amazon kindle…?
Mar 3, 2010 Author: admin | Filed under: Computer and Technology
does the amazon kindle have an included back light to read in the dark, and are the book prices more expensive than buying them at the bookstore?does it have childrens books also? also,what would you rate the amzon kindle?
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2 Responses for "amazon kindle…?"
The current “e-ink” display is not capable of adding a backlight. It is an array of pigment filled “balls” that would not transmit light. I have the Sony PRS-505 reader, which uses exactly the same e-ink display, though with a different driver chip (more grayscale shades). Side-light is possible but no readers have that yet.
You just need to use a regular booklight to read in the dark. The good news is you have a big selection of normal booklights. Check out the Mobileread forums for Kindle advice and accesory reviews.
The answer to your cost question is “it depends on the books you buy.” If you compare a new-release hardcover book (e.g. Dean Koontz’ Darkest Evening of the Night) you will see the list hardcover price is over $20. The BEST discount price, say at Costco, is still around $16. While the e-book version can be found at $10 to 12 (Amazon is not the only e-book source, even for the Kindle). That’s a big savings.
When the paperback edition comes out the e-book version price will also drop but there is less difference then.
Haven’t looked at the children’s book scene but just browse Amazon to see what Kindle editions they have. I wouldn’t be so keen of having a child handle a Kindle though. It is relatively fragile compared to a real book, though perhaps a bit tougher than a typical laptop. The display CAN be broken if pressed on hard enough.
Amazon Kindle is AWESOME.
I am using it since a couple of months. Its so handy and I enjoy every second of it…
You can check it here …
I would give this gadget 5 stars and I believe it is the best tech gadget of 2007 and may be for 2008 too…
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