25 Nov 09 Ten Reasons Why You Should Have The Amazon Kindle On Your Christmas List This Year

E-book readers have been available for ten years now. The original reader - the Franklin Ebookman - launched in'99, and it's still on sale today. However, 2009 has been the year when these devices really entered into the mainstream marketplace. Right now, the Amazon Kindle reader family are the front runners. E-book readers and the downloadable books to read on them are the perfect product for Amazon. So maybe it shouldn't be surprising that they launched two new readers in the first half of 2009.

The first to launch, in February 2009, was the Kindle 2. The large format Kindle DX - with its 9.7" display - followed in June. If you haven't taken any notice of these devices thus far, or if you've been wondering if an e-book reader is a sensible choice for you, then here are ten reasons why you might want to consider putting one of these devices on your Christmas wish list?

1. You can download a book from the Amazon store in less than sixty seconds. You'll never be without anything to read again.

2. E-books are better for the environment. They don't use ink, paper or binding materials and they don't generate carbon emissions during distribution.

3. Don't worry about "being connected" - there's no need for an internet connection or a PC using 3G "Whispernet" wireless technology. There is no monthly fee for connection either.

4. You can take the equivalent of a small library with you wherever you go - without breaking your back. The Kindle 2 has storage for 1500 books and the DX holds a whopping 3,500 titles.

5. You can express yourself by customizing your Kindle. Covers are just one popular option - but you can choose from light, carry bags, skins - pretty much whatevr you like.

6.There are over 300,000 books at the Amazon website for you to choose from - and that number is increasing every single day. There's bound to be something that you'll like.

7. The Kindle reader can store and play mp3 music files - so you can enjoy a little background music whilst you read your latest bestseller.

8. As well as being environmentally friendly, no printing costs and no distribution means that you will pay less money for an e-book than the equivalent print version.

9. Save money (again). You can find plenty of free books for the Kindle direct on the Amazon website. Many of these are classics - The Last of The Mohicans, Sherlock Holmes etc. - but you will also find special promotions of modern books.

10. Try before you buy. Download the fist chapter of most Kindle books for free so that you can be sure you're going to like a book before you spend your hard earned cash.

Check out the Kindle soon - it's the future of reading.

Learn more about the Amazon Kindle ebook reader, and discover how to save money by sourcing free Kindle books direct from the Amazon website.

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