You’ve probably heard by now about Amazon’s new e-book reader the Kindle. While it’s not very aesthetically pleasing it does come with some great features. The free EVDO wireless connection is by far the best feature and sets the tone for other devices in the space. Some interesting tidbits include: E Ink display technology (600×800 resolution), e-book DRM (.AZW), web browser, lack of PDF support and fee-based newspaper/blog subscriptions (ridiculous in my mind). The device is pricey at $399, but can store about 200 books and last 1-2 days without requiring a recharge. The Kindle store on Amazon has 90,000 titles with new releases and best sellers starting around $9.99.
It’s refreshing to see Amazon turn the e-book space upside down. Although there’s much more work that needs to be done (topic for another post) this is definitely a good first step. As a book junkie attempting to reduce my household clutter I see the Kindle in my not-so-distant future.
Also, check out Wired’s e-book reader comparison post here.
