Question before buying a kindle

Do you know all about the kindle?
Does the Kindle have all the features you're 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.

Questions and answers about The Kindle

Do you not have room for a large book and collection and want to save space 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 won'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.

Do you have trouble reading small print?

You can adjust the font size on the Kindle to your preference. Many libraries and bookstores only have limited collections of large print books, but with the Kindle can now choose from any book in the Amazon Store and make it a large print book on your device. A simple push of the button increases the text size and helps eliminate eye strain. It makes reading a more enjoyable experience.

Do you want to save money on books?

Best sellers and new releases on Amazon are usually priced at $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 quite a bargain and the savings can really 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 multiple even faster when you take into account purchases of magazines and newspapers. For anyone who reads with any frequency at all, the Kindle will be sure to be a money-saver.

Do you want the option to hear the text spoken like an audio 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. 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 will be no confusion if you want to switch back to reading mode. You can start back up right where the reader left off.

Do you want to be able to read the same book on multiple devices?

You can find a number of free apps on Amazon's website that 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.

Do you want an easy way to make notes and mark important places in the text you're reading?

The Kindle comes equipped with a number of built-in tools. It has a digital highlighter, making it easy to note key passages 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 allows for note-taking. Those 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.