Product Review - Amazon Kindle Strengths and Weaknesses

The high profile ebook reading device from Amazon called Kindle has captured the attention of readers. But then the cost of gadgets, ranging from $ 350 to $ 400, gives people a break. This product review will introduce the features of Kindle and my opinions on its strengths and weaknesses.

What the Kindle can do
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The Kindle is an ebook reader device about the size of a paperback book. With a screen with e-ink display technology, allows you to read comfortably into digital text both sunlight and artificial light. The refresh rate of your screen when you advance a page ebook is faster than turning a page of paper. Depending on whether you use the Kindle's internal memory or add memory cards, you can save tens to hundreds of ebooks and audiobooks.
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If you like audio books, the Kindle is a great device because it has an internal speaker for direct listening to audio books. Or, it can be connected to headphones or external speakers, as in cars. Because the files to mp3 audio books are great ebooks, you will need a memory card if you plan to charge the device with more than one pair of audio titles.
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In addition to audio books and ebooks, the Kindle can access numerous newspaper and magazine publications and blogs.
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A prominent capacity of Kindle is wireless shopping. At this time, has an immediate wireless access to Amazon store in the United States. Purchases can be made and uploaded content on Kindle without using a computer.
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The strengths of the Kindle
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Overall, the physical features of the Kindle are ergonomically comfortable. The page turning buttons operate smoothly and can be easily used by all the dimensions of the hands. The energy consumption of the device is conservative, and based on your reading habits, you can easily expect to get one or two weeks without charge.
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The selection of large content through Amazon for his device is also a strong point. With thousands of ebooks, audio books, newspapers, magazines and blogs wirelessly to the users, do not miss a readily accessible means.
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Also note that the wireless service has no current cellular telephone charges. The operating costs of the Kindle will be determined by the amount of content that you buy for it. -
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The weaknesses of the Kindle
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Being a first generation device, the Kindle is not perfect. In my opinion the user interface was difficult to understand and menus were cumbersome to use. For example, when browsing through the index of an ebook, I found a little 'difficult to align the cursor with the menu headings.
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I noticed that the mechanical parts are easy to use, but do not always agree with their position. The right side has only one control to advance the page while the left side has controls to advance the page or return to the previous page. Therefore, to turn back a page you are forced to use your left hand. I think that page back and forth controls should be on both sides of the device. Add to my confusion was a control labeled "Back" on the right side, struck me by mistake trying to go back one page. This control actually brought me to a different menu.
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Another general complaint made by many users of the Kindle is the proprietary format ebooks from Amazon. The device is designed to help you to make purchases only from Amazon. This is understandable from the point of view of the company, but it means that ebooks purchased from Amazon can only be viewed on your device. If you decide in the future to purchase an ebook reading device from another company, then it would not have access to the new non-Kindle device to any ebook you purchased from Amazon.
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Although designed to be a device of Amazon, the Kindle can actually be used to read ebooks from other sources. A USB cable connects your device to your computer where you can load in ebook format widely available Mobipocket (unencrypted files only) or text file.
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Conclusion
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The Kindle shows a quality device for reading ebooks together with other media. Although not perfect, especially with a user interface that often left me confused, still plays well its purpose. A final consideration is the seller of the device. Amazon is a great company with a wide range of content, and most importantly, an excellent reputation for customer service .......