The Kindle Wireless Reader Is Global And Is Breaking Records- But Why?
Did you know that Amazon broke a unique record on Christmas day of 2009?
Yes, Amazon e-book sales overtook printed books for the first time. This is fueled largely by Amazon’s own Kindle.
Books are common gift items during the holidays. But surprisingly, most gift-givers prefer giving e-books rather than hardbound or paperback books. This is a reflection of the changing lifestyles that we lead.
Soon, we won’t be surprised when we notice that publishing houses start to file bankruptcy one by one and local bookstores and libraries will have a dramatic reduction of visitors. Many authors now prefer to having their works published online rather than on paper.
Well, there’s no one we can blame. Change will always be a part of this world. Going digital may be a bad change for some but it is a good change for most, especially the consumers. They are starting to prefer reading on-screen rather than on paper.
First, there’s less use of paper. It’s a cause that most environmentalists fight for because most of the trees that are cut are turned to paper.
This would not be so bad if books got recycled but most just get tossed in the garbage when the reader has finished with them.
There’s also no use of hazardous inks with products like the Kindle. While books may often contain lead and other chemicals that pose a threat to the health and the environment.
There’s no thinking about where to store the book or stack the papers. It saves room space and clutter. Wireless readers are often called the “green” way to read and take in your news.
But going digital does, or should I say did, have its downfalls. Aside from the fact that it’s a threat to publishing businesses, consumers have problems with them, too.
Reading e-books and other digital reading materials on a CRT or LCD monitor often cause eye-strain. Before wireless readers like the Kindle, portability was also an issue.
Unlike paperbacks or newspapers that you could bring and read anywhere. You also would have had to have access a PC or laptop to start reading.
As one of the leaders in bringing digital reading to consumers, the Amazon Kindle addressed the problems that come with digital books.
The Amazon Kindle is a software and hardware platform for rendering and displaying e-books and other digital media. It utilizes the E Ink brand of electronic paper display that gives the reader the experience of reading text on paper. Its non-glossy surface even enables reading under bright sunlight.
The Kindle DX, the newest version, is just a third of an inch thin and has a 4 GB storage capacity. It supports PDF files natively so it can view personal files and reports.
The new screen technology enables its battery to last up to 2 weeks. Kindle 2 devices are also able to download content over Amazon Whispernet using the Sprint EVDO in the United States or AT&T’s network internationally.
The Amazon Kindle promises innovative possibilities for the readers who want to read on the go.
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