Kindle Portable eBook Readers Page

Pros of an ebook reader

1. Cost effective if regularly purchasing hardback books, as hardbacks usually cost more than their electronic versions.
2. Saves on space wherever you have been storing books.
3. Takes up less space in the landfill once the books have been read.
4. Lighter to carry than multiple books.
5. Easier to carry than multiple books.
6. Another pro that I've noticed is quicker delivery time. I can receive my ebook in just about a minute from the time of purchase.

Cons of ebook readers

1. May not be cost effective if regularly purchasing paperbacks - as some paperbacks cost less than their electronic versions.
2. Not visually appealing if one is wanting to grow a book library.
3. Paperbacks and Hardbacks are easier to share/lend. However, I've heard that a lending option is in the works.
4. Books that have become banned can electronically disappear from the directory.

Both the 6 and 9.7 Kindle Reading Devices have the following features:

• Ability to read newspapers, magazines, blogs, and books aloud; as long as that feature was made available by the book's rights holder.
• Can receive books wirelessly in under a minute.
• Has 3G Wireless Coverage - Can get coverage at home and abroad in over 100 countries, with no annual contracts, monthly fees, or hunting for Wi Fi spots.
• Has a longer battery life than originally - can last up to one week on a single charge.
  (The battery lasts longer when the Wi Fi is turned off. Turn it back on to download a book.)
• Can select from over 500,000 books.
• Has a PDF Reader - Allows you to carry and read your personal and professional documents while on the go.
• Has access to Out of Copyright books; pre-1923.
• Has access to Best Sellers and New Releases, from $9.99.
• Free Book Samples - Can read first chapters free before deciding to buy.
• Thin in size - Just over 1/3 inch thick, about as thick as most magazines.

Features of the Kindle 6" Display

• Size - 8" X 5.3" X 0.36".
• Lightweight - 10.2 ounces. Lighter than an average paperback.
• Holds up to 1,500 books.
• Can manually rotate screen to read maps, tables, and graphs.

Features of the Kindle 9.7" Display

1. Holds up to 3,500 books, documents, and periodicals
2. Has 16 shades of gray for sharp images.
3. Screen has auto rotation - Turn the unit to automatically change the screen from portrait to landscape to better read maps, tables, and graphs.