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Are you wondering if the Kindle will have all the features that you are looking for in an eReader? Read on to decide if the Kindle is right for you and if it can help enhance your reading experience.
Do you have trouble reading small print?
The font size can be adjusted on the Kindle to suit your needs. Many libraries and bookstores only have limited collections of large print books, but with the Kindle you can now choose from any book in the Amazon Store and transform it into a large print book. A simple push of the button increases the text size and helps eliminate any eye strain. It makes reading a more enjoyable experience.
Do you want to save money on books?
New releases and best sellers on Amazon are usually priced at from $9.99, while titles with an older publication date typically sell for even less. When you think that the cost of a hardcover new release ranges from $25-$30, this is really quite a bargain and the savings can add up over time. You could practically buy another Kindle with the amount of money you would save by buying just one digital book a month instead of a print book. The savings multiply even faster when you take into account purchases of magazines and newspapers. For anyone who reads with any amount of frequency at all, the Kindle will be sure to be a huge money-saver.
No room for a large book and collection in your home?
The Kindle and the Kindle DX have the capacity to hold entire libraries of books. The Kindle's memory can accommodate up to 1,500 books, while the Kindle DX's memory can store up to 3,500 books. All books that you download remain in the Kindle library in one convenient location. You don't have to go around asking your family members if they've seen your book lying around anymore, because you will know exactly where to find it. Just visit your Kindle library's Archived Section to find anything you've ever downloaded. Very simple!
Do you want to choose from a huge selection of books, with the opportunity to own thousands of free titles?
With over 450,000 books to choose from, the Kindle Store offers an amazing selection of books, magazines, newspapers, and blogs. There are also numerous third party sites that offer eBooks, many of which are free. Some of the most notable sites include Project Gutenberg, the World Public Library, and Mobipocket. Most of the titles on these sites are works that have gone out of copyright, so they are in the public domain and available at no charge. You can find a great selection of classics on many of these sites, with titles such as Pride and Prejudice, Treasure Island, and Crime and Punishment available for free download.
Would you like to be able to read the same book on multiple devices?
You can find a number of free apps on Amazon's website which allow you to read digital content on devices other than the Kindle. The Kindle for iPhone, Kindle for PC, and Kindle for BlackBerry are currently available, and the Kindle for Mac application is in the works. Amazon's Whispersync technology means you can pick up where you were reading even when you switch devices. You can read your book on your iPhone while riding the train, then switch to your Kindle when you get home. It is possible to read on whichever device suits your needs at that particular moment.
Do you need an easy way to make notes in the text?
The Kindle comes equipped with a number of built-in tools. It has a digital highlighter, which makes it easy to note key passages that you need to remember. You no longer have to dog-ear pages of a book, because the Kindle has a bookmark feature that marks the pages you wish to return to. A full QWERTY keyboard makes allowance for note-taking. Undecipherable scribbles in the margin are a thing of the past. Finally, the Kindle stores all notes and highlighting and you can view your additions across multiple devices.
Would you like to hear the book read to you?
it might be that you get tires of resding but would still like to finish the book. In the most recent version of the Kindle, Amazon has included an experimental Text-to-Speech feature that practically renders audio books obsolete. Any book, magazine, or blog you download, provided the publisher has granted permission, can be read aloud to you through the Kindle. However, not only can the text be read, but you can choose how fast or slow it is spoken and whether you want a male or female speaker. The Kindle automatically turns the pages as the text is read, so there should never be any confusion if you want to switch back to reading mode. This is a very attractive feature of the Kindle.
Megan Sara Jones is the author of four Ebooks published on Amazon. For more information on this article, or all things connected with Kindle readers or Ebooks please visit Everything Kindle.
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