and it can also read to you if your eyes are tired. There were probably people who moaned about the invention of paper because those stone tablets were so much better. Times are changing and e-readers are the way forward.

Another benefit is that when you have closed your current tome you can buy someone else one easily. As long as you are near a Wi-Fi network you can download a new novel, newspaper or anything takes your fancy. There aren't many book market open at 3 Am, but the Kindle Store is available 24/7. This is great for students who suddenly comprehend they need research material for that essay due tomorrow.

A "proper book" has inescapable benefit for anything who likes to read in the bath. Dropping your kindle into water is not recommended. Unlike paper, it won't just get a bit soggy and be fine after a spell on the radiator. Thankfully, you can get a waterproof case for your kindle, so the e-reader wins again.

There are a fair few e-readers to select from, but the Amazon Kindle reader has a nice clear screen, a charger you can plug in in any place and is dead easy to use. For the fashion conscious, it looks good either you are wearing a enterprise suit or combat trousers. Move over "proper books", the e-reader is here to stay.

Advantages Of The Amazon Kindle Reader

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