Kindle For All Readers

I could not imagine my  life without my Kindle.

I did the research on various reading devices and settled on the Kindle.  I have never regretted this decision.  

One of the big reasons I chose a Kindle over its competitors is the fact that it will read to me.  I rarely purchased audio books, but I find this feature is one I could not give up.  It allows me to do my household chores (folding laundry, cooking food, driving to work, etc.) and enjoy my book.  Yes, it does sound mechanical, but I have adjusted to it, and I now find the voice calming.  

I frequently hear people comment on why real books are better than my Kindle, but I think the advantages far out weigh the loss of the book.  I found constantly carrying a book in my hand began to cause pain.  Also, it keeps my page automatically, is less bulky for travel and eliminates the need to add a room on to my house to hold all of my books.  

I am almost never without my Kindle, nor do I want to be.  I have owned version 2 and version 3.  I chose to upgrade due to the increased batter life, the read to you function uses more battery.  Since I can be on the road for hours in a given day (up to 15), I needed the extra juice.  

An unexpected benefit were all of the free books I could download.  Many books that are no longer covered under copyright laws (classics) are available for free download.  Also, more recent releases can be found for free.  

In the 2 years and 4 months I have owned a Kindle, I have read almost 1,000 books on the device(s).  With my hard use, I have been the death of several Kindles with only routine use.  I have found the Amazon support line to be extremely helpful.  If the Kindle is under warranty, they do not hesitate to replace it is a flaw in the Kindle.  I have had 5 Kindles over the years while only purchasing 2.  

The most common question I get from new Kindle purchasers has to do with protecting the Kindle with a case or sleeve.  My best recommendation is to think how you plan to use your Kindle.  I like a cover that opens like a book.  If you are going to use it a lot and it will travel with you.  I would recommend an actual case.  A case will allow you to quickly open it and provide protection to the Kindle itself.  I currently have a gel skin on the Kindle (adds personality and protection) and a protective case.  

If you do not read much, less than 1 book a month, I would not recommend the expense, but I do love mine. I also read more than a book a day, so it is a great expenditure.  

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Tracy