| The first feature that many people love on the Kindle | | | | It does have a shape that is reminiscent of devices |
| is that you can search for books right on your Kindle | | | | that might have been created in the early 90's. While |
| and download them effortlessly with a few clicks. | | | | Amazon might benefit from an Apple style |
| There is no need to fuss with computer cables or | | | | makeover, the actual design and casing doesn't |
| even logging on to your PC at all. In fact, you don't | | | | detract from the use of the Kindle at all. In fact, the |
| even need to have a PC in order to get this to work | | | | design serves the function very well. |
| for you. | | | | There are some people who wish the screen were a |
| You'll also love the selection Amazon has. You can | | | | bit brighter with more contrast. Amazon appears to |
| find everything from the newest releases from the | | | | have designed the screen this way to reduce eye |
| hottest publishing companies, to the oldest classics, | | | | strain and give the reader a more 'paper-like' look. |
| to the independently published works that wouldn't | | | | This does work well, though it might take a little bit |
| get any attention otherwise. Since Amazon has | | | | of time for you to get used to an electronic device |
| developed their own proprietary ebook format, it's | | | | that doesn't glow like your computer monitor. |
| great to know that there won't be a shortage of | | | | Another issue some people have is the ease with |
| material available for you to download. | | | | which the pages turn. It is common to accidently |
| It's not just about books either. While competitive | | | | touch the page turn buttons on the side of the |
| ebook readers only allow ebooks, you can read | | | | device. This can result in lost pages, which can |
| blogs, newspapers, and magazines on the Kindle. | | | | certainly be frustrating. It takes some getting used |
| These are updated instantly and sent right to your | | | | to holding the device without making that mistake, |
| device when a new edition comes out. This is a great | | | | but the problem does seem to stop occurring after |
| thing when you need to get a news fix and see | | | | you've owned the machine for a little while. The flip |
| what is happening in the world. | | | | side to this issue is the ease of page turning can help |
| While most reviews of the Kindle's interface and | | | | you get immersed in your book since you don't have |
| content are very favorable, there are some people | | | | to fiddle with buttons! |
| who simply cannot get past the look of the reader. | | | | |