November 19, 2007
Posted by Ryan Graves
Amazon Kindle
This is the new AmazonKindle. Let me start with, I want one. It is a wireless reading device with a hi-resolution screen. It collects reading material (newspapers, magazines, books, blogs, etc.) and is designed to replace the need of carrying a book. It is about the size of a common soft-backed book.
Amazon obviously could have spent a little more money on the design of their new product the Kindle, but as far as functionality goes it looks phenomenal! I think that its a great idea that will definitely catch on. As an avid reader myself I would definitely use this product. Although there are a few things that I would be skeptical of:
- durability
- accessibility (internet connection)
- cost of content (book, magazine, newspaper, blog)
If they can keep consumers happy with those aspects of the product they will have a hit on their hands and make a lot of money.
I'm a skeptic on the Kindle because I spend too much time in front of a screen already. I'll have to see one in person before making a judgement, but if it makes me feel like i'm looking at another computer - forget it. I'll stick to the paper version until it goes the way of the dinosaur.
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