You Deserve A Kindle

E-book readers have been around for a decade now. The Franklin Ebookman was launched in 1999 – and it’s still on sale today. However, it’s only in the first six months of 2009 that these devices have really transformed into a hot consumer item. Without a doubt, the Amazon Kindle reader family are the frontrunners right now. When you think about it, e-book readers, and the e-books read on them, are just about the perfect product for Amazon. So it’s no wonder that they released not one but two new readers in the first 6 months of 2009.

They have the Kindle 2 with its 6” display (released in February) and the large 9.7” screen Kindle DX, which was launched in June. If you haven’t paid much attention to these devices to date, or if you have been wondering whether or not an e-book reader was the right choice for you, here are ten reasons why you should treat yourself to one today:

1. Never find yourself without something to read again. You can download a book from Amazon’s website in a little under a minute.
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 a connection – there’s no need for an internet connection or a PC using 3G “Whispernet” wireless technology. There are no monthly fees for connection either.
4. Carry a library of books with you wherever you go. The Kindle 2 has adequate space in its memory to store more than 1500 volumes. The DX can hold 3,500 books in its memory. You’ll never be without a book to read again.
5. Customise to your heart’s content. Customised covers are just one of a huge selection of Kindle accessories on offer. Choose from covers, lights, stands, carry bags – whatever you like.
6. There’s a huge selection of books at the Amazon site for you to choose from. With over 300,000 titles – and these are being added to every day – there’s sure to be something that you like.
7. Enjoy a little background music while you read. The Kindle is able to store and play mp3 music files.
8. Save a few dollars. Since there are no printing or distribution costs, e-books are quite a bit cheaper than the standard printed books.
9. Save even more money. You can actually download free kindle books direct from the Amazon webstore. A lot of these are classics – Sherlock Holmes, 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea etc. – but you can also find some newer books by authors who are being highlighted by their publishing house.
10. The first chapter of most Kindle books is available as a free download. So you can try before you buy and see if you like a book before you part with your cash.

Have a look at the Amazon Kindle reader today. It’s the modern way of reading.