The Amazon stable of eReaders came to my attention a month ago while I was pondering how on earth I travel long-haul without a book. Then up pops the Kindle eReader which has evolved from the popular Kindle 1 to the Kindle 2, 3 and the DX.
When I think about the amount of overseas travelling I do and the fact that I love reading; there is a problem - there is a weight restriction of 7Kg for on-board luggage. So if i take the dead-tree version of the book then i am compromising what i can take on board with me! The obvious decision really is to take an eReader rather than the traditional dead-tree book version; and I must say the Amazon stable of Kindles is a good option!
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| Dead tree book version |
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| The Kindle 2 versus the Dead-Tree version |
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| The Kindle 2 |
It's a no brainer:
- slimmer than an iPhone
- 8.5 ounces
- stores 1500 books
- 16 levels of greyscale
- can be read in direct sunlight
- 4 days of reading on a single charge
- USB adapter for charging
- COST - $259 for the US version and $279 for the International version
The Kindle 3
Just as slick as its cousin the Kindle 2 but cheaper at $139
- can store 3,500 books
- reading time of two weeks on a single charge
- USB adapter for charging (4.5 hours)
- 16 levels of grey scale - great for reading in direct sunlight!
- Lighter than the Kindle 2
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| Feast your eyes on this beast! |
KINDLE 3
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