E-book readers have been available for ten years now. The original reader – the Franklin Ebookman – launched in’99, and it’s still on sale today. However, 2009 has been the year when these devices really entered into the mainstream marketplace. Right now, the Amazon Kindle reader family are the front runners. E-book readers and the downloadable books to read on them are the perfect product for Amazon. So maybe it shouldn’t be surprising that they launched two new readers in the first half of 2009.
The Kindle 2 was first to launch in February and the large, 9.7″ display, Kindle DX hit the market in June. If you haven’t cast your eye over these devices yet, or if you are still unsure as to whether or not an e-book reader is a good choice for you, then here are ten facts hat might just help you to make up your mind:
1. You can download a book from the Amazon store in less than sixty seconds. You’ll never be without anything to read again.
2. Be environmentally aware. E-books don’t use paper, ink, or bindings, and there’s no distribution which means that your e-book is kinder to the environment than a conventional printed book.
3. No need to worry about “getting connected”. Amazon use a fee free 3G wireless technology to download Kindle books.
4. Take a mini-library of books with you wherever you go. The Kindle 2 has room enough in its memory for over 1500 books. The DX can hold 3,500 books in its memory. You’ll never be without a book to read again.
5. Customize your Kindle and express your personality. You can even get beautiful leather covers that will make your Kindle look more like a “real” book if you like.
6.There are over 300,000 books at the Amazon website for you to choose from – and that number is increasing every single day. There’s bound to be something that you’ll like.
7. The Kindle reader can store and play mp3 music files – so you can enjoy a little background music whilst you read your latest bestseller.
8. Save money. Since there are no printing or distribution costs, e-books are quite a bit cheaper than the standard printed books.
9. Save money by downloading free Kindle books straight from the Amazon site. Many of these are out of copyright classics – 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea, Sherlock Holmes etc. – but modern books are available also.
10. Try before you buy. Download the fist chapter of most Kindle books for free so that you can be sure you’re going to like a book before you spend your hard earned cash.
The Kindle is the future of reading. Check it out soon.
Learn more about the Amazon Kindle ebook reader, and discover how to save money by sourcing free Kindle books direct from the Amazon website.
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