Amazon Kindle Keyboard (with Special Offers, Wi-Fi, graphite)

• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 6 reviews
• My rating: 0 stars

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• 10 stars

  Totally worth the $25 savings

  by mrsbrister on July 4, 2011

  Pros: -Minimal intrusions
  -"Special offers" are actually pretty good - for instance, so far I've gotten a $10 Amazon credit for purchasing a book that I already planned on buying and a $5.00 Amazon On-Demand credit for nothing.
  -Web browser
  -Downloading perso

  Cons: -Web browser is a bit slow, but I suppose that is to be expected
  -Waiting on new features, which Amazon claims are coming soon (such as library rentals and lending books to friends)
  -Less magazine subscriptions available (as opposed to the Nook)
  -Cases co

  Summary: When I finally decided to purchase an e-reader, I was a bit daunted by all of the choices (mainly the different options from Amazon and Barnes and Noble), so I ...

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  Summary: When I finally decided to purchase an e-reader, I was a bit daunted by all of the choices (mainly the different options from Amazon and Barnes and Noble), so I decided to go to a place where I could see all of the options side-by-side - Best Buy. I'll be honest, I wasn't looking at the pricey-er models (i.e. the Nook Color) since I didn't want to waste money on something I might end up tossing aside and never using. And I didn't feel like I needed 3G since I have wireless at home and almost everywhere I go. In the end, I came down to the Kindle Wi-Fi (with and without offers), the Nook, and the Nook Simple Touch Reader. I almost instantly ruled out the regular Nook - I didn't care for the way the color touch screen worked and handled, and it seemed much heavier than the Kindle or the Nook Simple Touch, not to mention the technical facts regarding the amount of memory and battery life. In the end, I chose the Kindle with special offers, again because I was looking to buy the best reader for the money. I figured that at the very least Amazon has more available titles and is more popular in general. My main concern was that I knew the Nook has a web browser and apps, but was told by the Best Buy employee "assisting me" that the Kindle did not. I went days before I figured that out. Using the web browser under "experimental features" I am easily able to check my e-mail or facebook page, check google, etc. I was also told that I would not be able to download personal documents, and it definitely would not be free. Again, this was completely untrue. I can e-mail any documents I like to my kindle for no charge (using the wireless). I recommend converting them to pdf files first - they are much easier to read this way.

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  2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 10 stars

  I love it!!

  by kikibogracie on July 22, 2011

  Pros: Battery life is excellent! I received this as a mothers day gift and I have only charged it once.
  It's easy on the eyes.
  Perfect size.

  Cons: none that I can think of.

  Summary: I would recommend this to anyone looking for an e-reader!

  Summary: I would recommend this to anyone looking for an e-reader!

  1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 7 stars

  Great device rather slow though

  by on June 12, 2011

  Pros: Size, weight, and portability are great. Ability to surf the internet to some degree is good as well. Love the internal reader and music player.

  Cons: Don't like how slow the device is when trying to move throughout a book. When I read my bible I hate having to go back and forth to the table of contents. Battery went dead after a week of minimum use as well.

  Summary: Great device overall. No major complaints other than having to go back and fourth to the table of contents which makes reading a chore especially if I am in church.

  Summary: Great device overall. No major complaints other than having to go back and fourth to the table of contents which makes reading a chore especially if I am in church.

  1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 10 stars

  Easier on the eyes than Angelina Jolie

  by naruto277 on September 7, 2011

  Pros: Flawless e-ink appears completely real, at first when I opened the package, I thought the screen had a piece of paper on it; in fact it was actually the screen.
  There is much longer battery life than you should ever need, as well as downloading the Iliad,

  Cons: The keyboard is a bit small for my large hands, but at least it's a QWERTY.

  Summary: All in all, a wonderful product, with outstanding battery life, appearance, and, living in Texas, the well-advertised ability to read in an oven or a beach, wherever I'd like, ...

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  Summary: All in all, a wonderful product, with outstanding battery life, appearance, and, living in Texas, the well-advertised ability to read in an oven or a beach, wherever I'd like, with however much sunlight I'd like. I was surprised when I saw the e-ink moving, the same way I'd be surprised if the text in a book started moving. The function of being able to go to the home and shop instantly are great- and the automatic dictionary within any document is a feature I adore.
  
  Unfortunately, now I feel bad when I see my laptop, because my Sony VAIO has hardly more RAM than this tiny Kindle. I'm raising my eyebrows at my computer now.

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• 10 stars

  Excellent!!!

  by tenderfoot77 on September 3, 2011

  Pros: I've had mine for nearly a year and it's been great. It actually encouraged me to read more. I also bought the leather case with the accompanying light for bedtime reading. Best combination ever. Battery life is exceptional, even when I use it with the li

  Cons: None whatsoever!

  Summary: Highly recommend the Kindle 3rd generation.

  Summary: Highly recommend the Kindle 3rd generation.

• 10 stars

  I like it.

  by k1parker on June 30, 2011

  Pros: Easy to use while on exercise equipment. lightweight, can carry in purse and reference books or articles.

  Cons: I don't know how to use it well, but that's my fault.

  Summary: I like it way more than I thought I would. (It was a gift, wouldn't have tried it myself). I like books but it is always in my purse ...

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  Summary: I like it way more than I thought I would. (It was a gift, wouldn't have tried it myself). I like books but it is always in my purse and you know how often you wish you had something to read to pass the time but forgot your book....

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