The Kindle – Thoughts After Three Months Ownership
It has been just over 3 months since I took ownership of my Kindle 3. I ordered it from the Amazon Store in April 2011 and after waiting just 3 days it was sitting on my doorstep in Australia ready for me to get back into reading again. As a youngster I was an avid reader – [...]
Kindle Wi-Fi Review
The cheapest Kindle available for the Australian market offers the exact same features as the other two models – Kindle Wi-Fi+3G and DX – with one notable exception: it does not include the 3G internet capability. With the other two Kindle devices Amazon include, and pay for, your internet connection to the Amazon Store (and [...]
Kindle 3G + Wi-Fi Review
Read our in depth review of the Kindle Wi-Fi with 3G model before deciding on which eBook Reader you will buy.
Kindle Comparison Chart
There are three Kindle’s currently available for the Australian market; Kindle with Wi-Fi Kindle with Wi-Fi plus Free 3G Kindle DX Please see the comparison chart below for the specific details, including Amazon’s set price, for each model. There is a fourth Kindle, currently only available for the US market, known as the Kindle with [...]
Kindle DX Review
The Kindle DX is the largest of the eReaders, in terms of screen size, manufactured and sold by Amazon. Whilst the DX retains the same features and functionality as the Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi+3G models (other than Wi-Fi mode – see below for more details) if you are looking for a reader with a bigger reading [...]
Kindle eBook Pricing Encourages Risk Taking
One of the unexpected benefits of owning a Kindle is that I have been exposed to a range of books that I would not have otherwise read. I usually select my books based on the type of work that I am involved in, problems that I am trying to resolve and recommendations from blogs that [...]
Author Review: John Locke
John Locke became a New York Times best seller in 5 months by successfully using social media to market his eBooks. His latest book explains, step by step, exactly how he did it!
Kindle eBook Reader by Amazon
The Kindle is a dedicated eBook reader designed and developed by Amazon, the online shopping website.
The Kindle was designed to do one thing well; allow you to quickly download and read books.
Why can I not just read my eBook on a laptop or iPad?
You can but the difference with the Kindle is that it was designed as a dedicated eBook reader.
Unlike your laptop or iPad, the screen on the Kindle is not backlit. Backlit screens give off light and if used for too long can cause eye-strain. The Kindle relies on ambient light, just like a book, to allow you to read it. In fact, reading from your Kindle is just like reading from a book!
Where can I buy a Kindle in Australia?
The Kindle is sold through Amazon, which means you need to purchase the device through Amazon.
Don’t be fooled by the websites claiming that you can buy your Kindle in Australia – they typically overcharge you. By buying through Amazon you are charged the price set by Amazon (plus delivery) and no more. What’s more, delivery to Australia only takes 3 to 5 days.
