Amazon.com Australian Kindle

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The Kindle is by far and away the most popular eBook Reader in Australia since its launch in October 2009. Available in two models, the Kindle and the Kindle DX both feature a long battery life, large and clear e-ink screen, can hold up to 1,500 books (3,500 for the Kindle DX) and has an integrated bookstore and wireless using the 3G network so you can use it independently of your computer. However, if you have a computer, you can connect it up via the included USB cable and sync your own pdf’s and free ebooks from sites like Project Gutenburg, audio books from Audible.com or books purchased on Amazon.com.

If you have a Mac, PC or iPhone you can also download Amazons new free reader software that lets you read books on your device and it will sync them so that you will always be on the same page on whatever device you use to read your book. Read your Kindle in bed and your iPhone on your way to work in the morning. When you pick up your Kindle that night it will automatically sync to the same location you were up to on your iPhone. This one feature has changed the way you read e-books for good.

The Australian Kindle retails for USD$259 and approx USD$20 to ship it to Australia in around 4 days using DHL. The Australian Kindle DX is USD$489 + approx. USD$20 to ship anywhere in Australia. Australian Kindle books start at USD$9.99 so it will also save you money when compared to normal paperbacks.

Are there any downsides to the Kindle? Well, a few. A colour screen would be nice, wifi connectivity and a much larger selection of local content, but, surely, Amazon is working on these already and thousands of new books have been added to the Kindle store over the past few months.

Here is the direct link to purchase the Australian Kindle & Kindle DX, be very careful to purchase the correct version for Australia.

You can also own this amazing gadget for free by signing up to Bookoofers.com.au FREE newsletter which will be drawn on February 28, 2010. For more information visit http://www.bookoffers.com.au/win-an-australian-kindle-drawn-february-28/
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Review of the Amazon Kindle

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The greatest thing about the holidays is PRESENTS (just kidding, it is the fact that people are really nice to one another), especially when one of your co-workers gets a really cool one to show off. The Amazon Kindle is one of the more unique and truly eco-friendly products on the market today. Amazon Kindle

The reasons for all the hoopla about the device are varied. The first is conservation. It used to be that the best sources of teaching kids about this great activity were library books. They serve as tools to help kids learn how to read as well as learning about recycling. Conserving and sharing books is vital to paring down on the cutting down of trees.

Second is the technological advancement of how things are read on the Kindle. After staring at my computer screen too long, my eyes tend to freak out. Most of the time when reading an e-book or long paper it becomes necessary to print it out on paper. Amazon Kindle Tell us about your Kindle

Along comes the Amazon Kindle. At first look you think, oh, another gadget. But this one is truly unique. It reads like a book. It has a white background and black lettering with NO GLARE. If you are an older adult, you may not need to put on those reading glasses. The print can be made larger. The Kindle can read some computer documents as well, reducing the eye strain of a monitor.

The Amazon Kindle is most known for its book selection. New books can be purchased at usually more than 50% off the retail price. You don’t have to go onto the computer to download the books either, as it is always connected via Amazon’s Whispernet to Amazon’s bookstore.

When on vacation people lug around 2 or 3 books to read. Instead of doing this, why not take the 10.3 ounce device instead. Even better, download the books you want, it can hold up to 200. You will not have to worry about running out of room. Another great feature is the ability to stay up on all the latest newspapers. Get the NY Times every morning sent right to your hands. Read it over breakfast (without the messy ink of a newspaper).

We really like the Kindles for many reasons. Yes it is a fun and new device with some great features. The best part is the reduction of tree consumption. The overall energy used downloading a book versus driving to the store or library is significantly less. The Kindle saves energy.

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