Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon.com has really come through with a wireless device that could really challenge the market for “paper back” books with the Amazon Kindle!  Other companies have developed their own versions but none come close to this truly innovative and  unique wireless reading device.

What sets the Kindle apart from other wireless readers? Well, there are so many that we will highlight the most important features!

With the same 3G network as advanced cell phones, Amazon delivers  content using  their own wireless delivery system,  Amazon Whispernet. It differs from Wi-Fi, since you’ll never need to locate a hot spot! The benefit of this is that you avoid monthly wireless bills. In just a few minutes you can be reading a new book, blog, or newspaper!

There are a few other features that we feel need to be mentioned:

Paper-like Screen

Amazon Kindle utilizes an innovative  high-resolution display technology called electronic-paper. This enables the Kindle to provide a crisp black -and-white screen that resembles the appearance of readable paper. The screen uses ink that has been transmitted electronically.  The result is no more glare! The Kindle can be read in bright sunlight as easily as with indoor lighting!

Ergonomic Design

Amazon didn’t disappoint on the design either. Their intent was to make the Kindle as easy to hold as a book.  It was desinged with long-form reading in mind. Since people naturally shift positions often, the Kindle’s vertical page turning buttons are located on either side. This reading device is also lighter than most paper backs at only 10.3 ounces.

Keyboard

This  keyboard allows you to do a full text search across your entire library or within a specific title. You can also jump to Wikipedia or the dictionary without interrupting your reading.

Long Battery Life

Only needs charging every other  day with wireless on. Turn wireless off and your battery will last for a week before recharging. The Kindle recharges in two hours

Massive Reading Material

There are over 260,000 books available at the Kindle Store as well as newspapers, magazines and blogs. You have the ability to shop directly on your Kindle or via Amazon.com on your PC! You simply pay for the book and within one minute it is delivered to your Kindle for free.

The only major downside for some buyers is that since Amazon uses Sprint’s national high-speed (EVDO) data network to transmit data, there is no coverage currently in Montana or Alaska.

The Amazon Kindle is a bit pricier than most wireless readers at $359 but we feel the value is there! It will be very difficult to rival Amazon’s new technology.