Kindle ebook Reader Review

For every eBook device that's on the market, you'll find a new eBook reader review popping up every day claiming to give you the real scoop. Really though, when you're looking to make a purchase you don't need the pushy sales tactics of some company or self proclaimed expert, what you need are the tools to form your own opinions and make a decision that will be the most beneficial to you individually.

One of the main decisions you'll have to make when you look at an eBook reader is whether or not you want something with a large display, or something that's as conveniently portable as possible. Any eBook reader review should inform you that there are different classes of readers, ranging from 5 inch displays all the way to 8 or even 10 inch displays.

Of course larger screens will be easier to read and work with, while smaller ones will be easier to use on the run. Additionally, larger models typically cost more money and weigh more as well.

Another important consideration will be how much battery life you need. Keep in mind that one eBook reader review might present a battery life to you in days, while another might present it to you in X number of pages. Be sure to know what the numbers really mean, and remember that more features and functions generally drain batteries quicker.

You also need to consider what other features may be of interest to you. Some models today come with handy touch screens, but many still don't. Some models will work with a wide range of file types including documents, images and audio files, while others more strictly work with text.

One eBook reader may provide free wireless connectivity while others may provide access to special online stores and marketplaces. Ultimately though, you have to consider what you want instead of what the next eBook reader review tells you that you should want.

So forget about reading the latest eBook reader review. Instead, form your own conclusion by evaluating different models with what they offer and what you really need. Are you looking for portability or screen size? Storage space or battery life? The great news is that whatever you want you will be able to find it for sale. So pick out the perfect model based on your specific tastes and then you'll be able to call the shots with your own eBook reader review.

In general, I found Kindle to be by far the most efficient electronic book reading process I've seen up until now. Unfortunately, the store did not have a very good selection, and someday I would love to view a color, high-resolution screen with the same weight and battery life. (I can dream, can't I?). I could mention a few minor nits: I'm not thrilled with the cover and the keyboard responds a bit too slowly. Perhaps more significantly, I'm a bit concerned that Kindle uses a proprietary format for its electronic books - it does lock you in to a particular system. Although you can e mail yourself word files and some PDFs (which it changes into its format), I would like it if it could at least read normal PDF files.

But none of that is all that necessary. The Kindle is simply a very nice device to use, and the choices and convenience of the store is good enough so that I can imagine a lot of people willing to use it. It's especially appealing for book lovers, and for people like me who travel a lot and have long commutes: it's much easier to take along a 10-ounce ebook reader compared to a single big hardcover book, and with a Kindle (or a Sony Reader for that matter), you can carry a lot of books with you. At $399 (with no charge for the wireless access), it's not low-cost but but when you compare it with what people spend for an iPhone or the highest capacity iPod. Actually, in several ways, the Kindle reminds me of the first-generation iPod, which was not the first portable digital music player and was less refined than coming generations, but had the hardware, software, and store integration carried out better than any of its predecessors.

I do not suppose ebooks will ever actually replace real books - there is certainly something just right about the physical package - but the Kindle Ebook Reader is a rather remarkable tool. It has the potential to truly kick off the electronic reader book wars.