So thanks to my amazon prime account, I got my kindle the day after I ordered it. Which was awesome. I went for the model with WiFi and free 3G. This means that I can download books from anywhere at any time. LOVE IT!
I already downloaded 50+ books, but it's ok because it holds 3500. Also, amazon keeps a record of everything I purchase for it, so if I delete if off my kindle, it's still available on the internet.
I used to hate on the e-readers, but now I take it all back. This thing is completely amazing. I read all the time, and one of the best things about reading is curling up on the couch with a good book. Sometimes this involves laying on my side, sort of balancing the book in one hand, clearly seeing only one page at a time. And that's only if it's a paperback. If it's a hardcover book, or something giant (like Harry Potter), there is really only one comfortable way to read and that's sitting with the book balanced in your lap. The kindle solves all the reading position problems. Only 1 very light weight thing to hold, easy to read at any angle. And unlike my husband's iPhone, it does not make your eyes tired by looking at the screen for hours on end because of the electronic ink inside.
I realized immediately that I needed a cover for it. Something to protect it from the keys, coins, and loose bobby-pins in my purse. There were some for sale on amazon. At $40 a pop. Waaaaay too much. I figured I could make a better one for less money. And I did. This cover cost me about $15 and I made it one day.
I highly recommend this for anyone who a) intends to travel a lot, or b) reads a lot. The kindle makes both processes easier due to it's size, weight, and ability to hold an entire library of books.
And no, I was not paid by kindle to write this post.
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