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Facts to Consider when Buying This Kindle Instead of Others

September 29, 2011

Offer Type: Kindle with Special OffersVerified Purchase

First off, I received my new Kindle this morning. I previously owned the Kindle Keyboard, but actually really didn't like the keyboard or the way the buttons were pressed together. I'm not a fan of touch screens so I bought this one.

There are a few things to know about this particular Kindle that can help you decide if it's right for you...

Here is a list of things to know about this Kindle.

1. You'll be using an onscreen keyboard with the 5-Way Controller. This is not a problem for setting up WiFi and a little writing but if you are an avid note-taker or do a lot of writing with your Kindle, you might want to opt for the Kindle Keyboard.
2. NO AUDIO - If you are planning on listening to audiobooks, Mp3s, or Text to Speech on your Kindle, this is not the device for you. There is not even a headphone jack, so there is absolutely no audio support.
3. 2GB! This device has 2GB of storage, which is half of all the others... if you seriously need to keep over 1,400 books or so on your Kindle, you should opt for one of the others, all of which have 4GB. I only keep a hundred or so books on mine and the rest are up in the Amazon Cloud waiting for convenient download.
4. There's no 3G version but the WiFi works just fine.
5. There is a shorter battery life. Amazon reports the battery life is only one month of reading, compared with the others that clock in at two months. If you are going to be away from electricity for over a month, first of all RESPECT!, second of all, you may want a Kindle that has the 2 month battery life.
6. It's lighter than all the other versions. It weighs in at just under 6oz (170g). The closest competition is the Kindle Touch which is about 7.5oz.
7. It has 5 buttons on the face at the bottom. In the middle is the big 5-Way Controller button as found on other Kindles. There are two small buttons on either side of this. On the left side, from left to right are the "Back" button and the "Keyboard" button. The "Back" button is the same as on other Kindles. The "Keyboard" button calls the onscreen keyboard onto the screen. On the right side of the 5-Way Controller are (again, from left to right) the "Menu" button, and the "Home" button. The "Next Page" and "Previous Page" buttons are the same as on other Kindles.
8. Because of the above 5 buttons, I find it much easier to use than the Kindle Keyboard. On the Kindle Keyboard, the "Back" button was right below the 5-Way Controller, and I accidentally hit it on more than one occasion.
9. On the bottom there is only the mini-USB port, the charging light, and the On-Off Button.
10. There are not a whole lot of covers available for this Kindle yet. (Amazon's won't be available until the end of October.)

As for reading, and as a pure reading device. It is awesome... in fact, without the keyboard, audio, and other features I don't need. This is actually the best one for someone like me who just wants to read.

I've already successfully transferred my library, downloaded books over WiFi, and borrowed library books through the Overdrive Library eBooks System. My only small point of dissatisfaction is that there are so few good covers and accessories right now (though there ARE some available that look pretty good).

All in all, I believe this is the BEST of all the Kindles currently available. Only consider others if you:
a. Really want the touch screen version.
b. Need audio.
c. Need 4GB
d. Need a big Kindle DX.
e. Take a lot of notes or do a lot of writing that requires a keyboard.
f. Prefer the design of another version.
g. Need more than a month's battery power.

Hope this helps someone make a good decision!

(Brief update: I love this Kindle, but right now the scarcity of good, inexpensive covers for it is a little troubling. The Amazon made leather one with light won't be available until November or so and there are currently no inexpensive ones to use in the interim. I'll just have to use it gently for a month or so.)

Update on cases:
I mentioned this in the comments section, but I'll repeat it here for people who can't yet find a good case -

Checking the specifications for the Kindle, Nook Touch, and Kobo:
Nook Touch
6.5 x 5 x 0.5 inches
Kobo Reader
6.5 X 4.5 inches
Kindle (4th Generation)
6.5 x 4.5 x 0.34 inches

It looks like the Kobo is about exactly the same size and the Nook Touch is slightly longer. If you need a case but can't find one that you like yet, it may be worth a little hunting to see if a nook or kobo case or cover might fit the bill.

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Simple, light weight, sturdy, easy to use reader, Perfect!! For the person who just wants to read a book!

April 6, 2018

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Bought this to replace my old one of the same model that died after 4 yrs of over use. I read a lot & when I developed carple tunnel in my hands holding paper back books became difficult & painful, hardback books were just impossible. So I bought one of these, used the crap out of it for 4 yrs & it finally died. This is an older model, so I had to get a refurbished one because I wanted the same one. I like the simple style. It's just like a regular book, except light weight & I don't have to hold it open. The pages turn with a slight thumb pressure. It's small, barely bigger than your average paper back, so I can carry it in my (over-sized) purse. It is also sturdy, reminds me of the old Nokia cell phones. It's not quite as sturdy as those because you could drop them off a building & then go swimming with them & they'd still work! But I have dropped this one & the previous one a few times & they didn't even hic-up. Just kept on ticking. Keep in mind that this is one of the first Kindles, so it is simple, no frills. There is NO Light. Just like a regular book, you can't read it in the dark. (get a book light if you need too, it will clip on the top, just as on a regular book) The design of the screen shows very, very little glare from light sources. If you get some, just angle it slightly & you're good. There is limited, beta-test, internet. It's really only good for buying books on amazon & down loading them. This is not a tablet to surf the web on. This is an electronic book. Period. I bought one for my mom. She has arthritis in her hands so this is perfect. She can't figure out text messaging or how to check her voice mail, but she can use this!! Small, light weight, easy to use, sturdy. I love this thing & will use the crap out of it until it dies (hopefully I get another 4 yrs out of it, that's less than $10 a year!), then I will buy another one, rinse & repeat until they stopping refurbishing & reselling them. Then I will cry & buy some newer, fancier, piece of crap that will be a pain in the @$$ to use & probably glitch all the time. So, if you like to read, & like to keep things simple, then this is the device for you. I wish they would start making these new again. There are plenty of tech-aversion people like me, or older people would need something simple to read on, & this thing is perfect!! Stop trying to improve on perfect!!

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SUSU&LILI

Not worth it when you can't use it

July 1, 2017

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I love amazon but I've had a kindle fire and this one and I have the same problem charging both. The port doesn't hold the cable properly on its own. I've had this problem from the first time I used it, not over time. At first I figured out a way to place the kindle (upside down) and it worked fine, but it's gotten worse and now it takes forever to finally get it into a position where it will charge.

It makes the entire thing useless because I can't use it when I need it. I can't hold it while it's charging and many times I've left it to charge only to have it loosen while I'm away and leave me with a dead reader.

I'm so sick of this and will not be buying anymore kindles until they have a new type of port. A LOT of people have this problem - just google it! And no amazon, I don't want a discount for another kindle with the same problem.

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