Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6" Display, Global Wireless, Latest Generation) Brand : Amazon Model : D00701 Overall Rating :  From : 11,855 Reviews Color : |
Kindle D00701 Technical Detail
- Slim and Lightweight: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines. At 10.2 ounces, lighter than a typical paperback
- Wireless: 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle, anytime, anywhere; no monthly fees, service plans, or hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots
- Books in Under 60 Seconds: Get books delivered in less than 60 seconds; no PC required
- Improved Display: Reads like real paper; now boasts 16 shades of gray for clear text and even crisper images
- Longer Battery Life: 25% longer battery life; read for days without recharging
Kindle D00701 Description
Say Hello to the Newest Kindle Slim: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines Lightweight: At 10.2 ounces, lighter than a typical paperback Books in Under 60 Seconds: Get books delivered wirelessly in less than 60 seconds; no PC required 3G Wireless: 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle; no annual contracts, no monthly fees, and no hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots International Coverage: Enjoy 3G wireless coverage at home or abroad in over 100 countries. Paper-like Display: Reads like real paper with no glare, even in bright sunlight Carry Your Library: Holds up to 1,500 books Long Battery Life: Read for days without recharging Read-to-Me: With the experimental Text-to-Speech feature, Kindle can read newspapers, magazines, blogs, and books out loud to you, unless the book's rights holder made the feature unavailable Free Book [...]
Kindle D00701 Reviews (All-Reviews)
V. Sumpter This thing has amazing potential. And then frustrates me no end.
Key dislikes:
1) "It's a power switch. But WAIT, it's not!" Whoever designed this switch should be shot. Half the time I can't get it to power off the darn thing until a forced power reset occurs. Worthless and stupid design. A simple on-off would be easier. smarter. simpler.
2) Why can't I simply, easily delete items I no longer want? Not only would it free up space, it would get it off the recent items list. Which I somehow manage to have to scroll through every time. I still can't seem to get the January 28th edition of the Wall Street Journal to move out of the way.
3) Speaking of the Journal, I already pay for the Wall Street Journal content. Both in print and online. I DO NOT want to pay for the content again in a format that doesn't let me control how its archived, or printed, or shared.
Overall. Not that happy with it yet.
Suggestions for improvement. Have a hardware design firm, like Ideo, review the GUI. This thing is not intuitive. Except maybe to anyone who's never used a Mac or even a PC. Speaking of Mac... I need to get my hands on an iPad!
Key dislikes:
1) "It's a power switch. But WAIT, it's not!" Whoever designed this switch should be shot. Half the time I can't get it to power off the darn thing until a forced power reset occurs. Worthless and stupid design. A simple on-off would be easier. smarter. simpler.
2) Why can't I simply, easily delete items I no longer want? Not only would it free up space, it would get it off the recent items list. Which I somehow manage to have to scroll through every time. I still can't seem to get the January 28th edition of the Wall Street Journal to move out of the way.
3) Speaking of the Journal, I already pay for the Wall Street Journal content. Both in print and online. I DO NOT want to pay for the content again in a format that doesn't let me control how its archived, or printed, or shared.
Overall. Not that happy with it yet.
Suggestions for improvement. Have a hardware design firm, like Ideo, review the GUI. This thing is not intuitive. Except maybe to anyone who's never used a Mac or even a PC. Speaking of Mac... I need to get my hands on an iPad!
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Denise Daly ( Florida Keys/Cape Cod ) I purchased my kindle late Dec. and have hardly put it down. Reading from a regular book or extended time on a computer is major eye strain on my eyes since having laser eye surgery 4 years ago. I can read on the Kindle for hours without eye strain. Being able to read the first chapter before making the purchase is a major plus as well. I totally love it and have inspired 2 friends to purchase as well.
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Glen Davies ( Portishead, UK ) Great litle gadget, really like the 3G connectivity, even works on trains. library a little limited & takes time to hone searches.
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M. Keens I don't know what complaining is about. This product is exactly what is advertised, and some. When you order a book, it is available to read in about 30 seconds, anywhere, anytime. I love shopping the Amazon store; it's got everything that I want in a bookstore and so convenient. I love having any book I want at my fingertips and I've been reading alot more since I got the Kindle. I've tried out several periodicals and I like that I can test them out for 14 days, no charge. I enjoy sampling the books to make sure that I want to purchase them. I think it is a terrific product and is worth the price. It's everything I expected it to be, but better. My husband wanted me to wait for the mini-computer that can also be used as a reader, but that wasn't what I wanted. If I want to use the computer or browse the internet, I'll go to the full size computer I have at work or at home. I wanted a product that was light weight and portable, just for reading. I love my Kindle and would recommend it highly.
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Bradford York I received my Kindle as a gift and like the device.
My first book purchase had poor formatting - spaces in the middle of words and lines endings in the middle of unhyphenated words. It was a small book to try out the Kindle. A quick read so the formatting was just an irritation. My second book, today's 700+ pages, non fiction buy, at $9.95 does not have a table of contents. The kind of book one needs to be able to dip into and skim for items of interest. Is one supposed to print out a hard copy of the TOC to carry around with the Kindle in order to search on the title text? I can't see myself investing any time to plow sequentially through this book. If there is no indication when buying a Kindle publication that it lacks such minimal characteristics of a book as a TOC or normal word formation, how is one to gain confidence in the medium?
My first book purchase had poor formatting - spaces in the middle of words and lines endings in the middle of unhyphenated words. It was a small book to try out the Kindle. A quick read so the formatting was just an irritation. My second book, today's 700+ pages, non fiction buy, at $9.95 does not have a table of contents. The kind of book one needs to be able to dip into and skim for items of interest. Is one supposed to print out a hard copy of the TOC to carry around with the Kindle in order to search on the title text? I can't see myself investing any time to plow sequentially through this book. If there is no indication when buying a Kindle publication that it lacks such minimal characteristics of a book as a TOC or normal word formation, how is one to gain confidence in the medium?
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Kindle D00701 Accessories
- Patagonia Kindle Case (Fits 6" Display, Latest Generation Kindle)
- Great Point Light Flex Neck Clip-On Reading Light for Kindle (White)
- Belkin Neoprene Kindle Case (Fits 6" Display, Latest Generation Kindle)
- GelaSkins Protective Kindle Skin (Fits 6" Display, Latest Generation Kindle), Contortionist
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