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October 2011
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The editors liked
The entry-level Amazon Kindle 2011 is a compact
Lightweight
And ultra-affordable e-book reader with a crisp Pearl e-ink screen and Wi-Fi. It offers access to a massive catalog of books
Magazines
And newspapers via Amazon.com's familiar online store
P
Thin
Light and compact body
Excellent screen
Very cheap
Very inexpensive Cloud storage syncs your books across multiple devices Screen crisper than any we've seen Easy to purchase and sync books Very handsome design Long battery life (three weeks)
The editors didn't like
The lack of a touch screen means that input is limited to a cumbersome directional pad and virtual keyboard. There is no support for audio. All accessories--including a cover and an AC charger--cost extra. You need to spend an extra $30 if you don't want
Typing with the controller is a pain
Wi-Fi quietly drains the battery
Navigation is clunky with just a D-pad Feels outdated compared to touchscreen e-readers No expandable memory No audio — which means no text to speech No ePub support
Extremely light and portable, Sharp screen, readable in all conditions, Fast page turns with no annoying flash
No speakers for text to speech or music playback, Software keyboard not suitable for note taking, No userreplaceable battery or memory expansion slot, Screen requires external light for night reading
Since the new Kindle is missing several features that have been hallmarks of the original line since its introduction, notably the physical keyboard, music playback, and text to speech, this model really shouldn't be considered and upgrade for current ow...
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Published: 2011-10-19, Author: Andrew , review by: anandtech.com
This new, low-end Kindle isn't necessarily designed to be anyone's first Kindle or anyone's only Kindle, though its impulse-buy price will ensure that it is purchased as one or both. For that, I would look to the Kindle Touch, which will offer up much sim...
There are a few other downsides to the new base model Kindle, most of which are concessions either to the price point or the unit's small size. Notably, Amazon removed support for MP3 playback, audiobooks, and the ability to read books aloud (text-to-s...
Lowest-priced Kindle to date, Significantly smaller and lighter than before, High-contrast screen, Kindle Store is fun to browse and is packed with books, lists, and customer reviews,
Ad-free version costs $30 extra, Page turn buttons are a little awkward to press, No memory card slot or ePub support,
The new Amazon Kindle rings in at a bargain $79 price, establishes the new class standard for affordable ebook readers, and still features the best ebook store on the market. ...
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Typing is torture. Power switch is now a button, not a slider, and easier to trigger when you don't want to. Screen can get scuffed if you carry it everywhere, necessitating an accessory cover or sleeve
Extremely affordable and portable, good Pearl E Ink display
Navigation not a joy without touchscreen or keyboard, only basic features
If you're a novel reader who doesn't take notes and has little use for a keyboard, the Kindle 4 is an enticing proposition. When you buy into the Amazon ecosystem you get their very large and competitively priced ebookstore and their excellent custome...
For the first time, picking up a Kindle doesn't feel like I'm firing up the ol' Book Reading Machine. The waif-thin proportions and low-profile design make it feel like a natural successor to the paperback—more like a Book Reading Accessory. And from the
The easy, ergonomic simplicity of the Kindle 3 is kind of gone, the page-turning buttons being the biggest offenders. On the previous models, they were flush on the front of the device. But on the new model, in the service of clean lines and industrial de
Maybe, if you want an ereader for under or around a hundred bucks. But there are a bunch of caveats. The size difference makes it really hard to justify going back to the Kindle 3, because the size difference breaks the barrier for true portability and po...
Published: 2011-10-03, Author: Brian , review by: engadget.com
Relatively inexpensivePocket-sizedFast processor
No touchscreen / physical keyboardNo memory card slotNot ideal for one-handed reading
The latest Kindle forgoes bells and whistles such as a touchscreen or physical keyboard, making it one bare-bones device. Still, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better e-reader at this price....
