Orlando Sentinel Technology Columnist Etan Horowitz review the Kindle, a new electronic book reader from Amazon.com. For more technology news and reviews, go to www.orlandosentinel.com/technology
We’re gonna get one of these– we originally needed it so my bro could keep his college textbooks on it, but then we decided we’d also get one for the family. apparently it is able to download books anywhere within phone connectivity? Do they mean like the iphone?
I have no trouble holding the kindle comfortably and pressing the proper buttons. If you have a lot of trouble using a cell phone, texting , that kind of thing, I could see that, but otherwise it’s easy to hold and use. The battery is much more long lasting than that of a laptop, phone or Sony e Reader.
For more information on ebook readers search Youtube for iLiad, eReader, Cybook or Google up ‘Mobileread Forum’. Tons of information about all these devices. Kindle is not the only player in this game.
With the lack of a back light, and its limited power consumption makes this a no buy for me. I do like the wireless capabilities, and I do like the idea of being able to carry 200+ books about with me, but I still think the technology isn’t up to par with what I want in an e book reader.
November 29th, 2009 at 6:09 am
omg! haha I remember those! Lol even though they weren’t in color I always loved those games anyway xD
November 29th, 2009 at 7:00 am
Yep, the technology is modeled after a phone, so it’s all around wifi
November 29th, 2009 at 7:19 am
It looks like something which came from Soviet era East Germany. Beige plastic, that’s just so 80s.
November 29th, 2009 at 8:16 am
We’re gonna get one of these– we originally needed it so my bro could keep his college textbooks on it, but then we decided we’d also get one for the family.
apparently it is able to download books anywhere within phone connectivity? Do they mean like the iphone?
November 29th, 2009 at 8:20 am
Interesting. Wonder why there isn’t a backlight though.
November 29th, 2009 at 8:26 am
looks like an old game boy. No color screen lol.
November 29th, 2009 at 8:30 am
1. copy and paste
2. send this to 2 other videos.
3. hold your breath for 10 seconds
4. press refresh twice
3. LOOK AT YOUR HANDS
November 29th, 2009 at 9:22 am
better paper books. . . more exiting and personal
November 29th, 2009 at 9:27 am
Better hope buying the books from Amazon isn’t the only way to put them on the device
November 29th, 2009 at 9:54 am
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November 29th, 2009 at 10:58 am
I have no trouble holding the kindle comfortably and pressing the proper buttons. If you have a lot of trouble using a cell phone, texting , that kind of thing, I could see that, but otherwise it’s easy to hold and use. The battery is much more long lasting than that of a laptop, phone or Sony e Reader.
November 29th, 2009 at 11:04 am
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November 29th, 2009 at 11:27 am
having a favourite colour absolutely makes you a consumer whore.
November 29th, 2009 at 11:38 am
you are a mindless consumer whore
November 29th, 2009 at 11:47 am
retard
November 29th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
EVDO? I want it!!!
November 29th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
I want one when they are PINK
November 29th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
i want it :Y
November 29th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
For more information on ebook readers search Youtube for iLiad, eReader, Cybook or Google up ‘Mobileread Forum’. Tons of information about all these devices. Kindle is not the only player in this game.
November 29th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
People who own clip on book lights.
November 29th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
who the hell would read in the dark or want to read in the dark?
November 29th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
the thing only consumes battery power when you turn pages. Also, backlight puts a strain on the eyes. Would you even read a regular book in the dark?
November 29th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
With the lack of a back light, and its limited power consumption makes this a no buy for me. I do like the wireless capabilities, and I do like the idea of being able to carry 200+ books about with me, but I still think the technology isn’t up to par with what I want in an e book reader.
November 29th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
oh yes, we all love the 3 inch screens!