Kindle-ing!

For my birthday, my husband bought me a Kindle.  The Kindle is Amazon.com's eReader.  And technologically speaking, it's fairly cool.  The screen is some sort of e-ink.  It's not a normal screen, it's designed to look more like a printed page of a book.  And it really succeeds at that.  It's not back lit, so it's easy on the eyes (but you can't read in the dark - which shouldn't be an issue cause you can't read a traditional book in the dark either).

This is the second version of this device.  The first one is much boxier.  This new kindle is thinner than my ipod or my iphone, and it lasts 4 times as long.  I got it on Friday, and didn't have to plug it in until yesterday (Wednesday).  And I've been using it.

Okay so if you want a full download of all the tech specs check out Amazon's site (link above).  But to the more important question ... what do I think of it?

I like it.  It's sleek, it's cool, its easy to read.  I finished my first book on it yesterday (review coming next).  It's going to be great for traveling.  And I'm pretty sure that after my dad sees it he'll want one too.  I might almost be ready to up my like to love, because I do love it.  I asked my husband for books for my birthday ... and he decided that translated to a kindle.  And I think that's pretty cute.

But when I first opened it, he did have to assure me that it did not replace my book buying.  It did not replace my trips to the library.  It did not replace the used book store.  It's an addendum.  An additional way to read / purchase / enjoy literature.  Because I still love my books.  I just love my kindle too.

In conclusion: if you read a lot and travel a lot, it's a cool device that will save you space.  If you're like me and pack 3 paperbacks for a weekend trip (just in case you can't get into one of them and need a back-up!) you'll probably love it.  If you're like me and you always have a book in your purse and maybe you're backs starting to hurt ... the kindle might be for you!