I have been reading about the pros and cons of the Kindle for months and I felt it was time for me to put in my two cents worth. I have owned a Kindle (1) for about a year and love it. I find that I read much more with it because I am now never without a book. I have been a frequent visiter to Barnes and Noble when I have the opportunity. However, sometimes in the past, many days or even a week or so may pass before I get the chance to go there. With my Kindle I can get a book instantly and find that I never go more than a few minutes without a book. I can read the NY Times best seller list or Bookmarks and find a book, order it and have in less than a minute. Also, since I am 64 and my eyes are not what they used to be, I can increase the size of the fonts so I can read more comfortably. The books always weigh the same, so Ken Follett's tomes are the same to hold as a small paperback. I, too, felt that I needed the "feel" of the printed page to be comfortable. Once I got used to the Kindle, I don't "feel" that way any more. I must add two caveats, however. If you like to lend or give books away, you will be unable to do that with a Kindle. I miss that. Also, I have noticed lately that many of the books are priced beyond the $9.95 that was originally advertised. That is disappointing, given the initial expense of the Kindle. I have read about 20 books on it and still love it. Enjoy.
Jeff Meltzer
Syracuse, NY
Kindle
By DrJAMMon, 06/08/2009 - 11:10
I have been reading about the pros and cons of the Kindle for months and I felt it was time for me to put in my two cents worth. I have owned a Kindle (1) for about a year and love it. I find that I read much more with it because I am now never without a book. I have been a frequent visiter to Barnes and Noble when I have the opportunity. However, sometimes in the past, many days or even a week or so may pass before I get the chance to go there. With my Kindle I can get a book instantly and find that I never go more than a few minutes without a book. I can read the NY Times best seller list or Bookmarks and find a book, order it and have in less than a minute. Also, since I am 64 and my eyes are not what they used to be, I can increase the size of the fonts so I can read more comfortably. The books always weigh the same, so Ken Follett's tomes are the same to hold as a small paperback. I, too, felt that I needed the "feel" of the printed page to be comfortable. Once I got used to the Kindle, I don't "feel" that way any more. I must add two caveats, however. If you like to lend or give books away, you will be unable to do that with a Kindle. I miss that. Also, I have noticed lately that many of the books are priced beyond the $9.95 that was originally advertised. That is disappointing, given the initial expense of the Kindle. I have read about 20 books on it and still love it. Enjoy.
Jeff Meltzer
Syracuse, NY